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

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

Councillor),3 members of the public.

22. Apologies Nobby Clark (County Councillor)

Declarations of Interest: DH declared a personal interest in item 5 on the agenda, request

from village hall for grant towards cost of insurance.

The minutes dated Monday 11th June 2007 were agreed by all to be a correct record of that

meeting after alterations to item 14 to read "that the notice board be ordered and purchased

with white lettering plus the cost of producing the village map". After amendment by the

Clerk the minutes were then signed by the Chairman.

Footpaths PK(Footpaths Officer) reported on the following

Work had been done on trimming back hedgerows, brambles and nettles particularly at the

bottom of Polkes Field.

Footpath 25/16 - both sets of kissing gates have now been installed.

Footpath 25/10 end of Windmill Road to Huntham Lane. The owner has been contacted and

the collapsed barrier is no longer required but work will be done on this rhyme and bridge in

the near future as some of this land is now part of a conservation area.

Temporary gate adjacent to Higher House Farm, Helland – unable at present to contact

owner but enquiries are continuing.

TW reported that he has repaired footbridge at Ivy Villa Farm.

Highways Iris House – GS contacted the owner and the necessary work has been done.

There is still a problem with the gates. GS agreed to pursue.

DH reported a pothole opposite Fairmead. TW agreed to investigate.

IP entered the meeting

Notice Board RH presented the draft copy of the village map. After discussion it was

proposed by HV, seconded by GS and agreed by all that the final version of the map be

produced by Dave Elliott together with the required photographs and that the following be

added to the map.

Willows and Wetlands Centre, Road names, Pubs with names, names of buildings under

photographs.

The final version of the map be produced in electronic format for sending to the

manufacturers of the notice board.

Playing Field IB reported on the reply received re camping on the

playing field. After discussion it was agreed by all that the reply be accepted and a written

acknowledgement be sent by the Clerk.

FQ queried the role of a Parish Councillor on the playing field committee. It was explained

that the representatives should present the views/decisions of the Parish Council to the

Playing Fields management committee.

T.D.B.C. advise conditional approval

The Clerk reported that an appeal had been lodged by the owners of The Barton against the

decision of TDBC to refuse their planning application.

36/2007/04 The Clerk reported that further correspondence had been received from TDBC re

a change to the access notified in the original application. After discussion it was proposed

by JH, seconded by IB and agreed by all that the Clerk should advise TDBC that as the

Council supported the original application including new access arrangements they had no

additional comments to make.

Authorisation of Cheques

536 Victim Support Somerset Donation £ 25.00

537 A.A.McKenzie Clerks Salary and Expenses £ 453.68

It was proposed by DH, seconded by HV and agreed by all that the above cheques should be passed for payment.

Grant to Village Hall Following a discussion it was proposed by FQ, seconded by HV and agreed by all that a grant of £1000 be made to the village hall to pay part of the insurance cost and that further discussions should take place when setting the precept for next year on increasing the grant in line with the increase in insurance premiums paid. The Clerk was asked to place the cheque authorisation on the agenda for the next meeting.

Maintenance Grants The Clerk reported that he had completed the application form for this years grants and that they would now be sent to TDBC.

VAT Refund The Clerk reported that the VAT refund of £93.98 for last year had been received.

Following discussion the Clerk was asked to contact TDBC following their letter to ascertain

which Councillors had not submitted a return of election expenses.

Following discussion it was proposed by JH, seconded by DH and agreed by all that all 3

new Councillors should attend the course at Buurowbridge in September at a total cost of

£40. The Clerk was asked to complete the necessary form and send to SALC to book the

places.

29. Correspondence

The correspondence was put on circulation to Councillors. The Clerk pointed out to

Councillors item 6 which gave the dates of the next Area Working Panel meetings.

None

Communications

Internal – The Clerk reported that all Councillor Contact details had been received/

amended and that a new list would be produced

External Items for next village newsletter

It was agreed by all that the items on footpaths (to be prepared by PK), New Councillors

and the new Notice Board should go in the next village newsletter.

Parish Emergency Plan information.

IB reported on the correspondence received from TDBC. And it was agreed by all that this should be reviewed by GS, FQ and TW who should report back to the next meeting. The Clerk was asked to place this item on the agenda for the next meeting.

Tourist Signs

TW reported that tourist signs for "Willows & Wetlands" had been removed leaving only

the posts. The Clerk was asked to investigate the reasons for this.

North Curry Green Group

TW to investigate and report back.

DH reported on request from local residents for the bench to be placed opposite the Village Hall and not on the playing field. It was agreed by all to do this and the work will be carried out by JH, DH, and TW.