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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OAKE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 14TH MARCH 2006 AT OAKE & DISTRICT HALL PRESENT: Cllrs. C. Bishop, R. Shaw, P. Coles, P. Aldenhoven, J. Paul, D. Price, the parish Clerk and S.C.C. Caroline Smeaton, one member of the public was also present. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME: None DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: . APOLOGIES: Cllr. Mrs. I. King. MINUTES: The Minutes of the meeting held on the 22nd February were signed as being a correct record. MATTERS ARISING: 5(1) Highways: Nothing further to report on B 3227.
The Clerk to ask County Hall for a copy of the map which shows highway boundaries in Oake parish. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Tree Warden: Ian Clarke confirmed that ‘Tree wardens nominated by the parish council will be covered by the insurance’. He also said that at present there are 43 tree wardens on their books. Highway Problems: Several pot holes and problems with roads have been pointed out to the Highway Authority and they have promised to investigate. Bus Shelter: The bus shelter at Hillcommon has been repaired after vandals pushed out the back wall and then kicked out some of the boards to the front.. Notice Boards: The Clerk had obtained an estimate from the D.L.O. for the repair of the notice boards near the Post Office in Oake, these would be taken down, repaired and replaced at a cost of £221. 00 plus V.A.T. It was agreed by all that this estimate should be accepted. Training Event: There will be a training event on ‘Planning Enforcement’ on Monday 20th March at 7.00 in the principal committee room at Taunton Deane. Cllr. Shaw confirmed he would be attending. Parish Expenses: No grants are available to assist with the Clerk in being connected to broadband, this to be discussed again next month. Register your paths: An item in the Local Council Review mentions that The Open Spaces Society has launched a campaign to get every footpath listed, on the 1 st January 2026 the official map will be closed to claims for footpaths and bridleways that existed before 1949 but have not been recorded. We think every footpath in our area is registered but the Clerk will try and check this. Meeting with S.C.C.: This will be held in Bridgwater on the 5 th June. Local Council Review: Subs are now due and we have to option of paying one/two/or three years, as the saving was minimal it was agreed we should continue to pay annually. 7. Planning Applications: None Planning decisions taken by Taunton Deane:
8. FINANCE: Brought forward.
Cheque for payment: Cheque no. 000286 Local Council Review Subs (NALC) £14. 00Carried forward
CORRESPONDENCE Local Council Review Clerk’s and Councils Direct. Thatch. This being Cllr. John Pauls last meeting the Chairman passed a vote of thanks for all Mr. Pauls interest shown over the years and also for completing his term of Office even though he had moved from the area. Everyone wished him well he will be much missed as a council member. DATE OF NEXT MEETING 11th April. The meeting closed at 8. 08 p.m. Chairman………………………………..
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