Minutes of Council Meeting held on
Monday, 10th December 2007, at 1930h in King
Edward’s Hall
Present: Councillors: A. Bowditch (AB) (Chairman); T.Mousley (TM) (Vice Chairman); L.Bowditch (LB); J.Guy (JG); J.Bundy (JB); A.Mavrogordato (AM); E.Dowding (ED); L.Koetser (Clerk); R Warwick (RW) and four members of the public.
Apologies for Absence:
Declarations of Interest: TM - Football club and pavilion
1.
Minutes of
Council Meeting held on 12th November 2007
After an amendment to item 1- (‘Vice Chairman’ was altered to read ‘Chairman’) It was proposed by TM and seconded by AM that these be signed by the Chairman as a true record of the meeting.
2.
Matters
Arising Nil
3.
Police
Report Nil
4.
Report from
HCC Nil
5.
Report from
TVBC Nil
6.
Correspondence
A letter was received from Mr R
Garrett, requesting a donation for the British Legion Poppy Appeal. The Parish Council agreed to give £50.00
towards the fund. Action Clerk
7.
Finance
& Cheques
7.1. It
was proposed by LD and seconded by AM that the following cheques be signed:
L. Koetser (Clerk) Wages & Expenses CQ.No. 000451 £244.11
M. Eastwood Rec Maintenance CQ.No. 000447 £466.00
British Legion Poppy Appeal CQ.No. 000448 £ 50.00
ICO Renewal CQ.No. 000449 £ 35.00
Bank reconciliation as at 30th November 2007
Current A/C 0015194 £ 5845.42
Savings A/C 7202534 £ 3610.75
Total £ 9,456.17*
*excludes War Loan £80
7.2. AB suggested that the income from the football training be kept as a separate figure in the accounts and thought it would be a good idea to find out if it is taxable. Clerk to speak with accountant and write to the NALC and the PC Accountant. Action Clerk
8. Planning
8.1. NW said
there were still no developments regarding the Stud Farm appeal.
8.2. JG
said that the appeal for Park Cottage had been refused.
8.3. JG
also reported that the appeal for The Old Post Office at West Dean had also
been turned down.
8.4. JG
suggested that the Parish Council should research and apply for Planning Aid. Action Clerk
8.5. JG confirmed that he had made enquiries for a speaker to give the Parish Council a presentation about affordable housing in rural areas. It was suggested that this be arranged for the 2008 Annual General Meeting. Action JG & Clerk
9.
Recreation
Ground
9.1. The
Parish Council had received a quote to refurbish the pavilion shower for £575.00. It was agreed that a second quote should be sought. Action
Clerk
9.2. TM
suggested that the Parish Council apply for a larger sum of money from the HCC Devolved
Budget Scheme. The Clerk would request
an application form. Action Clerk
10. Highways & Footpaths
10.1.
AM reported that the water run off from
10.2.
AM confirmed that the ditches along
10.3.
AM reported that Paul Walsh from HCC Highways confirmed
he was progressing with the white line painting on the roads in the Parish.
10.4. AB said he has spoken to the residents of Old Nails Cottage and they would arrange to trim the hedge in there garden.
10.5.
AB introduced Ron Warwick who is the new Parish
Footpath Warden. He reported that footpath no.21 was overgrown at the top of
the hill and the stile on footpath no.3, at Frenchmoor, had a tree stump jammed
through it which is causing an obstruction and the same footpath has barbed
wire along the top of a stile at the Pugs Hole end of the path. The Clerk would write to the land
owners. Action Clerk
11. AOB
11.1.
The Clerk would ask NW about safety alarms for the over
sixties. Action Clerk
11.2.
AB asked the Clerk to prepare a draft precept for
discussion at the January meeting. Action Clerk
There being no other business the Chairman closed the meeting at 20.16h.
Signed
A.Bowditch (Chairman) Date