Present Irene Browning(Chairman), John Hembrow, Sue Hembrow, Julia Clewes , Trevor Williams, David House, Ian Parker, Robert Hembrow.

11. Declarations of Interest: IP declared an interest in planning application 36/2006/013 and John Hembrow declared an interest in planning application 36/2006/012.

The minutes dated Monday 8th May 2006 were agreed to be a correct record of that meeting

and signed by the Chairman. The Clerk reported an error in the minutes of the meeting held

on 10^th April 2006 when the date shown for the previous meeting was recorded as the 13^th

April. This was altered by the Clerk to read 13^th March and the amendment was signed by the

Vice Chairman.

Footpaths DL reported that the footpath near the slurry pit is now covered with stinging nettles and it was agreed by all to ask IP to strim this. He also reported that the path along Polkesfield has now been strimmed.

DL also reported that the footpath/towpath on the north side of the River Tone has been closed by British Rail. It was agreed by all that DL will liaise with S.C.C. to have this officially designated as a footpath. A report was also received re the footpath at the back of Polkesfield and after discussion as to responsibility for this it was proposed by JH and seconded by DH that John Musgrove should be asked to strim this.

DL thanked Sue Hembrow, Edgar Crocker and John Hembrow for the recent work they had done on footpaths.

(IP entered the meeting).

Highways RH reported potholes in Frog Lane and TW agreed to report this to Somerset Highways.

Low Cost Housing The Clerk reported that a reply had been received from T.D.B.C. re the request to alter the Polkesfield name signs to include the name Willow Mead stating that this was not necessary as the correct postal address was Willow Mead, Polkesfield.

The Clerk reported on a letter received form the solicitors re the terms of the lease for the council leasing this area. Following discussions it was agreed by all that as the council had a number of queries a meeting should be arranged with Justin Roxburgh of Falcon Rural Housing.The clerk was asked to arrange this and update the council’s solicitor.

Village Hall direction signs The Clerk reported on the reply received from Somerset Highways re the positioning and cost of the new signs requested. It was agreed by all that this item be included on the agenda for the next meeting to give all Councillors the opportunity to review the proposals.

Old Coal Yard The Clerk reported on the reply received from T.D.B.C.

Speeding in Curload The Clerk reported on the reply received from T.D.B.C. stating that they would review this and replace any missing 30mph signs. The Clerk was asked to give a copy of the reply received to the resident who had raised this.

T.D.B.C. advise refusal

36/2006/ 005 Erection of First Floor Extensions, 33 Church Close

36/2005/023 Erection of Replacement Garage at Lea View Curload- Amended Plan

36/2006/007 Erection of Two Storey and Single Storey extensions to The Manse

36/2006/008 Demolition of Conservatory and erection of Two Storey Extension to side of Old

Station House Curload

36/2006/009 Erection of Extension and Garage at Four Winds, Slough Green.

36/2006/011 Construction of Two Dormer Windows in Roof at Shambles Woodhill

The Council agreed to support this application.

36/2006/012 Erection of Steel Framed Building at Huntham Farm

The Council agreed to support this application.

36/2006/013 Erection of Agricultural Workers Dwelling with garage and formation of Access

at Hancox Farm.

The Council areed to support this application.

Internal Audit Report The internal audit report was discussed and the Clerk agreed to

change the numbering sequence of the minutes to make the auditing process easier.

Annual Return The Internal Auditor has completed section 4 of the annual return and is

satisfied that all procedures have been carried out correctly.

The Council approved the accounts and the statement of accounts was signed by the

Chairman.

The statement of assurance was read out to the meeting and the Council approved the

statement. The statement was signed by the Chairman and Clerk.

Interim Audits by Councillors As IB is now Chairman of the Council she cannot continue to

carry out the interim audits required throughout the year. TW offered to do this and it was

agreed by all.

Village Hall Insurance The Clerk read out a letter from the secretary of the village hall

committee asking the Council for assistance with the cost of insurance of £1874 for the new

hall. It was proposed by SH , seconded by IP and agreed by all that a grant of £1000 should

be made for this as this amount had been included in the precept for this year. The Clerk

was asked to include the cheque on the next agenda.

Cheque Payment The following cheque was passed for payment

501 D. Lake Internal Audit Fee £50

Proposed by JH , seconded by DH All in Favour.

Internal Auditors Course It was agreed by all that the course fee of £15 should be paid for

DL to attend the Internal Auditors Course.

The Clerk reported on a letter re the re-gilding of the church clock. The Council agreed

defer this matter until later in the year when the precept for next year would be discussed.

The Clerk was asked to write to Andrew Sollis for the work he had done on the church clock.

A request for a donation had been received from relate but the council agreed not to make a

donation.

SH & TW reported on the meeting held with Somerset County Council.

They attended various workshops and found the meeting very useful.

The article for the next Village Newsletter was discussed and approved by the Council

SH raised the subject of the possible closure / relocation of the Hydrographic Office

and informed the meeting that 9 people in the village were affected by this. The Clerk

was asked to write to Jeremy Browne MP.

DH raised the question of the positioning of the Parish Council notice board which is currently sited on the wall of the old village hall which has been sold. After discussion it was agreed that a site in the centre of the village was required and Councillors were requested to look at this and report back to the next meeting.

The Clerk was requested to write to Western Power re dead elm trees at Woodhill and on the Playing field that required cutting as they were near to power lines.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 10.05pm.