Footpaths DL reported that

permission had been obtained from Mr. Broom to modify the stile at footpath 25/23

footpath 25/3 had been strimmed below the slurry pit

JH had repaired gates and stile alongside footpath 25/20

The clerk was asked to follow up with T.D.B.C. re the tarmac footpath at Polkesfield.

SH reported a pothole at the entrance to the playing field. DL to look at this and report back to the next meeting as to whose land this is on.

Highways The Clerk reported that a letter had been received from Somerset Highways saying that they were currently investigating the situation at Denmans Hill and will write when they have further information.

(JH entered the meeting)

Low Cost Housing 4 names were suggested for the new development and it was agreed by all that the Clerk notify these to Justin Roxburgh with a suggestion that he write to the prospective residents to obtain their views.

A discussion took place on the grassed area in front of the houses and JH proposed, seconded by TW that the Council take this over to be used as a green area without provision for play equipment. This was agreed by all and the Clerk was asked to notify Justin Roxburgh.

Additional Rubbish Bin The Clerk presented the letter received from Deane DLO re provision of the additional bin and discussion took place on the type of bin required and the siting. It was agreed by all that a Swintex Copperfield free standing bin bolted on to a concrete base should be provided and that it should be sited on the concrete base already in place opposite the Post Office. Councillors were asked to notify the Clerk of their preference for the exact position of the bin.

Finance

492 W.M.Direct £58.00 Printing of Village Newsletter

It was agreed that the above cheque should be passed for payment. Proposed: SH, seconded: IB, All in favour.

The Clerk presented a financial report for the year up to 13.03.06 and advised that the cash book had been audited and signed by IB.

The Clerk reported that in order to change the name and address on the bank statements so that he could receive them required authority of the Council. IB proposed and JH seconded that the Lloyds Bank mandate should be changed and this was agreed by all and the relevant document was signed.

1. The Clerk was asked to notify T.D.B.C. that no one was able to attend the Parish Council

training on Planning Enforcement

2. Following the letter received from T.D.B.C. JH proposed and JC seconded that DL be

appointed as tree warden. Agreed by all

4. The Clerk advised that the Council’s nomination for the T.D.B.C. Citizenship Award had

been unsuccessful

(DH entered meeting)

Meeting of Town/Parish Councils with S.C.C. The Clerk was asked to advise S.C.C. that SH

and TW would attend

Somerset Art Week request for funding to go on agenda for next meeting

The Clerk reported that he had attended parts 1 and 2 of the New Clerk’s Course and found

them very informative. He had also attended a workshop on Insurance. He reminded

Councillors of their responsibility to carry out risk assessments on the Burial Ground and

keep a record of when they had been done.

JC/DH reported on the SALC area meeting they had attended. The Clerk was asked to

Write to Jeremy Browne MP re the possible withdrawal of the PO card account as the

Council felt this would cause local hardship and possibily put our Post Office in jeopardy

The Clerk was asked to prepare an article for the next village newsletter covering the

Council’s work over the past year.It was also agreed by all that there should be an item

on all future meeting agendas to agree the content of future communications.

LAMP DH reported on the proposed future of LAMP following The S.C.C. decision to

Change the organisation. Parish Councils have also been asked if they would be willing to

Precept funds to cover the costs of the LAMP Moorlynch Office and 2 Parish Assistants for

a 3 year period from April 2007 at a cost to each parish of £ 640 per year. I t was agreed by

all that the Council are not prepared to precept any amount of money to continue this

organisation as villagers are already paying Council Tax that should cover this.

The Clerk was asked to write confirming this decision.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.15pm.