CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30P.M.
1. PRESENT
Cllrs Brown, Mrs Dormer, Edmonds, Hytten, Miss Gibson, Mrs Towell., 7 members of the public, Parish Clerk,
2. APOLOGIES
Cllr Mrs Timberlake, District Councillor Smith.
3. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM
Mr Ian Taylor asked a question about kerbing plans, due to the damage to the verge adjoining his property due to building work at Dieudonne in Dark Lane. David Smith from Highways has been out to have a look and advised Mr Taylor that this area was not included in the Parish Council’s plans for kerbing. Records have been checked and the verge was included. Copies of correspondence to be sent to Highways. The Chairman will have a meeting with Mr Taylor to discuss situation.
Grass cutters on buggies doing damage to verges – to be reported to Matt Partridge at AVDC
Noxious bonfires at the back at the allotments have been reported. Chairman will investigate and identify perpetrator.
Dumper trucks at Dieudonne are damaging the lane .Highways and planning to be advised.
A complaint was received re inadequate actions of Parish council.
Cricket Club extension to Pavilion is now complete and the clubhouse is available for hire
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JULY 2010
Proposed Cllr Edmonds seconded Cllr Mrs Dormer. Agreed as a true record
5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Claire Lazaruck and Marion Grapes for their work on traffic calming application.
There is a TISID system that can be rented for 2 weeks for £ 100.00 to monitor 3 locations.
6. PLANNING
Chearsley Village Hall - replace window with glazed door and side panel, patio area and awning- Passed
Dieudonne Dark Lane – replacement dwelling – alteration of pitch of roof. NO objection if finishing ridge is the same.
7. HIGHWAYS AND OPEN SPACES
Mrs Timberlake sent a note to say Christmas tree will be delivered on the 20th November and lights will be switched on 3rd December. Chairman to liase with PCC re carols etc.
Best Kept Village Competition. The Chairman proposed bulb planting and entry into a competition. After an animated discussion votes were taken, 2 in favour, 2 against and 2 undecided. Cllr Edmonds proposed this be put on Agenda of Annual Parish Meeting.
A generic 50 MPH speed in limit is being imposed I area 11.
Hedge at Millennium field has been cut back
8. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
9. CORRESPONDENCE
Postponed LTP3 Public consultation
Bucks Local History Network
Wind power station in Wingrave
Rural Focus Network
Playing Field Magazine
560 copies of Are You ready Booklet…. To be distributed
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman has asked for quotes for the bench by the war memorial to be repainted
Hedge by Village Hall and Willow hedge need trimming .Cllr Mrs Dormer to pursue
Aviation noise increasing – environmental health to be consulted. Cllr Mrs Towell to investigate.
A response has been received re Tug of War with Cuddington but agreed date not possible- to be re-arranged
10. DATE AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS
11th October
8th November
13th December
10th Jan 2011
It was noted that in the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman those others attending could elect a temporary chairman for the evening.
