Present Irene Browning (Chairman), Julia Clewes, Heather Venn, David House, Gill

Slattery, John Hembrow, Fiona Quick, Trevor Williams

Declarations of Interest: None

The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 10^th September 2007 were agreed by all to be a

correct record of that meeting and signed by the Chairman.

Footpaths IB reported on reply received from SCC re footpathT25/37. Following discussion

it was agreed by all to have further discussion when the footpaths officer had had time to

review the reply received.

JC advised that an "A" advertising board in the centre of the village could again cause

problems as the nights got darker. The Clerk was asked to write to the owners.

Highways The Clerk reported that no reply had been received from SCC re the junction of

Slough Lane and Woodhill Terrace and was asked to follow this up.

Notice Board The Clerk reported that the village map had been sent to the suppliers and the

final work would now be done. The Clerk also reported that the suppliers of the board

had requested a delivery address. DH agreed to talk to Dave Evans re this.

Proposed Bus Shelter The Clerk reported on the meeting he and DH had with John

Herrington T.DB.C. at the proposed site. Following discussion FQ agreed to report back to

the next meeting on costs of a wooden shelter.

Somerset Water Management Partnership Following discussion DH/HV agreed to attend

the meeting re this and the Clerk was asked to notify SCC. The Clerk was also asked to

provide HV with copies of the information received so far.

IB reported on the following decisions from T.D.B.C.

36/2007/014 Erection of single storey extension Rose Cottage Curload

36/2007/018 Erection of agricultural building for housing cattle at Slough Court

T.D.B.C. advise conditional approval of above applications

36/2007/007 Erection of first floor extension and raising of existing roof at Speke Cottage,

Meare Green

T.D.B.C. advise refusal

36/2007/011 and 012LB Conversion of outbuilding to provide accommodation for a family

member at Lane End Farm, Meare Green

T.D.B.C. advise applications withdrawn

Authorisation of Cheques

544 A.A. McKenzie Clerks Salary/Expenses £447.43

545 Royal British Legion Donation £ 55.00

546 WM direct Printing of village newsletter Oct. £ 56.00

It was proposed by DH, seconded by FQ and agreed by all that the above cheques be

signed.

Receipt of Cheques -Footpaths and Burial Ground grants. The Clerk reported that £230 had

been received from T.D.B.C.

Precept 2008/2009- Initial discussions Following discussions it was agreed by all to include

the following in the initial calculations of the precept required for 2008/09.

Proposed Bus Shelter , Regilding of Church Clock, Maintenance of Playing Field bank,

Village Hall Insurance, Playing Field insurance. The Clerk was asked to prepare the figures

for discussion and agreement at the next meeting.

62. Parish Emergency Plan

GS reported on the review carried out and following discussions it was proposed by DH,

seconded by JH and agreed by all that a group of 3 Councillors should produce an

emergency plan for the village. GS, FQ AND TW agreed to take on this project.

63. Burial Ground JC advised she had carried out a further review of the Burial Ground and

there were no glass vases on graves. The Clerk was asked to contact the PCC for a copy of

their Burial Ground rules and charges so that they could be checked against the Parish

Council rules and charges to make sure they were compatible.

It was agreed by all that a risk assessment of the Burial Ground be done by IB/JC/JH and a

report produced.

64. Correspondence The correspondence was put on circulation to Councillors and IB

highlighted items 6, 7 and 12 to Councillors.

FQ/DH agreed to attend the meeting with SCC on Waste Management. The Clerk was

asked to notify SCC.

IB/HV agreed to attend the "New Chairman’s" Course on 07.11.07 and the Clerk was asked

to book the places at a cost of £40.

HGV Pinch Points It was agreed by all that no action was required on this item.

65. Feedback from Meetings GS/FQ/HV reported on the "New Councillors Course they

recently attended.

Communications The Clerk was asked to contact Dave Evans to clarify the sponsorship situation for the village newsletter

Playing Field Representative Following discussions it was agreed by all that there was no one at present to replace JC on the Playing Fields committee.

DH advised that the street light at Woodhill Terrace was still not working. The Clerk was asked to contact T.D.B.C.

JC reported that the there was still a problem with the village hall light. DH/JH advised that following a village hall committee meeting they had agreed to adjust the light and that they would carry out the work in the next few days.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.45pm.