Concern was expressed by Councillors about the re- routing of traffic through Curload while New Road, North Curry was closed. DH reported on correspondence he had had with SCC about this and LG also agreed to follow this up. DH reported on vandalism to the village hall and problems with motorbikes and cars at night at the hall when it was not in use. LG agreed to follow this up.

46. Apologies Irene Browning, Gill Slattery, Fiona Quick.

Declarations of Interest: None

47. Minutes of the Previous Meeting

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

correct record of that meeting and signed by the Chairman.

48. Matters Arising

Footpaths PK reported that Sam Jones (SCC) had visited the village and reported that all

outstanding requests for jobs to be done had been actioned or would be completed over the

next few weeks. HV reported problems with the footpath at Higher House Farm , Helland

and PK agreed to investigate.

The Clerk reported that a request had been received for a rubbish bin to be place near the

bench in Willey Road. It was agreed by all not to do this as a bin was situated at the bus

shelter which is not far from the bench. LG agreed to look at this when in in the village

Highways PK asked if any reply had been received to the Council’s letter to a local resident

re remedial work required opposite the Post Office. The Clerk advised that no reply had been

received and was asked to send a further letter.

LG left the meeting

49. Planning

36/2008/10 & 11LB Following discussion it was agreed by all that this was a well thought

through application and should be supported with a recommendation that the electricity

supply is put underground so that the current pole in place could be removed.

36/2008/012 Following discussion it was agreed by all to support the application as a tiled

roof would look much better than the glass one on the original application.

It was reported that it had been brought to the attention of the Parish Council that it

appeared that the planning conditions on application 36/2007/016 had not been met. It was

agreed by all that the Clerk should write to Enforcement Officer at T.D.B.C.

DH and the Clerk reported on the new site notice that will be used by T.D.B.C. for planning

applications

Authorisation of cheques for payment

579 SLCC Annual membership renewal 2008 £ 59.00

580 J.Musgrove Grass cutting and strimming plus road signs £111.25

It was agreed by all that the cheques be signed

Donations

Donations of £55 to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and £25 to Victim Support

Somerset were agreed by all.

Receipt of Monies

The Clerk reported that the footpaths and burial ground grants totalling £ 230 had been

received from T.DB.C.. He also reported receipt of the VAT refund of £358.26.

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

and identification taken to the bank by the new signatories

52. Somerset Levels and Moors – Local action for Rural Communities

DH reported on correspondence received from SCC and the Clerk reported on an e mail

from SCC re the appointment of CaR’s

53. Feedback from Meetings None

54. Any other items for discussion

The Clerk was asked to contact Falcon Rural Housing re response to the Additional Housing

article in the Village newsletter .

TW advised that sites were being identified for planting approx 50 trees following the money

raised from the old scrap iron collection held earlier in the year.

TW asked if any response had been received to the newsletter article re garden sharing. The

Clerk advised that no response had been received and it was agreed by all to take no further

action.