Present Irene Browning(Chairman), John Hembrow, Sue Hembrow, David House,

Robert Hembrow, Trevor Williams, Ian Parker.

Public.

The minutes dated 13^th November were agreed by all to be a correct record of that meeting

and signed by the Chairman.

Footpaths DL reported on the following

Footpath 25/11 had been cleared

Footpath 25/9 has not yet been cleared

Footpath 25/8 A fallen tree had been cleared but the fence at the adjoining house has fallen down. The resident had reported it but no action has yet been taken to repair it. The Clerk was asked to find out if the property was owned by the Housing Association or T.D.B.C.

Highways

The Clerk was asked to contact Highways re the state of the road at the entrance to Church Close and also the state of the bank in Slough Lane which could cause problems with the drains if further slippage occurred.

Village Website (IP entered the meeting) A discussion took place on the village website and it was agreed by all that an article should go in the village newsletter asking everyone to check that information on the site re organisations/ businesses was up to date and if not to inform Dave Evans. The article also should ask if anyone was prepared to take on the role of village information officer to regularly check the site for accuracy in the future.

Notice Board The Clerk reported that Highways had advised that they were the owners of

the land and that their legal dept would draw up an agreement for the Council to use the

proposed site. DH agreed to contact the local resident adjacent to the site to advise them of

the proposed new village noticeboard..

Burial Ground The Clerk advised that he had met John Attwood on the site re levelling and seeding and that the work could be done in the spring but it would require the Parish Council to put some more soil on the area before this was done.

Willowmead, Polkesfield. The Clerk reported that he had contacted Falcon Rural Housing re the work on the rumble strip and cycle barriers and they had stated that work would commence shortly.

Cottage, off Slough Lane.

36/2006/022 Erection of two storey extension at Ivy Cottage, Curload

36/2006/023 Demolition of existing single storey extension, and replacement with two

storey side extension at Windy Willows,Curload.

IB reported that following site visits both proposals would enhance the properties and

proposed that both applications be supported by the Council. RH seconded the proposal and

it was agreed by all.

The Clerk explained the complaints report for quarter 3 received from T.D.B.C.

520 WM direct - Printing of village newsletter November 06 £56.00

It was proposed by DH, seconded by IB and agreed by all that the above cheques be

approved and signed for payment.

Precept 2007/2008 A discussion took place on the precept required for 2007/2008. It was

proposed by JH, seconded by IB and agreed by all that the precept should be £6000. The

precept request form was then signed by the Chairman and Clerk for return to T.D.B.C.

Request for donation from Taunton and District Citizens Advice Bureau It was proposed

by RH, seconded by IP and agreed by all that a donation of £25 be made. The Clerk was

asked to include this cheque on the agenda for the next meeting

71. Correspondence This was put on circulation to Councillors.

72. Feedback from Meetings DH and TM reported on the S.A.L.C. meeting held on 7^th

December which included items on the Local Government white paper and a unitary

authority for Somerset.

Communications. It was agreed by all that the article on being a Parish Councillor plus the item on the village website go in the next village newsletter.

Somerset Playing Fields Association. The correspondence received from the Community Council was passed to SH to action.

Change of Police Neighbourhood Beat Manager. The Clerk advised the Council of the change effective from 23.12.06 and was asked to write to PC Ben Hicks thanking him for all his efforts on behalf of the village.

Rights of Way Community Paths Partnership . DL explained the correspondence received from Somerset County Council. He also explained that he had completed the schedules re classifications for footpaths and it was agreed by all to submit the schedules with the changes proposed by DL.

DL also advised that he would be retiring as Footpaths Officer but would work alongside his replacement for the next 8 months. He then introduced Paul Kenefick as his replacement. SH proposed, seconded by TW that PK be formally appointed as Footpaths Officer. The Chairman thanked DL for all the work he had done on footpaths in the village over the years.

The Clerk reported on the notice received from T.D.B.C. re road closures in the village for the Stoke Stampede on 26.12.06

 

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.30pm.