DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 9th DECEMBER 2013
Present. Cllr S. Hinson, Chairman,
Cllrs R. Bourton, N. Crocker, Mrs J. Newman, J. Pullen and Mrs V. Stubbings.
Also present, two members of the public.
ApOlogies were received from Cllr Mrs D. Ponting.
Declarations of Interest. Cllr Stubbings declared an interest in item 3a as Secretary to the VHMC, and item 3b as Secretary to the PCC. Cllr Crocker declared an item 3a as Chairman of the VHMC.
1. The minutes of the meeting held on 10th November 2013 were signed as being a true record.
2. Planning
The result of the following applications was noted:
a. 03547. The Stables, Broad Town Rd. New stable block. Refused
b. 05032. Springfield Villa, Pye Lane. Extension. Approved with conditions
c. 04839. 5 Ham Cottages. Reduce height of garage. Approved with conditions.
3. Finance.
a. A donation of £450 to the Village Hall Management Committee was approved.
b. It was proposed by Cllr Bourton that the donation to Christ Church to help cover the cost of the 'News' be increased to £200. Approved. A cheque was raised.
c. It was agreed that the Clerk's annual subscription of £48 to the Society of Local Council Clerks would be paid by the Council. A cheque was raised.
d. Clerk noted that the problem with Sodexo had been resolved. He has received a credit note. This amount would be subtracted from the original invoice. A cheque for £226,80 was raised.
e. Clerk produced a copy of the income and expenditure ledgers, with estimated totals for 2013/2014. This will be used as a basis for the setting of the precept for 2014/2015 at the next meeting.
f. Good Neighbourhood Scheme Coordinator. The Council had not budgeted for a donation and it was agreed not to contribute this year.
4. Reports
a. Neighbouhood Planning. Next meeting is on Wednesday 11 Dec 13, at which it is hoped that some firm direction for the future will be agreed.
b. Area Board and Community Transport Group. It is accepted that the flawed data produced during the 'C' roads review will need to be redone before a final report can be preoduced. However, the Council expressed great disappointment at the lack of progress by the Area Board and CATG with regard to the recommendation that the speed limits on the C415 through the Village should be implemented. This issue was raised as far back as 2009, but there appears to have been very little progress since then, other than talk. A letter to Wilts Council is required. Clerk
c/ Community Led Planning Group. The Options list has been submitted.
d. Community Speedwatch. All quiet, but there is a lack of volunteers.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 18.50 hrs to allow Cllr Groom to brief the meeting on the latest from County. The meeting re-opened at 19.00hrs.
6. Parish Plan
It was agreed that all required actions have been completed to date.
7.Communique
Contents agreed
8. Parish Matters
a. Dog fouling at Thornhill. Several complaints. Dog owners are allowing their dogs to foul the verges without clearing up the mess, so that anyone standing to one side to allow traffic to pass is finding it difficult to avoid. Owners should be aware that there are penalties for allowing dog fouling. Clerk to action
b. Rayners. There is still a problem with run-off of water from the site onto the road. Clerk
The meeting closed at 19.35 hrs.