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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OAKE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 15TH AUGUST 2006 AT OAKE & DISTRICT HALL

PRESENT: Cllrs. C. Bishop, P. Coles,   D. Price,   P. Aldenhoven,   R. Shaw, Mrs. I. King and the parish Clerk. 1 member of public (Mr. Blackmore)

PUBLIC QUESTION TIME:   None

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:   Cllr. C. W. Bishop in all planning items and Cllr. Mrs. I King in planning Item 7/015

APOLOGIES:    Cllr. J. Paul

MINUTES: The Minutes of the Annual meeting held on the 11th July were signed as being a correct record.

Cllr. D. Price took the Chair for the next item.

PLANNING

7/015 Erection of a Horticultural Nursery at Land south of Harris’ Farm, Hillcommon.

7.38 pm Standing Orders suspended to allow of the public Mr. Blackmore to speak.

7. 45 pm Meeting Resumed

After due consideration of the plans councillors decided to strongly object on the grounds that this was not in keeping, and on the grounds of the impact of excess traffic generated and the impact on wildlife, also the building is far too large for what is required of a nursery and finally we believe it to be against local council policy.

Proposed Cllr. Aldenhoven seconded Cllr. Coles all in agreement to this objection.

Cllr. Bishop returned to the Chair.

MATTERS ARISING:

(5.1) Highways: The sign post near Duncle House Hillfarrance has been repaired and repainted.

'Oake Green' Cllr. Price confirmed that Mr. D. Quick of Highways had met with him and agreed that the drain would be replaced.

• Bank Mandate: This has now been completed and returned to the bank. Signatories will now include all members of the Council and the Clerk.
• Grievance & Disciplinary procedures: After checking with Mr. Peter Lacy of S.A.L.C. it was found that the Chairman could not sit on the Disciplinary panel, it was therefore agreed that this panel would consist of the Vice Chairman, Mrs. I. King and Cllrs. J. Price and J. Paul.
• The appeal panel to consist of two councillors and one independent, it was agreed that the Cllrs. R. Shaw and P. Aldenhoven would be on this panel and that as an independent we should ask Mr. Roger Earthrowl. All agreed to this.
• Contract of Employment:  In accordance with the statutory contract it was agreed that pay rises for the Clerk would take effect from 1st April each year. Under telephone/fax line the words £10 a month agreed for this. Also the council agreed that a sum should be paid for the use of the Clerk’s home as an office and the use of the Clerk’s computer, it was agreed to contact David Grieg for advice on the amount to be paid for this.
• Consultation on the Draft Regional Spatial Strategy. It was proposed that a letter be sent stating the councils extreme concern on the feasibility of housing targets and affordable housing targets being achieved. Also we feel insufficient funds are being provided to cope with transport and road infrastructure, these are totally unrealistic.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

• T.D.B.C. Annual meeting with parishes, this will be held on Wednesday 4th October in North Curry Village Hall at 7.00 pm. It was agreed that the Clerk and Cllr. Coles would attend.
• The Tree Council’s Tree Warden Scheme. This is to be held on the 14th October from 10 am to 4.30 pm in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Details to be passed to Roger Earthrowl our Tree Warden.
• Sort It phase 4. This will come into operation in October and will mean that all suitable properties in Taunton Deane and surrounding districts will have been introduced to the new service.
• Boundary Commission Final Recommendations. To be circulated.

8. 26 pm. Mrs. I. King took the Chair for the next item.

PLANNING.

012/ Erection of extension to rear of South Front, Heathfield Rectory, Oake

013/ Listed Building work as above.

Councillors had no objections to this application provided the Conservation Officer is happy and approves of the development as a whole. Proposed Cllr. Price, seconded Cllr. Aldenhoven, all agreed.

014/ Erection of extension to rear and alterations to roof to create loft conversion at Trelone, Hillfarrance.

Cllr. Aldenhoven proposed we support this application, this was seconded by Cllr. Price, all agreed.

8.40 pm. Cllr. Bishop retook the Chair.

FINANCE:

Brought forward:

The following cheques were approved for payment, proposed Cllr. Aldenhoven, seconded Cllr. Mrs. I. King.

Cheque no. 000293 Moore Stephens (Audit)   £141. 00                   
Cheque no. 000294 Clerk’s 3 months salary/parish exp. £622. 89

Carried forward.

CORRESPONDENCE- to be circulated.

• Tree Guardian
• Somerset Direct Highways Related Issues.
• The Playing Field
• Local Council Review
• Town & Parish Standard 07
• S.A.L.C. Items of interest to councillors.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING   12th September at 7. 30 pm

Meeting closed at 8. 47.pm  

                                                  Chairman………………………….

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