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DRAFT MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF OAKE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 8 TH MAY 2007 AT OAKE & DISTRICT HALL
Election of Chairman: Cllr. C. Bishop was proposed by Cllr. Price, seconded by Cllr. Shaw, all agreed. Cllr Bishop duly signed the Acceptance of Office.
Election of Vice Chairman: Cllr. J. Paul was proposed by Cllr. Price, seconded by Cllr. Roots all agreed, Cllr. Paul signed his Acceptance of Office as did all the other Councillors.
PRESENT: Cllrs. C. Bishop, D. Price, R. Shaw, J. Paul, P. Coles, D. Roots and the parish Clerk. Four members of the public.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME: None
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None
APOLOGIES: None
MINUTES: The Minutes of the meeting held on the 10 th April were signed as being a correct record.
The Chairman welcomed David Roots to the meeting, he then thanked the outgoing Vice Chairman Mrs. Isobel King for all her hard work over the many years she had been on the Council.
MATTERS ARISING:
Co-option of Councillor: As only six people had put their names forward for Council it was agreed that a further member be co-opted. Cllr. Price proposed and Cllr. Paul seconded that Mr. Geoffrey Gill be invited to join the Parish Council and he was pleased to accept and signed the relevant documents. The Chairman welcomed Mr. Gill whom he knew had previous experience of being a Councillor.
Adoption of Accounts: The accounts had been circulated and it was agreed these be adopted, proposed Cllr. Coles, seconded Cllr. Price.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Code of Conduct: The Code of Conduct had been circulated however a new document had been received, it was decided to put this before the June meeting.
Training Events: New Councillors were invited to attend Training events, details of which were circulated.
One Council One Somerset: This to be circulated and brought before the next meeting.
Local Development Framework: The consultation period ends on the 21 st June, the document will be circulated and discussed at next months meeting.
NHS Foundation: Trust application consultation documents to be circulated and brought before Council next month.
Highways: Reports of speeding on the Oake to Nynehead road and by Thomas House on the Oake to Brardford-on-Tone road to be taken up with the Police to see if speed checks can be carried out.
The Vice Chairman took the Chair for the planning items.
PLANNING:
- Erection of extension to rear and alterations to roof to create loft conversion (amended application to 27/2007/014 at Trelone, Hillfarrance.
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- There were no objections to this application.
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- Erection of two storey extension and alterations to fenestration at Bakers Barn, Oake.
There were no objections to this application
Planning approval received for:
Conversion of existing garage to additional bedroom at Laurel Deane. Oake
Change of use of former stables to dwelling, Heathfield Lodge.
FINANCE:
Brought forward:
| Current Account |
1060. 44 |
| Reserve Account |
3481. 72 |
| Post Office |
954. 57 |
| Total |
5496. 73 |
To agree payment of the following cheque
Cheque no. 000311 Clerk’s 3 months salary and parish expenses £681
Carried Forward:
| Current Account |
379. 44 |
| Business Reserve |
3481. 72 |
| Post Office |
954. 57 |
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4815. 73 |
CORRESPONDENCE- to be circulated.
- A guide for dog walkers on R.O.W’s
- Local Council Review
- Rural Youth Newsletter
- Policing Plan
- Local Development Framework
- Clerk’s & Councils Direct
- The Playing Field
- NHS Foundation Trust Application.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING 12 th June
Meeting closed at 7. 28 pm.
Chairman………………………….
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