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DRAFT MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OAKE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 10 TH JULY 2007 AT OAKE & DISTRICT HALL
PRESENT: Cllrs. C. Bishop, R. Shaw, D. Price, P. Coles, D. Roots, G. Gill, the parish Clerk, David Greig and Mr. & Mrs. Heard.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME None
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None
APOLOGIES: Cllr. J. Paul,. Mrs. C. Smeaton.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Annual meeting held on the 12 th June were amended under 5f1207 to read ‘ Cllr. Shaw abstained from voting as he did not think it necessary to write to the Government’, they were then signed as being a correct record.
MATTERS OF REPORT:
51006 Agenda Format: Matters arising will now be called Matters of Report and will show any decision or action made.
51007 Highway Speeding: No communication from the Police.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
- Campaign to Protect Rural England: It was decoded not to apply for membership.
- 50 Notable Trees: The Clerk to contact the Tree Warden to arrange for the Parish Council to visit the nominated trees and make a decision on which should be put forward to Taunton Deane.
- Return of Election Expenses: Cllrs. Were reminded that even if they had a ‘nil’ return that it should be forwarded to Taunton Deane without delay if they had not already done so. Failure to do this would preclude the person from either sitting or voting for the Parish in which they have been elected.
- Parish Emergency Plan: This to be circulated and Councillors to list any local persons they feel would be helpful in an emergency situation e.g. Doctors, farmers with specific equipment etc.
- Standards Committee: Taunton Deane are seeking two representatives to stand as Parish Representatives on their Standards Committee. Cllr. Shaw showed and interest in this item.
PLANNING:
/011 Retention of mobile home for use as workers accommodation in association with horticultural activities at Daisycroft, Pontispool.
7.13 Standing orders suspended to allow Mr. & Mrs. Heard to speak
7.17 Meeting resumed.
Cllr. Price proposed this application be supported, this was seconded by Cllr. Shaw, all agreed.
Planning approval received for:
Formation of access on land adjacent to Taurus Motors, Hillcommon.
FINANCE:
Brought forward:
| Current Account |
379. 44 |
| Vat repayment |
74. 06 |
| Business Reserve |
3481. 72 |
| Post Office |
954. 57 |
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4889. 79 |
It was agreed the following cheque be paid
000312 Oake & District Hall for meetings £18. 30
Carried Forward :
| Current Account |
435. 20 |
| Business reserve |
3481, 72 |
| Interest |
17. 85 |
| Post Office |
954. 57 |
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4889. 34 |
CORRESPONDENCE- to be circulated.
- Clerks & Councils Direct
- Local Council Review
- Emergency Planning.
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING 14 th August
Meeting closed at 7. 25 pm.
Chairman………………………….
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