DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY JANUARY 10TH 2011 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30P.M.
1. PRESENT
Cllrs Brown, Mrs Dormer, Edmonds, Miss Gibson, Mrs Towell, 4 members of the public, Parish Clerk,
2. APOLOGIES
Cllr Hytten. Mrs Timberlake and District Councillor Smith.
3. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM
The barrier at the Aylesbury Road end of Lammas Path is damaged.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES NOVEMBER 2010
Cllr Edmonds was not at the meeting. After amendment, minutes agreed as a true record
5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Covered in the agenda
6. PLANNING
Cllr Mrs Dormer attended Aylesbury Vale Planning Meeting – Councillor Edmonds proposed putting the new Consultation process on the Agenda of the Annual Parish meeting, and inviting a Planning Officer to address the meeting.
Cllr Mrs Towell reported that Naleek in Church Lane was on the market described as a five bedroom home, although there had been restrictions when the property was extended as to the use of the attic space. Clerk to check.
7. HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS
Traffic calming strips were put in four days before the snowfall, so results were not very clear. They will be put back on 17th Jan for a further two weeks.
Cllr Ms Gibson suggested that some steps be cut into bank at the bottom of the footpath starting on the corner of Dark Lane/Shupps Lane going towards railway line.
8. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
9. CORRESPONDENCE
Aylesbury Vale Bran Owl Protection
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Cllr Mrs Towell raised the matter of the damaged road surface on the Aylesbury Road and the serious pothole on the Crendon Road. Highways to be advised.
Cllr Miss Gibson reported that the Christmas tree had been a great success and proposed a vote of thanks to Sonia and Nigel Timberlake and Paul Oliver for the work they put in.
The Chairman reported that the seats on the green were coming.
The Tea rooms are to close at the beginning of January and it was agreed that the Parish Council would buy two of the benches for walkers. After some discussion this was agreed 4 votes to 1
Village Green path. Quotes to be chased.
Cllr Ms Gibson reported that the Hall had been booked for a Royal Wedding Tea party for the Children of the village on the Saturday after the wedding, and mugs should be presented to the children attending
Cllr Mrs Dormer reported that the Village Hall AGM was on the 15th November
Meeting closed 8.45
10. DATE AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS
14th February 2011
14th March 2011
11th April 2011- Annual Parish Meeting
9th May 2011 (elections 5th May)
