MINUTES of MEETING held on 12th October 2015
PRESENT C.Cook(Clerk), S. Hannant , P. Jackson, L. Chenery, J. Seaward , M. Ball and Margaret Stone (County Councillor)
- APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE received from J. O’Leary & W. Kemp (District Councillor)
Chairman congratulated Margaret on her recent marriage
2 .DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Chairman asked for any declarations of interest.
- Chenery declared an interest in local plan and planning appeal for properties on land to rear of Norman Close.
- MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING held on 14th September 2015 were agreed as a true representation of meetings subject to change of wording in minute reference 6 from Country to County.
Proposed by M. Ball seconded by J. Seaward
- COUNTY/DISTRICT COUNCILLORS, COMMUNITY POLICING, LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES -– REPORTS / INFORMATION.
Monthly e-mail report received from Loddon Police. 6 recorded crimes.
No report from W. Kemp (District Councillor)
- Stone (County Councillor) gave a report with mention of Parish Partnership funding, devolved powers, refugees, budget shortfalls and proposals for no overtaking signage on a section of the B1146. This report had been circulated to Councillors prior to meeting.
The current situation regarding fund raising etc for car park was discussed. A quote has been recieved from All Externals for £15800 but this is a different specification from the original quotation of £23,000. Approximate quote received £30/40 thousand from Edgar in association with Waveney Plant Hire and Groundworks Ltd. Discussion needed regarding drainage issues and what we got planning permission for.
- MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF P.C. ASSETS
Grant funding has been received from WREN and invoice paid. VAT has been reclaimed.
We need to organise an opening event to get the PC and WREN some publicity. Richard Bacons secretary has rung and suggested that he would be pleased to help. Date to be finalised
We have received a cheque from Norfolk Playing Fields Assn for £500. Grant towards Play Area improvement. Await cheque from Play Area Assn.
Mole hills are a serious problem at present. Jem has offered to fit traps but it would be easier if we remove current molehills so he can then assess runs when they reappear. Some work has been done removing molehills to the areas in front of goal posts. Robert King volunteered and painted benches.
Contractors for the pub housing are willing to re install chicane at Links Way entrance and will let us have the metal fencing when it is replaced by the new boundary fencing for the housing. Clerk emailed Dick Smith regarding fencing and chicane and the reinstatement of Mill Lane.
- HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC CALMING/FOOTPATH MATTE
Problems with signage and road markings at crossways corner have been reported to Highways. Recent activity at this junction should have resolved these problems
- PLANNING
- Longman has communicated to SNC, on behalf of the Parish Council, re their reporting of the Parish Councils responses to the Local Plan Inspector. A final response has been received from Chief Executive supporting the planning department in their responses and suggesting that the only way forward for the PC is to take the matter to the ombudsman. It was agreed that the Parish Council should do this and it was agreed that Clerk should inform the Chief Executive and planning stating our intensions to do this. H. Longman has looked at the ombudsman site and will work with the PC to help completing the appropriate forms.
The planning application from Highland on Church Rd for change of use from freehold open space to garden land was considered. This is a very small piece of land on the Links Way amenity area which would allow them to square their garden. Proposed by M. Ball seconded by S. Hannant that PC have no objections.
- CHEQUES
AMG sport play Gym Equipment and paths (already paid) £16217.54
BT Phone and Broadband (DD) £135.35
- Cook Clerks wages Photocopies newsletter etc £400.64
HMRC Clerks Tax (DD) £100.75
Proposed by P. Jackson seconded by J. Seaward that cheque payments be authorised.
Reclaim of Vat for first 6 months of year ( including Vat on gym equipment) has been sent to C & E. PC has sufficient funds to cover the VAT on the gym equipment etc in the short term
- PARISH PLAN
A second draft of a questionnaire was attached to this meeting agenda. A modified version of the questionnaire to include drop off points will be included in the November Newsletter.
- COMMUNICATION
Articles for next newsletter to include results of Pumpkin competition, Parish Plan Questionnaire, no overtaking signs on B1146, Dog fouling on playing field etc
- GENERAL DISCUSSION
To discuss items for possible inclusion on a future agenda. Nothing raised
- DATE OF NEXT MEETING 9th NOVEMBER 2015
NOB meeting closed at 8.20
Signed…………………………
