Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 2nd March 2009 at
7.00pm in the Village Hall.
| Present: |
Chairman |
Cllr Bryant |
| |
|
Cllr Neal
Cllr Lawson
Cllr Plummer
Cllr Bridger
Cllr Young
Cllr Snow |
| Cllr Dowden – NDDC Councillor |
| The Clerk Sally Upshall |
PC Sugrue.
Public Consultation
Mr Powell congratulated the Parish Council on the successful meeting
that was held on the 12th of February regarding roads and other issues.
Mr
Powell also thanked Cllr Chant for meeting with him in January to discuss
the ongoing issues he has with the hedges in Nash Lane, Hains Lane
and Great Down Lane. Mr Powell requested that the Parish Council keep
ahead
of these problems through the seasons and hopefully get the hedges
and undergrowth cut before it becomes a problem.
Mr Lloyd noted that he had been to see the improvements being made
on Mill Lane Bridge. He also noted that he had reported some drains
that were too
high to Dorset Works.
Mr Plowman read out his report to the Council concerning the Skatepark.
The Chairman proposed that the Parish Council accepted the report and authorised
the work to be carried out. This was seconded by Cllr Snow. Regarding Item
2 on the report there is further information to be obtained.
PC Sugrue reported that he had been out in Marnhull with his laser gun
and has issued some tickets to offenders.
After discussion it was proposed by the Chairman that the clerk write to
local farmers and contractors to let them know that Marnhull is now a vigilant
area for traffic behaviour, this was seconded by Cllr Bridger. Action
Item 02/09.
2009/013 Apologies for Absence
Cllr Chant, Cllr Fraser.
2009/014 Declaration of Interest.
Cllr Plummer regarding grass cutting.
2009/015 Minutes
The minutes of the Council meeting on the 2nd of February 2009, and the
planning meetings on the 21st of February 2009, and the minutes of the
roads meeting on the 12th of February 2009 were agreed and signed that
these minutes are a correct and true record.
2009/016 Financial Matters
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The total cost to the Parish Council for September was the sum of £628.60.
This was agreed, proposed and seconded.
The Clerk reported on the meeting she had had with Mr Harden. After discussion
it was proposed by Cllr Plummer that the internal audit be carried out
in April, this was seconded by Cllr Neal.
At this point the Chairman withdrew standing orders.
Mr Lloyd gave information to the Parish Council regarding the ‘I
drive at 25mph’ initiative.
After discussion it was proposed by the Chairman that the Parish Council
support the initiative to the sum of £1500, this was seconded by
Cllr Plummer and was agreed by a 5-2 majority.
Standing Orders were re-instated.
The Chairman read out the new quotation we had from Dorset County Council
regarding the kerb outside the Post Office. The new figure was £1825.16.
It was proposed by Cllr Neal that we accept this quotation; this was seconded
by Cllr Young and was agreed with a 6-1 majority.
Cllr Young reported that he will repair the notice boards in late Spring.
The increase in the water bills at the Recreation Ground and the Cemetery
were discussed. It was decided that the clerk should write to Wessex Water
and ask how we may reduce our costs. Action Item 03/09.
The idea of having an auto stop tap at the Cemetery was discussed and Cllr
Young will look into this further.
2009/017 Planning Matters
The clerk reported on recent planning applications.
2009/018 Reports from County and District Councillors
NDDC – Cllr Dowden informed the council of the project that involves
SID devices in Sturminster Newton and Hinton St Mary. The clerk informed
the council that we had been asked to be involved with the project at the
time, but it was very costly so the council declined.
Cllr Dowden also reported on the increase in council tax.
PARISH – The councillors discussed various issues involving the
parish.
After discussion it was proposed by Cllr Snow that the Parish Council should
vote on the minimum numbers to make the ‘Welcome Home’ celebrations
viable. It was decided there should be no less than six personnel able
to be present. This was seconded by Cllr Neal.
Cllr Young will find out in October exactly where the extra grit bins
need to be siting for
the start of next winter.
Cllr Young also requested that the clerk obtain some quotations for the
refurbishment of the gates to the entrance of the Recreation Ground and
Cemetery. Action Item 05/09.
2009/019 Action Update
The Chairman gave an update on the Action List. Please see attached list
for information.
2009/020 Clerk’s Report
The clerk informed the council that Palace Court Football Club had applied
for a grant to fund some new goal posts and needed a letter from the
Parish Council stating that they had no objection to the new posts being
installed. The clerk to write to the Club and tell them that the Parish
Council has no objections to this. Action Item 03/09.
2009/021 Correspondence
The Chairman read out the letters of correspondence that the Clerk had
received.
2009/022 Chairman’s Urgent Business
The Chairman reported to the council that the disabled bays at the Recreation
Ground had now been enlarged, and are now bigger than the national standard
suggests.
The Chairman also reported that due to work commitments Cllr Fraser has
decided to resign from the Council. The clerk to contact NDDC. The clerk
will deal with any matters in relation to Henstridge Airfield.
2009/023 Press Release
There were none.
2009/024 Date of next meeting
Monday 6th of April Parish Council Meeting in the Village Hall at 7pm.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 9.30pm
Chairman………………………….
Date……………………..
| ACTION LIST: |
| 43/06 |
Mrs Locke to find out from the Tennis Club some more information
regarding a practice wall in the Recreation Ground. |
Mrs Locke. On going |
| 20/07 |
Quotations to be obtained for the wall at the entrance
to the Recreation Ground to be repointed and the also the wall in Burton
Street car park. |
Clerk. |
| 25/07 |
To order the Village Hall Signs |
On hold until the playarea is completed. |
| 06/08 |
The Clerk to obtain some more quotations for the
work at the allotments. |
Clerk. |
| 41/08 |
The clerk to contact NDDC regarding an overhanging tree
in Burton Street. |
Clerk. |
| 43/08 |
The clerk to contact DAPTC regarding information about
Public Liability insurance. |
Clerk - ongoing. |
| 02/09 |
The clerk to write to local farmers and land owners
to explain that
Marnhull is becoming a vigilant area for traffic behaviour. |
Clerk. |
| 03/09 |
The clerk to write to Wessex Water regarding ways
to reduce
Our costs. |
Clerk. |
| 04/09 |
The clerk to write to Palace Court football club
regarding the grant
For the new goal posts |
Clerk. |
| 05/09 |
The clerk to obtain some quotations to refurbish
the gates at the
Entrance to the recreation ground and cemetery. |
Clerk. |
