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NOTES FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 5th May 2009 ANNUAL ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS : The following officers of the
Parish Council were elected at the meeting. Cllr P Osborn re elected as Chairman for the forthcoming
year. Cllr R Ibrahim Vice Chairman , Parish Officer Cllr P Osborn, Footpaths
Panel Cllr R Mills- Roberts and Cllr M Borland. Planning liaison Cllr J Baker
and Cllr J Owen Charity Trustees, Cllr B Freestone, Cllr H House and the Clerk
of Brent Knoll Parish Council. Coastal Clusters representative Cllr P Osborn.
The election of Parish hall representative deferred to June meeting. FOOTPATHS : It was reported that a style is in a poor state of
repair opposite the old post office This will be investigated by members. No
other issues were raised. HIGHWAYS : Some concerns expressed regarding the white lines
outside the Post Office and at the entrance of Battleborough lane. A question
was asked as to whether these were compulsory lines or advisory. In any event it
was requested that resident should take care when leaving vehicles close to this
dangerous exit. VILLAGE GREEN : It was reported that the sign at the entrance to the
village green needs replacement. There has been recent inspections that do some
minor problems need attention prior to the Rospa report in June. SPEEDING ISSUES: The clerk will investigate the frequency of speed
indicator device placement in Burton Row It was felt that these devices have
failed to appear on the timetable. PUBLIC CONVENIENCES: Refurbishment
plans continue and they are in a good state of repair at present. The updating
will continue and the Parish Council are seeking volunteers particularly with
specific skills to assist this programme. Please contact the Chairman or Clerk
if you can assist PLANNING
: 07/09/00008 The erection of agricultural building on a site at Harp Road.
The Council made no observations to this application. However they did request
that the exit be investigated as part of the planning application process. FINANCE: There
was unanimous approval for payments to be made for services in our village. The
items were those listed on the pre meeting agenda listed on village notice
boards. The annual accounts were approved for the year 2008/9 prior sending to
external audit. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION: Annual Parish Meeting : This
was a successful meeting however numbers attending from the village were low
this year. There were comments made by members of the public and noted by Parish
Councillors. Musk Farm Entrance: A
letter has been sent to the owner of Musk Farm registering the concerns of the
Parish Council regarding the footway being clear for local people to walk on the
pavements and without having to move into the road. Verge Modification Ongoing: Letters
have been sent to the County Council Corporate Director to move the issue on to
a further stage and to arrange a site meeting. Copies of the letters have been
sent to County Councillor and local MP. Matters of Report:
Some headway is being made to investigate the possible purchase of
suitable land for a multi use games area for the village. This will be the
subject of further discussions in future meetings. Next
Meeting: Monday 1st June Public Session 7.30pm, meeting
commences as soon as Public Session concludes
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