CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH 2009 AT THE CRICKET CLUB
1. PRESENTCllrs Brown, Mrs Dormer, Edmonds, Miss Gibson, Hytten, Mrs Towell, Mrs Timberlake District Councillor Smith, Cuddington Parish Clerk, 4 members of the public, Parish Clerk.
2. APOLOGIESNone
3. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUMGrit Bins have been repaired. Graham King is going to mend dog gate on Cuddington path.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES JULY 22ND 2009Agreed as a true record - proposed Cllr Hytten seconded Cllr Mrs Timberlake.
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTESLight outside Church Piece- Walkers Electrical have been asked to have a look and provide a quote.
Cllr Edmonds advised the meeting that the incinerator would be located at the Bedford site.
No entry sign at the top of School Lane is leaning- needs to be concreted in.
Cllr Mrs Timberlake advised the meeting that Stockwell might not need dredging. The working party was coming during half term week.
Applications have been submitted for the repairs to the path across the Green.
5. CHRISTMAS PLANSThe Chairman suggested a Christmas tree be placed on the Green, with lights, sponsored by the Village. The Chairman will liaise with Carol Singers.
6. PLANNINGIt was agreed to hold a site meeting at The Old Bakery, Church Lane followed by 7 Church Lane on Saturday 19th Sept.
7. LANES AND HIGHWAYSCllr Hytten attended the NAG meeting with Cllr Mrs Dormer. Police advised that there would be no further funding for anti speeding measures. Cllr Hytten proposed setting signs on the verges on main roads into village – he will provide a mock-up.
Cllr Edmonds will consult David Smith at Highways regarding the legality of placing ‘home made’ signs on the verges.
Staggered parking had been discussed but would be dangerous on the bends, and there were insurance issues.
The Chairman asked the Clerk of Cuddington Parish Council if the flashing signs were effective. She said they were, but cost £ 4000.00 each.
Hedge at top of Dark Lane needs trimming.
8. TUG OF WARThe Chairman will contact the Chair of Cuddington Parish council to agree a date- traditionally New Year’s Day.
9. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS10. CORRESPONDENCENew bus timetables – comments by 25th September - to go on website
Request for people to join Education Appeals Panel
Playing Field Association Newsletter
Review of Neighbourhood Action Groups
11. SUMMARY AND SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERSThe Hedge between the last house on the Chilton Road and the Millennium playing field needs trimming again
12. DATE AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGSMonday 12th October in the hall (to be confirmed)
Monday 16th November - this is also the date of the Village Hall Agm. It was suggested that the Parish Council held their meeting after the Village Hall AGM. This will be discussed with the Village Hall Management Committee
Monday 7th December – Budget Meeting.
Meeting closed 8.15
