16 Mar 2015

Minutes: March 16th 2015

CHEARSEY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY MARCH 16TH 2015 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30

PRESENT:
Councillors Lewis, Mrs Towell, Mrs Witcher, 6 members of the public, Parish Clerk.
Councillor Lewis took the chair in the absence of Cllrs Brown, and it was agreed that due to the shortage of Councillors a brief informal meeting would be held.

APOLOGIES:
Cllr Brown, Edmonds, Heybrook, Mrs Lazaruk
  1. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM
    Peacocks: Complaints have been received regarding peacocks in the gardens around Bernard’s Close.The owners have been contacted , but have not taken any action
    Heavy Good Vehicle:It was noted that the owners of the Buildbase lorry that had caused problems in Dark Lane had been contacted by the PSO.
     
  2. FEBRUARY 16TH 2015 MINUTES
    These are to be amended to clarify the exact location of the footpath alongside the old Bakery. The Right of Way has been confirmed by the LAND Registry and AVDC plans. (See the attached map). The Parish Council apologized for the misunderstanding.
     
  3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
    There were no matters arising
     
  4. VILLAGE PROJECTS
    Best Kept Village competition application to be submitted.
    VAS – Next agenda
    Kerbing: Measurements have been taken by approved contractor. He has suggested single row of sets with a shoulder. He also surveyed the sets around the island at the top of school lane and the island round the chestnut tree and quoted approx. £100.00 per metre for repairs.
    Cllr Mrs. Witcher will have figures for the Annual Parish Meeting. There is £ 6175.00 in the budget.
    Notice Board needs replacement. It was suggested that a glazed and partially lockable notice board be installed to allow public notices to be put up on the half the available space.
    Developments.
    Mrs Howard has agreed to design letter head – possibly the chestnut tree – next agenda
     
  5. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
    Byeways the Green. Site meeting to be arranged
     
  6. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
    Cheques for dog bins and clerk signed.
     
  7. PARISH ELECTIONS
    Information packs are available and will be distributed as requested.
     
  8. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
    This will be publicised prior to the meeting in April
SECOND PUBLIC SESSION
  • It was noted that two quotes had been obtained for the kerbing, as there were a limited number of approved contractors
  • Mr Bown advised the meeting that small lorries had been requested for the work at River view. The Chairman thanked him .
  • The plaques have been put on the benches in memory of Mrs Duval. Benches need restoring.

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETINGS
Monday April 20th 2015 in the Village Hall