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Parish Council Minutes                                           Updated 17th June 2010

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MINUTES OF NORTON SUB HAMDON PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 10TH MAY 2010 IN THE READING ROOM AT 7.30 P.M. 
 

10/057  PRESENT:

Mr M Orchard (Chairman), Mr S Maunder, Ms P Biddle, Mrs J Harris, Mr C Campbell, Mr R English, Mr N Chapillon, Mrs S Seal (District Councillor), Mr J Bailey (County Councillor), Mrs L Brooks (Clerk) and 1 member of the public. 

10/058  APOLOGIES:

P.C.S.O. Rachel Napper 

10/059  PUBLIC TIME:

10/059/a Planning:

A member of the public asked about planning.

10/059/b P.C.S.O. Report:

There was no report available

10/059/c District Councillor:

Nothing to report

10/059/d County Councillor:

Somerset County Council are encouraging people to get on their bikes with the chance to win a monthly prize.  Training is also being offered. To take part in either of these go to: www.somerset.gov.uk. 

10/060  MINUTES:

The Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated.  They were agreed and signed.

      Proposed: Cllr English   Seconded: Cllr Biddle  Agreed unanimously. 
 

10/061   MATTERS ARISING:

Actions from previous meeting had been concluded or are included in Minutes.

10/061a Play Area Repairs

The Play Equipment Company Hag, have been contacted and a report has been sent to them.  A site meeting will be arranged in the near future.                 Action: Cllr Maunder

10/061b Street Lighting

Once again, this has been reported.  Clerk will repeat report.                  Action Clerk

10/061c Unsociable Dogs

There have been reports of unsociable behaviour from dogs’, in the Minchington Close area of the village. The dog warden has been informed and is monitoring the situation. 

10/062  PLANNING:

10/062/a Matters for report:

Nothing To Report

10/062/b Applications previously considered:

        10/00621/FUL QUINTA, LITTLE NORTON – Conversion of garage to living accommodation and erection of car port. - REFUSED.

10/062/c Applications for consideration:

10/00843/FUL  HOMEFIELD, RECTORY LANE – Erection of house/dwelling.- No Objection

10/01497/LBC LITTLE NORTON MILL, LITTLE NORTON – Construction of 2 Dormer Windows

        • No Objection
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

    10/063  FINANCE:

    10/063/a Matters for report:

    Nothing to report

10/063/b Matters for resolution:

Annual Returns Forms

10/063/b1 Accounting Statements

      Proposed: Cllr English   Seconded: Cllr Biddle  Agreed unanimously.

10/063/b2 Annual Governance Statement

      Proposed: Cllr Chapillon   Seconded: Cllr Harris  Agreed unanimously. 
 

10/063/c Cheques Payable:

          Louise Brooks  Salary and Expenses    £    272.17 Chq No: 983

          Aon Limited  Annual Premium -Local Council Insurance £    846.97 Chq No: 984

            Alpha Signs  Footpath Heritage Project   £    909.45 Chq No: 985

            Keith Dare  Footpath Heritage Project   £      35.00 Chq No: 986

            Muriel Parkinson Footpath Heritage Project   £      65.05 Chq No: 987   Richard Langford Footpath Heritage Project   £  2120.00 Chq No: 988

          C.P.R.E.   Annual Membership    £      29.00 Chq No: 989 

      Proposed: Cllr. Chapillon   Seconded: Cllr Harris  Agreed unanimously.  

10/064  VILLAGE HALL:

There was nothing to report. 

10/065  RECREATION GROUND:

There was nothing to report. 

10/066  CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence had been circulated to Councillors. 

10/067  FOOTPATHS:

Cllr English will attend the meeting on the 7th June regarding the new Management of Public Rights Of Way.  Maintenance of the footpaths surrounding the village will be monitored. 

10/068  LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK:

The was nothing to report. 

10/069  ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

There was nothing to report. 

10/070  MEMBERS’ REPORTS:

10/070a Turnpike Entrance to the Village

Area would benefit from a tidy up to enhance the entrance to the village.            Action Cllr Campbell

10/070b Stone Wall in Higher Street

The wall looks to have ‘bowed’ outwards.  Landowner to be notified              Action Cllr Orchard

10/070c Mobile Fish and Chip Van

Permission has been requested for a mobile fish and chip van to park in a Parish Council parking bay in the  the village hall/school car park, on Thursday evenings for 2/3 hours.  Letter of permission to be sent by Clerk outlining responsibility for keeping the area clean.                    Action Clerk

10/070d Footpaths

Access to certain footpaths to be verified.        Action Cllr Orchard/Clerk

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at  8.30p.m.

The next meeting will be held on Monday 14th June 2010 in the Reading Room at 7.30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 


 

MINUTES OF NORTON SUB HAMDON PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 12TH APRIL 2010 IN THE READING ROOM AT 7.30 P.M. 

10/043  PRESENT:

Mr M Orchard (Chairman), Mr S Maunder, Ms P Biddle, Mrs J Harris, Mr C Campbell, Mr R English, Mr N Chapillon Mrs S Seal (District Councillor), Mr J Bailey (County Councillor), Mrs L Brooks (Clerk), P.C.S.O. Rachel Napper, Mrs M Parkinson (Footpath Heritage Project) and 4 members of public. 

10/044  APOLOGIES: 

10/045  PUBLIC TIME:

10/045/a  Mrs E Maunder

The Chairman and Councillors thanked the retiring Clerk for all her hardwork over the past few years.

10/045/b Precept

A Member of the Public asked for the Precept for 2010 to be explained.

10/045/c Y/20/23 – Church Path:

A Member of the Public felt this footpath was in need of attention and  was informed that the reponsibility was that of the landowner.

10/045/d Affordable Housing

A Member of the Public asked for an update on the proposed sites.

10/045/e P.C.S.O. Report:

There have been 2 car break-ins at Norton Sub Hamdon recently with items stolen from each.  There has also been lead stolen from domestic properties in Stoke Sub Hamdon.

10/045/f District Councillor:

Still working closely with The East Devon Partnership. Asking landowners  to put forward prospective sites of a minimum of 0.15 hectare in size and have potential for housing development.

10/045/g County Councillor:

Firstly praised Mrs Maunder on a fantastic job as Clerk. There are a lot of jobs outstanding on the roads including the remaining pot holes in Great Street and at Turnpike. These will be completed shortly. Lessons to learn over severe weather this winter and comments/feedback welcome to improve service. 

10/046  MINUTES:

The Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated.  They were agreed and signed.

      Proposed: Cllr English   Seconded: Cllr Biddle  Agreed unanimously. 

10/047   MATTERS ARISING:

Actions from previous meeting had been concluded or are included in Minutes.

10/047/a Grit Bins

The Assistant Highways Manager is in receipt of the map showing the chosen sites for the grit bins and will confirm locations as soon as possible. 

10/048  PLANNING:

10/048/a Matters for report:

Nothing To Report

10/048/b Applications previously considered:

10/00211/FUL – Greenhouse – Homestead, Higher Street –Approval

10/048/c Applications for consideration:

      10/00621/FUL - Conversion of Garage to living accommodation and erection of car port

          QUINTA , LITTLE NORTON-Recommend Refusal for the following   reasons:

          1.  Poor quality of plans making observation difficult. 
          2.  Use of wood not in sympathy with existing building. 
          3.  Relationship of car port to existing building. 
          4.  Felt unanimously that it did not fit with the street scene.
           

            10/01182/LBC - Siting of 2 Solar Panels to Rear Roof. 

                 VANE COTTAGE, GREAT STREET- No Objection 
         

    10/049  FINANCE:

    10/049/a Matters for report:

      Year end balances:

      Current account    £    100.00

      Reserve Account     £ 6,703.41

      Outstanding cheques at 31.03.10        376.50

      Total          £ 6,426.91

      Ring-fenced  Play Area   £ 1,500.00

      Footpath Heritage Project   £ 1,281.79

      Total uncommitted funds   £ 3,645.12 

10/049/b Matters for resolution:

None

10/049/c Cheques Payable:

      Mrs E Maunder     ` Salary & allowances Jan – Mar £   733.00      Chq No:976

      Down 2 Earth       Play area maintenance Jan – Mar £   197.40      Chq No:977

      Somerset landscapes      Recreation ground maintenance £   117.50      Chq No:978

      Mr Keith Dare       Footpath Heritage Project  £   500.00      Chq No: 979 The Reading Room      Rent     £       8.00      Chq No:980

      Community Council for Somerset Annual Subscription   £     30.00      Chq No:981

      Richard Langford   Footpath Heritage Project  £   338.00      Chq No:982 

      Proposed: Cllr.Biddle   Seconded: Cllr Maunder  Agreed unanimously.  

10/050  VILLAGE HALL:

Internal painting and general maintenance to be carried out on Saturday 17th April 2010. 

10/051  RECREATION GROUND:

Latest inspection report has highlighted some small issues with the play area, and repairs to be arranged.             Action Clerk/Cllr.Maunder

10/052  CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence had been circulated to Councillors.

10/052/a  Yarlington Housing Group

Inspections will be carried out on the 20th April 2010.

10/052/b Model Standing Order

New standing orders have been received. A check to identify any changes is required.  Action Cllr Orchard

10/052/c Area North Agendas

A condenced version will now be sent out.        Action Clerk

          

10/053  FOOTPATHS:

10/053/a Footpath Heritage Project:

  1. Unveiling of Display board at the entrance to the school will be unveiled on Friday 16th April at 11am.
  2. Most of the boundary stones are now in place and look very good.

10/053/b Y/20/14, Little Street:

Works to strengthen bank along stream have given way with all the recent wet weather.  Landowner to look at alternative methods to strenghten bank. 

10/054  LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK:

Cllr Biddle had attended meeting for Yeovil Area. Different sites in this area have been highlighted and to be investigated further. 

10/055  ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Nothing to report 
 
 
 

10/056  MEMBERS’ REPORTS:

10/056/a Dogs’ in Minchington Recreation Ground

There have been reports of dogs’ off leads in the Minchington  Recreation Ground and dog owners’ are requested to keep their dogs’ on a lead until they reach the field.  Dog warden to be informed.               Action Cllr Orchard

10/056/b Speeding  Vehicles

Cllr Chapillon reported speeding cars between Pill Bridge and The Lord Nelson.  To be monitored.

10/056/c Street Lighting

The Street lighting in Little Street remains on during the day.  This has been reported. Clerk to chase.

                                                                                Action Clerk

10/056/d  Street Lighting at Norton School

Cllr Harris reported the street lighting to be on during the daylight hours and the timing needs adjusting. Cllr Harris to speak to Mrs Foot.             Action Cllr Harris

10/056/e Circulations

It was requested that the Agendas must be distributed directly to each Councillor.   Action Clerk 
 
 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.20 p.m.

The next meeting will be held on Monday 10th May 2010 in the Reading Room at 7.30 p.m. This will firstly be the Annual Parish Meeting and  will then be immediately followed by the Monthly Parish Meeting.

 


 

MINUTES OF NORTON SUB HAMDON PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 8TH MARCH 2010 IN THE READING ROOM AT 7.30 P.M. 

10/029  PRESENT:

Mr M Orchard (Chairman), Mr S Maunder, Ms P Biddle, Mrs J Harris, Mr C Campbell, Mrs S Seal (District Councillor), Mr J Bailey (County Councillor), Mrs E Maunder (Clerk), Mrs M Parkinson (Footpath Heritage Project) and 5 members of public.

            APOLOGIES:

Mr R English (illness), Mr N Chapillon (work commitment)  

10/030  PUBLIC TIME:

10/030/a P.C.S.O. Report:

No report available

10/030/b District Councillor:

  1. Kerbside collection of plastic and cardboard for recycling may start, with commercial sponsorship
  2. Chief Executive from East Devon had been appointed as joint Chief Executive

10/030/c County Councillor:

  1. Highways issues were ongoing
  2. Item about support for Carers to be included in Newsletter       Action Clerk

10/030/d Hedge in Broadmead Lane:

Member of public thanked Council for assisting with works to cut back overgrown hedge. 

10/031  MINUTES:

The Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated.  They were agreed and signed.

      Proposed: Cllr. Campbell  Seconded: Cllr. Maunder  Agreed unanimously. 

10/032   MATTERS ARISING:

Actions from previous meeting had been concluded or are included in Minutes.

10/032/a Highways:

  1. Hatching in Pill Bridge area was proving effective
  2. Action about state of road edge outside Hamdon House was being followed up

10/032/b Grit Bins:

Three sites had been identified.  Clerk to pass information to Highways for their approval  Action Clerk

10/032/c Parking Issues:

No report received from P.C.S.O.

10/032/d Minchington Recreation Ground:

  1. Missing play item would be replaced early in next financial year
  2. Collapsed wall would be repaired

10/032/e Model Standing Orders:

It was considered that no alteration was needed to Council’s existing Standing Orders 

10/033  PLANNING:

10/033/a Matters for report:

None

10/033/b Applications previously considered:

09/04727/FUL & 09/04728/LBC – Alterations, extension – Little Norton Mill – Conditional Approval

0904782/FUL – Extension – Fernfield, Little Norton – Approval

10/033/b Applications for consideration:

10/00211/FUL – Greenhouse – Homestead, Higher Street – Recommend approval, request that stone be used 
 
 

    10/034  FINANCE:

    10/034/a Matters for report:

    Payments under S.137:

    Life Education Wessex     £25.00            Cheque  963

    Shopmobility       £35.00    9 64

    S.Somerset Citizens’ Advice Bureau    £35.00    965

    S.Somerset Assoc. Voluntary & Community Action  £35.00    966

    Age Concern Somerset     £35.00    967

    St Margaret’s Hospice      £35.00    968

10/034/b Matters for resolution:

None

10/034/c Cheques Payable:

      Andrew Jones   Ditch work at Recreation Ground £   320.00 Cheque969

      Reading Room  Rent     £     24.00  970

      Richard Langford  Footpath Heritage Project  £2,000.00  971

      Made in Ash Ltd  Footpath Heritage Project  £   352.50  972

      Keith Dare   Footpath Heritage Project  £   400.00  973

      S.S.D.C.   2009 play area inspection  £     48.18  974

      S.A.L.C.   Annual subscription   £   156.32  975

      Proposed: Cllr. Campbell  Seconded: Cllr. Biddle  Agreed unanimously.  

10/035  VILLAGE HALL:

Annual General Meeting had been well attended and three new Management Committee members recruited 

10/036  RECREATION GROUND:

Nothing to report 

10/037  CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence had been circulated to Councillors.

10/037/a Annual Playground Inspection:

It was resolved that S.S.D.C. be contracted to carry out 2010 play area inspection

      Proposed: Cllr Harris  Seconded: Cllr Maunder  Agreed unanimously

10/037/b Community Governor at Norton School:

It was agreed that Community Governor continue in appointment, also representing Parish Council

10/037/c S.S.D.C. Chief Executive:

Letter received from retiring Chief Executive.  To be circulated.          Action Clerk

10/037/d History Society:

Society had made inventory of stored documents and requested advice and help to consider future of items originating from Parish Council.  Clerk had identified two items for scrutiny.  Any papers no longer required for historical purposes by Society to be checked by Council Chairman prior to disposal.         Action Cllr. Orchard

10/037/e Road verge at Hamdon House:

Member of public had written to Highways after falling in area of Great Street needing repair.  Copy of letter passed to Cllr Bailey for attention and to be circulated to members       Action Clerk     

10/038  FOOTPATHS:

10/038/a Footpath Heritage Project:

  1. Display boards had been checked and were going to production.
  2. Invitations for placement of first stone had been sent to individuals and Press and further stones would be installed soon after.
  3. Several items were over budget

10/038/b Y/20/14, Little Street:

Works to strengthen bank along stream had been satisfactorily carried out by landowner 
 

10/039  LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK:

Cllr Biddle had attended Cluster Group meeting for Class B and C towns and villages.  Statistics and report copied to members.  Development in Norton and other rural settlements would be restricted to that which provided small scale employment; created community facilities;  met identified housing need. 

10/040  ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Nothing to report 

10/41  APPOINTMENT OF CLERK:

It was resolved to appoint Mrs Louise Brooks as Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer with effect from 1st April 2010

      Proposed: Cllr Biddle  Seconded: Cllr Campbell  Agreed unanimously

It was resolved that Clerk’s pay be at LC1, Spinal Column Point 16, at £8.545 per hour in line with most recent NALC recommendation, for 6 hours per week.  This would be £222.17 per month.  Clerk to be paid monthly in arrears.  It was also resolved that Home Office Allowance of £300 p.a. and postage, stationery, telephone use, computer use and other out of pocket expenses be paid at £300 p.a., without need of receipted proof.  These amounts to be paid monthly (£25.00 for each allowance)

      Proposed: Cllr Biddle  Seconded: Cllr Maunder  Agreed unanimously

Retiring Clerk to draw up Contract of Employment in conjunction with newly appointed Clerk   Action Clerk 

10/042  MEMBERS’ REPORTS:

10/42/a Rubbish outside property:

Rubbish left outside property in Great Street had been cleared.  To be monitored

10/42/b Gross’s Wood:

Cllr Campbell reported that signs at each end of Gross’s Wood would be replaced with smaller, simpler signs.  Paths would be cut three times in coming year rather than twice as in the past. 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.30 p.m.

Next meeting to be held on Monday 12th April 2010 in the Reading Room at 7.30 p.m.

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MINUTES OF NORTON SUB HAMDON PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2010 IN THE READING ROOM AT 7.30 P.M. 

10/016  PRESENT:

Mr M Orchard (Chairman), Mr S Maunder, Ms P Biddle, Mr C Campbell, Mr N Chapillon, Mr R English, Mrs J Harris, Mrs S Seal (District Councillor), Mrs E Maunder (Clerk), Mrs M Parkinson (Footpath Heritage Project) and 3 members of public.

            APOLOGIES:

Mr J Bailey (County Councillor) 

10/017  PUBLIC TIME:

10/017/a P.C.S.O. Report:

No report available

10/017/b Dog Litter Bin:

It was reiterated that placement of dog litter bin at Gross’s Wood end of Broadmead Lane would be impractical.  Article to be included in newsletter asking people to report dog fouling and pointing out that incidents of fouling cannot be reduced unless those responsible are reported.                   Action Clerk

10/017/c Broadmead Lane:

Member of public thanked Councillors for arranging hedge trimming and other measures in Broadmead Lane. 

10/018  MINUTES:

The Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated.  They were agreed and signed.

      Proposed: Cllr. Campbell  Seconded: Cllr. English  Agreed unanimously. 

10/019   MATTERS ARISING:

Actions from previous meeting had been concluded or are included in Minutes.

10/019/a Highways:

  1. 30 mph sign had been painted at Turnpike; white hatching had been painted at Pill Bridge; advisory H-bar had been removed from Broadmead Lane.
  2. Report received that drain at Skinners Lane would be jetted but was not considered urgent.  Clerk to support County Councillor’s request that it be treated as urgent.        Action Clerk

10/019/b Grit Bins:

Request to be submitted to Highways for confirmation of sites for bins at New Road, to serve Barn Orchard, School and New Road/Great Street junction; Little Mead and Minchington Close, both at junctions with Skinners Lane.  Street map to be circulated to Councillors for exact positioning to be marked.   Action Clerk 

10/020  PLANNING:

10/020/a Matters for report:

None

10/020/b Applications previously considered:

09/04727/FUL & 09/04728/LBC – Alterations, extension – Little Norton Mill – No objection

Amendment to dormer window design – No objection

0904782/FUL – Extension – Fernfield, Little Norton – No objection

10/020/b Applications for consideration:

None received  

    10/021  FINANCE:

    10/021/a Matters for report:

    Refund of VAT had been claimed and repayment received 
     
     
     
     
     

10/021/b Matters for resolution:

Payments under S.137:

Requests received from:  Shop Mobility; South Somerset Association for Voluntary & Community Action; Age Concern Somerset; St Margaret’s Hospice; South Somerset Citizens’ Advice Bureau; Life Education Wessex.  Clerk to ask Primary School if they use Life Education Wessex and, if not, request to be denied as it would not fit criteria.              Action Clerk

Resolved that:

  • Payments of £40 be made to each of first five if Life Education Wessex discounted

   Or

  • £25 to Life Education Wessex and £35 to each of others if payment to them was applicable.

    Proposed: Cllr Orchard  Seconded: Cllr Biddle  Agreed unanimously

10/021/c Cheques Payable:

      Somerset Landscapes Ltd Recreation Ground Maintenance Oct – Dec £   211.50 Cheque 962

      Proposed: Cllr. Biddle  Seconded: Cllr. Campbell  Agreed unanimously.  

10/022  VILLAGE HALL:

  1. The Annual General Meeting would be held on 15th February
  2. A maintenance weekend was planned for 17th & 18th April when it was hoped that volunteers would join in
  3. The named lessees of the lease of land on which the Hall stands, owned by the Parish Council, had both died.  The Hall Management Committee had proposed that the lessees in future be, ex-officio, the Chairman and Secretary  It was resolved to accept this proposal

    Proposed: Cllr Orchard  Seconded: Cllr Biddle  Agreed unanimously 

10/023  RECREATION GROUND:

New quotation for maintenance received from Somerset Landscaping.  It was resolved to accept quotation

      Proposed: Cllr Harris  Seconded: Cllr Maunder  Agreed unanimously 

10/024  CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence had been circulated to Councillors.

10/024/a Local Development Framework:

Letters concerning dates for meetings for Cluster Groups 1 (Yeovil) and 3 (Martock) were passed to Cllr. Biddle

10/024/b Area North Parish Workshop:

To be held at Norton Village Hall on March 10th.  Cllr’s Maunder and Harris and Clerk to attend. 

10/025  FOOTPATHS:

10/025/a Footpath Heritage Project:

Final details for Notice Boards had been reviewed and agreed.  First boundary stone to be installed, with press coverage, on 22nd March.  English Heritage would attend installation of stones on Ham Hill

10/025/b Y/20/65 & Y/20/68 – Park Mill, Little Norton:

Diversion and Extinguishment Order had been finalised.  Length of path to be checked to ensure it was not blocked at Bagnell Farm end.                       Action Cllr English

10/25/c  Y/20/23 – Church Path:

Path was very muddy at Rectory lane end.  Cllr’s Chapillon & Campbell to investigate and arrange for suitable materials to be deposited.                Action Cllr’s Chapillon & Campbell   

10/026  LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK:

Nothing to report 

10/027  ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Nothing to report 
 
 
 
 

10/028  MEMBERS’ REPORTS:

10/028/a District Councillor:

S.S.D.C. budget was being finalised and possibility of kerbside collection of cardboard and plastic was being investigated with partner authorities

10/028/b County Councillor:

Those highways issues not yet concluded were being followed up.  Outstanding flooding issues were being chased.  Report to be circulated to Councillors.

10/028/c Flooding in Great Street:

Condition of road edge and ditch in Great Street, near junction with A356, had been surveyed by Cllr Campbell and approximate cost of required ditch work ascertained.  In view of ongoing request to Highways Department for works to be carried out to deteriorated kerb, Clerk to investigate with Highways Department any potential for ditch clearance work.  To be reported back to next meeting.       Action Clerk

10/028/d Parking around village:

Complaints had been received that vehicles parked in various areas through the village were possibly causing obstruction to visibility or were parked dangerously.  Clerk to discuss with P.C.S.O.    Action Clerk 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.45 p.m.

Next meeting to be held on Monday 8th March 2010 in the Reading Room at 7.30 p.m.

 


 

MINUTES OF NORTON SUB HAMDON PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 11TH JANUARY 2010 IN THE READING ROOM AT 7.30 P.M.

 

10/001             PRESENT:

Mr M Orchard (Chairman), Mr S Maunder, Mrs J Harris, Mr C Campbell, Mr R English, Mr N Chapillon, Mrs S Seal (District Councillor), Mrs E Maunder (Clerk), P.C.S.O. Napper, Mrs M Parkinson (Footpath Heritage Project) and 3 members of public.

                        APOLOGIES:

Ms P Biddle, Mr J Bailey (County Councillor)

 

10/002             PUBLIC TIME:

10/002/a            P.C.S.O. Report:

Events, aimed primarily at the over 60’s, to publicise the risk of rogue traders were being organised in South Petherton and Somerton.  Clerk to include information in newsletter                                               Action Clerk

A Police newsletter covering Area North would be produced quarterly.  Copies of first issue were available.

10/002/b            Presentation of Public Time on Council agenda:

In response to enquiry, Chairman reiterated reasons for holding Public Time at start of meeting and repeated his assurance that, invariably, appropriate participation from the public was permitted during the rest of the agenda.

 

10/003             MINUTES:

The Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated.  They were agreed and signed.

Proposed:        Cllr. Maunder                      Seconded:        Cllr. Chapillon                      Agreed unanimously.

 

10/004             MATTERS ARISING:

Actions from previous meeting had been concluded or are included in Minutes.

10/004/a            Footpath Y/20/14, Little Street

S.S.D.C. Officer had spoken to owner to request that fence be moved back to ensure safety of walkers.  While repair to bank was land owner’s responsibility, officer was prepared to offer advice.

10/004/b            Highways Matters:

1.      No further information received concerning white advisory H-bar in Broadmead Lane

2.      No update received about hatched marking at Pill Bridge.

 

10/005             PLANNING:

10/005/a            Matters for report:

None

10/005/b            Decisions Notified:

            09/03821/COU – Change of use – Greenhams, Great Street – Conditional approval

10/005/c            Applications for consideration:

Two applications received since issue of agenda.  To be reported at next meeting.

            09/04727/FUL & 09/04728/LBC – Alterations, extension – Little Norton Mill – No objection

            0904782/FUL – Extension – Fernfield, Little Norton – No objection

 

10/006             FINANCE:

10/006/a            Matters for report:

1.      Quarterly balances:

Current account                             £      100.00

Reserve Account                           £ 13,299.18

Total                                 £ 13,399.18

There were two outstanding cheques:          £        26.00

Total as cash book                      £ 13,373.18

Books had been checked by Chairman and would be examined by internal auditor.

2.      Wayleaves:

Cheque for £ 38.49 received from Western Power in annual payment of wayleaves.

10/006/b            Matters for resolution:

None

10/006/c            Cheques Payable:

            Mrs E Maunder                                  Salary & allowance Oct – Dec            £   733.00            Cheque 958

            Mrs E Maunder                                  Annual expenses                                  £   300.00             959

            Down 2 Earth                                     Grounds maintenance Oct – Dec            £   197.40             960

            Down 2 Earth                                     Maintenance of hedge                         £   150.00             961

            Proposed:        Cllr. Campbell                      Seconded:        Cllr. English              Agreed unanimously.    

 

10/007             VILLAGE HALL:

Nothing to report.

 

10/008             RECREATION GROUND:

Moles were infesting some areas.  Cllr Chapillon to report as necessary.                               Action Cllr Chapillon

 

10/009             CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence had been circulated to Councillors.

10/009/a            Information from S.A.L.C.:

1.              New model Standing Orders were anticipated.  Council had revised and updated  Standing Orders and Financial Regulations recently.  On receipt of information, Clerk to determine impact on existing Orders and to attend training if appropriate.                                                       Action Clerk

2.              Legislation was being prepared to allow direct payment by Councils, as cheques were being phased out.  A Consultation Paper would be issued in due course.

 

10/010             FOOTPATHS:

10/010/a            Footpath Heritage Project:

1.              Graphic artist working on notice board had requested better photographs.

2.              First boundary stone was finished and would be installed on boundary at end of footpath Y/20/29 on 24th February.  Councillors and others were invited to attend  School children were preparing time capsule to be placed under stone and would attend installation ceremony.

 

10/011             HAMSTONE VILLAGES GROUP:

Nothing to report

 

10/012             ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Nothing to report

 

10/013             MEMBERS’ REPORTS:

10/013/a            District Councillor:

Joint working with East Devon District Council was underway.

10/013/b            County Councillor:

1.              Meeting with Highways officer pending.  Clerk to request that both need for drain and ditch clearance and repair to road verge in Great Street near Hamdon House be discussed.

2.              Information had been forwarded about availability of grit binds for purchase from County Council, which would be filled by Highways department for spreading by local residents.  Potential locations for bins to be considered prior to onset of next winter.  Clerk to table for future discussion.               Action Clerk

10/013/c            Winter road conditions:

Cllr English commented on dangerous state of New Road, particularly for children attending school.  There was no provision for gritting.

 

There being no further business the meeting closed to the public at 8.05 p.m.

10/014             AFFORDABLE HOUSING:

Members were given update about scheme.

10/015             CLERK:

Members were informed that Clerk would tender resignation in near future.

 

Next meeting to be held on Monday 8th February 2010 in the Reading Room at 7.30 p.m.

 


MINUTES OF NORTON SUB HAMDON PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2009 IN THE READING ROOM AT 7.30 P.M. 

09/136  PRESENT:

Mr M Orchard (Chairman), Mr S Maunder, Mr R English, Mr N Chapillon, Mrs S Seal (District Councillor), Mrs E Maunder (Clerk), Mrs M Parkinson (Footpath Heritage Project).

Ms P Biddle and Mrs J Harris were attending a Local Development Framework  Cluster Group Meeting on behalf of the Parish Council

            APOLOGIES:

Mr C Campbell, P.C.S.O. Napper 

09/137  PUBLIC TIME:

No matters raised

09/137/a P.C.S.O. Report:

No crimes reported 

09/138  MINUTES:

The Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated.  They were agreed and signed.

      Proposed: Cllr. Maunder  Seconded: Cllr. English  Agreed unanimously. 

09/139   MATTERS ARISING:

Actions from previous meeting had been concluded or are included in Minutes.

09/139/a White Line in Broadmead Lane:

Council re-confirmed the previous decision to insist on the removal of the white H-bar advisory line opposite Garrett Cottage.

09/139/b Hedge in Broadmead Lane:

Hedge had been trimmed back and owner was prepared to keep it trimmed to reasonable proportions.

09/139/c Flooding Report:

Owner of Homefield had carried our requested works to stream.

Recent heavy rain had caused water levels to rise in gardens of Glebelands and in Rectory Lane.  It was considered that a gully from the lane, directing water into the watercourse may relieve the level of surface water in Rectory lane.  Cllr. Chapillon to discuss with S.S.D.C. engineer.                          Action Cllr Chapillon

S.S.D.C. officials had been informed of concerns about condition of bridge near Mill Farm, Rectory Lane.  Inspection had been carried out and more detailed inspection and possible placing of gabions would be considered when conditions allowed. 

09/139/d Hedge and ditch in Recreation Ground:

All works to cut back hedge and clear ditch had been completed. 

09/140  PLANNING:

09/140/a Matters for report:

    Tree Preservation Order on two trees near Portlake House, Great Street had been confirmed.

09/140/b Decisions Notified:

      09/03777/LBC – Internal alterations – The Manor House, Great Street - Approval

09/140/c Applications for consideration:

    None received. 

    09/141  FINANCE:

    09/141/a Matters for report:

  1. Loan repayment of £2,280.81 would be made by Direct Debit on 4th January

09/141/b Matters for resolution:

  1. Grant request form Montacute Brownies:

    Clerk reported that it was not allowable to support application as made.  Reply to effect that grant for more general use could be approved.           Action Clerk 
     

09/141/c Cheques Payable:

      Reading Room   Rent     £     16.00 Cheque 954

      Som. Playing Fields Assoc.  Annual Subscription   £     10.00   955

      S.L.C.C.    Annual Subscription   £     72.00   956

      Mr. Martyn Shire   Ditch Clearance   £     25.00   957

      Proposed: Cllr. Maunder  Seconded: Cllr. English  Agreed unanimously.  

09/142  VILLAGE HALL:

Nothing to report. 

09/143  RECREATION GROUND:

Nothing to report. 

09/144  CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence had been circulated to Councillors.

09/144/a Adoption of Telephone Box:

Clerk reported that, further to Council’s resolution to adopt telephone box in Great Street, S.S.D.C. was lodging objection to the selling off of the box by B.T.   Continuation of adoption arrangement to be suspended pending outcome of objection.             Action Clerk

09/144/b Nomination of Parish Environmental Warden:

It was re-affirmed that Clerk would act as P.E.W.  Clerk to inform S.S.D.C.     Action Clerk 

09/145  FOOTPATHS:

09/145/a Footpath Heritage Project:

Scheduled Monument permission and License for stone at Creedy Bridge had been granted.  Sculptor had started adapting children’s sketches for carving.  Details of display boards should be prepared by end of year.  S.S.D.C. officer confirming footpath numbers.  Highways fee of £25.00 would be one payment for all holes.

09/145/b Y/20/14: Little Street:

It was reported that part of the bank along the stream had collapsed.  It was considered that reinforcing gabions were needed, but the responsibility for this was unclear.  Clerk to investigate.     Action Clerk 

09/146  HAMSTONE VILLAGES GROUP:

As representative was at L.D.F. Cluster Meeting, no report was available. 

09/147  ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

As representative was at L.D.F. Cluster Meeting, no report was available. 

09/148  MEMBERS’ REPORTS:

09/148/a District Councillor:

Reported that S.S.D.C. would work in partnership with East Devon District Council to achieve savings and that partnership working within Somerset had not been successful.  S.S.D.C. had been assessed as one of best district councils in country in certain criteria

09/148/b County Councillor:

Would meet with Highways Officer to follow up outstanding drainage issues at Orchard House, Higher Street; Hamdon House, Great Street; Russeline, Skinners Lane.  Report to be circulated to Councillors.    Action Clerk

09/148/c Wymbridge House, Little Norton:

Hedge at property was encroaching on highway.  Clerk to write to occupier.     Action Clerk

09/148/d Voluntary work:

Chairman expressed thanks of Councillors to Cllr. Campbell for his constant and continued work, on behalf of the Parish Council, behind the scenes.  He also expressed appreciation to those residents of Great Street who provide the Reading Room Christmas tree. 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.40 p.m.

Next meeting to be held on Monday 11th January 2010 in the Reading Room at 7.30 p.m.

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MINUTES OF NORTON SUB HAMDON PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2009 IN THE READING ROOM AT 7.30 P.M.

 

09/123             PRESENT:

Mr M Orchard (Chairman), Mr S Maunder, Ms P Biddle, Mr C Campbell, Mr R English, Mrs J Harris, Mr N Chapillon, Mrs S Seal (District Councillor), Mr J Bailey (County Councillor), Mrs E Maunder (Clerk), Mrs M Parkinson (Footpath Heritage Project) and 7 members of public.

                        APOLOGIES:

P.C.S.O. Napper

 

09/124             PUBLIC TIME:

09/124/a            P.C.S.O. Report:

1.      One crime reported of theft of tax disc

2.      No volunteers to date for Speed Watch.  Suggested that talk be arranged to attempt to gain support.

09/124/b            Advisory white line in Broadmead Lane:

Highways had painted an advisory no parking line opposite house in Broadmead Lane at request of householder and with agreement from Police but without consultation with Parish Council.  Area was in Conservation Area and was not in part of lane where parking would obstruct highway.  It was agreed to request that white line be removed and formal resolution would be passed at December meeting. 

Clerk and County Councillor to ensure that consultation take place in future.     Action Cllr Bailey & Clerk

It was noted that white lining equipment had been in area but hatching at Pill Bridge had not been carried out. Clerk to chase.                                                                                                                             Action Clerk 

09/125             MINUTES:

The Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated.  They were agreed and signed.

Proposed:        Cllr. Biddle              Seconded:        Cllr. Campbell                      Agreed unanimously. 

09/126             MATTERS ARISING:

Actions from previous meeting had been concluded or are included in Minutes.

09/126/a            Hedge at Recreation Ground:

Work to lay hedge had been halted at insistence of neighbouring land owner.  Remainder of hedge to be flailed and ditch cleared.  Planting of laid length to be carried out.  As hedge laying scheme would not be completed, grant could not be claimed.  It was anticipated that revised cost would not differ greatly from original net cost of scheme.  Cllr Chapillon to liaise with contractor and neighbouring land owner.                 Action Cllr Chapillon

09/126/b            Request to site marquee for wedding reception:

Clerk had written to enquirer detailing requirements and no more had been heard.  It was resolved that, should enquirer make further approach, this request be refused and any future requests be considered individually

            Proposed:        Cllr. English              Seconded:        Cllr. Chapillon            Agreed unanimously

09/126/c            Adoption of red phone box:

Clerk had ascertained that public liability would be covered under existing insurance and property damage insurance would be £13.86 per £1,000 of sum insured, if required and subject to excess.  It had not been possible to ascertain value of phone box.

It was resolved to adopt phone box and add to assets register at value of £1.00

            Proposed:        Cllr. Maunder                      Seconded:        Cllr. English              Agreed unanimously

09/126/d            Attendance at Cluster Workshop:

To be attended by Cllr’s Biddle and Harris. 

09/127             PLANNING:

09/127/a            Matters for report:

09/03821/COU – Change of use to craft studios, tea rooms, museum & history room – Greenhams, Great Street.  It was considered that, as there had been insufficient information in response to enquiries made, a site meeting should be arranged by Planning Officer.

09/127/b            Decisions Notified:

            None 

09/127             Planning continued:

09/127/c            Applications for consideration:

None received.           

09/128             FINANCE:

09/128/a            Matters for report:

1.      £20.00 received from Stoke Football Club for hire of pitch on two Saturdays.  As pitch preparation work had been carried out be Norton Athletic team manager, £20.00 to be forwarded to Norton Athletic F.C.  Thanks were recorded for work carried out by Team Manager to prepare pitch and clean changing rooms.

09/128/b            Matters for resolution:

1.      Budget for 2010 / 2011:

Draft budget had been circulated to Councillors for consideration.

Precept for possible grant to Low C Group to be set at £100 and for grant to newsletter at £300, at request of newsletter committee.  A precept of £500, set for maintenance of church clock could, if request received, also cover small sum for fuel for churchyard mowers.                                                

It was resolved to adopt the budget.  (Copy attached to Minutes)

Proposed:  Cllr. Maunder          Seconded:  Cllr. English              Agreed unanimously

2.      Precept for 2010 / 2011:

It was resolved to set the Precept for 2010 / 2011 at £18,700

            Proposed:        Cllr. Orchard                       Seconded:        Cllr. Biddle              Agreed unanimously

09/128/c            Cheques Payable:

            Reading Room                                    Rent                                                     £       8.00            Cheque 951

            Martyn Shire                                        Works to hedge                                   £   397.00             952

            Norton Athletic Football Club            Fee received                                               £     20.00               953

            Proposed:        Cllr. Maunder                      Seconded:        Cllr. Biddle              Agreed unanimously.      

09/129             VILLAGE HALL:

Extraordinary General Meeting had been held to confirm appointment of Chairman and Officers, following death of previous Chairman.  Mr Trevor Harris had been elected Chairman.  Meeting had been poorly attended and article about Hall would be put in Newsletter.  Since the meeting two people had volunteered to join Management Committee.  It was hoped that Councillors and more public would attend A.G.M. in February. 

09/130             RECREATION GROUND:

Nothing to report. 

09/131             CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence had been circulated to Councillors.

09/131/a            Land adjacent to Footpath Y/20/28: Stoke sub Hamdon

Correspondence received from Duchy of Cornwall requesting consideration of future use of parcel of over- grown land, including pond.  It was thought that land may be designated S.S.S.I. and pond should be maintained.  Clerk to make further investigation of status with Duchy Land Agent.                Action Clerk

09/131/b            Flood Awareness Workshops:

To be held on 20th January.  Clerk to publicise.                                                                                    Action Clerk

09/131/c            Somerset Waste Partnership Workshops:

Information passed to Low C representative. 

09/132             FOOTPATHS:

09/132/a            Footpath Heritage Project:

50% of Heritage Lottery Grant would be received imminently.  Application had been sent for Scheduled Monument permission.  Section 171 agreement required for making holes in Highway land, costing £25, and legal agreement for placing stones on highway verges were being dealt with.

Map for display boards would be agreed by Council before being finalised. 

09/133             HAMSTONE VILLAGES GROUP:

Nothing to report 

09/134             ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Several residents had shown interest in scheme for installation of solar panels. 

09/135             MEMBERS’ REPORTS:

09/135/a            District Councillor:

S.S.D.C. budget was being drawn up. £1.8million savings were needed.

09/135/b            County Councillor:

Suggested that article reminding householders of responsibilities to help prevent flooding and means to tackle risk be repeated in Newsletter                                                                                                                      Action Clerk

It was noted that outstanding flooding issues were: 1) maintenance of stream north of Pill Bridge by landowners; 2) provision of bund to hold back water from fields behind Barn Orchard.

09/135/c            Street Light in Broadmead Lane;

Cllr. English reported that light 1 was still permanently on.  Clerk would repeat report.                 Action Clerk

09/135/d            Fence surrounding Minchington play area:

Cllr. Chapillon reported that several panels were missing.  They would not be replaced by S.S.D.C. as fencing was considered unnecessary. 

09/135/e            Spring bulbs:

Bulbs, given by S.S.D.C. had been planted by Cllr. Campbell and team.  He was thanked for his work and time.

09/135/f            Sign at Gross’s Wood:

Cllr Biddle reported that sign was in need of repair.  Cllr Campbell to request Woodland Trust, as owners of wood, to repair it.                                                                                                                    Action Cllr Campbell

09/135/g            Hedge in Broadmead Lane:

Hedge was overgrown and obstructing highway.  Owner had been approached, with no result.  Clerk to request that S.S.D.C. arborist sanction work to be carried out by Highways.                                              Action Clerk 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.00 p.m.

Next meeting to be held on Monday 14th December in the Reading Room at 7.30 p.m.

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MINUTES OF NORTON SUB HAMDON PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2009 IN THE READING ROOM AT 7.30 P.M. 

09/110  PRESENT:

Mr S Maunder (in the Chair), Ms P Biddle, Mr C Campbell, Mr R English, Mrs J Harris, Mr N Chapillon, Mrs S Seal (District Councillor), Mrs E Maunder (Clerk), P.C.S.O. Napper, Mrs M Parkinson (Footpath Heritage Project) and 6 members of public.

            APOLOGIES:

Mr M Orchard (Chairman), Mr J Bailey (County Councillor) 

09/111  PUBLIC TIME:

09/111/a P.C.S.O. Report:

  1. P.C.S.O. would put article in November Newsletter asking for volunteers to start Speed Watch.
  2. Theft of various items from field had been reported to Police.
  3. Dog bin at Minchington Recreation Ground had been emptied and smeared on cars.  Perpetrators had been made to clean cars and names were taken and passed to P.C.S.O. for action.  They were not from Norton.

09/111/b Hedge Laying:

Neighbouring land owners had expressed concern about hedge laying at Recreation Ground.  Contractor gave explanation of work to be carried out.

09/111/c Broadmead Lane:

It was reported that hedge to field was restricting width of road.  Cllr Chapillon to discover name and address of owner and Clerk to write.                                      Action Cllr Chapillon & Clerk

09/111/d Footpath Y/20/9 & Y/20/10; Knapp:

Concern expressed that fence and kissing gate were missing.  Clerk to inform S.S.D.C. Officer.   Action Clerk   

09/112  MINUTES:

The Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated.  They were agreed and signed.

      Proposed: Cllr. Campbell  Seconded: Cllr. Biddle  Agreed unanimously. 

09/113   MATTERS ARISING:

Actions from previous meeting had been concluded or are included in Minutes.

09/113/a Flooding Action update:

S.S.D.C. Officer had contacted Wessex Water to enquire about issues with pumping station.  He had been reminded that, following flooding in 2000, an upgrade of pumping station was planned.  Officer had also written to landowner between Mill Farm and Pill Bridge requesting removal of weir from stream.  He emphasized the need for riparian landowners to maintain watercourses.  Further flood awareness events were planned for November.  S.S.D.C. had carried out some work in Rectory Lane to aid flow of surface water and Parish Council was requested to ensure that grating from Recreation Ground ditch was kept clear.   Action Clerk

09/113/b Affordable Housing at Minchington Close:

Yarlington Homes were addressing concerns raised during public consultation about drainage.  Scheme for attenuation of surface water had been agreed and  they were in consultation with Wessex Water and S.S.D.C. to ensure that impact of additional sewerage would be minimal.

09/113/c Highways Issues update:

30 mph repeater signs could not be installed for legal reasons but Highways Department would consider painting 30 on road near Turnpike corner of Great Street, outside Conservation Area.  Although it was perceived by Highways Department that hatching inside white advisory line at Pill Bridge would be ineffectual, Council resolved that hatching should be provided.

No progress had yet been made with blocked drain in Skinners Lane.  Clerk to continue to chase.   Action Clerk

09/113/d Minchington Recreation Ground and Bus Shelter:

Clerk had been contacted by some older residents, living at Little Mead, about their use of bus shelter as a resting point on way home from village centre.  It was resolved to consider further courses of action for repair, removal or replacement of bus shelter, bearing in mind current misuse by some individuals. 
 

09/114  PLANNING:

09/114/a Matters for report:

    None.

09/114/b Decisions Notified:

    09/00229/FUL – Single storey eco house – Mill Farm, Rectory Lane – Conditional Approval

    09/02997/FUL – Formation of agricultural access – Land east of Portlake House - Refusal

09/114/c Applications for consideration:

    09/03821/COU – Change of use of retail showrooms & workshop to mixed use of museum, tea rooms, craft studios & history room – Greenhams, Great Street – it was considered that it was not possible to make observations because of lack of detail of 1)potential scale of operation; 2)provision of facilities; 3)consideration of parking issues.  Clerk to write to Planning Officer to request further information be sought from applicant.           Action Clerk

    09/03777/LBC – Removal of partition wall – Manor House, Great Street – no objections 

    09/115  FINANCE:

    09/115/a Matters for report:

  1. Quarterly balances:

    Current Account  £     100.00

    Reserve Account  £11,831.79

    Total    £11,931.79

  1. Footpath Heritage Project:

    Existing funds of £484.29, previously kept by History Society, had been handed to Clerk and banked.  The funds would be ring-fenced in the accounts.

09/115/b Matters for resolution:

      None

09/115/c Cheques Payable:

      Mrs E Maunder  Salary & Expenses; July-September  £   733.00 Cheque 946

      Down 2 Earth   Play Area Maintenance; July-September £   197.40   947

      Somerset Landscapes  Recreation Ground Mowing; July-Sept. £1,069.50   948

      Norton News   Requested Grant    £     50.00   949

      Mrs E Maunder  50% Cost of Computer Repair  £     15.00   950

      Proposed: Cllr. Campbell  Seconded: Cllr. Harris  Agreed unanimously.  

09/116  VILLAGE HALL:

Booking request received for use of hall for wedding reception in conjunction with siting of marquee in Recreation Ground.  Clerk to write to enquirer requesting more information about intention. Clerk to investigate comparative charges.             Action Clerk 

09/117  RECREATION GROUND:

  1. Commissioned work to cut back and lay hedge between recreation ground and school had started.  On completion, Clerk would claim grant from S.C.C.                   Action Clerk

    It was agreed that chipping waste materials would be preferred option.  Contractor to get quotation for Council’s consideration, as this had not been included in original contract.

  1. Grass cutting contractor had responded to letter and grass had been well maintained since.

 

09/118  CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence had been circulated to Councillors.

09/118/a Telephone Box in Great Street:

Letter received from B.T. inviting Council to adopt red telephone box in Great Street for fee of £1.00.  It was resolved to adopt.

      Proposed: Cllr. Biddle  Seconded: Cllr. Harris  Agreed unanimously

Clerk to find out about insurance and possible uses         Action Clerk

09/118/b Night of Achievement:

Invitation received to Stanchester School Night of Achievement.  Councillors to consider attendance. 

09/118/c Bulb Planting:

Requested spring flowering bulbs would be delivered on 27th October from S.S.D.C.  Clerk to request that bulbs be delivered to Village Shop for planting.          Action Clerk 

09/119  FOOTPATHS:

09/119/a Footpath Heritage Project:

Heritage Lottery had awarded project £7,100.  Mrs Parkinson was congratulated for her efforts.

Permission from S.S.D.C. and Scheduled Monument Consent both required for boundary stones on Ham Hill.

It was resolved that footpath notice board be placed on verge in Parish Council ownership by entrance to School/Village Hall car park. 

      Proposed: Cllr English  Seconded: Cllr Campbell  Agreed unanimously

Exact position to be agreed, to ensure that visibility splay and memorial stone not compromised.  Clerk to write requisite Permitted Development letter.              Action Clerk

09/119/b Y/20/68 & Y/20/69; Hockers Hill:

Cllr English, as Footpaths Officer, to speak to landowner about obscurity of signage.    Action Cllr English

09/119/c Y/20/19; Barn Orchard:

It was reported that dog excrement was a problem in this area, which could not be served by a dog bin as there would be no access for service vehicle.  Clerk to ask S.S.D.C. Dog Warden for help.    Action Clerk 

09/120  HAMSTONE VILLAGES GROUP:

Nothing to report 

09/121  ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Low C group was considering a survey to ascertain what environmental protection measures individual residents were taking. 

09/122  MEMBERS’ REPORTS:

09/122/a District Councillor:

Nothing to report

09/122/b County Councillor:

Had progressed both Highways and Flooding issues.

Reported provisional approval for further University Centres in Somerset.

09/122/c Street Lights:

It was reported that Light 1, Broadmead Lane was permanently on.  Clerk to report.    Action Clerk

09/122/d Hedge at Car Park, New Road:

Clerk to request Down 2 Earth to trim hedge at Parish Council car park.      Action Clerk

09/122/e Triangle Trust:

Cllr Harris reported that Triangle Trust Christmas Bazaar would take place at Memorial Hall on November 21st.

09/122/f Litter Pick:

Two young Duke of Edinburgh Award candidates had asked about carrying out a litter pick.  Clerk to arrange for equipment to be made available and to ascertain legal position for 14 year olds.    Action Clerk 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.00 p.m.

Next meeting to be held on Monday 9th November in the Reading Room at 7.30 p.m.

The Meeting would consider the budget for 2010 / 2011 and determine the Precept. 

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MINUTES OF NORTON SUB HAMDON PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2009 IN THE READING ROOM AT 7.30 P.M.

 

09/097             PRESENT:

Mr M Orchard (Chairman), Ms P Biddle, Mr C Campbell, Mr R English, Mrs J Harris, Mr S Maunder, Mrs S Seal (District Councillor), Mr J Bailey (County Councillor), Mrs E Maunder (Clerk), P.C.S.O. Napper, Mrs M Parkinson (Footpath Heritage Project) and 6 members of public.

                        APOLOGIES:

Mr N Chapillon (illness).

 

09/098             PUBLIC TIME:

09/098/a            Lights in Barn Orchard:

Member of public requested information and explanation about lights being kept on all night.

09/098/b            History Society:

Letter from Society to Chairman, explaining reason for making loan in preference to grant towards cost of Reading Room roof repairs, had not received reply.  Chairman apologized for not replying and Council made qualified apology for apparently misleading wording in Council Minutes.

09/098/c            Speeding through Village:

Complaint received of speeding in Great Street, on approach to village from Turnpike.  It was suggested that, as 30 mph sign was close to crossroads, it was not sufficiently noticeable.  It was considered that small repeater signs may be desirable on western approach of Great Street to village, and in New Road and Skinners Lane, all areas outside Conservation Area.  Clerk to discuss with Highways Department.                               Action Clerk

It was also suggested that 30 mph be painted on road at western end of Great Street.

Cllr. Seal suggested setting up Speedwatch.  P.C.S.O. Napper to ask for volunteers through Newsletter and, if forthcoming, public presentation to be arranged with Speedwatch representative.         Action P.C.S.O. & Clerk

Clerk to repeat request for hatching inside white advisory line at Pill Bridge.                           Action Clerk

 

09/099             MINUTES:

The Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated.  They were agreed and signed.

Proposed:        Cllr. Campbell                      Seconded:        Cllr. Biddle              Agreed unanimously.

09/099/a            Publication of Minutes:

It was resolved to publish Minutes on Norton web site and to send Minutes to S.S.D.C.

            Proposed:        Cllr. Campbell                      Seconded:        Cllr. English              Agreed unanimously

 

09/100             MATTERS ARISING:

Actions from previous meeting had been concluded or are included in Minutes.

09/100/a            Bus Shelter at Minchington Close:

Bus shelter, which was owned by Parish Council, would be demolished and existing hamstone wall extended to reinforce bank behind shelter.  Parish Council to provide hamstone and labour.  S.S.D.C. to provide materials for foundations etc.  Cllr. Chapillon to lead project.                                                           Action Cllr. Chapillon

Picnic table in Minchington Recreation Ground had been damaged.  Clerk to request repair and moving to less vulnerable area of recreation ground.                                                                                                   Action Clerk

Clerk to request Highways to provide barrier at bottom of steps in north west corner.                   Action Clerk

It was reported that dog bin had been emptied and contents scattered.  P.C.S.O. to ask, through newsletter, that crimes and anti-social behaviour be reported to her so that action could be taken.                                  Action P.C.S.O.

09/100/b            Affordable Housing at Minchington Close:

Nothing to report

09/100/c            Community Justice Panel:

Councillors invited to attend Stoke Parish Council meeting on 13th October, when Panel speaker would attend

09/100/d            Flooding – Update on Action Plan:

Nothing to report.  Cllr. Bailey to follow up                                                                                    Action Cllr. Bailey

09/100/e            Highways Report:

Clerk reported that Highways would make permanent repair to road verge in Great Street, near Hamdon House. 

09/101             PLANNING:

09/101/a            Matters for report:

A provisional Tree Preservation Order had been made by S.S.D.C. on two trees on land adjacent to Portlake House, Great Street.

09/101/b            Decisions Notified:

09/02884/ADV – Display of 2 footpath notice boards – Spar Shop and Lord Nelson – Approval

09/02894/FUL & 09/02539/LBC – Repair and widening gate – Courtfield, Great Street – Approval

09/101/c            Applications for consideration:

09/02997/FUL – Formation of agricultural access – Land  east of Portlake House – no objection

           

09/102             FINANCE:

09/102/a            Matters for report:

            Repairs to roof of Reading Room had been completed and cheque was payable for previously resolved grant of £1,000 (Minute 09/004 refers).

09/102/b            Matters for resolution:

            None

09/102/c            Cheques Payable:

            Mr M Orchard                                   Reimbursement for welding of goal posts    £   100.00            Cheque 942

            Mrs E Maunder                      Reimbursement for Best Front garden token            £     10.00               943

            The Reading Room              Rent                                                                 £     16.00               944

            The Reading Room              Grant for roof repairs                                     £1,000.00                    945

            Proposed:        Cllr. Biddle              Seconded:        Cllr. Campbell                      Agreed unanimously.    

 

09/103             VILLAGE HALL:

Nothing to report.

 

09/104             RECREATION GROUND:

1.      It was reported that grass cutting had been sporadic over summer, resulting in deteriorating condition.  Clerk to write to Contractor.                                                                                 Action Clerk

2.      There was a further infestation of moles.  Chairman to action.                            Action Cllr Orchard

 

09/105             CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence had been circulated to Councillors.

09/105/a            Sustainable Communities Act:

Information received suggesting that wording of Act had failed to reflect intention.  Chairman and Clerk to investigate further before any action to support Early Day Motion be resolved.             Action Chairman & Clerk

09/105/b            Environment Enforcement Evening:

Information to be circulated for Councillors to determine wish to attend.                                        Action Clerk 

 

09/106             FOOTPATHS:

09/106/a            Footpath Heritage Project:

Cllr Orchard declared personal interest and left room.  Vice-Chairman took Chair.

1.      It was resolved to enter into Licence with S.C.C. Highways Department for the boundary stone to be sited at Creedy Bridge.  It was noted that exact position of stone to be determined with owner of adjoining land.

Proposed:            Cllr. English              Seconded:            Cllr. Campbell                     Agreed.

2.      It was resolved that, at this stage, responsibility for maintenance of the stones and notice boards not be undertaken.  To be determined at future appropriate time.

Proposed:            Cllr. English              Seconded:            Cllr Biddle              Agreed

3.      It was reported that site for notice board outside Spar Shop was no longer available.

4.      Application for grant had been submitted to Heritage Lottery Fund.

5.      Scheduled Monument permission was required for three boundary stones on Ham Hill

6.      It was thought that a rail track may have existed from the Ham Hill quarries down the Parish Boundary, following footpath Y/20/28.

7.      Committee to ensure that permission of all land owners, including S.S.D.C., had been obtained.

8.      Clerk to investigate Contract for Public Art Commission.                                           Action Clerk

09/106/b            Y/20/10 – Knapp Farm:

Footpath regulations and conditions of planning permission for new houses had been contravened.  S.C.C. and S.S.D.C. legal departments were following up.

09/106/c            Y/20/68, Y/20/69, – Westbury Farm:

Signage at junction of paths near Westbury Farm and Hockers Hill was obscured.  Clerk to arrange clearance and repair to signs                                                                                                                             Action Clerk

09/106/d            Y/20/44 – Greenhams Cross/Bagnell:

Path was overgrown.  Clerk to write to landowner.                                                                             Action Clerk

09/106/e            Y/20/63 – Highwoods:

Path was overgrown.  Clerk to write to landowner.                                                                             Action Clerk

 

09/107             HAMSTONE VILLAGES GROUP:

Councillors Biddle and Campbell reported on Core Strategy Consultation meeting.  S.S.D.C. supportive of concerns of Hamstone Villages Group.  It was useful for the Group to make representations.  Clerk to write to S.S.D.C. reinforcing interests of Group.                                                                                       Action Clerk

Representations were being made by S.S.D.C. to Whitehall about figures of housing need for area. 

09/108             ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Nothing to report.

Cllr Seal reported that, due to market forces, plastics and cardboard could not be recycled.  It was suggested that Low C Group invite S.S.D.C. officer to make presentation. 

09/109             MEMBERS’ REPORTS:

09/109/a            Tree Officer:

1.      All village apple trees were loaded with fruit and residents were invited to help themselves.

2.      Expressed concern about condition of Single Leaf Ash in Recreation Ground, to rear of Village Hall.

09/109/b            Pavement in Great Street:

Cllr. English reported complaints about condition of pavement near Tudor Cottage, Great Street.  Clerk explained that particular conditions of raised kerb and sloping site made repair difficult. 

09/109/c            Little Street:

Cllr Biddle complained of overgrown verges in Little Street.  Clerk had previously written to landowner one of the landowners, with no effect.  Clerk to request that S.S.D.C. write.                                       Action Clerk

09/109/d            Flower Show:

Chairman congratulated all concerned on success of Show.

09/109/e            County Councillor:

Had held meeting with Highways Officer.  Drain outside Orchard House, Higher Street was thought to be blocked under property further along its route and would be difficult to clear.

County Councillor and Chairman to discuss flood update requirements.    Action Cllr Bailey & Cllr Orchard

09/109/f            District Councillor:

Cllr Seal reported that green waste collection would be available to all South Somerset residents, on payment of appropriate fee.

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at  9.30 p.m.

Next meeting to be held on Monday 12th October in the Reading Room at 7.30 p.m. 

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MINUTES OF NORTON SUB HAMDON PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 13TH JULY 2009 IN THE READING ROOM AT 7.30 P.M.

 

09/084             PRESENT:

Mr M Orchard (Chairman), Ms P Biddle, Mr C Campbell, Mr N Chapillon, Mr R English, Mrs J Harris, Mr S Maunder, Mrs S Seal (District Councillor), Mrs E Maunder (Clerk), P.C.S.O. Napper, Mrs M Parkinson (Footpath Heritage Project)

                        APOLOGIES:

Mr J Bailey (County Councillor) 

09/085             PUBLIC TIME:

Provision of dog bin at Gross’s Wood:

It was considered that provision of a dog bin would be inappropriate as it would be an unjustifiable expense and difficult to maintain.

  

09/086             MINUTES:

The Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated.  They were agreed and signed.

Proposed:        Cllr. Campbell                      Seconded:        Cllr. Biddle              Agreed unanimously.

 

09/087             MATTERS ARISING:

Actions from previous meeting had been concluded or are included in Minutes.

09/087/a            Affordable Housing:

Update received from Yarlington Homes with tabulated results of public consultation.  Points raised during consultation were being considered prior to submission of planning application.

09/087/b            Boundary Stone Project:

Application for planning permission for two walkers’ notice boards would be made.  It had been ascertained that the boundary stones could be placed under General Permitted Development Order.  The stones on Ham Hill may require Scheduled Monument permission from English Heritage.  School children were designing carvings for stones which would be displayed at Flower Show and one stone would have a time capsule underneath it.

09/087/c            Reading Room Roof:

All moneys were now in place, including grant from S.S.D.C., and work was expected to start in August.

09/087/d            Hire of Football Pitch:

Cllr Seal had obtained comparative list of hire fees for information.

09/087/e            Parking at Allotments:

Cllr Maunder had spoken to allotment holders who were parking inconsiderately.  Situation to be monitored. 

09/088             PLANNING:

09/088/a            Matters for report:

            None

09/088/b            Decisions Notified:

08/04869/FUL – Conversion of outbuilding to self contained holiday let – Hopes, Little St. – Approval

09/01891/FUL – Single storey extension to front – Beech Corner, Higher St. – Conditional Approval

09/088/c            Applications for consideration:

09/02539/LBC – Repair & widening of gateway – Courtfield, Great Street – Recommend approval

           

09/089             FINANCE:

09/089/a            Matters for report:

  1. Quarterly Balances:

Current Account                       £     100.00

Reserve Account                       £17,467.12

Total                                       £17,567.12

  1. External Audit:

Audit report had been received 

09/089/a            continued:

  1. P.W.L.B.:

Half yearly payment of  £2,280.81 had been made.  Clerk had enquired about possible renegotiation of loan in view of current bank interest rates, but it had been proved that it would be counter productive.

  1. Planning Application for walkers’ notice boards:

Cheque received for £67.50 to be banked                                                                           Action Clerk

Grant of £100.00 awarded (Minute reference 09/049/b/1), to be used in conjunction with cheque received, to cover cost of planning application for erection of notice boards.

09/089/b            Matters for resolution:

            None

09/089/c            Cheques Payable:

            Mrs E Maunder                      Salary & Allowance April - June                  £   733.00            Cheque 937

            Down 2 Earth                         Grounds Maintenance April – June                  £   197.40             938

            Somerset Landscapes              Grounds Maintenance April – June                  £1,046.50                    939

            S.S.D.C.                                Planning Application                                        £   167.50             940

            Moore Stephens                      Audit                                                                £   155.25             941     

            Proposed:        Cllr. Harris               Seconded:        Cllr. English              Agreed unanimously.    

 

09/090             VILLAGE HALL:

1.                  Lighting:  Downlighters, low voltage halogen bulbs as installed at build, in meeting room, toilets and corridor would be replaced with mains operated mini strip lights in existing positions, with additional emergency lighting as required.  This would alleviate problems of overheating caused by inefficient operation of halogen bulbs.  Cost would be entirely borne by hall management committee out of profits.

2.                  Servicing:  both gas boilers, gas appliances, fire extinguishers and  fire safety hatch had been serviced.

 

09/091             RECREATION GROUND:

1.                  Goal Posts:  Chairman had reminded welder of need to mend goal posts.  It was essential that work be completed by August for football training to begin.

2.                  Play Area:  Clerk was requested to ensure that weekly checks were carried out.                    Action Clerk

3.                  Glass on MUGA:  Cllr Seal had ascertained that only way to remove broken glass was by hand.

4.                  Pitch hire fees:  Cllr Seal had obtained example hire fees for information.

5.                  Moles:  Recent mole infestation had been successfully dealt with.  Clerk to write thanks.   Action Clerk

 

09/092             CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence had been circulated to Councillors.

09/092//a            “Girls Allowed”:

Councillors were invited to open evening on 17th July.  Project had been very successful.

09/092/b            Bulb Planting:

Offer of bulb planting from S.S.D.C. to be taken up.  Sites were identified.                                        Action Clerk 

09/092/c            Community Justice Panel:

Requested opportunity to address Council.  Information to be circulated.                                          Action Clerk 

09/093             FOOTPATHS:

1.                  Y/20/31 – Shootalong Field, Gross’s Wood:

Cllr Campbell had requested Woodland Trust to carry out urgent maintenance work, as Gross’s Wood area was very overgrown.

2.                  Maintenance by District Council:

Cllr Seal reported that, from March 2010, responsibility for footpath maintenance would revert to County Council. 

09/094             HAMSTONE VILLAGES GROUP:

Local Development Framework:  Cllr’s Biddle and Campbell would attend Core Strategy consultation.  It was anticipated that meeting of Hamstone Villages Group may be required following consultation. 

09/095             ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Cllr Biddle to investigate cash back pledge for initiatives of local green power generation      Action Cllr Biddle

Clerk to ascertain intended level of sustainability of proposed affordable housing                                       Action Clerk 

09/096             MEMBERS’ REPORTS:

09/096/a            “Get Active” Programme:

Cllr Seal reported that summer activity programme for children would be in place, with variety of activities in various venues.  Details to be put in Newsletter.                                                                                 Action Clerk

09/096/b            P.C.S.O. Napper’s Report:

1.      It was reported that damage had been caused at Primary School.  Crime Reduction Officer to visit.

2.      There had recently been several incidents of broken bottles at Minchington Recreation Ground, culminating in damage to fence panels and safety matting of play area.  Cllr Seal and Clerk to report to appropriate officers for urgent repair and consideration                                           Action Cllr Seal & Clerk

It was also considered that, in view of impending development, additional piece of play equipment should be installed to replace that removed.  Clerk to enquire.                                                  Action Clerk

09/096/c            Minchington Bus Shelter:

It was reported that the bus shelter was being used inappropriately.  As buses no longer stopped there, consideration to be given to taking it down, particularly as repairs to the roof would, otherwise, be needed.  Bus shelter belonged to Parish Council, but, if dismantled, bank behind it would need reinforcing. 

Cost of installation of wall or steps to recreation ground to be investigated.                             Action Cllr Chapillon

Ownership of bank to be ascertained.                                                                                                        Action Clerk

09/096/d            Road near Turnpike:

Damage to road edge had been repaired using scalpings, which was considered unsatisfactory.  Clerk to request further work be carried out.                                                                                                                     Action Clerk

09/096/e            Drain in Skinners Lane:

Drain outside bungalows in Skinners Lane was again blocked.  Clerk to chase                                      Action Clerk

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.45 p.m.

There would be no meeting in August.

Next meeting to be held on Monday 14th September in the Reading Room at 7.30 p.m. 

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MINUTES OF NORTON SUB HAMDON PARISH COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 8TH JUNE 2009 IN THE READING ROOM AT 7.30 P.M.

 

09/071             PRESENT:

Mr M Orchard (Chairman), Ms P Biddle, Mr C Campbell, Mr N Chapillon, Mr R English, Mr S Maunder, Mrs S Seal (District Councillor), Mr J Bailey (County Councillor), Mrs E Maunder (Clerk), and 4 members of public

                        APOLOGIES:

Mrs J Harris

09/071/a            County Councillor:

Chairman welcomed newly elected County Councillor, John Bailey. 

09/072             PUBLIC TIME:

09/072/a            Boundary Stone Project:

1.      Stone had been donated

2.      Most Landowners had granted permission for placing of stones and others were being approached

3.      Heritage Lottery bid had been amended to reflect changes in costs

4.      It had been ascertained that, should Parish Council accept responsibility for project and agree that placement of stones and notice boards were of benefit to village, planning permission would not be required, as elements would be covered by Parish Council permissive development rights.  It was resolved to adopt the project and to appoint project leader as sub-committee of Parish Council

Proposed;            Cllr. Campbell                     Seconded:            Cllr. English              Agreed unanimously

5.      It was noted that, as Parish Council would forthwith accept project, it would have right of veto should any aspects of project not be acceptable.

6.      Clerk to liaise with project leader to clarify all aspects of project                                 Action Clerk

09/072/b            P.C.S.O.

Clerk had been informed by P.C.S.O. that there had been no reported crime in past month. 

09/073             MINUTES:

The Minutes of the last meeting had been circulated.  They were agreed and signed.

Proposed:        Cllr. English              Seconded:        Cllr. Maunder                      Agreed unanimously. 

09/074             MATTERS ARISING:

Actions from previous meeting had been concluded or are included in Minutes.

09/074/a            Affordable Housing:

Public Consultation would be held on June 9th.

09/074/b            Flooding:

Report received from S.S.D.C. Engineer.  To be circulated to Councillors.                                            Action Clerk

09/074/c            Dog Fouling:

Warden would visit to highlight fouling sites.  Areas to be covered to be agreed.                   Action Cllr English

09/074/d            Footpath at Park Mill Cottage:

Clerk reported that enforcement action was being taken by S.C.C.

09/074/e            Hedge laying at Recreation Ground:

Contract to be confirmed, as result of receipt of grant.  Clerk to arrange                                               Action Clerk

09/074/f            Reading Room Roof:

Chairman reported that Awards For All grant application had not been successful.  It was anticipated that most funding would be in place in time for completion of work before onset of winter. History Society to be asked to make grant non-repayable, as repairs to roof would be of direct benefit to Society.

09/074/g            Drain at Higher Street:

Clerk reported that repairs had been carried out but problems with the outfall were still to be sorted. 

09/075             PLANNING:

09/075/a            Matters for report:

None

09/075/b            Decisions Notified:

None

09/075/c            Applications for consideration:

09/01891/FUL – Single storey extension to front – Beech Corner, Higher Street – No objection           

09/076             FINANCE:

09/076/a            Matters for report:

Half year loan repayment of £2,280.81 would be made on 1st July

09/076/b            Matters for resolution:

1.      Grant to Norton Athletic Football Club:

Request received for grant towards replacement of goal posts.  It had been ascertained that welding could effectively be carried out to prolong life of existing goal posts and Football Club had agreed that this would be preferred option.  Estimate cost, to be carried out on site, was £120.00, if Football Club removed posts from ground, painted and reinstated them after repair.  It was resolved to cover full cost of repair.

      Proposed:      Cllr.Orchard                Seconded:  Cllr. Chapillon      Agreed unanimously

09/076/c            Cheques Payable:

            The Reading Room              Rent                                                                 £  32.00            Cheque 936

            Proposed:        Cllr. Campbell                      Seconded:        Cllr. Biddle              Agreed unanimously.      

09/077             VILLAGE HALL:

Nothing to report. 

09/078             RECREATION GROUND:

1.      Request for hire of Football Pitch:

Clerk declared an interest in capacity as Clerk to Stoke sub Hamdon Parish Council

Manager of one youth team had requested permission to play at Norton recreation ground.  To be informed that pitch availability would be subject to inspection by Manager of senior team and that all responsibility for pitch preparation would be with youth team.  Appropriate hire fees to be investigated     Action Cllr Seal

Arrangement to be for one season only.  Clerk to write to Manager                               Action Clerk

2.      Moles:

It was resolved that local resident be asked to deal with renewed infestation by moles     Action Cllr Orchard

      Proposed:  Cllr. Orchard           Seconded:  Cllr. Chapillon      Agreed unanimously

3.      Mowing:

It was reported that grass was looking in good condition and cut grass was not accumulating.

4.      Broken glass:

Broken bottles had been found on MUGA and, although larger pieces could be picked up, small shards were less easily disposed of.  Various ideas for mechanical collection to be investigated through S.S.D.C. Property Services and local contractor                                                  Action Cllr Seal & Clerk

 

09/079             CORRESPONDENCE:

Correspondence had been circulated to Councillors.

09/079/a            M.P.’s public surgery:

Would be held on Monday 27th July

09/079/b            Crewkerne British Rail ticket office:

Opening hours for ticket office were under threat and public were urged to use as much as possible. 

09/080             FOOTPATHS:

1.      Y/20/28 – Boundary Footpath:

      Clerk had requested feedback on proposal that Ham Hill Rangers install sleeper steps in path.

2.      Y/20/65 – Highwoods:

Laurel bushes were overgrown and blocking path.  Landowner to be asked to clear.                  Action Clerk

3.      Y/20/30 – Broadmead Lane:

Clerk to ascertain whether path was S.S.D.C. maintained as undergrowth needed cutting back             Action Clerk

4.      Sandy Lane:

It was considered that a request for the bank to be cut back at Ham Hill road junction with Sandy Lane was not viable. 

09/081             HAMSTONE VILLAGES GROUP:

Records of identified potential development land would have been lodged under the Local Development Framework.  Cllr. Seal to obtain brief summary of relevant data to update Council                                 Action Cllr Seal     

09/082             ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Nothing to report.  

09/083             MEMBERS’ REPORTS:

09/083/a            Damaged tree:

A damaged tree in Minchington Recreation Ground had been tidied up and wood removed.

09/083/b            Dog attack:

Member of public had been attacked while walking footpath.  S.S.D.C. Dog warden had been informed and would write to owner.

09/083/c            Allotments:

Complaints received that allotment holders were parking in such a way that bench was inaccessible for walkers.  Cllr Maunder to write to allotment holders.                                                                                    Action Cllr Maunder

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.50 p.m.

Next meeting to be held on Monday 13th July 2009 in the Reading Room at 7.30 p.m. 

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