20 May 2010

Minutes: March 1st 2010

CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY MARCH 1ST 2010 IN THE VILLAGE HALL


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

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

The matter of the development of the garden to the rear of the Old House in School Lane was raised by owners of adjoining properties in Old Plough Close. This will have a significant impact on these properties and there was concern about the access on Aylesbury Road.  A site meeting was arranged for Saturday 6th March.

A complaint has been received about dogs being walked on the Millennium Recreation ground.   A member of the public pointed out that there was no suitable place for people to exercise their dogs when they also had a buggy and small children.  The Chairman agreed to look into the matter.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 25th JANUARY 2010
Agreed as a true record.

5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Lanes and Highways.

It was noted that the conditions of the roads going into village was still unsatisfactory. The Bridge at Cuddington was particularly dangerous.

Cllr Edmonds advised the meeting that action was being taken.

6. PLANNING
See adjournment.

7. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS

8. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
Road conditions were again raised.  There are inadequate signs at the Cuddington Bridge site, and temporary repairs are not strong enough. Councillor Edmonds assured the meeting that matters were in hand. It was also noted that drains and ditches needed clearing.

Speeding in the village is still a problem.  The Parish Council would consider requesting the loan of the Speed Activated Device again. The police are monitoring the situation. Cllr Edmonds advised the meeting that the speed limit review was in process for this area.

The litter pick was a success and it was agreed it should take place every three months.

The matter of dog fouling was raised again.

9. DATE AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS

April 17th 2010 – Annual Parish Meeting
May 10th 2010 – Annual General Meeting

11 May 2010

AGM - revised date

Please note  - the date of the next meeting of the Parish Council will be the 24th May, and not the 17th May as previously advertised.

8 May 2010

Annual General Meeting: Monday 24th May 2010

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY MAY 24th 2010 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30pm

AGENDA

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Declaration of acceptance of office

ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Declaration of acceptance of office

APPOINTMENT OF RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM

APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH  2010

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

RISK ASSESSMENT
Review of Insurance Policy
Fidelity Insurance
Asset Register

APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMITTEES AND CONSULTATIVE GROUPS
Stockwell Consultative Group
Village Hall Management Committee

PLANNNING APPLICATIONS 

HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS

ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS Appointment Of Auditors and approval of 2009/2010 accounts

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETINGS