MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY JULY 20TH 2015 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30 PM
HELD ON MONDAY JULY 20TH 2015 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30 PM
PRESENT:
Councillors District Councillor Hawkett, Lewis, Edmonds, Heybrook, Bown, and Howard.
4 members of the public, Parish Clerk,
APOLOGIES:
Apologies from Councillor Brown and Councillor Mrs Witcher
Councillor John Lewis took the chair in the absence of the Chairman.
- PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM
Nothing raised
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES JUNE 8TH 2015
Minutes agreed as a true record after amendments.
- MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Cllr Edmonds volunteered to be the Parish council representative on the PCC
Cllr Heybrook agreed to represent the Parish Council on the Village hall Management committee.
Cllr Heybrook also agreed to monitor Footpaths.
Defibrillator:The Fete Committee had agreed to allocate a quarter of the proceeded to help fund a defibrillator. Location to be discussed at next meeting. Cllr Howard will ascertain the amount of funding available.
Cllr Hawkett suggested that the Cricket club be asked for a contribution. AVDC have funding to train first responders.
- RISK ASSESSMENT.
The values on the asset register agreed. These are to be submitted to insurance company with a request for premium to be reviewed.
- PLANNING
Cavings – School Lane and Bye ways the Green site meetings to be arranged on Friday 24th July AT 6.30
Cllr Edmonds proposed leaving the decision to the authorities if there was no objection. If the Parish council objects they need to send a speaker to Development control Committee.
It was agreed that site meeting minutes be recorded.
There was no objection to the application for Bees Cottage Aylesbury Road.
Post codes for new houses at Stoney Furlong and Chestnut View have been confirmed by AVDC
- HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS
VAS- update required at next meeting.
It if is faulty, a claim needs to be made from insurance company.
Installation ponts to be located and marked.
Kerbing – next agenda.
New Notice Board.
Next agenda
Flag Pole: Prices for moveable flag pole have been obtained. £85.00 for mobile flagpole. The height should be the same size as exiting pole – The Village Hall representative will raise the matter at the next meeting.
Foot path 4 diversion. It was agreed that the responsibility of moving the footpath was the landlords. No further action.
Bus stop- Engineers will investigate. They have been advised that it is in conservation area
A letter has been received from Mrs. Parkes regarding dog fouling in Dark Lane.
It was noted that cars are ignoring the No Entry sign at the top of school Lane
- ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
Internal audit has been completed and action items noted. The internal auditor was satisfied that all queries were answered. Parish council will request an expenses report from the Auditor. All agreed.
- Light at Church Piece: This has been defective for some years. It used to be maintained by Walker. Village Plan did not included street lighting. It was agreed that no further action be taken.
Date and Time of Next meeting
Monday 21st September 2015
