DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 10th FEBRUARY 2014
Present: Cllr S. Hinson, Chairman
Cllrs R. Bourton, N. Crocker, Mrs J. Newman, Mrs D. Ponting, J. Pullen & Mrs V. Stubbings
One member of the public
Cllr Groom also attended.
1. The minutes of the meeting held on 13th January 2014 were signed as being a true record.
2. Planning.
13/07071/FUL. Solar Farm at Goldborough Farm. It was proposed that provided the area was properly screened the Council raises no objectiopn. Agreed. Clerk
3. Finance.
a. The Clerk noted that the precept of £3525 had been requested.
b. Bank Balances:
Business £263.53
Instant Access £4317.96
4. Reports.
a. Neighbourhood Planning. A meeting is to be held on Wed 12th February 2014. The input required from this Village is complete.
b. Area Board & Community Area Transport Group. Awaiting the outcome of the review.
c. Community Speedwatch. In a lull at the moment; the frustration of being asked to rteduce the feed of information, and lack of volunteers, is taking its toll.
Tye Chairman invited Cllr Groom to update the meeting.
5. Insurance. The Clerk reported on the briefing he had attended on Council insurance. One of the points was the use of volunteers carrying out work in the Parish. It is clear that, unless the volunteer is 'properly' trained in the use of his eqipment, is correctly kitted out and a risk assessment has been completed, it is most likely that any claim for injury would not be supported by the insurance industry. This does not prevent people from carrying out tasks on their own initiative. Clerk to action
6. Grass Cutting Contract. It was agreed that a letter to A&W Services is to be sent, containing the following:
a. One year rolling contract
b. That the cutting schedule will be as in the quotation
c. that the Council has sight of the insurance
7. Communique. The items for the 'News' were approved.
8. Parish Matters.
a. Road Closures
C119 closed at Whiteways due to road subsidence. (badgers)
C415 Closed for re-surfacing.
b. The Council was updated on the land-slips in the Village.
c. A complaint has been received about the obstruction to the view from a car looking south exiting Pye Lane. Clerk is to reply to the complainant and follow up.
d. Raised ironwork on the C415 shoud be corrected by the planned road-works.
The meeting closed at 19.50
(signed) R.J.Davey. Clerk to the Council