Notes from the Parish Council April Meeting
Chairman Mr John Covill chaired the meeting with 6 Parish Councillors and 1 member of the Public.
Apologies: Sandra Wilson & Kevin Glennon
Minutes of Last Meeting: These were agreed following minor amendment.
Matters Arising:
- High Street signs & numbering: Geoffrey Woollard told the meeting that with the help of Cllr Alderson, a visit to the Village by Cllr Richard Hobbs & Mr Andrew Killington of ECDC had taken place to inspect and discuss the problem of the siting of High Street signs. At this meeting it was recognised that the situation with the signs did need rectifying. Also at the meeting the subject of High Street numbering was also raised, noting that there appeared to be some numbering anomalies. The Clerk wrote to Mr Andrew Killington of ECDC to confirm the Parish Council's views as previously reported and requested that the Parish Council is kept fully informed of progress.
Reports:
- CCC - Cllr Hazel Williams reported to the meeting
- ECDC - Cllr Allen Alderson reported to the meeting
Correspondence Received: This was reported.
Footpaths - Overhanging Vegetation: It was noted that vegetation on some of the footpaths & pavements in the Village needed cutting back to allow for easy access. The Clerk was asked to contact residents with property boundaries on footpaths or pavement and ask for their assistance in ensuring hedges, etc., are tidied.
Maintenance/Repair Items:
- Road sign, Rogers Road: The Clerk was asked to obtain estimates for replacement of the missing 'arm'. It was agreed that the complete sign would need a full inspection before repair.
- Damaged grit bin, Rogers Road: It was agreed to replace the grit bin.
Agenda for Annual Village Assembly: Items for the agenda were discussed. See separate notice inviting suggestions from residents.
2006/07 Year-End Financial Statement: Steve Kent-Phillips gave a summary of the year end accounts. Anyone wishing to view the year end accounts will shortly be invited to do so through the annual audit process.
Employee Salaries - Registration with Inland Revenue: It was reported that due to recent legislation all future employee salaries would be registered for PAYE.
Accounts for payment: These were agreed.
Planning Applications:
- 32 Cage Hill - conservatory to side of property. No objections.
Planning Approvals:
- Commissioners Farm, SP Fen - replacement barn with brick and timber frame. (Demolition of existing agricultural storage barn).
- The Manor House, Lower End - alteration, extension to residential building, re-roofing of cartshed and stallion box, conversion of part of stables into garage, alterations to entrance and erection of new gates.
Items for the Next Agenda will include:
- Follow up on High Street signs/numbering
- Follow up on Mill Hill road safety issues
- Follow up on repair works to sign on Rogers Road
- Annual inspection of play area by RoSPA including replacement of play area surfacing
- Approval of completed accounts for 2006/07
Open Question Time - general discussion.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Thursday, 10th May 2007 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.