17 Nov 2014

Minutes: November 17th 2014

REVISED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 17TH 2014 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30

PRESENT:
Councillors Brown Edmonds, Heybrook, Lewis, Mrs Witcher, 1 member of the public, Parish Clerk

APOLOGIES:
Cllr Mrs Lazaruk, Mrs Towell
  1. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM
    There were no matters raised at public session
     
  2. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 2014 MINUTES
    To be agreed after corrections made
     
  3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
    Planning Application at the Boot. The chairman re-iterated the objection to the previous application for an extension that went to appeal and was rejected.
    GROVE Farm - A new application has been received for an extension to the cattle shed- site meeting to be arranged. Highways signage on the bend has been requested.
    Church Piece light to be removed – quotes needed
    A new footpath is being planned to link footpath 12 with A 418 path.
     
  4. VILLAGE PROJECTS
    VAS New signs and batteries have been ordered
    Location of anchor points needed. Confirmation was requested that the cheque for the survey had not been needed, as survey was carried out for previous VAS>
    Kerbing: J&S contractors will come out and measure and quote. They are approved contractors recommended by Hardwick PC.
    No
    Mrs. Parks would like pricing for additional kerbing at Rosary
    .matching funding is available.
    Village Hall Improvements.
    Regular updates have been requested.
     
  5. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
    Grove Farm site meeting on 22nd November to be confirmed with Mr. Lloyd
    An application has been received for the pollarding of ash tree at Ultimo, Willow gate. This has been done before and there is no objection if the application complies with the recommendation of the tree officer and a registered tree surgeon does the work.
    The application for housing on the Millennium Field.
    The tree overhanging the bank on the corner of School lane and dark lane is not the responsibility of the parish council
     
  6. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
    The Parish Council was grateful to receive a donation of 336.00 from Councillor Heybrook of the amount due to him for works to the field.
    Payments approved for Grants to Village Hall and PCC of £300.00 each, wreath £25.00 and Clerk £105.63
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
  • An 18 ft. Christmas tree will be collected from the Hartwell garden center. Lighting has been arranged.
  • Cllr Brown will arrange carols with Mrs. Howard.
  • One of the dog bin posts has been bent. Repairs to be arranged

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETINGS
Monday 19th of January to included budget discussions