CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY OCTOBER 27TH IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30P.M.
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY OCTOBER 27TH IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30P.M.
1. PRESENT
Cllrs Brown, Mrs Dormer, Miss Gibson, Hytten, Mrs Timberlake Mrs Towell, District Councillor Smith, 11 members of the public, Parish Clerk.
2. APOLOGIES
District Councillor Edmonds, Police representatives
3. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXI
A Complaint has been received regarding the hedging between Chestnut View and the recreation ground. Mr King has been asked to trim the hedge.
Footpath sign in the field on the Cuddington Road needs repairing.
Cllr Mrs Towell reported on the speed review meeting she had attended and advised the meeting that there was no likelihood of any thing less that 30 MPH.
Parking in School Lane: Mrs Fennels Tillier has had a meeting with Dave Smith of Highways maps were supplied, as were possible costings of £ 25000.00 . There was considerable discussion about the problem and the Chairman advised the meeting that not rapid decisions would be made without full consultation. He had had several discussions with highways regarding alternatives. Although the inhabitants of the 6 houses in School Lane without off street parking had offered to pay, there may be legal implications.
The fire service had been out to check accessibility of the various areas of the village.
A complaint has been received about construction vehicles in Watts Green and the removal of hedges.
District Cllr David Smith was asked about green refuses and said that the wheelie bins were being planned for compostable materials. AVDC was waiting for a suitable site to dispose of the waste
Copies of minutes and agenda were requested on the chairs prior to meeting. This was done.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTOBER 27TH 2008
Agreed as a true record. Proposed Cllr Hytten seconded Cllr Mrs Dormer
5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Shop Report – Janine sent apologies
Grants for projects- Cllr Mrs Timberlake has obtained some useful information and was requested to pursue her leads.
Kerbing grant to be re- applied for from Highways
6. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Covered elsewhere in the agenda
7. REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
It was agreed that a wreath be laid on behalf of the Parish Council by John Grimsdell. Clerk to collect wreath from British legion.
8. SHOP REPORT
The shop and tea rooms are being well supported.
9. HIGHWAYS
Covered in the adjournment.
10. PLANNING
Regency Cottage – double detached garage with storage room above- WITHDRAWN
The Pightle- letter from Planning and resubmission of application- this has now been approved.
Prospect Cottage – rear extension- refused
Needlemakers- fell one ash tree
11. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
Audit has been approved by external auditors
12. CORRESPONDENCE
Distributed
13. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
November 27th 2008
14. SUMMARY AND SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
The Chairman reported that the fencing round the Green would not be retained. Reports have been received of cars being broken into on the Green and at Darobey
Complaints have been received re Churchill lorries driving through village.
White Gates need re-painting – clerk to chase Highways
Cllr Mrs Timberlake is now Neighbourhood watch co-odinator for church Lane
The Trust has turned down a request for a grant for Stockwell. Chairman will raise the matter with the Trust.
A report was requested re unclaimed land.
Budget Meeting 8th December 2008
