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Minutes of the Meeting at the School on Tuesday 6th May 2003 at 7.30pm
PRESENT: Cllr David Keene, Cllr Peter Burton, Cllr Bill Lewis,
Cllr David Hyde, Cllr Pat Seymour (Milton Keynes Council).
1. APOLOGIES: None.
2. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: The minutes of the Meeting held on 1st April
2003 were agreed as a true record and signed by the Chairman.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN & VICE CHAIRMAN: Cllr Keene was proposed as Chair
by Cllr Lewis and seconded by Cllr Hyde. Cllr Keen accepted the position.
Cllr Hyde was proposed as Vice Chair by Cllr Burton and seconded by Cllr
Lewis. Cllr Hyde accepted the position.
4. MATTERS ARISING:
4 .1 Village Appraisal: Nothing further to report.
4. 2 Repairs in Village: Potholes in Bedford Road are currently being
repaired. Quotation has been received from T Pilcher to refurbish the
seats and Noticeboards (boards £25 each, seats £15-£25 each). It was
proposed by Cllr Lewis and seconded by Cllr Hyde that this quote be
accepted. All agreed.
4. 3 Village Hall Car Park: Mr J Cook had advised the Council that a
path around the Village Hall would cost approx £1,200. Cllr Keene will
speak to Mr Cook before next meeting, when it will be discussed again.
ACTION: Cllr Keene
5.YOUTH INFORMATION SERVICE: Samantha Parrott attended and explained
how the service worked, and that a trailer with all types of information
would be parked on the Village Hall car park for two hour periods. It
was proposed by Cllr Lewis and seconded by Cllr Burton that the Youth
Information Service be invited to attend the village during the school
holidays. Notices will be posted in advance.
6.THAMES VALLEY POLICE: PC Karen Sobers attended and gave the crime
figures for the year April 2002-April 2003. There were 10 reported
crimes in all, 2 of which were distraction burglaries. Leaflets advising
of these had been circulated through the shop, also stickers for the
home. PC Sobers than answered questions put by Councillors and the
Public.
7. ACTIVITY AREA: A group of young people attended from the Perry Lane
area of the village, requesting that a hard surface for ball games be
placed in the Perry Lane Recreation Ground. It was explained that a
project had not yet been agreed, nor had any site yet been established.
A public consultation would be carried out before any firm decision
is made.
8. VACANCIES: The Parish Council currently has three vacancies. There
was no one present who wished to be co-opted, therefore this item will
be placed on the June Agenda.
9. APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL GOVERNOR & REPRESENTATIVES:
School Governor: Cllr Burton was proposed by Cllr Lewis and seconded
by Cllr Hyde.
Village Hall Committee: Cllr Hyde was proposed by Cllr Burton and
seconded by Cllr Lewis.
Thames Valley Police: Cllr Lewis to continue.
Playing Field: Cllr Keene to continue.
10. WEBSITE: It was established that the village already has a web-site,
which hopefully the Parish Council could use to display Agendas, Minutes
etc. Cllr Keene will speak to Mr Vale and ask him whether he is able
to attend the next meeting. ACTION: Cllr Keene
11. FINANCE:
Current Balances & Cheques: Clerk provided balance sheet, and a list of
cheques for payment.
Accounts/Audit 2002/2003: Clerk produced the accounts, which have been
internally audited, together with the Audit form for completion. It
was agreed proposed by Cllr Lewis and seconded by Cllr Burton that
these be signed as a true record.
12. PLANNING MATTERS:
| 03/00698 | 1A High Street | No objections |
| 03/00515 | 2A Water Lane | No objections |
| 03/00514 | The Gables | No objections |
| 03/00626 | 28 Crofts End | No objections |
| 03/00354 | Manor Farm | Following a request from the Parish Council, we have now been advised that further car parking spaces have now been included in the plans. |
Planning Appeal-GFX Hartigan: This appeal is ongoing, we have been
advised that the area of land involved has now been altered.
3 Gun Lane: Milton Keynes Council have advised the following some
objections, this application has been referred to the Development
Control Committee for a decision. The meeting will be held on
28th May 2003.
13. SHERINGTON MOUND: Milton Keynes Council have advised that the
work they are planning will cost £6,187.50. They are asking what the
Parish Council are willing to contribute towards this. This item
will be placed on next Agenda. Cllr Burton advised that the
benches had been removed from the mound and were currently in the
Village Hall play area.
14.EXTERNAL MEETINGS: No external meetings have been attended during
the last month. Cllr Lewis advised of a Parish Councils Planning Seminar
which will be held on Wednesday 11th June, to which he will attend.
15. CORRESPONDENCE:
Section 136 Consultative Committee: Letter asking whether we would
like to make a nomination for the vacancy. Will discuss next month.
16. PUBLIC QUESTIONS: There were no questions from the public.
17. COUNCILLORS ITEMS:
Twinning: Cllr Lewis gave details of the visit to Sameon last weekend.
Seat: Cllr Burton advised that a further seat in the village hall
area, needs repair. T Pilcher will look at this.
18. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: This will be held on TUESDAY 3rd JUNE 2003
at 7.30pm.
The Meeting closed at 9.15pm.
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