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Minutes of the Meeting at the School on Tuesday 3rd June 2003 at 7.30pm
PRESENT: Cllr David Keene (Chair), Cllr Peter Burton, Cllr Bill Lewis,
Cllr David Hyde.
The first two items on the Agenda were chaired by Cllr Hyde and the
remainder by Cllr Keene
1. APOLOGIES: None.
2. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: The minutes of the Meeting held on 6th May,
also the Annual Meeting held on the same day, were agreed as a true record
and signed by the Chairman.
3. VACANCIES ON COUNCIL: It was proposed by Cllr Burton and seconded by
Cllr Lewis that Mr Peter Cook be ask to join the Parish Council as a
co-opted member. This was agreed. Clerk advised that the Council will
now have to go through the normal statutory procedure before any further
co-options take place. A notice to this effect will shortly be displayed
on the Notice Boards.
4. MATTERS ARISING:
4.1 Repairs in Village: The Bedford Road and Corn Close repairs have
both been completed. T Pilcher had advised that one seat has so far been
stained.
4.2 Village Hall Car Park: The Trustees of the Village Hall have requested
a meeting between themselves, the Management Committee and the Parish
Council. They are concerned about the insurance implications of a path,
also damage to the Hall. ACTION: Cllr Keene
4.3 Sherington Mound: Stephen Narborough (MKC) has provided a list of
possible improvements to the mound, together with prices which total
£6,187.50. They are requesting that the Parish Council make a
contribution towards the cost. Not all the suggested items were thought
to be necessary, Clerk asked to write back, giving the Parish Councils
suggested list and clarify the amount of the contribution Milton Keynes
Council are expecting the Parish to make. ACTION: Clerk
4.4 Multi Activity Area: Cllr Burton had visited Lavendon today. Their
multi purpose area has not yet been completed, although this work is
imminent. Cllr Burton will visit again before the next meeting.
ACTION: Cllr Burton
4.5 Website: Clerk had made contact with Ian Collinge, who is
responsible for the Sherington Website. The Parish Council Minutes
and Agenda, have both now been added to the site.
4.6 Village Hall Committee: We have now been advised that there is
no longer a Parish Council representative allowed on this Committee.
5. SECTION 136 COMMITTEE NOMINATION: It was agreed that no nomination
will be made for this Committee.
6. STONEPITS CLOSE: Following a letter from Mr S Clarke, it was agreed
that the wording of the current licence would be discussed before
the next meeting. ACTION: Cllr Keene
7. FINANCE:
Current Balances: Clerk provided balance sheet, which showed £358.49
in the Treasurers Account and £10,024.62 in the Enterprise Account.
Cheques for Payment: It was agreed that the following cheques be
authorised:
| J Sharp | Clerks June Salary | Cheque 101131 | £176.50 |
| MK Council | School Hire | Cheque 101132 | £45.00 |
8. PLANNING MATTERS: There were no planning applications for
discussion this month, however the following have been approved
by Milton Keynes Council.
| 03/00515 | 2A Water Lane |
| 03/00514 | The Gables, 51 High Street |
The Parish Council have been advised that an appeal is currently
under way, regarding the refusal of Planning Permission on the
land adjacent to the White Hart.
9. EXTERNAL MEETINGS: There have been no external meeting this month.
| 12th June | Parish Assembly | Cllr Hyde will attend |
| 26th June | Area Forum | Cllr Keene will attend |
10. CORRESPONDENCE:
Good Councillor Guide: Clerk asked to order a further 7 copies of
this publication. ACTION: Clerk
Electricity Board Quote: Following an inspection last year, quotes
have been received to underground cables in two areas of the
village. The prices are approx. £50,000 for each area.
Wildlife Sites: Letter requesting details of ownership of land in
the area. Clerk was given details the information to pass the
Bucks & MK Wildlife Sites. ACTION: Clerk
Residential Parking Scheme: A letter has been received from Milton
Keynes Council advising that a Residential Parking Partnership
Scheme is being introduced, whereby a grant is available for 50%
of the cost of parking improvements. The Parish Council did last
year express an interest in adding more parking spaces in Perry
Lane. Clerk will try and establish the cost of such a scheme and
report back. ACTION: Clerk
11. PUBLIC QUESTIONS:
Corn Close: Mrs Teasdale passed on complaint from adjacent
resident that the new path is higher than the previous one and
takes privacy from their garden. It was also noted that this
path is being used for skateboarding.
Sherington Mound: Mr J Cook advised that there is still fly
tipping in the car parking area, also graffiti. Mr Cook asked
whether a car park was really necessary, or whether pedestrian
access only was more suitable, with a lay -by off the roadside.
Clerk will pass on these comments to Milton Keynes Council.
12. COUNCILLORS ITEMS:
Cllr Hyde enquired about the frequency of mowing on the Knoll
and in the Churchyard, as the grass in both areas is very long.
Cllr Keene will speak to Giles Ferris about his.
ACTION: Cllr Keene
13. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: This will be held on TUESDAY 1st July
2003 at 7.30pm.
The Meeting closed at 8.50 pm.