Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 4^th May 2004
 
PRESENT
As per Annual Parish Assembly.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
As per Annual Parish Assembly.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairman. Mr Barnett was proposed by Mr Owen, seconded by Mr P Davies. In the absence of any further nomination, Mr Barnett was re-elected unanimously.
Vice Chairman. Mr Hughes was proposed by Mrs Sharpe and seconded by Mrs Law. As there were no other nominations, Mr Hughes was re-elected unanimously.
 
APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL GOVERNOR REPRESENTATIVE
Mr Hughes indicated that he was willing to continue in this role and was proposed by Mr Owen, seconded by Mrs Sharpe and re-elected unanimously.

APPOINTMENT OF CHEQUE SIGNATORIES
These were currently Mr Hughes, Mr W Davies and Mr Barnett. Mrs Sharpe proposed that they be reappointed en bloc, seconded by Mrs Law and agreed unanimously.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None.
Clerk reminded Councillors that their Declarations of Financial and Other Interests needed to be reviewed as twelve months had passed since their initial completion.
 
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 6.4.04
Open Discussion. Second paragraph, Third sentence to commence: “Mr Owen, representing the Contractors…” .Subject this correction, the Minutes were agreed unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

MATTERS ARISING
Litter - Oil Mill Lane & Weston Road. No reply from the District Council. Mr Hartin to chase this up. It would appear the road sweeper only does half of Weston Road, and not the worst bit. Clerk to write to the landowner re: cutting the hedge back at the entrance to Oil Mill Lane.

Churchyard Wall. Chairman to follow up and arrange a meeting with Mr Protheroe, also arrange for the vegetation to be cut back around various signs.

Bench at The Causeway. Mr W Davies was asked to quote for 3 simple oak benches. Chairman to try to obtain other quotations. The notice boards also needed replacement, Mr Hughes to ask a local workman to quote, and also obtain other quotations. Mr Savery asked whether a notice board could be provided for Bedstone. Chairman also to make enquiries regarding a picnic bench.

PLANNING
Application No. 1/04/15655/F Dwelling at Coach House Barns. No objection.
Application No. 1/04/15646/TC Felling of trees at Rectory House, Bedstone. No comment.
There were no decisions reported by the Planning Authority.

SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
The new Head Teacher, Mr S Matthews, was now in post. Chairman would call to see him.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Mr Savery reported that there was not a great deal of enthusiasm in Bedstone for this and it was thought there would be objections to the signs.

DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT
No report available.

FINANCE
It was unanimously agreed to pay the following:

Incoming.

Draft Accounts to year ended 31.3.04. Clerk tabled the draft accounts, which were discussed, agreed unanimously and signed by the Chairman. Enquiries to be made regarding an Internal Auditor.

CORRESPONDENCE
Good Councilor’s Guide
South Shropshire District Council letter + enclosure re: Second Homes Council Tax revenue.

CHAIRMAN’S ITEMS
Chairman reported that he had seen Michael Statiau grass cutting along The Causeway and had asked him to cut the area of common land nearby. Payment to be arranged at the next meeting.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Clerk’s salary. To be reviewed next time. Date of last increase required.
Mr Owen mentioned that Council workmen had been weed spraying round the village on Bank Holiday Monday.
Mrs Sharpe suggested that the annual letters of thanks be sent out. Agreed unanimously. Clerk to action.

DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 June 2004 at Bucknell Memorial The July meeting will be held at Bedstone.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.00pm.