17 Jun 2013

Minutes: June 17th 2013

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY JUNE 17TH 2013 IN THE VILLAGE HALL

PRESENT
Councillors Lewis in the Chair, Mrs Lazaruk, Mrs Towell, 1 member of the public, Parish Clerk,

APOLOGIES
Cllrs Brown, Edmonds
  1. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM
    Thanks were received for the support received from the Parish council regarding the planning application at Bernard’s Close
     
  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JUNE 17 2013
    Agreed as a true record, after amendment it item 13- the tree is a sycamore not a lime tree.
     
  3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
    Covered elsewhere in the agenda
     
  4. HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS
    Flag pole to be moved to the other side of the hedge, to the left of was memorial.
    Grove Farm damage to verges by lorries going in and out of site. This has been reported to Highways.
    It was agreed that the dog bins would be placed on Church Lane by the footpath opposite the Shupps Lane/Church Lane Elbow and at the bottom of church Lane.
    Church Lane road sign by Shupps Lane junction to be repaired.
    VAS application has been submitted. A license fee of £ 350.00 + VAT has been paid, which is returnable if the engineer does not find locations suitable.
     
  5. PLANNING
    Tree works to trees on Footpaths when trees are overlooking private properties.
    Cllr Lewis declared an Interest, and asked what the policy was regarding trees planted in the past by Parish Council which were growing over private property. A survey of trees planted by Parish Council will be needed.
     
  6. VILLAGE PLAN
    No further developments since last meeting.
     
  7. UNMETERED ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
    Eon are trying to invoice Parish council for light at Church Piece that does not work. Proof of usage has been requested. It was suggested that it be removed completely
     
  8. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
    Accounts have been returned by internal auditors and approved. To be sent to external auditors by the end of the week.
     
  9. UNMETERED ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
    Eon have been chasing payment for street lighting at Church Piece. They have been asked to provide details of usage as the light has not worked for some time.
     
  10. CORRESPONDENCE
    Members code of Conduct Template
    Armed Forces Day Aylesbury Rugby Club Weston Turville 29th June
    Hydration Campaign
    Summer Activities in Aylesbury vale
    Rural Vulnerability Service
    Bucks SLCC AGM and Conference – 12th July
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETINGS
29th July 2013- meeting was subsequently cancelled

Meeting closed 8.45 pm