Present John Hembrow (Chairman), David House, Trevor Williams, Irene Browning,

Julia Clewes, Heather Venn.

1. Apologies Ian Parker Fiona Quick, Gill Slattery

Declarations of Interest: None

2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the Annual Parish Council meeting and ordinary Parish Council meeting

which followed held on Monday 12^th May 2008 were agreed by all to be a correct record of

those meetings and signed by the Chairman.

The minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Thursday 29^th May were agreed by all

and signed by the Chairman.

3. Matters Arising

Footpaths PK reported that the old fencing on T25/37 had been removed and the Clerk

reported that a reply had been received from SW Housing stating this had been done.

PK also reported that he had repaired the stile on footpath T25/4 Ivy Villa to Pound Drove.

DH reported a broken stile on footpath T25/6 and PK stated he would deal with this.

PK reported that the work on footpath signs had still not yet been done by SCC and that he

would follow this up.

Highways The Clerk reported on a reply received from a local resident to the Council’s

letter re work required and JC confirmed that this had been done.

PS entered the meeting

HV reported on the collection of water that arose in Willey Road after the recent heavy rain

and that it was an ongoing problem during such periods. It was agreed by all that the Clerk

should write to Highways to see if anything can be done.

Bus Shelter at Woodhill. TW reported that he had received a verbal quotation of circa

£2500 and it was agreed to take no further action could be taken until a written estimate had

been received.

Church Clock The Clerk was asked to write to the PCC re their 25% contribution as the total

estimated cost had risen considerably due to health and safety requirements. It was agreed

by all to discuss this at the next meeting.

Cooks Bus Service No 51 The Chairman reported on the reply from SCC re extension of the

Saturday service which advised that they were obtaining a cost estimate from Cooks and

would advise further when this was received.

4. Planning

36/2008/007 Remedial damp works and lime plastering at Jessamine House

It was agreed by all to support this application.

The Chairman reported on correspondence received from a local resident re planning

application 36/2004/009. Following discussion it was agreed by all that the Clerk

should acknowledge the letter and keep the correspondence on file in case any future action Is required

the correspondence should be put on circulation to all Councillors

The Chairman reported that a Parish Councillor training session on planning would be held

by TDBC on Monday 14^th July. Following discussion 5 Councillors expressed interest and the

Clerk was asked to advise TDBC. As the next Parish Council meeting was due to be held on

14^th July it was agreed by all to bring forward the date of the next Parish Council meeting to

Monday 7^th July to allow Councillors to attend the training.

The Chairman presented the report from TDBC to be discussed at the Planning Committee

meeting on 11^th July re planning application 36/2008/003 for development of the old coal

yard. DH explained his position as a district councillor that he would have to declare an

interest and not take part in the discussion or vote at the meeting. No Parish Councillors

present were able to attend the meeting on 11^th July.

Annual Renewal of Insurance

The Clerk advised that he had received confirmation fro the new insurers that cover would

be in place from 01.06.08

Annual Return to external auditors

The Clerk advised that this had been submitted by the deadline.

Taunton Deane Area Working Panel and all correspondence was then put on circulation to

Councillors.

9. Feedback from Meetings DH reported on the Community Partnership meeting he attended

DH presented information received from TDBC and following discussion it was agreed by

all that TW should approach a local landowner re land required and that the matter be

further discussed at the next meeting

11. Any other items for discussion

DH reported on a problem with teachers and visitors to the school parking in Huntham

Lane. Following discussion the Clerk was asked to write to the school suggesting alternative

parking was available in the church and Williams Hall car parks.