Notes from the Parish Council January Meeting
Mr Trevor Jones chaired the meeting with 4 members and 2 members of the Public.
Reports:
Councillor Fitch reported to the meeting.
Councillor Cane reported to the meeting.
BVC - request for donation: A letter was received from the Warden of Bottisham Village College asking for a donation towards the costs incurred in becoming a "Specialist School" with a focus on humanities. The College needs to raise £50,000 in order to attract Government funding of £500,000. A donation of £50 was agreed.
Use of Recreation Ground: The problem of mole hills was reported to the meeting. Advice is to be sought on how to deal with this.
Grasscutting 2005/05 - tenders received: These were discussed and it was agreed to investigate further before any decision is made.
Final Confirmation of Precept for 2004/05: It was agreed to defer to February's meeting any decision until the above item is decided.
Vehicular Access - Coopers Lane: The Clerk wrote to CCC Highways to ask for clarification of this lane. A reply was received noting that this was a matter for John Cooper of the Countryside Services Team and as such had been referred to him. A response from John Cooper is awaited. The Clerk will chase.
Correspondence Received: This was reported to the meeting.
Accounts for Payment: These were agreed.
Planning Applications: No applications were received this month.
Planning Approvals:
- Allotment Plot, Mill Hill Ğerection of wooden shelter.
- St Mary's Vicarage, Green Head Road - single storey extension, conservatory, garages, two new dormer windows, minor internal and external alterations. New wall, demolition of walls, replacement window.
Any Other Business: The work to cut back the trees, etc., in the village car park will be carried out on the 13th February 2004.
The cemetery lawnmower is now fully repaired and is currently being stored by the Clerk.
Open Question Time:
There were no questions.
The next Parish Council meeting will be on Thursday, 12th February 2004 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.