Declarations of Interest: JH declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the item on

planning application 36/08/022. DH declared a personal interest in this item as a

member of TDBC planning committee.

83. Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 8t^h December 2008 were agreed by all to be a

correct record of that meeting and signed by the Chairman.

The meeting was adjourned at 7.40pm for discussion on the future development of the Old

JH welcomed Donald Alder (Planning Consultant) to discuss the future development of the

Old Coal Yard. Discussion took place on ways of developing the Old Coal Yard. Following

discussion DA agreed to go back to the owners of the property with the views of the Council

and then come back with suggestions.

The meeting was then reconvened at 8.15pm. DA and 1 member of the public left the

Footpaths PK advised that he would be submitting his report re footpath issues as part of

the Annual Parish Public Rights of Way Survey. It was agreed by all that the report should

be included in the correspondence to be circulated to all Councillors. TW advised problems

with footpath T25/40 and PK agreed to follow this up. The Clerk was also asked to write to

TDBC Housing re this issue, giving PK as the contact, as they had previously dealt with the

problem.

Highways DH reported on concerns from local residents that nothing had been done to

rectify the road surface in Curload following damage caused by additional traffic during the

period that New Road, North Curry had been closed. It was agreed by all that the Clerk

should write to SCC Highways.

Bus Shelter, Woodhill The Clerk reported that he had been advised by TDBC that the

provisional date for installation was 16^th February.

36/08/0017 Erection of single storey extension at Moorside, Woodhill

TDBC advise approval of above application

36/08/0018 Demolition of existing commercial stores and workshop, and erection of two

craft workshop units at Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre, Meare Green

Following discussion it was agreed by all to support to support this application as there was

no impact on surrounding properties and could feasibly increase employment in the area.

36/08/0019 Erection of machinery store at Meare Green Court to extend existing building at

Willows and Wetlands centre, Meare Green

Following discussion it was agreed by all to support to support this application as there was

no impact on surrounding area.

36/08/0020 Demolition of rear single storey extension and proposed two storey side and rear

extensions to provide ground floor entrance hall, cloakroom, utility room and dining area

with extra bedroom re-planned bedrooms and bathroom above at 1 Woodhill Terrace,

Woodhill

Following discussion it was resolved by 5 votes, 0 against and 2 abstentions that the

Council objected to the application because of the impact of the upper storey of the proposed

rear extension on the neighbouring property.

JH left the meeting at 8.40pm

36/08/022 Conversion of barn to single dwelling together with construction of garage at

Huntham Farm

Following discussion it was resolved by 5 votes for, 0 against and 1 abstention that the

application be supported as this was an alteration to a previously approved application and

the alteration was an improvement to the proposal..

JH returned to the meeting at 8.45pm

Parish Council application for planning permission for photovoltaic cells at Williams Hall

Following discussion it was resolved by 5 votes for and 1 against that the Council should

apply for planning permission and pay the cost of £85.

The Clerk advised that there was a further cheque, no. 593 that had been omitted from

the agenda

590 A.A. McKenzie Clerks Salary and expenses Oct- Dec 2008 £446.63

591 Taunton CAB Donation £ 25.00

592 Age Concern Somerset Donation £ 25.00

593 WM direct Printing of village newsletter Dec 08 £ 56.00

It was agreed by all that the above cheques be authorised for payment

Audit of cashbook to 15.10.08 TW reported that he had audited the cashbook and there

were no queries.

The Chairman highlighted item 9 to Councillors and the correspondence was put

on circulation.

Following discussion it was agreed by all that the Council felt that "Low level vandalism by

the teenage community " was a topic that the police could investigate and report back on.

Discussion took place on the details received from TDBC. Following discussion it was

agreed by all the Council should hold a combined workshop, with Burrowbridge and North

Curry, facilitated by TDBC. Suggested dates were 28^th January and 6^th February. DH and PS

agreed to follow up with the 2 parishes and TDBC.

91. Dates of meetings in 2009/ Date of Annual Parish meeting

The Clerk presented a list of meeting dates for 2009 which was agreed by all. The date for the

Annual Parish meeting was agreed by all as Tuesday 28^th April at 7.30pm in then Williams

Hall. It was agreed by all to have wine and nibbles for everyone attending at the end of the

meeting.

HV/GS reported on progress and to present a further report at the March meeting.

Communications

The Clerk advised that the deadline for the next newsletter was 26.01.09 and it was agreed by

all to include items on the annual precept and proposed date for installation of the bus

shelter at Woodhill

Tree Warden

HV advised that Roger Hand had agreed to be the tree warden and this voluntary

appointment was agreed by all. The Clerk gave a copy of the Tree Wardens handbook to

HV.