8 Jan 2011

Minutes: December 13th 2010

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY 13th December 2010  IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30 P.M.

1. PRESENT
   
Cllr Brown Mrs Dormer,Edmonds  Miss Gibson, Hytten, Mrs Timberlake, Mrs  Towell 2 members of the public, Parish Clerk. 

2. BUDGET DISCUSSION

Grant to Hall – it was agreed that this should be withheld again in the next financial year.  It was agreed that a provision of £ 700 be included for grit bins and £ 500 for traffic calming.  Marion Grapes advised the meeting that the speed recording strips would be installed this week, and that if weather was very inclement, they would be installed again later at no extra cost.

The Chairman proposed leaving the precept  it the same as the previous year.£ 6,000.00   All agreed.

3. DATE AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS


A.O.B.
The Applicants for the proposed replacement dwelling at High Bank in Dark Lane gave a brief presentation explaining their plans to the Parish Council.

They understood the concerns of the village but intend to make the best use of the available space.  The Chairman explained the concerns of the Parish Council regarding this development.

Minutes: November 8th 2010

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 8TH IN THE CRICKET CLUB AT 7.30 P.M.


1. PRESENT
   

Cllrs Brown, Mrs Dormer, Edmonds,   Miss Gibson, Mrs Timberlake,  Mrs Towell, 8 members of the public, Parish Clerk, 
   
2. APOLOGIES

Cllr Hytten and District Councillor Smith.

3. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM

EDF has asked for information re the owner of fields adjoining Lower Green Lane.  This has been provided. This is due to a request to remove telegraph poles by the Old School. 

Mrs Tillier wanted to know why the Parish Council was meeting at the Cricket club not the Hall. The Chairman told her that he liked to vary the locations of the meetings.

There was some discussion regarding the possibility of putting an electricity point on the Green and the likely cost.  It was agreed that this would be an agenda item for the Annual Parish Meeting

The Chairman reminded the meeting that there would be Parish Council elections in May.

Footpaths.  Mr Peter Grimsdell offered to act as footpaths representative.  It was noted that the County Council was not spending money on paths, and that it was the responsibility of the landowners to maintain stiles, and gates.


4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTOBER 2010

Agreed as a true record

5.  MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES


Wind farm at Wingrave – No further developments- 
Bonfires – the Environmental health Officer has been advised and is monitoring situation.
Hedges at Village Hall – these are being cut
Salt bins – These have been refilled and the bins will be restored.  Mrs Tillier has requested that the bin outside her property be moved.
There is a Winter Maintenance gritting plan on the Bucks CC Website

6. PLANNING
The View – 4 Houses on land between the property and the allotments- A site meeting has been arranged

7. HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS

Marion Grapes reported that the monitoring strips have been applied for and would be paid for by money raised at the Fete. The total cost would be £ 900.00 for three locations at the entries to the Village.

Cllrs Mrs Dormer and Towell attended the NAG Meeting and suggested inviting the Community safety officer to the Annual Parish Meeting.   I
Christmas Lights. The Chairman has had a meeting with the Vicar.  The tree will be delivered on the 20th November and lights will go on the 3rd December. Chuff and Junior Church will make decorations.

8. REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Sunday 14th November at 10.45.    Roads will be monitored and the wreath will be laid by a serving member of the Armed Forces.

9. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS

10. CORRESPONDENCE

Aylesbury Vale Strategic Partnership newsletter
Planning workshop
Electoral review of Buckinghamshire
LAP and NAG Meetings
Call for comments of the Big Society
Rural Insights Review – request for comments


ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Millennium Field Lease- when this expires the Cricket Club will still have access to Parking

Cllr Miss Gibson reported that the litter pick was poorly attended. 

Cllr Mrs Dormer reported that the Village Hall AGM was on the 15th November


Meeting closed 8.45

11. DATE AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS

10th Jan 2011

4 Nov 2010

Meeting: November 8th 2010

CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 8TH 2010 AT THE CRICKET CLUB AT 7.30pm
 
AGENDA

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM

APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13TH  2010

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Kerbing
Wind farm at Wingrave
Bonfires
Hedges at Village Hall
Salt bins
Aircraft
PLANNNING APPLICATIONS 
Land adjoining the View, Winchendon Road - 4 detached dwellings with associated access
HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS
Traffic Calming
NAG meeting report
Christmas tree lighting – various correspondence.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
CORRESPONDENCE
Aylesbury Vale Strategic Partnership newsletter
Planning workshop
Electoral review of Buckinghamshire
LAP and NAG Meetings
Call for comments of the Big Society
Rural Insights Review – request for comments
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETINGS
Monday 13th December 2010 –budget meeting
Monday 10th Jan 2011
Set further 2011 meetings

Minutes: October 11th 2010

CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY OCTOBER 11TH IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30P.M.

1. PRESENT
Cllrs Brown, Mrs Dormer, Hytten, Miss Gibson, Mrs Timberlake,  Mrs Towell, 5 members of the public, Parish Clerk
   
2. APOLOGIES
Cllr Edmonds and District Councillor Smith.

3. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM

Electricity on the Green to power lights for Christmas tree and other events.  Paul Oliver has investigated the possibility of putting a power source on the Green instead of running a cable from the pub.  Labour will be provided free of charge and the net cost ex vat would be £ 818. for EDF supply and £ 465 for feeder pillar, cables etc would be £600.00, and these would have to be trenched.  Paul advised the meeting that EDF would deal with planning when public areas are involved.  

It was suggested that as the cost was high this should be an agenda item for Annual parish Meeting and the possibility of hiring a sleeping policeman for cables should be looked into for this year.  The Chairman thanked Paul for his contribution.

It was suggested that as a fund raising item Christmas baubles with children’s names on them could be sold at the shop.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2010
Agreed as a true record

5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Kerbing. Highways have been contacted and responded regarding verges in Dark Lane.

Bonfires. These have been reported to environmental health.

Hedges around Hall Grounds. Mrs Dormer reported that these would be trimmed before the Remembrance Day Service.

Salt bins have been filled. Cllr Hytten will contact D Smith again re costings for filling and replacing salt bins.

Civil Aircraft over village.  Flight paths have changed, and further information being sought.

Bench by War memorial are to be re-painted.

Wind farm at Wingrave – situation being monitored.

6. PLANNING

The Rosary – tree felling-   no objection

7. HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS
Winter Maintenance Review – distributed 
Date of next litter pick Saturday 30th October 9.30
Millennium Recreation Ground.  The Chairman has had a meeting re the ending of the lease and has arranged another meeting next week to discuss the way forward.

8. REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Sunday 14th November at 10.45.    Clerk to collect wreath.

9. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS

10. CORRESPONDENCE

Fund Raising Training
Incinerator Planning application- Message from SAVI
Letter from Mr Heybrook re Millennium Field Lease
Letter from Mr John Fowler regarding Parish Council operations - the chairman has drafted and distributed a response.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Dieudonne- Dark Lane. The Chairman has met the builder who has promised to keep the site in good shape and make good any damage. 

Benches on green were ordered on 15th September. Plaques to be ordered. 
Chairman has visited property owners adjoining Hicks Path and all agreed to cut back hedges.

Total oil van deliveries to be monitored.

Marion Grapes reported that Highways had been contacted regarding a Traffic speed indicator device, and this was being actively pursued.  Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Marion and Clare Lazaruk for their work.

It was noted that the bus stops still showed 260 bus number not 110 – to be reported to Arriva.  Cllr Mrs Dormer reported a block drain by the bus stop causing flooding in wet weather

Cllrs Mrs Dormer and Towell went to Police Nah meeting in Cuddington on 26th September.  Next agenda. 

The Chairman requested that the next meeting be held at the cricket Club

Meeting closed 8.45

11. DATE AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS

8th November
13th December
10th Jan 2011

7 Oct 2010

Meeting: October 11th 2010


CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY OCTOBER 11TH  2010 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30pm
AGENDA

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM

APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13TH  2010

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Kerbing
Windfarm at Wingrave
Bonfires
Hedges at Village Hall
Salt bins

PLANNNING APPLICATIONS 
The Rosary – tree felling

HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS
Winter Maintenance Review
Date of next litter pick
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS

CORRESPONDENCE
Fund Raising Training
Incinerator Planning application-  Message from SAVI
Letter from Mr Heybrook re Millenium Field Lease
Letter from Mr John Fowler regarding Parish Council operations

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETINGS
Monday 8th November 2010
Monday 13th December 2010 –budget meeting
Monday 10th Jan 2010

Minutes: September 13th 2010

CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30P.M.


1. PRESENT 
Cllrs Brown, Mrs Dormer, Edmonds, Hytten, Miss Gibson,  Mrs Towell., 7 members of the public, Parish Clerk, 
   
2. APOLOGIES
Cllr Mrs Timberlake, District Councillor Smith.

3. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM

Mr Ian Taylor asked a question about kerbing plans, due to the damage to the verge adjoining his property due to building work at Dieudonne in Dark Lane.  David Smith from Highways has been out to have a look and advised Mr Taylor that this area was not included in the Parish Council’s plans for kerbing.   Records have been checked and the verge was included.  Copies of correspondence to be sent to Highways. The Chairman will have a meeting with Mr Taylor to discuss situation.

Grass cutters on buggies doing damage to verges – to be reported to Matt Partridge at AVDC

Noxious bonfires at the back at the allotments have been reported.  Chairman will investigate and identify perpetrator.

Dumper trucks at Dieudonne are damaging the lane .Highways and planning to be advised.

A complaint was received re inadequate actions of Parish council.

Cricket Club extension to Pavilion is now complete and the clubhouse is available for hire

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JULY 2010

Proposed Cllr Edmonds seconded Cllr Mrs Dormer. Agreed as a true record

5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Claire Lazaruck and Marion Grapes for their work on traffic calming application.

There is a TISID system that can be rented for 2 weeks for £ 100.00 to monitor 3 locations.

6. PLANNING

Chearsley Village Hall - replace window with glazed door and side panel, patio area and awning- Passed
Dieudonne Dark Lane – replacement dwelling – alteration of pitch of roof.  NO objection if finishing ridge is the same.


7. HIGHWAYS AND OPEN SPACES

Mrs Timberlake sent a note to say Christmas tree will be delivered on the 20th November and lights will be switched on 3rd December.  Chairman to liase with PCC re carols etc.

Best Kept Village Competition.  The Chairman proposed bulb planting and entry into a competition.  After an animated discussion votes were taken, 2 in favour, 2 against and 2 undecided.  Cllr Edmonds proposed this be put on Agenda of Annual Parish Meeting.

A generic 50 MPH speed in limit is being imposed I area 11.

Hedge at Millennium field has been cut back

8. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS

9. CORRESPONDENCE


Postponed LTP3 Public consultation
Bucks Local History Network
Wind power station in Wingrave
Rural Focus Network
Playing Field Magazine
560 copies of Are You ready Booklet…. To be distributed

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Chairman has asked for quotes for the bench by the war memorial to be repainted

Hedge by Village Hall and Willow hedge need trimming .Cllr Mrs Dormer to pursue

Aviation noise increasing – environmental health to be consulted.  Cllr Mrs Towell to investigate.
A response has been received re Tug of War with Cuddington but agreed date not possible- to be re-arranged

10. DATE AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS

11th October
8th November
13th December
10th Jan 2011

It was noted that in the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman those others attending could elect a temporary chairman for the evening.