Present Irene Browning(Chairman), John Hembrow, Sue Hembrow, David House, Julia

Clewes, Robert Hembrow, Chris Pitman, Ian Parker.

The minutes dated 11^th September were agreed by all to be a correct record of that meeting

and signed by the Chairman.

Footpaths DL reported on the following

T25/7 Slough Lane steps have been replaced

T25/3 Ivy Leaf Farm to Burrowbridge Double barbed wire fence has been placed across path. DL has placed hose-piping over it as protection. DL to check before next meeting and if this has been removed it should be reported to T.D.B.C.

First stile@ Ivy Leaf Farm has been repaired by TW. 2^nd stile flooded last winter and has now been levelled by IP so there is no chance of flooding this winter.

T25/1 Stile steps reported to S.C.C. Highways.

SH asked if there had been any progress in identifying ownership of footpath at Polkesfield.

DL reported that nothing had been heard from S.C.C. but he would follow up.

Highways

The Clerk reported that he had notified Highways about the problem in Slough Lane. No action has yet been taken and the Clerk was asked to follow this up.

RH reported that the 40mph sign along Denmans Hill requires replacing and the Clerk was asked to report this.

JC queried the height of the new village hall sign as it appeared to be too high. It was agreed that all Councillors should look at this and report back at the next meeting

Polkesfield The Clerk reported on the correspondence received from Falcon Rural Housing re the problems raised by residents at the last meeting. The Clerk was asked to advise the residents representative of the outcome.

Village Website Dave Evans was not available to attend this meeting but had agreed to attend the next meeting on 13^th November.

Notice Board IP entered the meeting during the discussion of this item

JC and RH presented a report of their findings following a review of boards available and possible sites. After discussion it was agreed by all that

The location proposed would be the best option

The Clerk should write to S.C.C. to determine if they were the owners of the land and enquire if planning permission was required.

The board required would be 3 bay , 2 for notices and 1 for a parish map at an approx cost of 2k.

After receiving reply from S.C.C. DH would speak to the residents of properties adjoining the site.

Final decisions will be taken at future meetings

36/2006/015 Conversion of Barn into Dwelling at Griggs Hill

36/2006/018 Erection of Single Storey extension to rear of dwelling at Beechcroft, Willey

Road

After discussion it was agreed by all that the Council wished to support both the

applications.

The Clerk informed the Council of the change of date for the Planning/Enforcement Appeal

at Higher House Farm, Helland.

511 British Legion Donation £ 50.00

512 A. A. McKenzie Clerks salary and expenses £456.48

DH proposed, seconded by JH that the above cheques be approved for payment.

Receipt of Grants The Clerk reported that grants of £100 for footpaths and £130 for Burial

Ground maintenance had been received from T.D.B.C.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance It was proposed by JH, seconded by JC and agreed

by all that this years donation should be increased to £35.

Grants for Village Hall and Playing Field DH/JH declared an interest as village hall

trustees , SH/JC declared an interest as members of the playing field committee and did not

take part in the vote on the relevant items. CP proposed, seconded by RH and it was agreed

by all that a grant of £1000 be made to the village hall for furnishings.

CP proposed, seconded by RH and it was agreed by all that a grant be made to the playing

field to cover the cost of annual insurance. The Clerk was asked to find out from the

treasurer of the playing field committee the exact cost.

Precept 2007/2008 A discussion took place on items that could be included in next years

precept and it was agreed by all that the Clerk should prepare figures for discussion at the

next meeting.

CP left the meeting

54. Burial Ground JC reported that the PCC have requested that the area between the garden of

remembrance and the burial ground be landscaped. It was agreed by all that JC would talk to

John Tipping to confirm that all the work had been completed and the Clerk would then

contact J. Attwood for an estimate.

55. Correspondence This was put on circulation to Councillors.

56. Feedback from Meetings SH reported on the T.D.B.C. annual meeting with parishes which

covered planning, cluster parishes, white paper due in late October and rural policing

including Community Beat Managers and Community Support Officers. As elections for

parish councillors will be held in May 2007 SH was asked to prepare an article for the January

2007 village newsletter on the role of parish councillors. JH reported on the Draft Rights of

Way Improvement Workshop he attended.

Communications

It was agreed by all that items on the proposed new Village Notice Board and conmen cold calling should be included in addition to the items agreed at the last meeting.

Short Mat Bowls

The Clerk reported that approx 15 people had expressed an interest and it was agreed the he pass the list on to DH to progress this.

Flood Alleviation at Meare Green

DH reported on discussions with a local resident and it was agreed by all that this was not a Parish Council responsibility. The Clerk was asked to liaise with DH and write to the resident concerned.

Strategic Plan for Young Peoples facilities.

The Clerk was asked to write to the Community Leisure Officer at T.D.B.C. advising that there was a youth club and youth theatre group in the village in addition to the other facilities detailed in her letter.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 10.00pm.