PETROCKSTOWE PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held in the Baxter Hall on
Tuesday 20th November 2007 at 8pm.
Councillors present: P Vogel (chairman) I Fisher A Hunkin D Kelsey C Hansen Mrs H Harris clerk
37 Apologies- Apologies of absence Cllr J Harris PCSO Melissa Baker
County Councillor J Rawlinson.
38 Minutes- The minutes of 18th September 2007 and 11th October 2007 having been
previously circulated. Were approved and signed as a correct record. All agreed.
39 Matters arising-
1)Parish plans- The Parish plan the committee are aiming to issue the questionnaire
In the Newsletter in February A
Grant has been received from Community council of
2) Tarka Trail Seat-The damaged seat on the Tarka Trail is the responsibility of the
3) Milestone- The damaged milestone at Brandize Hill has been resighted. Mr G Fox
is going to try and repair it in near future.
4) Planning- It was raised at the planning meeting, that it is necessary to have a
a meeting for small planning applications? It was decided that the clerk would contact
Councillors for their opinions, and will call a meeting if any councillor requests.
Plans to be made available for inspection by appointment with the clerk.
5) Broadband- It was agreed that the clerk should contact Bt to see if the connection
to the village can be improved, as a number of people receive broadband, but
others can’t receive it at all. Surely it should be made available to all villagers.
6) Acer Tree –The branches that need pruning have now been marked, photos taken
These will be sent, with the application to prune to TDC.
Mrs Fisher said that her husband would tackle the pruning if permission were granted
7) Street lighting. E-mail has been received from street lighting people on reducing
carbon footprints it was proposed that we invite someone to speak at a meeting, so
that the proposals in the e-mail can be discussed. Cllr Collins suggested that we invite
other councillors to attend. All agreed.
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Councillors Reports.
a) Recreation Ground Cllr D Kelsey reported that the electric has now been connected to the toilets, Bonfire night was a success, making a profit of £12. The runners and doors for the shed have now been received, and will be fitted soon.
b) Baxter Hall. No report
c) Play Area. The Halloween party held for playarea fund was a success with over 40 children attending a profit of £143 was made. The Annual children’s Christmas party will be held on Saturday 1st December in the Baxter Hall.
d) A Easter Draw is being held with a first prize of £100 other prizes profit to be shared between Baxter Hall, R Ground and Play area?.
e) TA C-Cllr P Vogel attended this meeting. The Clay lorries were on the agenda A meeting is to be held with Peters Marland, Buckland Filliegh Merton Petrockstowe to discuss, if anything can be done about all the lorries travelling our roads. Cllr Vogel will represent our Council at the meeting.
Parking charges in
traffic wardens
are to be made available for
to be paid for by the District.
f)
D A P C. as Cllr Vogel was on holiday in
General meeting was held he could not attend; no date for the next meeting
has been received.
g)
District Councillor spoke on the meeting held at
Clinton Hall Merton on 6th
November to discuss the Local District Framework for Torridge District
Stressed that Councils submit any feedbacks as soon as possible. A meeting
to be held on 4th December at Clinton Hall. All local councils invited.
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Financial Matters.
a) Payment to Mr I Fisher for refurbishing Bus Shelter and Notice boards
£210-44 Cheque No 98 Proposed by Cllr Hansen seconded by Cllr Kelsey
all agreed Chequed Signed BY Cllr Vogel &Clerk
b) It was agreed to pay the payments, for the Recreation ground to reclaim the
Vat proposed by I Fisher seconded by C Hansen Agreed by all Cheque no 99
Signed by clerk & Cllr P Vogel.
c) Clerks Salary and Expenses from 30th June to 30th September £370-33. Payment proposed by D Kelsey seconded by I Fisher. All agreed
Cheque No 100 signed by Cllrs P Vogel 7 A Hunkin.
d) Council has received £200 from the merger of Portman with Nationwide.
e) Precept it was proposed to set the precept at £3500 for 2008/2009.
Recommended by External auditor. Reserve account increased to £1000.
f) Precept Payments to be made to for 2008/2009.
Ring and Ride £20-00 Baxter Hall £200-00 and
PCC & Church Yard £200-00.
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Planning Application No1/1069/2007LBC for
Mr J Rixon The
House. Approved
No more business the meeting closed at 9-25
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