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

Quick, Ian Parker, David House.

Kenefick (Footpath Officer/Tree Warden) and 3 members of the public.

Apologies None

Declarations of Interest: IB declared a personal interest in the planning application for Little

Pincombe Barn as the nearest neighbour

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes dated Thursday 12th April 2007 were agreed by all to be a correct record of that meeting with one amendment. The reference in minute 108 should read "Clerks contract" and not "Clerks contact". This was amended by the Clerk and the minutes signed by the Chairman.

The Clerk reported that there was an error in the numbering of the minutes of the meeting held on 12^th March. This had been corrected and the amendments were signed by the Chairman.

Footpaths PK reported on the following

The loose step on the stile on footpath 25/11 Windmill Lane to Huntham Lane has been

fixed.

A fallen tree had been cleared from footpath 25/10.

The kissing gates at Meare Green Farm had still not been installed. This had been reported to

S.C.C. who have passed this on to the Enforcement Officer for action.

PK has now taken over from David Lake as Footpaths Officer/ Tree Warden and it was

agreed by all to include his details on the list of Councillors on the notice board so that local

residents can contact him re problems. PK will write an article for the next village newsletter.

Highways IB advised that the surface dressing programme received from S.C.C. included Slough Lane, Dark Lane and Bull Place. It was intended to carry out this work in mid August.

Notice Board Robert Hembrow gave details of the proposed notice board including the provision of a village map. It was proposed by JH seconded by TW and agreed by all that RH should proceed with the work to finalise the details and obtain an estimate of the costs from the supplier which should be sent to the Clerk. Further discussions to finalise the project will be held at the next meeting.

36/2006/021 Erection of 5 dwellings and garaging on land at former depot, Woodhill.

T.D.B.C. advise that the proposal has been withdrawn

36/2007/003 Erection of first floor extension, The Barton, Woodhill, Stoke St. Gregory.

T.D.B.C. advise Refuse Permission

36/2007/004 Erection of two storey extension in part replacement and part extension of

existing single and two storey elements to the rear of Holly Farm, Meare Green.

After discussions it was proposed by IB, seconded by JH and agreed by all that the

application be supported.

36/2007/005 Erection of two side extensions, Little Pincombe Barn, Woodhill

IB had declared a personal interest in this item and took no part in the discussion or vote.

After discussions it was proposed by FQ, seconded by TW and agreed by all that the Council

had no objections to the application.

Town and Country Planning Act1990, Erection of Village Hall, Dark Lane,- enforcement

Letter. The Clerk reported on correspondence received re the non compliance with the

planning condition for the landscaping at the Williams Hall. He advised that he had

contacted the contractor, John Attwood, who had spoken to T.D.B.C. who confirmed that

everything was in order. The Clerk was asked to write to T.D.B.C. for written confirmation of

this.

Appeal reference APP/D3315/C/06/2019747 Query re wind turbine

IB reported on the reply received from T.D.B.C. re this item and no further action was

required by the Council.

532 Allianz Cornhill Annual Insurance premium 380.58

The Clerk reported that the annual precept of £ 6000 had been received and that a fee of £143

for a memorial in the burial ground had been received.

The Clerk reported that the internal audit of the annual accounts had been completed by

David Lake. IB presented the internal audit report which had raised two minor queries and

no further action was required by the Council.

It was proposed by JH, seconded by JC and agreed by all that the cheque for the internal

audit fee be included on the agenda for the next meeting.

Discussions took place on the revised Model Code of Conduct and it was proposed by TW,

seconded by JH and agreed by all that :

The Clerk was asked to query with S.A.L.C. the reference to prejudicial interests.

All Councillors should read the revised code again and that formal adoption of the code be

placed on the agenda for the next meeting.

Discussions took place on the recent circulars received and it was proposed by DH, seconded

by TW and agreed by all that Councillors should read again the documents previously

supplied on the Unitary Authority for Somerset and that the Council’s comments on this

would be discussed at the next meeting and a formal reply sent to S.A.L.C.

The Clerk was asked to supply a copy of the documents to FQ.

The Clerk advised that the next meeting of the S.A.L.C. West Area would be held at the

Williams Hall, Stoke St. Gregory on Thursday 7^th June at 7.30pm.

The Clerk advised that the revisions and letter for signature by the Chairman would be

presented at the next meeting.

The correspondence was put on circulation to Councillors.

IB advised that she had attended the Annual Parish Meeting at Burrowbridge.

NC left the meeting

Provision of Bench

Following discussions re provision of a bench it was proposed by IB, seconded by JH and agreed by all that the recently renovated bench should be re-sited to the playing field .

Bus stop behaviour

JC reported recent problems with children waiting for the school bus not assembling at the designated point and causing annoyance to local residents. The Clerk was asked to write to Heathfield School asking them to remind the children that they must assemble for the bus at the bus shelter in Dark Lane.

Camping on the Playing Field

A discussion took place re camping on the playing field. It was proposed by DH, seconded by IP and agreed by all that as the Parish Council is the custodian trustee of the playing field the Clerk should write to the Chairman of the Playing Field committee to give the Council’s view that camping should not be allowed nor private vehicles allowed to remain overnight on the playing field.

Co-option of Councillors

IB reported that 2 local residents had expressed interest in being co-opted onto the Parish Council. After discussion it was proposed by IB, seconded by TW and agreed by all that Gill Slattery and Heather Venn be co-opted onto the Parish Council.

Break Ins

JH reported that some properties had been broken into recently and items stolen. He also reported that the police were aware of this.

TW reported that he had been notified by a local resident that a steel framed building was in the course of construction at Meare Green and had been asked if planning permission had been given for this. The Clerk was asked to contact T.D.B.C.

New District Councillor

DH introduced Phil Stone who had recently been elected as one of the 2 District Councillors for the new North Curry and Stoke St. Gregory ward. PS said he was looking forward to working with DH. It was agreed by all that the Clerk should send PS a copy of the agenda for all the Parish Council meetings.

 

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.50pm.