1.

ACCEPTANCE OF APOLOGIES:L Bryant

Action

2.

PARISHIONERS 10 MINUTES:- J Dillon gave an explanation for his planning application.

Condition of the Council Track, New Road: Due to management of the ground the direction of the furrows could contribute to the flooding. Tenant to be consulted, with a view of consulting with the Crown Estate Agent.

RA

3.

PC MINUTES TO BE SIGNED – 13^th February 2012

Signed as a true record AIF

4.

ACTION UPDATE FROM MINUTES:

·         WC/CLARENCE: Yard Lane banks, Church Hill sign

Manholes St Edith Marsh, A342 footpath weeds, pot holes Church Hill & Jockey Lane Pavilion Clock, Verge at The Common, + manhole/drain covers. On going.

·         Allotment Track Repairs - New Road/Westfield: on going

·         Village fingerpost: on going

·         Street Lights High Street /Pound footpath/Loophill on going Jockey Lane-repaired

·         Fingerpost: to be installed

·         Footpath 39: no reply from WC-still obstructed.

·         Pound Footpath:  mud cleared. PC to brush mechanically.

·         Refuse Bins –Highstreet: on going LB

PC

LB

5.

CROWN ESTATE PROPOSALS BREACH CLOSE: WC HOUSING SURVEY-  both on going

6.

SOCIAL CENTRE REPORT/REQUESTED ITEMS/FIRE SAFETY REPORT: In reply to the PC request, The Secretary of the Owl addressed all items. There is still concern over the responsibilities of the committee and PC liabilities as Trustees.  Wansbroughs solicitors to be contacted. Re –legality of the Transfer to The Owl as a private limited business.

BA reported that the first quote for the fire regulations had been received.

PC Storage Cupboard- PP/BA/RH to inspect.

RH

PP/BA/RH

7.

AREA BOARD/FORUM MEETING REPORTS: RH to remind councillors of the next meeting at the Social Centre on 26^th March at 6.30pm.

RH

8.

ALLOTMENTS – APPLICATIONS /VACANCIES: nothing to report.

9.

PLAY AREA REPORTS/RISK ASSESSMENT ITEMS:

KM to inspect the basketball posts and goal posts at the Pound.

RH to contact P Rose concerning outstanding painting of equipment including top rail of the swings.

Bark and slats to be inspected at the Social Centre play area. The fence and rails have been repaired.

KM

RH

PP/DF

10.

PARISH PROPERTY REPORT/ DEFIBRILLATOR INSPECTIONS: Inspections carried out by Councillors.

Kiosk light, Hawkstreet: on going.

Pound Playing Field- RH to apply for Jubilee Field. Invite representative to the Annual Parish meeting.

BA

RH

11.

TWINNING COMMITTEE REPORT: Next meeting 28^th March.

12.

QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS: Grants on going. Gazette Grant?

Celebrations arranged and advertised.

Orchard –trees planted, plaques to be ordered and a dedication service arranged.

Church Beacon has been registered.

13.

CHEQUES TO BE SIGNED:PRO JC SEC PM AIF

2078:  B Bullock 276.00 2079:  E Brown 200.00 2080: Callaway Grass 180.25: 2081: N Paget 581.30 2082: D Fillis 60.00  2083: One Stop Promotions 187.52 2084: R Humphries 1947.83 2085: Inland Rev 168.15 2086: R Humphries 200.00 2087: Inland Rev 50.00 2088:  Clerk’s Gratuity 266.00 2089: Citaglen 175.20

Adoption of Accounts and Reconciliation of Bank Accounts: as recommended by the Finance Committee: PRO JP SEC BA AIF

Allotment:                                     £80.87                                      

General/Commercial Accounts:  £4043.39

Burial:                                            £2319.14

Queen’s D Jubilee                         £4076.30

Defibrillator Fund:                       £2.20                                     

Transport:                                     £39.00

Interest                                               0.24

VAT:                                              -£1009.37                 TOTAL:  £8320.85

OTHER INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS:

Lloyds Raby                                       £27.24

Halifax Clerk’s Gratuity:             £2998.27

      ..      Play Area:                        £1102.62

      ..      Village Celebration Fund:£756.65

      ..      Raby                                   £784.43

P/Office J G Davis:                         £470.04

War Loan:                                       £100.00                 TOTAL: £6239.25

TOTAL ASSETS:  £14560.10

Clerk’s Overtime: as recommended by the Finance Committee 25 Hours for this year and 25 hours to be paid in the new financial year @ £10.00/hour. PRO PM SEC JC AIF

Clerk’s Gratuity: :  NEC has noted advice from its legal advisors that contractual obligations entered before 16^th Jan.2012 to pay gratuities may still be fulfilled, continuing to accrue years of service whilst under the same contract.  PRO JC SEC AB to continue to pay gratuity to RH  £266.00 to be paid into Halifax account.

14.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS INCLUDING NOTICE OF FULL PLANNING/NOTICE OF APPROVAL/ APPEAL /BAYNTUN CLOSE:

Planning Application as presented by J Dillon for solar panels on rear converted stable. NO OBJ

15.

FOOTPATH-GIFT OF LAND?: The gift of land to for the diverted footpath at in Bayntun Close was discussed and a vote was taken: PC proposed to decline as gift - Sec RA+ 8 for proposal, 2 abstained (PM/JC).

 CHITTOE PLANTATION REPRESENTATION: on going.

16.

CORRESPONDENCE/EMAILS: see page 3

17.

PARISH BUSINESS:

JB to administer artificial fertiliser on the sports fields.

Cemetery Gates-paint?

Church Yard Extension: it was reported that National Trust volunteers spent a day clearing and pruning. Some concern about the rubbish content found. RH to contact police to include this area in their rounds.

Battle House: report of building being carried out. There is planning for an indoor swimming pool and office.

Dumping of rubbish at Westfields reported. PM to inspect.

Roundway Self Build Association: legal advice has been taken regarding outstanding costs, with the help of Aster Properties it is hoped a successful resolution will be obtained.

Lights 17/18 The High Street –report.

JB

18.

DATE OF ANNUAL PARISH MEETING/AGENDA ITEMS/GUEST SPEAKERS.

Tuesday May 1^st.   The Owl? Playing Field Rep?

RH

19.

DATE OF  NEXT MEETING MONDAY APRIL 16^TH due to Easter Holidays.