MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 11TH JUNE 2011
Present: Cllr S. Billis
Cllrs R. Bourton, J. Brain, N. Crocker, Mrs J. Newman, J. Pullen and Mrs V. Stubbings
Cllr M. Groom, and one member of the public.
1. The minutes of the meeting held on 9th May 2011 were signed as being a true record.
2. Finance.
a. Payment of invoice from Wilts Council for rent of Redhills of £100 was noted.
b. A cheque for £220.12 payable to the Clerk for salary and expenses Apr-Jun, including £25 for petty cash, was raised.
c. A cheque for £40.93 payable to HMRC for PAYE was raised.
d. A cheque payable to S. Billis of £26.35 for parts for goal net stays was raised.
e. A donation of £25 to Bobby Van trust of was approved and a cheque raised. Clerk
3. Parish Plan Steering Group Report. Cllr Stubbings gave a report on the last meeting of the PPSG, in which the group expressed concern that the content of part of the executive summary written by the Chaiman of the PC did not fit in with the overall tone of the report.There was considerable discussion. It was eventually agreed that the item contained very sound comment, with the exception of one sentence. It was proposed by Cllr Pullen, seconded by Cllr Brain, that as it did not alter the substance of the item, this sentence be removed. Cllrs Brain, Bourton, Crocker and Pullen all voted in favour. Cllrs Billis, Newman and Stubbings abstained.
4. Parish Plan. The Chairman brought forward Annex B (Action PLan) of the Parish Plan. In a natural progression he wished to ensure that a priority of action be established for such items as housing strategy, provision of a Village centre, identity of the Village, gates, footpaths, White Horse, and liaison with the school etc. Further, which of the items individual councillors are prepared to carry forward. To this end he will circulate copies of the plan for councillors to indicate their view of priorities and which areas they are willing to take on.
5. Highways. The Chairman reported on his successful meeting with Martin Rose, Wilts Council. Among areas covered was the positioning of gates, road speed markings etc, and replacement of time expired signs. He offered to submit quotes for the work, and funding that might be availsable.
6. Area Meetings. Cllr Stubbings reported on recent meetings she had attended.
a. Lyneham Steering Group. The last aircraft will leave Lyneham on 1st July 2011, and the actual closure will be in September. The future use is part of the Wiltshire Core Strategy consultation.
b. Area Board. Health matters, including early detection of dementia, were covered. A briefing on the cost savings hoped for by the amalgamation of units into the Great Western Hospital Trust was given by Jenny Barker, of Wilts Community Health Services. There will be wide consultation on membership of the Shadow Community Operations Board. (Notes on these meetings are held as an Annex to these minutes).
7. Parish Matters.
a. Parish Information Leaflet. To be reprinted, subject to sponsorship. Clerk
b. Footpaths. A note postewd on the website concerning the footpath to Clyffe Pypard will be logged and answered. Clerk
c. Parking at the School. Mr Rose indicated that little could be done about parking close to the recently installed road crossing near the School, other than to try to educate the parents. A notice is to be put in the 'News', and the Head Teacher asked if she can help. Clerk
d. Cllr Stubbings asked that new copies of the 'Good Councillors Guide' be obtained. Clerk
(signed) R.J.Davey. Clerk
13th June 2011.