Meeting: September 13th 2010

CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH 2010 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT   7.30pm

AGENDA

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES JULY  29th  2010

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

PLANNNING APPLICATIONS 
Chearsley Village Hall - replace window with glazed door and side panel, patio area and awning- Passed
Dieudonne Dark Lane – replacement dwelling – site meeting needed

HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS
Delegated budget and VAS signs
Christmas Lights and Carols on the Green
Best Kept Village
Speed Limit review

ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS

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….

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETINGS
Monday 11th Oct 2010
Monday 8th November 2010
Monday 13th December 2010 –budget meeting
Monday 10th Jan 2010

Minutes: July 29th 2010

CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON THURSDAY JULY 29TH 2010 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30P.M.

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

3. PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUMThere were no comments from the public.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JUNE 2010
Proposed Cllr Brown seconded Cllr Edmonds. Agreed as a true record

5. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Benches on Green.  The chairman has the matter in hand.

The chairman has visited property owners adjoining Hicks Path and Farmyard footpaths and hedges will be trimmed.

Hedge at Millennium Recreation Ground – a second quote has been requested and the work will be done as soon as this is received.

Salt bins.  Location of current bins has been surveyed and replacement bins will be in the same places with an additional one in Lower Green Lane.  Cllr Hytten has been in contact with Highways.  Contract cost will be 450.00 from Highways. 

Dog bins will be on agenda of next Annual Parish meeting

The Chairman and Vice Chairman have surveyed Millennium Field which is well maintained and usable, although signs are confusing.  The Chairman will talk to Mr Heybrook re lease of field.

6. PLANNING
The Old Granary - Site meeting to be held at 3.00 pm on Monday 2nd August. 
No objection to Village Hall application

7. HIGHWAYS
An application has been submitted to the Local Area Fund for traffic calming measures with the help of Claire Sampson and Marion Grapes.    The fete committee has agreed to contribute to any measures approved. 
It was noted that the Police will lend a Speed Indicator Device if there are volunteers to operate it.

8. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS

9. DATE AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS

13th September
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.

Meeting: June 28th 2010

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY JUNE 28TH 2010 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30pm

AGENDA

ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Declaration of acceptance of office

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

PUBLIC SESSION (SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS) 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM

APPROVAL OF MINUTES MAY 21st 2010

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

PLANNNING APPLICATIONS 
The Long House-  demolition of rear porch and store, erection of rear glass link and garden room,  garden terraces

HIGHWAYS AND OPEN AREAS

ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETINGS

Minutes: May 21st 2010

CHEARSLEY PARISH COUNCIL

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
HELD ON MONDAY MAY 21ST 2010

IN THE VILLAGE HALL  AT 7.30 P.M.

1. PRESENT
Cllrs Brown, Mrs Dormer, Miss Gibson, Hytten, Mrs Towell, 3 members of the public, Parish Clerk, 
   
2. APOLOGIES
Cllr Mrs Timberlake,  Cllr Edmonds, District Councillor Smith.

3. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Cllr Hytten proposed Cllr Brown, Cllr Mrs Timberlake  seconded. All agreed.
Declaration of acceptance of office was signed

4. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Deferred to next meeting

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

The potholes will be repaired in the next few days.

The dog fouling information in the newsletter was very helpful. Dog bins are being considered. The nudist who had been seen on the Chilton road has been apprehended. 

There have been complaints  about cricket balls going over into gardens.  

Speeding signs had to be taken down on the instructions of Highways .Cllr Hytten is meeting with John Bercow MP this week to raise the matter.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 2010
Agreed as a true record

7. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Grit bins to be replaced.  It was agreed that £600.00 should be drawn down from reserves to fund this

8. RISK ASSESSMENT
Review of Insurance Policy- the insurers to be asked to come out for  a site visit.
Fidelity Insurance - agreed
Asset Register - agreed

9. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMITTEES AND CONSULTATIVE GROUPS
Stockwell Consultative Group- Cllr Mrs Timberlake
Village Hall Management Committee – Cllr Mrs Dormer.

10. RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER
Parish Clerk

11. LANES AND HIGHWAYS
 
12. PLANNING

13. ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL MATTERS

14. SUMMARY AND SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

It was noted that the "Nottingham Knockers" were back ,  and a Y-registered Capri had been seen speeding in the area

15.    DATE AND TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS

Monday June 4th 2010
Monday June 28th 2010
Monday 29th July 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

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.