18 Mar 2013

Minutes: March 18th 2013

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY MARCH 18TH 2013 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30 .PM.

PRESENT
Councillors Brown, Edmonds Heybrook Mrs Lazaruk, Lewis, Mrs Towell
4 members of the public, Parish Clerk,

APOLOGIES
Cllr Hytten

PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS)
  • Cycle Path to Haddenham- agenda item.
  • Lorry damage to Green.
  • Some posts have been installed round the Green to protect verges.
  • The post by Prospect Cottage will be replaced.
  • It was suggested that decorative posts and chains be put round the Green, but this could be a hazard if people tripped over them.
  • HS2: An enquiry was made as to how much money had been spent opposing the project. Cllr Edmonds advised the meeting that AVDC had spent £150,000.00 and Bucks County council £500,000.00 to £750,000.
  • Bernard’s Close Planning Application:This will be considered by Development Control on the 11th April. There was considerable discussion about the recommendation that the application be approved.
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 21st FEBRUARY 2013Agreed as a true record.
     
  2. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
    There were no matters arising not covered by the agenda
     
  3. PLANNING
    Crown reduction of Ash tree at the Bell in - no objection.
     
  4. VILLAGE PLAN
    Cycle Path
    Chiltern Railways and Network Rail have been contacted. The path would cross 650 metres of the flood plain, 85 metres of bridge over the river, at a cost of £80,000.00 for all weather tracks.
    Steering Committee reports from Groups.
    There will be a report in May and an open meeting in June, with the intention of a final consultation in the autumn.
     
  5. HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS
    Re-instatement of Millennium recreation ground to agricultural use. It was agreed that the Parish Council would contribute to the removal of concrete slabs.
    Part of the LAF monies will be allocated retrospectively to Grit Bins as previously agreed.
    Kerbing:The Parish Council has allocated £5,000.00 to kerbing worst affected areas and Highways will be asked to match this.
     
  6. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS.
     
  7. CORRESPONDENCE
    News for the Parishes
    Parish online Newsletter
    Launch of 111 NHS number
    Police newsletter
    Community Impact Bucks newsletter
    BALC Parish Liaison Meeting notes
DATES AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS
April 15th 2013
Annual Parish Meeting to be agreed

Meeting Closed 9.45 pm

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
  • Traffic Calming
  • Moving of Flag Pole
  • Fete on 29th June 2013
  • Question regarding allocation of Trust Funds
  • Cycle Route to Haddenham