1.

ACCEPTANCE OF APOLOGIES: -

Action

2.

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING:11^th January 2010 signed as a true record. AIF

3.

ACTION UPDATE FROM MINUTES: -

4.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT - QUARTER ENDING:

PRO: RA SEC: JC  As presented by RH. Signed and agreed. AIF.

Allotment:   £285.38                                        

General/ Comm: £8222.40

Burial: £3152.88

Raby: £47.11                                    

Transport: £39.00

VAT:     -£1567.60                                         TOTAL £9612.88

OTHER INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS:

Halifax Clerk’s Gratuity: 2730.84

      ..      Play Area: 1084.64

      ..      Village Celebration Fund: 3198.68

      ..      Raby 775.77

P/Office J G Davis: 469.10

War Loan:  100.00      TOTAL: 8359.03

TOTAL ASSETS: £17971.91  (+2p)

Allotment rent: rent to be reviewed to ensure rent covers payments.

J G Davis Fund: due to low interest the account is now below the £500.00.oringinal investment. It was agreed that the PC will pay £20.00 to the Oldest Ex Service Man until funds again reach £500.00. PRO JG SEC BA.

Memorial Seat now erected, invoice to be sent.

RH

5.

RECONCILIATION OF BANK ACCOUNTS: PRO:JG   SEC:AB

As presented by RH - signed and agreed.   AIF.

1.

ACCEPTANCE OF APOLOGIES: K Mahoney, P Mortimer

Action

2.

PARISHIONERS 10 MINUTES:

3.

PC MINUTES TO BE SIGNED – 15^th February 2010

Signed as a true record.  AIF

4.

ACTION UPDATE FROM MINUTES:

·        WC - Pavement  Roughmoor to Rowde: top coat of tarmac applied, path will require the weeds sprayed at least twice/year. WC

·        CLARENCE: Westbrook, . A342 Melksham Junction :  on going. CLARENCE: Lights at Jockey Lane /Pound Footpath/Pound bus shelter  WC Yard Lane banks etc. –on going.      

·        Ariel Village Photograph: other commitments.

·        Holly Tree @Hawkstreet: trimmed - thanks to JB.

·        Calor Prize Money- stone plaque:  to be erected ASAP.

·        Breach Close - Road /Car park:  work commencing. Concerns over storage of vehicles and access to the car park. RH to contact Renelec.

·        Wyatt’s Lake: tidy up continues. Soil deposits being addressed.

·        R Cowdrey Memorial Seat:  Seat in place RH to contact Mrs Cowdrey for payment.

·        Jubilee Field Gate:  on going.

·        Cemetery wall over hanging trees: PP to contact BB

·        Abbots Wood water/flooding: on going problem across access.

·        Drains Church Hill: reported.

·        Wiltshire Waste Proposed Sites: nearest proposed location at the old station yard, Seend.

·        Cycle sign- Highfield: PB

PB

RH

RH

PP

PB

5.

DEFIBRILLATOR UP DATE : Funds at £2100 + 2 machines.

GRANT FORMS : RH to apply to BHF again.

COMMITTEE MEETING: on going.  RH to invite R Schofield to the Annual parish Meeting. Area Board Meeting on 22^nd March.!

RH

JP

6.

ALLOTMENTS – APPLICATIONS: LHiscox W Pardoe P Davis

NEW PLOTS.-NEW ROAD: RA to mark out for new tenants on the waiting list. MARKER POST: erected.

Notice: NR 3 erected to inform tenant of termination of agreement.

RA

7.

PLAY AREA REPORT: POUND SLIDE STEPS: New steps being made by DF, to be attached to metal supports RS

DF/RS

8.

PARISH PROPERTY REPORT: NOTICE BOARDS: DF to make adjustments to New Road and Hawkstreet boards.

PP/DF

9.

PURCHASE OF CROWN LAND UPDATE: on going - letter sent RE: fees to Carter Jonas.

10.

CHEQUES TO BE APPROVED: PRO PC SEC JC.

588: R Humphries 1891.39 589:  B Bullock 168.00 590: E Brown 164.00

591: Wiltshire Waste 42.55  592: Wessex Water 88.38 593:D Fillis 280.00

11.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT: As presented and agreed by the Finance Committee. PRO AB SEC SR.

12.

RECONCILIATION OF ACCOUNTS: As agreed by the Finance Committee

13.

TWINNING COMMITTEE REPORT: correspondence sent to Igrandes.

Cheese & Wine Evening at The Homestead, Durlett, 9^th April @ 7.00pm

14.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

SCT Consulting LTD, 71 Netherstreet, single storey side/rear elevation

Mr G Barr, 36 Greystones, tree works to TPO trees (preservation order 43-A1) NO OBJ

John William Stables, Netherstreet, erection of 2 non-illuminated free standing signs. Colour & size not environmentally in keeping with the area.

Mr I Watson, Maples Farm, Westbrook, relocation of existing farm access and creation of new farm track. NO OBJ

R Coleman, West View, 5 Church Hill, alterations to internal layout, replacement of 8 windows with wooden double glazed versions. NO OBJ

Mr J Dillon, 18 High Street, erection of garage. NO OBJ

Notice of Full Planning:

Mr M Stiles, 21 The Pound, demolition of existing garage, erection of two storey side extension.

Mr G Lawrence, Walnut Tree House, 30 The Pound, crown reduction of walnut tree (preservation order 149-T1)

15.

CORRESPONDENCE/EMAILS: See page three.

·        Plastic & Cardboard recycling a problem for resident in Hunts Mead.

·        New Seat- proposed location in Church Hill, the Section 96 Licence has been approved but a letter of objection has been received from residents in Bayntun Close.  It was agreed to defer installation until after the next meeting for all Councillors to inspect the site.

PB

ALL

16.

PARISH BUSINESS:

·        New PCSO for Bromham is Wendy Horstman. RH to invite to Annual Parish Meeting.

·        Car Parked, Church Hill: emergency services etc would have problems gaining access. RH to write to resident concerned.

·        Fence, New Road is repairable. DF

·        Foot bridges required at FP No. 5  and FP No.25. RH to contact E.Daley.

·        Dog Fouling notice to be put in P/Mag.

RH

RH

DF

RH

RH

17.

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING TUESDAY 4^TH MAY @8.00PM  AGENDA ITEMS/SPEAKERS? R Schofield/Police Reps.

18.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING: MONDAY 12^TH APRIL, 2010

1.

ACCEPTANCE OF APOLOGIES: S Roach  D Powney

Action

Mr David Pearce Planning Consultant  RE: J Butler, Bromham House Farm Planning Application E/10/0107/FUL: presented a revised plan which has resulted in further meetings with WC Highways; several queries including new service road, exit on to the A342, landscaping, road water pipe, maintenance and new signs etc were discussed.

2.

PARISHIONERS 10 MINUTES:   -

3.

PC MINUTES TO BE SIGNED:11^TH January 10 signed as a true record AIF.

4.

ACTION UPDATE FROM MINUTES:

·        WC - Pavement: Roughmoor to Rowde- repairs commencing. Parishioner Claim – on going. PC to support claim.

CLARENCE: Westbrook, some work to the drains has been carried out due to flooding. A342 Melksham Junction  CLARENCE: Lights at Jockey Lane /Pound Footpath/Pound bus shelter –No action!

WC Yard Lane banks etc. – No reply.     

·        Ariel Village Photograph- on going.

·        Holly Tree @Hawkstreet - JB

·        Calor Prize Money- stone plaque : ordered & waiting to be erected.

·        Breach Close - Road /Car park: due to paperwork the start date was been delayed, work has now commenced.  (15.02.10)

·        Wyatt’s Lake – on going

·        R Cowdrey Memorial Seat: on going. DF

·        Jubilee Field Gate- on going. DF

·        WC Green Machine: WC to decide its future, Adrian Hampton is willing to come and discuss future plans with PC.

·        Speed Limits – comments acknowledged.

·        Cemetery wall over hanging trees: PP to contact N Paget.

·        Refuse bin request –Wyatt’s lake – to be monitored, any refuse left will be collected by WC.

·        Abbots Wood water/flooding- on going. Church Hill drain blocked causing water flooding across the bottom of the hill – reported to CLARENCE.

JB

DF

DF

PP/NP

5.

DEFIBRILLATOR UP DATE / GRANT FORMS /COMMITTEE MEETING? £500 Grant received from Sarsen/Aster Community Chest Fund.   RH to try British Heart Foundation again.  Area Board Grant on going. 

Total Funds £2400 plus 2 machines.

6.

ALLOTMENTS – APPLICATIONS: One on the waiting list.

Concern from tenant who is taking over Plot NR3, it looks like the plot is still being worked. PP to inspect, RH to laminate notice stating that the plot has been re let. (due to breach of the Tenancy Agreement)

 NEW PLOTS.-NEW ROAD – on going  MARKER POST: DF

DF

7.

PLAY AREA REPORT: EB -Nothing to report.

Health Walker repairs to cost £611.00.  RH to query-design fault not vandalism.

POUND SLIDE STEPS: PP to check.

RH

PP

8.

PARISH PROPERTY REPORT: Signed by Councillors

NOTICE BOARDS/GRAFFITI

9.

PURCHASE OF CROWN LAND UPDATE: All paperwork received ready for signatures, it was agreed that a separate meeting should be held to sign the agreements, but first RH to query the Crown’s contribution towards the legal fees. PP and RH to sign with agreement of Sub Committee.  PRO JG  SEC JC.

RH

10.

SOCIAL CENTRE REPORT: Heating/boiler discussed. New venture being considered – Movie Night, minimum of 60 viewers required.

TRUSTEE DEEDS: Copies received from Wansbroughs.

11.

CHEQUES TO BE SIGNED: PRO BA  SEC JG  AIF

584: B Bullock £60.00 585: E Brown £206.00  586: Data Protection £35.00  587: Community First £ 36.00

12.

TWINNING COMMITTEE REPORT: Forthcoming events:

April 9^th –Cheese and Wine Evening, Sunday May 23^rd – Pudding Afternoon.  Possible visit being arranged with Ingrandes for May or September.

13.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS:

RH and PB declared an Interest in application K/10/0107/FUL

Mr J Butler, Bromham House Farm, retrospective change of use of land and buildings for parking and storage of vehicles of vehicle plant and equipment pending preparation for sale or export.

Improvements to road junction (revised application) 

Comment: Amendment to plans provided by Mr Butler’s Planning Consultant to include 4 Roughmoor Cottages in the proposed slip road.  BPC recommend this amended plan.

Mr Lawrence, Walnut Tree House, The Pound, A 15-20% crown reduction to a large walnut tree. (Tree Preservation Order 149-T1)NO OBJ.

Mr M Stiles, 21 The Pound, demolition of existing garage, erection of two storey side extension.  NO OBJ

NOTICE OF FULL PLANNING:

Mr White, 28 Brick Hill, demolition of existing shed and erection of new storage area..

 Mr I Watson, Southview Farm, 267 Sandridge Lane, erection of cattle shed and hard standing.

Woodland Grant Scheme: Application by Spye Park for Grid Ref: ST 947665

14.

ROWDE ACTION PLAN: presented and discussed with JG as Chairman of Rowde PC.   Further copies ordered for all Councillors.

Rowde PC would like to meet and discuss possible joint future plans/ideas.

15.

CORRESPONDENCE/EMAILS: SEE PAGE 3

Parish Grit Bins WC information required.

WC Scheme of Delegation Questionnaire RH to reply

Best Kept Village Competition. RH to complete application forms.

Wiltshire Waste Policy. Proposed sites?  PB

RH

RH

RH

16.

PARISH BUSINESS:  

Durlett: Spring causing flooding – Rowde Parish

Cycling sign, Highfield – requires attention.

Pound parking near the Junction: near miss accident reported, also cars parking on the bend at Church Hill, emergency services would not have access! The owner of the car concerned has been contacted. RH Par/Mag

Ariel Photo salesperson in the village – attitude causing concern. Reported to PC Lewis.

Clerks Meeting: RH attended meeting – Steve Milton from WC Area Board, discussed the role of the Area Boards and funding allocated, who attends each meeting etc.  RH discussed councillors in turn attending future meetings to find out how our Area Board could assist the PC.

Next Forum Meeting @ Devizes School on 22^nd March.

Date of the Annual Parish Meeting to be booked.  RH (Tues. 4^th May, 2010.)

JG

PB

RH

RH

17.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING: MONDAY 8^TH MARCH 2010

1.

ACCEPTANCE OF APOLOGIES:

Action

2.

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING: 12^th October 2009  AIF

3.

ACTION UPDATE FROM MINUTES:

£1000 Payment limit with out 3 Quotations: RH consulted NALC. It was agreed to leave.

Raby Fund: £5.00 returned.

4.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT - QUARTER ENDING: 31.12.09

PRO: JG SEC JC:   As presented by RH. Signed and agreed. AIF.

Allotment: 34.62                                          

General/Comm: 9998.46

Burial:  3233.88

Raby: 45.40                           

Transport: 39.00

VAT:  -1525.60                                           TOTAL: £11829.70

OTHER INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS:

Halifax Clerk’s Gratuity:2730.84

      ..      Play Area: 1084 .64

      ..      Village Celebration Fund: 3198.68

      ..      Raby 775.77

P/Office J G Davis: 473.63

War Loan: 100.00                                       TOTAL:£8363 56

TOTAL ASSETS: £20193.26

5.

RECONCILIATION OF BANK ACCOUNTS: PRO: JG  SEC: RA

As presented by RH - signed and agreed.   AIF.

6.

CLERK’S SALARY REVIEW: NALC salary increase as recommended from April 2009 presented as follows: RH left the room.

 Last  Salary Review July 08

EXISTING SALARY = £7200+ 500 Expenses

NALC RECOMMENDATION FROM APRIL 09

Profile 2 (LC2)

Salary Points (below benchmark range)  26-29

Qualification + 1 point

Minimum hours for population of village 42.5hrs/month (2003)

29 points + 1 = 30 points

 ANNUAL (Full time) SALARY  =  £25,472.00

PRO RATA RATE   £25472 :– 52 weeks :– 37 hours =     £13.24/ hour

£13.24 x 10.5hrs x 52  =  £7229 / annum  + £500 expenses

Proposed increase agreed as from 1st April 2010 £7600.00 plus £500.00 expenses.   PRO JG  SEC RA  to be recommended to Full Council.

1.

ACCEPTANCE OF APOLOGIES:J Partt K Mahoney

Action

2.

PARISHIONERS 10 MINUTES

Parish Christmas Tree: due to vandalism 18 light bulbs had to be replaced. (Thanks to J Drew for replacements) It was suggested that next year the tree is erected at the side of the Blind House in the Churchyard.

A donation towards the electricity used to be given.

Huntsmead sign has been damaged this was reported to the Clerk and reported to Clarence.

Many thanks to Mr P Collins for his services clearing the snow throughout the village.

PP

3.

PC MINUTES TO BE SIGNED – 14^th December 09 signed as a true record. AIF

4.

ACTION UPDATE FROM MINUTES:

·        WC - Pavement Roughmoor to Rowde: Reply received RE Parishioners accident – WC is unable to accept correspondence concerning the accident unless confirmation received from parishioner. Request for inspection reports under the Freedom of Info. Act.   Roughmoor signs: Village Centre to be added at Roughmoor, all to be implemented after April.   CLARENCE: Westbrook, A342 Melksham Junction: on going         

·        Ariel Village Photograph: on going

·        Holly Tree @Hawkstreet: JB to trim. New Road light tree requires attention, also hedge at the Pound.

·        Calor Prize Money- stone plaque:  ordered.

·        Breach Close - Road /Car park: work to commence 25thJanuary to be completed before the end of February.  There will then be a period of 6-12 months before officially adopted by WC.  The ‘village car park’ signs may have to be altered to comply with highway regulations.  Possible uses to provide an income for the new car park was discussed.  Would planning permission be required for caravan storage?

It was also noted that MWF employees are again parking at the entrance to       Breach Close. PP to contact MWF

·        Wyatt’s Lake: action is being taken by the Environmental Agency.

·        K Cowdrey Memorial Seat: Seat with plaque to be sited on the Village Car Park.  RH to apply for a Sect.96 Licence to place a seat in Church Hill adjacent to the Salt bin.

·        Jubilee Field Gate: on going

·        Lights at Jockey Lane /Pound Footpath/Pound bus shelter:  on going since October!  PB to follow up.

·        WC Green Machine: future of the machine is being discussed by WC.          Speed Limits: comments sent.

·        Chittoe Heath Plantation Proposed Footpath: on going

·        Cemetery wall over hanging trees:  on going

·        Refuse bin request –Wyatt’s lake: RH to request replacement refuse bin at Wyatt’s Lake lay-by.

·        Yard Lane banks/trees etc: RH to contact WC.

·        Abbots Wood water/flooding: on going

RH

JB

PP

RH

PB

PP/BB

RH

RH

5.

DEFIBRILLATOR UP DATE / GRANT FORMS /COMMITTEE MEETING?  RH to apply for Community Chest Grant £500.00

6.

ALLOTMENTS – APPLICATIONS: NEW PLOTS. Query concerning NR3 still appears to be tended, Tenancy cancelled, but the Clerk has no contact details.

2 applicants on the waiting list.

NEW ROAD /MARKER POST: DF on going

PP/DF

7.

PLAY AREA REPORT:  Nothing to report                POUND SLIDE STEPS:

 Mrs E Brown now carries a mobile phone.

PP

8.

PARISH PROPERTY REPORT: signed by Councillors

 NOTICE BOARDS/GRAFFETTI: on going

Parish Grit bins- grit needs to be replaced.

Icy pavements reported at Highfield are the responsibility of  Sarsens not WC!

9.

PURCHASE OF CROWN LAND UPDATE :  paperwork promised -on going

10.

SOCIAL CENTRE REPORT/TRUSTEE DEEDS: promised – ongoing.

11.

11a

CHEQUES TO BE APPROVED:PRO JG SEC SR

578:R Humphries   1950.59  579:  B Bullock  36.00 580:  E Brown 98.00

581: Social Centre 44.50  582: S J Franklin 322.00 583: Inland Revenue 150.81 CLERK’S SALARY REVIEW: As recommended by the Finance Committee and NALC recommendations from April 09 (last salary increase July 08)

£7600 + £500.00 expenses. From April 1^st 10 PRO JG  SEC RA  AIF.

12.

ACCOUNTS –QUARTER ENDING 31^ST DEC 09 PRO PM  SEC AB  AIF

Other Accounts: 8363.56  TOTAL ASSETS 31.12.09: £ 20193.26

RECONCILLIATION OF ACCOUNTS:As presented by RH agreed PRO JG  SEC BA.

13.

TWINNING COMMITTEE REPORT: Greetings received from Avoca, Ingrandes and Lack.  DP received pictures of snow in Avoca.  The first meeting of the new committee will be on January 22^nd.

14.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS:

Mr J Dillon, 18 High Street, erection of garage.  NO OBJ

Mr I Watson, Maples Farm, Westbrook Road, erection of cattle shed and associated hard standing. New entrance. NO OBJ (OPTION 1)

Withdrawn Application:

Mr J Few, The firs, 93 Netherstreet.

Demolish conservatory and rebuild garden room. Pitched roof over front entrance, kitchen and utility room.

15.

CORRESPONDENCE/EMAILS: See page 3

16.

PARISH BUSINESS: Raby Fund query- How did it originate?

Pot Holes throughout the village – WC maintenance to be increased to carry out repairs.

Poor road markings at the B3102/A1342 – not visible at night.

Grit bins at Chittoe?

2 Dogs off their leads led to an incident with parishioners, this was reported to the police and a caution was issued to the dog’s owner.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee July 5^th 2012: Suggestions for village celebrations? A committee to be appointed.

Cardboard Skips: this service has been abuse again, it was agreed that the skips would be removed. 

PM

17.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING -  MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH 2010  

1.

ACCEPTANCE OF APOLOGIES: P Mortimer, S Roach

Action

Jonathan Gale –Area Forum: not in attendance

2.

PARISHIONERS 10 MINUTES: Letter submitted – correspondence received from WC to C Jones concerning the accident on the A342 pavement. RH to reply on behalf of the PC. Supporting Miss Jones’ claim.

3.

PC MINUTES TO BE SIGNED – 9^TH November, 2009 –signed as a true record AIF   Policy Meeting Minutes 10^th Nov 09- signed as a true record. AIF.

4.

ACTION UPDATE FROM MINUTES: 9^th November 09

·         WC - Pavement  Roughmoor to Rowde ––Roughmoor signs: meeting took place  with 2 WC reps. Mark Stansby to address signs in the next financial year. PC could pay if required before then! CLARENCE: lights and road repairs  no action – on going. Westbrook: on going.  Stills Pond:  flooding: problem appears to be solved A342 Melksham Junction: signs etc discussed at the site meeting, to be addressed.          

·         Ariel Village Photograph: on going due to other commitments.

·         Holly Tree @Hawkstreet: JB to trim.

·         Calor Prize Money- Hawkstreet notice board: condensation and doors reported to D Fillis to rectify.  Stone plaque Quotation: PP & RH ordered stone with inscription from Windsmere Stone & Granite LTD who will also install.

·         Breach Close - Road /Car park: on going.

·         Wyatt’s Lake: some activity, but general visible improvement to the site. 

·         R Cowdrey Memorial Seat: 2 seats purchased, one to be sited on the Village Car Park with memorial plaque to be provided by Mrs Cowdrey;  the other location yet to be confirmed. AB/PP?

·         Jubilee Field Gate:  on going

·         Chittoe Trees: reported to local authority.

·         Lights at Jockey Lane /Pound Footpath/Pound bus shelter:  reported to Clarence.

·         Jubilee/Millennium Field, New Road complaint action:  Trees have been trimmed to the rear of properties in New Road, the position of the goal posts altered.

       Hedge along New Road has also been trimmed with dead trees removed by N Paget.  

·         Trees at Yard Lane: 4 Larch trees have now been planted by N Paget.

·         WC Green Machine: RH to contact Spencer Drinkwater.

Policy Meeting Minutes 10^th November 2009: Action Update:

RH to get Insurance quotation from WALC.  To check £1000 limit before quotations?

JB

PM

AB/PP

RH

RH

5.

DEFIBRILLATOR UP DATE:  The Area Board has deferred a decision concerning the grant application for £5,000. JP has discussed concerns raised with Jonathan Gale.  Sarsens are unable to donate funds.  British heart Foundation has donated all funds for this year. GRANT FORMS: Community Chest forms to be completed. COMMITTEE MEETING: on going.

£200 Donation promised by the Indoor Bowls Club.

6.

ALLOTMENTS – APPLICATIONS: Mr P Davis has been in contact with DP who might consider vacating a plot in April. NEW PLOTS.-NEW ROAD: on going  MARKER POST:  on going DF. Report received concerning farm vehicles now driving across two plots.

7.

PLAY AREA REPORT: Health walker not yet returned.  RH

Steps on the multi play item at the Pound have not yet been repaired, although reported.

RH

PP

8.

PARISH PROPERTY REPORT: weekly inspection report signed by councillors. NOTICE BOARDS: High street board repairs now completed – many thanks to Mr Collens. Hawkstreet Board DF. GRAFFITI: on going.  FLAG POLE: removed for Christmas tree. Lights- thanks to J Drew and the PCC.  POUND BUS SHELTER LIGHT: PB to follow up.

PB

9.

TRANSPORT UPDATE: AGM REPORT: KM reported that the Shuttle is being well used with sufficient passengers to cover running costs. One of the long term drivers is about to retire, which could engage more use of the Bromham volunteer drivers. The provision of the Shuttle discussed, the bus has been replaced through the provision of grants three times.

10.

PURCHASE OF CROWN LAND UPDATE: paperwork has been forwarded to the Crown by Wansbroughs.

11.

SOCIAL CENTRE REPORT/TRUSTEE DEEDS: Located and a copy promised.

12.

CHEQUES TO BE APPROVED: PRO JG SEC KM AIF

Donation Request: For a small schools music concert which will be attended by St Nicholas C of E School;  PRO JG SEC JV  SEC 137 £100.00

572:  B Bullock  312.01  573:  E Brown  240.00  574:  SLCC Subs.  106.00  575:  Green-tech  517.50 576:  N Paget  670.00 577: Wiltshire Music Centre S137  100.00  PWLB  3465.37  Internet 17.58

13.

PRECEPT CALCULATIONS 2010: Calculations/projected spending provided by RH for 2010/11

at £33351.00.  Although self funding since 1974 the rising running costs and future financial implications of the Social Centre upon the Parish Council were discussed.  RH to provide list of Village Hall grant schemes available for the SC committee with regards to new heating boiler etc..  It was also suggested that awareness of the amenities on offer should be made more available i.e. using the village website and parish magazine with a request for a donations from the Carnival Committee (who reported having funds still available) also being an option.

It was reported that the heating system/boiler was to be investigated due to poor efficiency recently.

RH also reported that the quarterly finance reports and annual report checks had not been received.

The cost of repayments for Breach Close car park will now be completely funded by the Parish now that a maintenance donation has ceased. Following further discussions it was proposed that the Precept should be set at £32,000.00  an increase of £2000 from last year, PRO PB  SEC JP  AIF.

14.

RABY GIFTS TO BE DELIVERED: Councillors agreed to deliver in there areas.  Many thanks

15.

TWINNING COMMITTEE REPORT :The 1st meeting of the committee to elect Officers and have a social evening to share photos etc will take place at the Homestead, Durlett on 22^nd Jan. 10

16.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS:

J Few, The Firs, 93 Netherstreet: (including listed planning consent) demolish conservatory and rebuild new garden room, creation of pitched roof over front entrance, kitchen and utility room.  NO OBJ

Mr Mrs D Johnson, Field, Melksham Road, Westbrook: change of use from agri. to equestrian. Erection of stables and ménage with parking area for horse box and vehicle. (resubmission)

Comment: PC concerned about the adequacy of  drainage system off of a hard surface and known flooding in this area.

NOTICE OF FULL PLANNING:

Audi VW Centre, Devizes Road:  extension to workshop.

Mr Mrs Moore, 58 New Road: alterations and extensions.

Mrs R Sutton, Field adj. Fuzzdown, 24 Brick Hill: erection of 6 stables.

WITHDRAWN APPLICATION:

J T Paget and Son, 113 Stills Farm, Hawkstreet: proposed irrigation water holding lagoon.

17.

CORRESPONDENCE/EMAILS: See page three

Urchfont Cemetery Fees received for comparison.  To be reviewed June 10.

New Speed restrictions announced, no alterations as requested for the !342 and Westbrook.  Comments before Feb 8^th 10.  RH to reply.

Footpath Plantation Footpath: PC to comment.

RH

RH

18.

PARISH BUSINESS:

·         Footpath adjacent to Cemetery wall:  trees overhanging the cemetery wall.  BB/PP

·         Query – who owns Clackers Brook? –Bristol Avon Authority.

·         Jubilee Fence, New Road: requires attention/repairs. DF/PP

·         Refuse in lay-by at Wyatt’s Lake: reported and cleared. Request replacement bin. Mr Hussey/RH

·         Yard Lane banks: slipping into the road –banks need scraping  Overhanging trees- new owners?  Contact Peter Hanson –WC Highways.

·         Mobile phone for Mrs Brown? PB to check (required when working alone)

·         Abbots Wood water/flooding:  requires attention again.  RH

BB/PP

DF/PP

RH

PB

RH

19.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING -  MONDAY, January 11t^H 2010