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The Parish Council Meeting was held in the Chapel at 7.30pm
PRESENT:
Mr M Baddeley, in the chair, Mr DG Parsons, Mr S Burgess, Mr M Newport,
Mr J R Pearse & Mr G L Salter.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mrs M Pearse, Parish Clerk. Three representatives from the Community policing Unit - Marilyn (beat no 169/170) her support Manager, Karen and Sgt Cary.
Plus 21 members of the parish.
APOLOGIES:
Were received from Mrs R Clark, Mr J Williams & Mr R Watson.
2004/42 MATTERS ARISING:
1. Millennium Stone confirmation that it is now PC property now received and Insurance company notified to that effect.
2. play Area. Mrs Clark forwarded all necessary paperwork & cheque only cashed at the beginning of November. Still waiting for confirmation of inspection.
As the Community Policing Unit in attendance, the chairman suspended the meeting for PQT. The Unit's role was explained at length and all the moans were listened to and
advice given where appropriate. There are also two Special Constables, Helen and Paul, soon to be introduced to the village.
8.32pm The chairman thanked the Police for their time and advice and reconvened the meeting.
2004/43 PARISH PLAN:
Mr. V Freir reported that the two 20/20 meeting had gone well, the original Stakeholders meeting had been attended by most village interests and the LAUNCH EVENT in the village hall had been attended by approx. 80 people.
Apart from the entertainment and refreshments, many suggestions were offered as to good and bad points in the village. These will be collated and a questionnaire will follow in the New Year.
Also announced at the Launch event was a Photographic Competition. Photographs of the village both as a competition and also to illustrate the Parish Plan.
2004/44 FINANCE:
Cash at the Bank £1716.50
It was agreed that no charitable donations should be made from PC funds. The precept already large enough.
After reviewing the last six years balance sheets it was agreed that the precept would need to be £2200.00
Accounts to be paid: Chapel £10.00; Village Hall £10.00; Parsons £39.62;
Clerk - left for now.
It was agreed that the Chairman and Mr R Pearse should sign the Parish Plan cheques without reference to the PC up to a limit of £250.00
Proposed by Mr S Burgess and seconded by Mr M Newport.
2004/45 CODE OF CONDUCT:
1. A letter regarding Masonic interests - copy passed to everyone.
2. Quality Councils a guide - one for every councillor.
2004/46 HIGHWAYS:
the drainage planned for the village along the new houses is as follows. A larger pipe along the road; a bigger culvert if necessary. It was suggested that the Environment Agency should clear out the stream. It was suggested
to invite Neil Pincombe to the next meeting.
1. Stakeholder workshop report from SCC.
2. Road Closure - Greenway corner - completed.
3. Staple Fitzpaine - Bulford Bridge - go long way round.
4. Ash Road - now postponed until New Year.
2004/47 PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
37 2004 013 Weavers - single storey extension. PC determination meeting arranged for 13th December in the Chapel.
2004/48 PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
37 2004 008 Crown Estate Yard at Shoreditch granted with conditions.
37 2004 009 Mount Pleasant self catering granted with conditions.
37 2004 010 Stoke Court Farm garage roof granted with conditions.
2004/49 CORRESPONDENCE:
1. School Governors wanted. No offers.
2. Housing stock meeting.
3. Age Concern - Christmas Service.
4. TDBC Licensing policy - questionnaire - returned.
5. TDBC Crime survey - returned.
6. Cancer Care - info.
7. TDCVS - info.
8. SALC meeting dates.
9. Regional Assembly consultation.
10.Minerals Deposit plan.
11.Waste Plan.
12.Parrett Catchment Area plans.
the next meeting was arranged for Wednesday 12th January 2005.
There being no further business the chairman closed the meeting at 8.38pm.
Signed
Chairman...................................Date....................................
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