Present Irene Browning(Chairman), Sue Hembrow, Julia Clewes , Trevor

Williams, David House, Ian Parker, Robert Hembrow.

Hicks(Community Beat Manager),Emily Ruthven(Age Concern),1 member of the

public.

The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming PC Ben Hicks and Emily Ruthven.

The minutes dated 10^th July 2006 were agreed by all to be a correct record of that meeting

after altering the following items

Minute 22 Matters Arising on Footpaths/Highways "notified Highways" to read notified

Somerset County Council Footpaths Officer and "A damaged finger" to read damaged

direction sign

The minutes were then signed by the Chairman.

Footpaths /Highways DL reported as follows

Footpath at side of school had been cleared by the owner

Gates at Churley(25/1)had been reported and SCC will send a Ranger to see what can be done. DH reported that Burrowbridge PC were also concerned about the safety aspects of this.

Polkesfield(25/8) Had been visted by the Footpaths Officer and the problems had been caused by people digging out bits. A Ranger will inspect this site and will also find out who owns the land.

IP reported that he had notified the police re stolen drain covers at Churley. These had been covered with Cones and have now been replaced but not fixed with tarmac.

TW reported that he had contacted Wessex Water re foul sewage smells at Woodhill. After visiting they rectified the problem, removed the sewage and replaced the topsoil.

Village Hall signs The Clerk reported that Somerset Highways had supplied a quote for the new directional sign. It was proposed by RH seconded by DH and agreed by all that the quote be accepted. The Clerk was asked to notify Highways. Discussion took place on the possibility of placing an old fashioned style sign at the Willey Road/ Slough Lane junction and the Clerk was asked to follow this up.

Low Cost Housing The Clerk reported on a letter received from the Solicitor re the lease of the grassed area. The Clerk also reported on a letter from Falcon Rural Housing advising that the official opening would have to be delayed until Spring 2007.

Parking in Polkesfield The Clerk reported on the reply from T.D.B.C. advising no finances were available to take on parking projects and alleviate these problems. IB agreed to inform the residents who had raised this matter.

Notice Board Further discussion took place on this and it was agreed by all that more investigation was needed on the siting in the bus shelter. The Clerk was asked to obtain leaflets from suppliers and further discussion would take place. IB reported that the new owners had advised her that the old village hall was not going to be developed for a few months and the Clerk was asked to write to the owners asking if the current notice board could remain there until any development took place. It was also agreed by all that the new notice board would become a village notice board.

PC Ben Hicks left the meeting and was thanked by the Chairman for attending.

33. Planning

36/2006/011 Erection of one and a half storey extension to side of dwelling with two

dormer windows at The Shambles (Amendment to scheme 36/2002/028) – Amended

description.

T.D.B.C. advise conditional approval

36/2006/14 Erection of porch to front of dwelling and single storey garage extension at 31

Church Close. It was agreed by all that the Council had no objections to this application.

36/2006/15 Conversion of agricultural buildings to dual use as self contained holiday

unit/B1 commercial unit at Meare Green Farm, Frog Lane. RH declared an interest as a near

neighbour and took no part in the discussion or vote.

After discussion JC proposed and IP seconded that the Council had no objections to this

application. This was agreed by 3 votes for with 3 abstentions.

IB reported on correspondence from the new owners of the hall. No further action required.

The Clerk reported on correspondence received on a boundary dispute re the old hall and it

was agreed by all that the Clerk reply to this stating that the Council agreed with the

boundary shown on the original plans.

Annual Financial Return The Clerk reported that the Annual Return had been approved by

the External Auditors.

Approval of Cheques for Payment

It was proposed by RH, seconded by IP and agreed by all that the cheque be approved for

payment.

The Clerk reported the cash book and bank reconciliation to 10^th July had been audited by

TW.

The Income and Expenditure analysis circulated with the agenda was discussed and no

queries arose.

TW proposed, seconded by SH and agreed by all that a £25 donation be made to Age

Concern.

The Clerk reported on the final recommendations and it was agreed by all that the Council

had no further comments.

IB reported on correspondence received and after discussion it was proposed by JC

,seconded by IB and agreed by all that the Council pay the Clerk’s joining fee and annual

subscription.

37. Correspondence This was put on circulation to Councillors.

38. Feedback from Meetings None

Annual Meeting with Parishes- It was agreed by all that RH and SH attend.

Communications – It was agreed by all that the following items be included in the next

village newsletter

Somerset Active Living

PC Ben Hicks visit to meeting

Short Mat Bowls

Village Hall sign

Steps for a New Single Water Management Partnership – DH reported on the wind up of LAMP and letter from Somerset County Council. It was agreed by all that the Clerk write to S.C.C. advising that the Council would like to actively participate in consultation events and also work with "neighbouring parishes" North Curry , Burrowbridge and other parishes at risk of flooding from the rivers Parrett and Tone.

Youth Club SH asked if the Clerk could write to the Youth Club leaders re a suggestion for the Council to pay for the Slinky Bus to take a group to the golf range at Stoke St. Mary.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.45pm.