Present Irene Browning (Chairman), Heather Venn, David House, Trevor Williams,

Gill Slattery, John Hembrow, Fiona Quick, Julia Clewes, Ian Parker.

1 member of the public spoke in favour of planning applications 36/2007/019 and 36/22007/020LB.

1 member of the public spoke about draft minutes of meetings being displayed on the notice board and website to speed up notification to village residents and also if the Council would be carrying out a review of the action plan in the Parish Plan. It was agreed by all that draft minutes would be approved and published as soon as possible after meetings and the Clerk was asked to put the review of the Parish Plan action plan on the agenda for the next meeting.

110 Apologies Paul Kenefick (Footpaths Officer)

Declarations of Interest: FQ and HV declared personal and predujical interests in planning

applications 36/2007/019 and 36/2007/020LB and would not take part in the Council’s

discussions or votes on these applications.

The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 11th February 2008 were agreed by all to be a

correct record of that meeting and signed by the Chairman.

HV advised that the new footpath signs had still not been done and that PK would follow

this up with SCC.

Parish Emergency Plan 2 Councillors reported on their attendance at the recent Flood Fair

meeting and that the final version of the emergency plan would be produced shortly.

Church Clock Discussion took place on further information received and the Clerk was

asked to pass this on to FQ for further investigation.

36/2007/023 Erection of two storey extension, The Speke, Meare Greeen

36/2008/002 Erection of detached garage to the north of Threeways Barn

TDBC advise conditional approval of the above applications.

FQ and HV left the room at 7.55pm

36/2007/019 and 36/2007/ 020/LB Conversion of barn to dwelling with residential curtilage at

Frog Lane Barn, Frog Lane(Amended scheme following approval of 36/2004/019 and

36/2004/023LB)

Following discussion it was agreed by all to support the above application.

FQ and HV returned to the room at 8.05pm

36/2008/004/LB New external flue on rear elevation at Jessamine House, The Square

Following discussion it was agreed by all to support the above application.

JC requested a review of the conditions on planning application 36/2007/016 and the Clerk

was asked to put this on the agenda for the next meeting

It was agreed by all that the following cheque be signed

Audit of cashbook The Clerk reported that the cashbook had been audited and that there

were no queries.

Burial Ground charges 2008 The Burial Ground charges for 2008 were agreed by all.

Amendment to Burial Ground Regulations Following discussion it was agreed by all to

amend the Burial Ground regulations to include " Cremated remains shall not be scattered in

any part of the Burial Ground".

Correspondence was put on circulation to Councillors.

Following discussion it was agreed by all that no action was required by the Council on the

urgent financial update circulated by SALC.

Following discussion it was agreed by all that the Council agreed in principle to financially

support this event. The Clerk was asked to contact the organiser to find out the date of the

event so that the Village Hall could be booked.

116 Provision of Allotments The Clerk reported that interest had been expressed by 4 local

residents. TW advised that an article would be going in the next village newsletter to see if

there was any further interest. It was agreed by all that further action would be discussed

when the final number of enquiries was received.

117 Tree Planting Dark Lane/ Provision of Compost Bin for Playgroup. Following discussion it

was agreed by all that the Clerk should contact SCC for permission to plant trees near the

new notice board and that the Council would pay for a compost bin for the Playgroup

118 Feedback from Meetings The Clerk reported on his attendance at a seminar on the

Freedom of Information Act and following discussion it was agreed by all to further discuss

this matter at the May meeting when the Clerk would publish a report outlining

recommendations for the Council to adopt.

119 Communications It was agreed by all hat articles on the Annual Parish meeting,

publication of minutes and the Parish emergency plan should go in the next village

newsletter.