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MINUTES
DRAFT MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OAKE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON
TUESDAY 12 TH APRIL 2011 AT OAKE & DISTRICT HALL
PRESENT: Cllrs. C. Bishop, D. Price, P. Coles, D. Roots, G. Gill, A. Dyke, J. Paul, S.C.Cllr. T. McMahon the Parish Clerk and 12 members of the public.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME: The question of dog fouling was raised and broad band speeds, these items to be placed on next Agenda
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None
APOLOGIES: None
MINUTES: The Minutes of the meeting held on the 8 th March were signed as being a correct record.
MATTERS ARISING: .
Elections: There will be no election for the Parish Council as four Councillors are standing down they are Cllrs. Geoff Gill, John Paul, Derek Price and Philip Coles. Four new members will take their place who are Wendy Sargent, Malcolm Marks, Yvonne Yeoell, and Chris Stokes. Likely closure of The Post Office: Every household in the parish had been sent a questionnaire of these 102 were returned to the Clerk for analysis. Results available on request
Letter re Land at Oake: The Clerk had received a copy of the representation submitted on behalf of Mr. Martin to Taujnton Deane promoting land at Saxon Farm Oake, this will be discussed once the core strategy is available for consultation.
7.50pm Standing Orders Suspended to allow members of the public to speak
7.56pm Meeting resumed.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Audit: The full audit papers have been received and Philippa Archer has agreed to internally audit the accounts before they are submitted to the Audit Authority.
Rights of Way: Document to be circulated
SCC. Do we wish to take on more responsibility? This to go on the next agenda for the new Cllrs. to discuss.
PLANNING:
27/11/0002 Change of use and conversion of Chapel into dwelling at the Old Chapel, Hillcommon
There were no objections to this application provided the Conservation Officer was happy. .Proposed Cllr. Gill seconded Cllr. Paul all agreed.
27/11/0008T Application to carry out management works to one oak tree at 39 Saxon Close (included in TD Oake 1 Tree Preservation order)
There were no objections to this application. Proposed Cllr. Gill seconded Cllr. Price.all agreed.
Planning decisions taken by Taunton Deane
Approved by Taunton Deane Tree management works to one oak tree at 3 Saxon Close
FINANCE:
Brought forward
Current Account |
50. 00 |
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| Business Reserve |
£2144. 64 |
transfer to C/A £479. 72 |
| Post Office |
£1023. 47 |
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| Interest |
2. 05 |
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Total |
£3219. 16 |
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To agree the following cheques:
000405 Oake & District Hall hire of room for meetings Jan/Feb/March £ 18. 30
000406Clerks 2 months salary and parish expenses. £ 461. 42
Total £ 479. 72 Proposed Cllr. Paul seconded Cllr Roots all agreed
Carried Forward.
Current Account |
50. 00 |
| Business Reserve |
1664. 92 |
| Post Office |
1025. 52 |
Total |
2740. 44 |
Correspondence for circulation :
- Police Newsletter
- Minerals & Waste local Development Framework
- Deane Dispatch
- Local Council Review
- Twenty Four Seven.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING Annual General Meeting 10 th May. 7.00pm
The Chairman thanked all the retiring members of the Parish Council for all their support over the last four years.
Chairman………………………….
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