55. Apologies Gill Slattery, David House, Heather Venn, Paul Kenefick(Footpaths Officer)

Nobby Clark (County Councillor)

Declarations of Interest: None

56. Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 8^th September 2008 were agreed by all to be a

correct record of that meeting and signed by the Chairman.

57. Matters Arising

Footpaths As PK could not attend the meeting no report was received.

Highways PS reported that he had discussed the problem of heavy traffic in Curload with

Highways and that this would be looked at after the work in North Curry had been

completed and traffic levels returned to normal in Curload.

Affordable Housing The Clerk reported on correspondence received from Falcon Housing

re the number of applications received . It was agreed by all that this should be published in

the next village newsletter and the Clerk to follow up with Falcon Housing

58. Planning

36/2008/008 Following discussion it was agreed by all to support the application as it would

improve the existing building and have no effect on the local area.

36/2008/014LB Following discussion it was agreed by all to support the application.

Authorisation of cheques for payment

581 A.A. McKenzie Clerks salary and expenses £ 470.05

582 Smith of Derby Repairs to Church Clock £ 176.25

583 Royal British Legion Annual donation to Poppy Appeal £ 55.00

584 Victim Support Somerset Donation £ 25.00

585 Stoke St. Gregory Playing Field Annual grant for Insurance £ 185.00

586 WM direct Printing of village newsletter £ 56.00

It was agreed by all that the cheques be signed

Changes to bank signatories The Clerk advised that the forms were still being completed

and identification taken to the bank by the new signatories

61. Regilding of Church Clock

The Clerk updated the Council on the reply received from Smith of Derby on estimated costs

for doing this work next year. Following discussion it was agreed by all that the Clerk

should include the proposed figures in the schedule for next year’s precept to be discussed

at the December meeting and JH should follow up on the reply from the PCC re their

proposed contribution.

The Chairman reported on the road closures agreed by T.D.B.C. It was agreed by all that

Councillors should report any major defects on the proposed route to TW ASAP so that they

could be reported to Highways for rectification prior to the event.

63. Feedback from Meetings IB reported on the meeting held re the proposed village welcome

leaflet and advised that a further meeting would be held.

TW reported on the meeting held with North Curry re green issues and advised that 4

groups had been formed with representatives from both villages.

64. Any other items for discussion

The Clerk reported on correspondence received from SALC re the Freedom of Information

Act and advised that action is required before 1^st. January 2009. The Clerk gave copies to all

Councillors present and agreed to circulate copies to Councillors not present. All Councillors

must read this information prior to discussions at the December meeting