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Minutes of the Parish
Council Meeting held on Tuesday 1st
June 2004
PRESENT
Mr K Barnett (Chairman), Mr T Hughes (Vice Chairman), Mr I
Owen, Mr P Davies,
County Councilor N Hartin.
5 members of the public.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Mr Chambers reported that four litter pickers had been
purchased by Mr Wil-de-Gose and three volunteers had carried out a
village cleanup on Friday 21 May. Three large bags of rubbish had been
collected. The litter pickers were being stored by Mr Wil-de-Gose. The
Chairman thanked Mr Chambers and his team for their efforts, which were
much appreciated.
Mr Ray Davies had agreed to trim back the vegetation around
the school sign. Mr Hartin said that Mr Rutherford had been informed
about the village signs and the white lines.
Mr Jackson said how nice the trimmed grass areas around the
village looked. The Chairman said he had asked Mr Moore to cut the
common land at Chapel Lawn Road at his discretion up to 6 times during
the summer to discourage rank vegetation. Mr P Davies asked whether
removal of the tree stumps would damage the sewers which ran underneath.
The Chairman said the sewers were approximately 15 feet down, so damage
was unlikely, but would liaise with the Contractor.
The Chairman then closed the open meeting.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Mrs B Sharp, Mrs F Hughes, Mrs K Law, Mr W Davies.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 4.5.04
Agreed unanimously and signed by the Chairman as a true and
accurate record.
MATTERS ARISING
Churchyard Wall
The Chairman and Mr Owen had held site meetings with two
Contractors who had both specified the same remedial work. Quotations
had been received as follows:
Les Morgan Son, Whitton £6,411.25
MC Morgan Buildings, Leominster £13,850.00.
After discussion it was proposed by Mr Hughes that the
quotation from Les Morgan & Son be accepted, subject to the acquisition
of a church faculty, seconded by Mr Barnett and agreed 3 In favour with
one abstention. Mr P Davies was able to recommend Les Morgan & Son’s
work.
Chairman to speak to the Churchwardens regarding the
faculty. Clerk to write to both Contractors. County Council to be
approached at the appropriate time re: closing the Causeway for the
duration of the work.
Benches at The
Causeway
Mr P Davies declared a personal interest and took no part in
the discussion. B & J Davies had quoted £117.00 each for three simple
oak benches, concreted in. Mr Barnett proposed from the chair that this
he accepted, seconded by Mr Hughes and agreed in favour with 1
abstention.
Picnic Benches
Chairman had obtained a price list from Fenton Timber who
quoted £70 + £25 carriage per bench. After discussion the Chairman
proposed that one be ordered for the Causeway, seconded by Mr P Davies
and agreed unanimously.
Notice Boards
Chairman had established details of Meadow Designs of
Stanton Lacy, and would follow up.
Chapel Lawn
Road
Mr P DavIes said the Contractor had quoted £50 for the
removal of the tree stumps. This was accepted unanimously. Chairman to
progress.
DAFFODIL LANE DEVELOPMENT
Mr Hughes read out a report from the Steering Committee.
Funding had been obtained to develop the sports field
Countryside Agency 70%, Living Spaces 30%, terms and conditions applied
to both grants.
Copies of the amended Lease had been sent to the Countryside
Agency and the Charity Commission.
It was hoped to have a stand at the Bucknell Show on 14
August
A planning application had been submitted to the District
Council for the demolition of the Memorial Hall and the erection of a
single dwelling. No action would be taken until the new hall was built,
but funds raised from the sale would be used towards the new project.
A meeting had been held with Switch on Shropshire, whose aim
was to provide broadband to village halls in the county. An open meeting
was planned, and public support was vital.
PLANNING
Application No. 1/04/15795/F Demolition of Memorial Hall and
erection of a dwelling. Mr Barnett proposed a return of no objection
with the comment that careful consideration he given to the shared
access with the school. Seconded by Mr Hughes and agreed unanimously on
a show of hands.
Application No. 1/04/15740/F Garage, bay window, car port,
Plots 4 and 5 Weston Road. Mr Barnett proposed no objection, seconded by
Mr Hughes and agreed unanimously.
The following applications had been granted:
No. l/fl4/15577/TC Felling of trees at The Old School and
land opposite at Bedstone.
No. 1/04/154/TC Felling of trees at Rectory House, Bedstone
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’ S REPORT
Mr Hughes reported that the new Head Teacher had settled in
very well. Some of the pupils had attended an adventure course at Arthog
and it was reported that they were the best behaved children there at
the time.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Chairman reported that arrangements were proceeding slowly.
Police Speed Control. Clerk to chase.
FINANCE
It was unanimously agreed to pay the following:
Mr Ray Davies (grasscutting, etc) £45.00
Mr Wil-de-Gose (Litter pickers) £43. .31
Bucknell Memorial Hall (May Jun mtgs) £10.00.
Accounts to
year ended 31.3.04
Mrs Lyn Cordrey had carried out the required Internal Audit
and had found everything in order. Letter of thanks to be sent to Mrs
Cordrey.
CORRESPONDENCE
Castle Community Leisure letter re: New Sports and Arts
Centre for Bishops Castle.
Bishops Castle District Community Forum letter re: Meeting
on 8 July in Main Hall at the Community College.
Community Council of Shropshire letter + enclosures re:
Village of the Year Competition.
Shropshire Hills AONB letter + enclosures re: Tree Warden
scheme.
CHAIRMAN’S ITEMS
Clerk’s Salary
This had last been reviewed in May 2000. Clerk left the room
during this discussion. It was agreed that the Clerk’s salary be
Increased from £800 to £1,000, and that further reviews would he carried
out more frequently.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Mr Owen said that the tarmac on the pavements in Redlake
Meadow was lifting dangerously. A further review would be requested.
DATE AND VENUE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next meeting would he held on Tuesday 6 July at 7.30pm
in Bedstone Hopton Castle Village Hall. Mr Savery to be asked to book
the hall
There being no further business the meeting closed at
9.05pm.
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