DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 8th DECEMBER 2014
Present:
Cllr S. Hinson, Chairman, Cllrs M. Nailon, Mrs D. Ponting, and Mrs V. Stubbings.
Cllr R. Bourton attended for part of the meeting.
Apologies were received from Cllr J. Pullen
a. Representatives from Good Energy gave an update on the state of play of the solar farm, and the setting up of a community fund. A contract will be signed in the New Year.
b. Cllr Groom updated the Council on the present news from County.
c. Mrs L. Billis, Secretary of the CLPG, updated the Council on the progress of the CLPG report.
d. Connor Lee, Hannick Homes.
1. The minutes of the meeting held on 10th November 2014 were signed as being a true record.
2. Planning.14/10978/TPO. Tree surgey at The Pink House. Cllr Bourton has already submitted a personal comment; the PC supported his remarks.
3. Finance.
a. It was noted that £300 had been received from the Big Gig Committee. Clerk is to acknowledge.
b. An invoice from the VHMC for rental of the Village Hall by CLPG had been paid
c. Clerk gave a brief explanation of the present Council finances, and the suggested precept for 2015/16. A final decision will be made in the January meeting.
4. Reports.
a Neighbourhood Planning and Community Speedwatch. Nothing to report.
b. Area Board and CATG. Cllr Stubbingd noted that:
i. An Area Board grant for the funding of the Parish Map for display at the Village Hall had been approved: VHMC will fund the remainder.
ii. No date has yet been set for the start of road safety in the Village.
iii. The parking consultation was important. See Wilts Council website.
c. CLPG. It was felt that insufficient time had been available to study the report in detail considering the importance of theis policy decision. It is understood that there will be some amendment to the draft and so the decision was made to defer it to a later meeting to allow time for all parties to complete and consider the final draft. This will allow for official inactivity over the festive season.( Note - now confirmed for meeting on 9th February 2015)
5 Parish Matters. It is hoped to have a briefing by Network Rail on the proposed closure of the bridge over th railway going into R. Wootton Bassett at the next PC meeting. (Now confirmed for 12th January 2015)
Signed.
R.J.DAVEY
Clerk to the Council
(who wishes all of his readers a Happy Christmas)