Present Irene Browning (Chairman), Heather Venn, David House, John Hembrow, Fiona

Quick, Trevor Williams, Ian Parker

Kenefick(Footpaths Officer), Phil Stone(District Councillor)

76. Apologies Julia Clewes, Gill Slattery . Declarations of Interest: None

The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 12^th November 2007 were agreed by all to be a

correct record of that meeting and signed by the Chairman.

Footpaths PK reported that he had done a further inspection of finger posts where all

footpaths leave the roads around the area. This revealed that work was required to 7 finger

posts and SCC have issued a work order to do all the necessary work.

The work to clear brambles on part of Footpath 25/37 Polkesfield has also been agreed with

SCC and included on the work order. PK will follow up to make sure work is done.

Highways

Hook Bridge Lane, Curload – IB reported on reply received from SCC and the Clerk reported

hat no reply had yet been received from the Environment Agency. It was agreed by all that

the Clerk should send a copy of the SCC reply reply to the local resident involved and follow

up the non reply from the Environment Agency.

Speed of traffic through Meare Green and North Curry – IB reported on the reply from SCC

and it was agreed by all that the Clerk should reply to the local resident who raised the

query.

Potholes were reported at Fairholme and Woodhill and TW was requested to notify

Highways for rectification.

Notice Board

IB reported on a query from a local resident re the village map on the new notice board. It

was agreed by all that the Clerk should reply.

Parish Emergency Plan Item deferred to the next meeting

Proposed Bus Shelter Item deferred to the next meeting.

Barn, Griggs Hill

T.D.B.C. advise conditional approval of above application

Authorisation of Cheques

554 Somerset Art Week Donation £30.00

555 Taunton and District Citizens Advice Bureau Donation £25.00

556 J. Musgrove Strimming Signs £60.00

It was proposed by JH, seconded by HV and agreed by all that the above cheques be

signed.

Agreement of Precept 2008/2009

FQ advised that the amount required by the Playing Field Management Committee for the

maintenance of the bank next year was £180. It was agreed by all to include this in next years

estimated expenditure.

Following discussion it was proposed by JH, seconded by FQ and agreed by all the precept

for the financial year 2008/2009 be set at £6000.

The relevant form requesting this amount from was signed by the Chairman and Clerk for

submission to T.D.B.C.

Request from Age Concern Somerset for donation. A donation of £25 was agreed by all and

the Clerk was asked to put the cheque on the agenda for the next meeting

82. Future Waste Planning in Somerset Consultation Following discussion the questionnaire

was completed for submission to S.C.C.

83. Street Lighting in Dark Lane Discussion took place on the letter from a local resident and it

was proposed by JH, seconded by HV and agreed by all that the Council were unanimously

opposed to any additional street lighting in the village. The Clerk was asked to reply to the

local resident .

84. Regilding of Church Clock The Clerk reported that he had written to Smith of Derby for

confirmation of the cost and also to the Parochial Church Council asking for a 25%

contribution as previously agreed.

85. Feedback from Meetings NC reported on the Area Working Panel meeting held at

Wiveliscombe. The Clerk was asked to notify HV of the date of the next meeting when

received.

Dog Fouling Bye laws IB reported on a letter from T.D.B.C. and the Council’s reply. It was agreed by all that the Clerk should advise T.D.B.C. that a dog bin was provided on the Playing Field by the Playing Field committee.

Christmas Tree in the Square IB reported on a letter from a local resident and following discussion it was agreed by all that the Clerk should reply to the letter and that an article should go in the next village news sheet thanking all village residents and businesses who had put up outside lights, trees and decorations for their efforts in brightening up the village over the festive period.

Date of Annual Parish Meeting It was agreed by all to discuss this at the next meeting and the Clerk was asked to put this on the agenda.

Hedges overhanging into the road It was agreed by all that Councillors should look at this and report back to the next meeting.

TW explained that a number of village residents were interested in setting up a green group and that they would be holding a public meeting in the Williams Hall on 19.01.08 with invited guest speakers. It was agreed by all that the Parish Council supported this initiative and would pay for the hall hire charge for the public meeting .

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9pm.