Present Irene Browning (Chairman), Julia Clewes , Trevor Williams, Fiona

Quick, Heather Venn, David House, Gill Slattery, Ian Parker

In attendance Tony McKenzie (Clerk), Nobby Clark (County Councillor), Phil Stone (District

Councillor), 2 members of the public.

Public Question Time

Dave Evans advised that Jan Mott was giving up the preparation of the Village Newsletter and that he would be doing this for the October issue. He asked that any items for the newsletter or suggested changes to the layout etc. be sent to him by 16^th September.

32. Apologies Paul Kenefick (Footpaths Officer)

Declarations of Interest: GS declared a personal interest in planning application

36/2007/014.

33. Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 9th July 2007 were agreed by all to be a correct

record of that meeting after alterations to item 24 to read that " TW reported that he has

repaired footbridge at Ivy Villa Farm. After amendment by the Clerk the minutes were then

signed by the Chairman.

34. Matters Arising

Footpaths PK (Footpaths Officer) was not present but the Clerk reported that from a note

received from PK he was still trying to clear some footpaths. JC/IB reported that a footpath

in Polkesfield needed clearing with a hedge trimmer. It was agreed by all that the Clerk

should ask John Musgrove to do this.

Highways Iris House – GS to follow up with owner of Iris House re gate problem.

Notice Board The Clerk reported that he had a meeting with Dave Elliott re the changes

needed for the final version of the map. The final version had not yet been received and this

would be followed up by the Clerk. The Clerk also reported that DE was not able to produce

the final version in the visual imaging format required by the suppliers and he would

therefore contact Wessex direct re this.

Siting of bench DH reported that the bench had been put in place and was being used by

local residents. It was agreed by all that the Clerk should ask John Musgrove to cut the area

around the bench and also the area between Stoke House and the bench.

IP entered the meeting

35. Planning

Discussions took place on planning applications with the following decisions

36/2007/08 It was proposed by TW, seconded by HV and agreed by all that there was no

objection to the application but the Council wished to comment that "they would like to limit

the visual impact of a formal gravel drive.

36/2007/009LB and 36/2007/010 It was proposed by DH, seconded by IB and agreed by all

to support the applications.

36/2007/011 and 36/2007/012LB It was proposed by TW, seconded by IB and agreed by all

that there was no objection to the applications but the Council wished to comment that "the

conversion must remain as ancillary to the main house".

36/2007/013 It was proposed by JC, seconded by HV and agreed by all that that there was

no objection to the proposal.

36/2007/014 GS declared a personal interest in this application

It was proposed by HV, seconded by FQ and agreed by all that there was no objection to the

proposal.

36/2007/015 It was proposed by DH, seconded by FQ and agreed by all that this application

be supported.

36. Financial Matters

Authorisation of Cheques

538 S.A.L.C. Course fee for new Councillors £ 40.00

539 Moore Stephens External Audit fee £ 141.00

540 Williams Hall Grant towards cost of insurance £ 1000.00

541 Williams Hall Hall hire charges £ 92.00

It was proposed by HV, seconded by FQ and agreed by all that the above cheques be signed.

Completion of External Audit The Clerk reported that the Annual Return had been

approved by the External Auditors with 1 minor comment that would be taken into account

when completing next years return.

Income & Expenditure analysis to 13.07.07 The Clerk presented the analysis and answered

questions from Councillors. TW was asked to audit the cashbook and supporting documents

to13.07.07

Receipt of Cheques for burial and memorial fees The Clerk reported receipt of burial and

memorial fees totalling £505

37. Parish Council Election 3^rd May 2007 Return of Election Costs.

3 Councillors reported that they had notified TDBC of nil costs. IP reported that he would do

this and the Clerk was asked to follow up with JH .

38. Burial Ground

It was agreed by all that the Clerk should contact John Attwood re the levelling and seeding

of the Burial Ground area in front of the gate from the Church to the garden of remembrance

that had been delayed from the spring. JC asked if additional daffodil bulbs could be

purchased for the burial ground and was agreed by all for the Clerk to do this.

IB reported on a request for a burial of cremated remains in a grave to be purchased for a

future burial. After discussion it was agreed by all to grant the request and the Clerk was a

asked to inform the Funeral Director.

39. Amendments to Standing Orders

It was proposed by GS, seconded by HV and agreed by all that Standing Orders be amended

to reflect the adoption of the 2007 Code of Contact in June 2007 and plus the inclusion of

signing supporting documents when signing cheques

40. Correspondence

The correspondence was put on circulation to Councillors.

Re item 20 the Clerk was asked to put this on the agenda for the next meeting

41. S.A.L.C. Items of Interest to Clerks and Councillors

Following discussion it was agreed by all not to comment to the Secretary of State in respect

of the Planning White Paper proposals

42. Feedback from Meetings

FQ reported on the Playing Field committee meeting and had been asked if the Parish

Council would contribute to the work required on the bank around the entrance etc. to the

playing field. It was agreed by all that the Council would pay for daffodil bulbs and the

Clerk was asked to add this to the order for bulbs for the burial ground.

43. Any Other Matters for Discussion

Playing Field Committee representative.

IB reported that she had received a letter from JC resigning as a representative on the Playing Field committee. The Clerk was asked to put on the agenda for the next meeting the election of a replacement representative.

Parish Emergency Plan information.

It was agreed by all to defer this item to the next meeting and the Clerk was asked to put it on the agenda

Tourist Signs

The Clerk was asked to follow up this item.

North Curry Green Group

TW reported on a meeting he had attended.TW to prepare article for next village newsletter.

 

The next meeting will be held on Monday 10^th September at 7.30pm in the meeting room at

the Williams Hall.