DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 9TH 2009 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30P.M.
HELD ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 9TH 2009 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30P.M.
1. PRESENT
Cllrs Brown , Edmonds, Miss Gibson, Hytten Mmes Timberlake and Towell, District Councillor Smith, Police representative, Parish Clerk,.
2. APOLOGIES
Cllr Mrs Dormer.
3. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JANUARY 12TH 2009
After correcting the minutes to shown that the grant from Councillor Edmonds was for kerbing the lanes, minutes were approved as a true record.
5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
A proposal to erect a Christmas tree on the green had been made. To be discussed at the Annual Parish Meeting.
The Cricket club would like to use the parking area in the Millennium field. A replacement padlock to be obtained with 4 key and a key given to the Cricket club. The Community Safety Officer also offered to hold a key and names of key holders will be put on the notice board.
Stockwell.
Cllr Mrs Timberlake reported that Paul Howden from Avdc Leisure was visiting the village on 16th February to discuss what can be done. Mrs Timberlake will consult with other interested parties including Perry Smith and Mrs and Mrs Allen.
Salt bins
It was suggested that an additional one be placed at the Dark Lane end of Hicks Path.
The salt bins have not been refilled because the council has run out of grit.
Graffiti to be cleared from bus stops.
The Verges at Axe bridge cowsheds below the railway bridge are being eroded. This has been reported to Highways.
A proposal has been made to obtain a red telephone box – costings to be obtained for the Annual Parish Meeting
6. LANES AND HIGHWAYS
Covered in matters arising
7. HIGHWAYS
Covered in matters arising.
8. PLANNING
An application has been received for an extension to Prospect Cottage. Site meeting to be arranged.
The demolition of Dieudonne in Dark Lane and the erection of a replacement dwelling. A site meeting has been arranged for Saturday 17th Jan at 9.30 a.m.
9. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
10. CORRESPONDENCE
Distributed
11. SUMMARY AND SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
Boarstall Golf club.
Concern had been expressed about the number of Lorries being used to shift earth to form the bunds between the golf club and the motorway. The Parish Council will object to the application and canvas opinion in the village.
Cllr Mrs Timberlake is looking into the possibility of a grant for the path across the green
A village litter pick and general tidy up will be arranged at the next meeting. Cllr Ms Gibson will head up a task force to look for general problem areas in the village and how to resolve them.
12. DATE AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS
Monday March 9th 2009
Monday April 10th 2009
