Present Irene Browning(Chairman), John Hembrow, David House, Julia Clewes,

Sue Hembrow, Trevor Williams .

and 2 members of the public.

A member of the public spoke about a fence that had blown down with the wind adjacent to footpath 25/8 in Polkesfield and a problem with dog fouling in the area. The Clerk advised that the fence problem had been reported to SW Housing and that he was awaiting a reply. The Clerk was asked to follow this up and report the dog fouling to the dog warden at T.D.B.C.

Clark(County Councillor).

The minutes dated 8^th January were agreed by all to be a correct record of that meeting

and signed by the Chairman.

Footpaths DL reported on the following

Footpath 25/21 was blocked and had been reported to S.C.C. 3 weeks ago.

Footpath 25/8 Polkesfield has still not been actioned by S.C.C. The Clerk reported that he had received a reply from S.C.C. stating that the problem would be rectified. After discussion it was agreed by all that the Clerk should write to S.C.C. expressing the Council’s concern re the time taken to action this in view of their concerns re this being a well used footpath and safety issues.

DL also reported that the hedge/tree trimmings had been placed in the ditch adjacent to footpath 25/8.

The Clerk reported on correspondence from S.C.C. re footpath 25/16.

Highways

The Clerk reported on the reply received from S.C.C. to the problems in Dark Lane and Slough Lane and was asked to notify the local resident who initially brought up the problems in Dark Lane of the outcome.

JC reported that an advertising board in the centre of the village was on the pavement and not visible in the dark and therefore dangerous. The Clerk was asked to contact the owners of the board.

The Clerk reported on a reply from S.C.C. Highways re a problem in Meare Green.

Notice Board DH reported that he had spoken to the local resident involved and that there

was no objection to the proposed siting of the board. The local resident had asked if the

Parish Council would be able to maintain the area by cutting the grass after the board was

put up. After discussion it was agreed by all that this would be done and paid for by the

Parish Council.

The Clerk reported on correspondence received from S.C.C. re the siting of the board and

that a draft agreement had been received from the county solicitor. It was proposed by TW,

seconded by DH and agreed by all that the terms of the agreement be accepted and that the

Clerk was authorised to sign the agreement on behalf of the Council.

Burial Ground The Clerk reported that the hedging between the burial ground and garden of rememberance had been done by the P.C.C. JH would now supply the soil so that the burial ground area near this could then be landscaped.

Low Cost Housing The Clerk reported that Falcon Housing had supplied suggested wording for an article to go in the village newsletter re the development of 3 more houses at Willow Mead if there is sufficient demand. It was agreed by all that the article be included in the next village newsletter.

The Clerk also advised that the work to provide a rumble strip and cycle barriers would be done in the next 2 weeks.

Falcon Rural Housing have also advised that they have received no reply from the Canadian High Commission re the official opening of Willow Mead and the new village hall and have suggested that they approach the Lord Lieutenant or Mayor to do this to save any furher delay. After discussion it was agreed by all that that this should be done and the Clerk was asked to advise Falcon.

523 Smith of Derby Annual maintenance of church clock £222.08

525 G.K. Walls Grass/hedge cutting 2006 £375.00

526 Williams Hall Hire of meeting room Nov/Dec 06 £ 29.00

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

approved and signed for payment.

The Clerk presented the financial report to 12.01.07 which was discussed by councillors. SH

asked if any provision had been made in next years precept for youth facilities. The Clerk

advised that nothing had been included.

The Clerk advised he had received the quotation from the current contractor for charges for

grass/hedge cutting in the burial ground for 2007. After discussion it was agreed by all that

the Clerk should obtain further quotations from 3 other contractors and that the results be

discussed as an agenda item at the next meeting

A discussion took place on the correspondence received from S.C.C. and T.D.B.C.

The Clerk reported on correspondence received from S.A.L.C. re the forthcoming elections.

It was agreed by all that an article be placed in the next village newsletter re the meetings

that have been arranged at locations within the county for potential candidates. The Clerk

also reported that the final date and time for nomination papers to be received by T.D.B.C. is

12 midday on 4^th April.

The Clerk declared an interest in this item as he was a governor of Stoke school.

Following discussion it was agreed by all that this item should be placed on the agenda for

the next meeting following the public meeting being held on 5^th March.

91. Feedback from Meetings None

Church Clock. The Clerk reported that the clock had now been repaired and he was waiting for a reply from the repairers as to what had caused the problem.

Bus Stop Woodhill. JC reported that old Western National Timetables were still displayed. It was agreed by all that these should be removed. The Clerk was asked to write to Cooks Coaches to see if they would be willing to put up and maintain a timetable in the bus shelter near the Royal Oak.

Dates of future meetings. It was agreed by all to change the date of the April meeting to Thursday 12^th April @ 8pm. A discussion took place on the format for the Annual Parish meeting on 23rd April and it was agreed by all that all organisations in the village should be invited to attend and give a report on their activities in the last year. Organisations would also be encouraged to have displays promoting their work.

DH reported that the local Police Community Support Officer would be holding a surgery covering Stoke St. Gregory, Burrowbridge and North Curry on 21^st February. It was agreed by all that the Parish Council would pay for the hall hire for this surgery and then review it at the next meeting.

Hook Bridge. DH reported that a 3 1/2 ton weight limit had been introduced as strengthening work was required. After discussion the Clerk was asked to write to the Environment Agency asking if the work could be done urgently as the new limit would cause inconvenience to local farmers who use it and they would have to make detours.

JC reported that their was an advertising sign in Curload that had been erected without permission. The Clerk was asked to contact the owners re removal of the sign.

 

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.50pm.