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MINUTES MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OAKE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 10 TH MARCH 2009 AT OAKE & DISTRICT HALL PRESENT: Cllrs. C. Bishop, G. Gill, D. Price, A. Dyke, J. Paul, P. Coles, D. Roots the Clerk, Julia Cook and Jan Hart from the Community Justice Panel also Tony McMahon Borough Councillor for Milverton and West Somerset. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME: None DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: APOLOGIES: S.C.C. Mrs. C. Smeaton. MINUTES: The Minutes of the meeting held on the 10 th February were signed as being a correct record. MATTERS ARISING: Speed Indicators: The results showed that East bound readings are disappointing as they show an actual increase in mean speed over the original mean speed reading by 5.6 mph. The West bound readings show a decrease in mean speeds of 0.8 mph. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Community Justice Panel: Julia Cook explained how the ‘Restorative Justice Panel’ worked, she informed Council that these were set up in response to local concerns about anti social behaviour and the perception of low Police numbers, they deal with low level crime referred to them by the Police. The panel consists of volunteers with ages ranging from 22 to 84. The aim is to bring together those who have committed a crime and those who are victims of the crime, each party is invited to bring a supporter with them. Police Report: A vehicle was taken from Taurus Motors at Hillcommon during the last month. There were no reported thefts, burglaries or anything else reported. Agreement with Taunton Deane re play area: There had been a meeting between T.D., Oake Hall Committee, The Parish Council, parents and children of the District. Whilst the scheme would be under the ownership of the Village Hall they would also need the support of the Parish Council, members were asked informally if in principle they would make a grant towards the upkeep of this play area. It was agreed that this proposal would be acceptable. All agreed. Requests for funding: Seven requests had been received during the past months and it was proposed by Cllr. Paul seconded by Cllr. Price that each of the following be given £25. Citizens Advice Bureau, Somerset Art Works, Escape, Sailability, St. Margaret’s Hospice, Victim Support and Relate. PLANNING: 00037 Retention of Entrance walls and gates and removal of condition 05 from Planning permission 27/06/0019 (personal occupancy) at Altona Park, Hillfarrance. Councillors supported the retention of the walls and gates but asked that condition 05 remain in force. Proposed J. Paul, seconded P. Coles carried 5 votes to 1. 0004 Erection of an agricultural/equestrian building and formation of hardstanding at Daisycroft, Hillfarrance. It was proposed by Cllr. Price, seconded by Cllr. Gill that this application be supported, all in favour. FINANCE: Brought forward :
To agree payment of the following cheques: £339. 53 Carried forward:
Correspondence for circulation :
DATE OF NEXT MEETING 21stApril 7.00 pm in the hall. (Please note change of date) Meeting closed at 7. 53 pm. Chairman………………………….
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