THURLTON PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES of MEETING held on 12th September 2016
PRESENT C.Cook(Clerk), S. Hannant , P. Jackson, M. Ball, J. Lucy,
- APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE received from J,O’Leary
2 .DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Chairman asked for any declarations of interest. None declared
- MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING held on 8th August 2016 were agreed as a true representation of meetings
Proposed by M. Ball seconded by P. Jackson
- COUNTY/DISTRICT COUNCILLORS, COMMUNITY POLICING, LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES -– REPORTS / INFORMATION.
Police crime stats for last two months received by e-mail – 1 violence offence and 2 malicious communications
- Stone (County Councillor) had e-mailed a report which had been circulated.
Car park renovation complete other than decision on lockable bollard. Suggested that fitting this to the centre of existing bollards be investigated.
- MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF P.C. ASSETS
Problems with pathway edges, mole hills, litter bins, bolt caps missing, weed growth on tiger mulch. Removal of stones from front of goals recommended as was ownership signs and signs to exercise equipment to suggest use by adults only Working party organised for this Saturday 17th at 10am. Clerk to arrange some signs
To consider complaint received from residents of queens head close property adjacent to playing field relative to lack of privacy when youngsters climb an adjacent tree and overlook their property. E-mails received from Ann & Alan Gosling have been circulated. Suggestion made to trim lower branches to remove overhang. This will be reviewed at working party on Saturday.
Following resignation of Shaun we need a replacement to do weekly/monthly checks on defibrillator. Ian has said he is prepared to take on this responsibility. Paul has offered to stand in for Holiday cover etc. Meeting to be arranged for handover of responsibilities.
- HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC CALMING/FOOTPATH MATTE
Ownership of Mill Lane and Public Right of Way still to be established. John Seaward investigating.
The placement of lockable posts to restrict lorry/caravan access to playing field at top of Mill Lane, proposed by S. Hannant seconded by M. Ball , to be progressed. S. Hannant to contact D. Fairhead. Review placement on Saturday?
- PLANNING
The planning application 2016/2059 for single and two storey extension to side and rear of Holly Cottage, Beccles Rd was considered. As there are no material planning objections it was proposed by P. Jackson seconded by J. Lucy that this application be approved
It was agreed to support CPRE pledge to oppose inclusion of additional housing targets in the 2036 local plans.
- CHEQUES
ESTS Mesh for community composting £54 (paid 26.08.16)
NALC Subscription £164.31
Waveney Surfacing Car Park resurfacing £18,666.60
Came and Co PC Insurance £1415.23
Norfolk copiers Photocopier charges £14.87
- Cox Warden Wages £20.38
CPRE Subscription £36.00
Proposed by M. Ball and seconded by J. Lucy that payments be authorised.
Annual report from Auditor has been received and access to advertised on notice board.
Recent regulations require this and other financial information to be posted to the Parish Council website. Clerk has applied for grant to replace obsolete parish council laptop and printing equipment. Agreed that Clerk purchase Printer prior to receipt of grant at his expense if grant not successful.
- COMMUNICATION
Request for planting of memorial tree on the amenity area at top of Links Way agreed. Tree species to be agreed.
Articles for October newsletter considered. Memorial benches on amenity area at top of Links Way to be included
- GENERAL DISCUSSION
E-Mail from Mike Cox re mobility scooter access to Village Hall was discussed.
Ownership of Mill Lane needs to be established and therefore responsibility for improvement if deemed necessary. If it were PC responsibility then this would cost a good deal of money which would require grant funding
Village Hall made improvements relatively recently which included disabled toilet and hard standing to side of hall partially for the transfers of wheel chairs from vehicles for direct disabled access to the VH.
The last phase of playing field renovation included provision of access paths from a repositioned chicane from Links Way access to the field. These access paths were to enable wheel chair/buggy access to all facilities on the playing field and the Village Hall.
- DATE OF NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 10th 2016
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