THE BOURTONS PARISH COUNCIL | ||
DRAFT Minutes of the meeting held at the Village Hall, Great Bourton on Tuesday April 10th 2018 at 20:00 (Following Annual Parish Meeting) | ||
Present : Cllr Mrs S E Leszczynski (Chairman), Cllrs A Johnson, C Upton, T Sowler , | ||
In attendance : S Bowen (Clerk), CCllr/DCllr G Reynolds, DCllr D Webb. Apologies : Cllr Mrs Sue Upton (Away), Cllr Dan Walker (Illness) | ||
Declarations of Interest : None | ||
Public Participation : There were no members of the public in attendance. | ||
Minutes : The previous meeting (March) minutes were received and APPROVED. | ||
Minute ref | Item | Delegated to |
1804-01 | Footpaths – Progress Report | |
1803-01.001 | No new reports have been received from wardens. | Information |
1804-01.002 | Confirmation received from OCC re meeting at Peewit Farm to review footpaths with landowner. Clerk to invite our footpath warden. | Clerk |
1804-02 | Highways & Road defects – Progress Report | |
1804-02.003 | The very damaged condition of Foxden Way and connecting local roads following its use as a diversion during the closure of Main Street has been reported to OCC for their urgent action. No reply received and this will be urgently expedted. | Clerk |
1804-02.004 | Meeting scheduled to review position on HGV’s & car transporters using local roads to access Chipping Warden airfield site,(aka Appletree Industrial Estate, which causes misrouteing) with OCC to investigate possible signage. | Information |
1804-03 | Village benches – Progress Report | |
1804-03.005 | Update required on completion of project and related works. | Clerk |
1804-04 | Defibrillators – Progress Report | |
1804-04.006 | Both defibrillators working OK. It was reported that the GB unit had the power from the village hall accidently turned off and a solution to this will be investigated. | Clerk |
1804-05 | Website development – Progress Report. | |
1804-05.007 | With Cllr Mrs Upton being away no update available. | Information |
1804-05.008 | The urgent need for training on uploading information was identified at the APM and this will be discussed with the provider. | Clerk Chairman |
1804-06 | Garners Field development – Progress Report | |
1804-06.009 | Details of agreed “gateway” feature received from HH. PC would prefer sloping style and plastic rather than timber for better durability. To be queried with HH. | Clerk |
1804-06.010 | Showroom & sales office now open. Villagers are welcome to visit and view showhome. | Information |
1804-07 | Playgrounds & Public Spaces | |
1804-07.011 | GB inspection : all good and very tidy. | Information |
1804-07.012 | Wheelie bin docking station still requies installation, to be expedited. | Clerk |
1804-07.013 | LB inspection : all good and very tidy. | Information |
1804-07.014 | Damaged dog bin requires removal. | Clerk |
1804-07.015 | Servicing of adult gym equipment to be arranged with agreed contractor. | Clerk |
1804-08 | Allotments | |
1804-08.016 | No new applications. | Information |
1804-09 | Public transport | |
1804-09.017 | Confirmation received that County Connect service will finally cease in July. 2017/18 invoice now received from NCC. | Information |
1804-10 | Village Hall | |
1804-10.018 | Meeting held with VHMC regarding opening of Community Hall and discussions about future plans. Joint news release agreed for publication in Broadsheet & website. | Information |
1804-10.019 | Quote still awaited for oil tank cover repair, to be expedited. | Clerk |
1804-11 | Healthcare | |
1804-11.020 | Letter sent to Victoria Prentis MP re need for obstricians to be on overseas visa list. Reply confirming she is discussiing with Health & Home Secretaries. | Information |
1804-11.021 | Letter sent to OCCG re Horton & need to retain consultant led materity unit. Reply received. Detailed report provided to APM | Information |
1804-50 | Finance & Administration | |
1804-50.022 | The financial statement for March was received and APPROVED. | Information |
1804-50.023 | A total of 4 payments totalling £994.38 were APPROVED. In compliance with the Transparency Code regulations those in excess of £100 are detailed below : | Information |
– CDC : dog bin emptying : £384.38 | ||
– Mr Geoff Barrett : gravestone safety work : £110.00 (note : previous cheque lost in post & cancelled, this is replacement) | ||
– NCC : County Connect contribution fee : £450.00 | ||
1804-52 | Policies & Procedures | |
1804-52.024 | New Data Protection policy received and APPROVED. | Information |
1804-54 | Data Protection | |
1804-54.025 | Data Protectin audit completed circulated and APPROVED. | Information |
1804-60 | Planning applications | |
1804-60.026 | New applications | Information |
17/01044/F Monte Blackburn : amendments to M40 services application deleting hotel and changing access. It was RESOLVED to input objections. | ||
1804-60.027 | Decisions | Information |
18/00004/F : Mrs Ryder, 8 Uplands Rise, LB APPROVED | ||
18/00268/F – Mr & Mrs Evans, Pennybuckle Cottage, Church Clse, GB, APPROVED | ||
1804-70 | Correspondence | |
1804-70.028 | Note received describing difficulties in exiting Chapel Lane, LB onto Southam Road due to cars parked in bus layby. Enquiries to be made to confirm if parking restrictions apply. | Clerk |
1804-80 | New business | |
1804-80.029 | Advance information to be published regarding ticketing process for Fairport Convention. | Chairman |
1804-90 | County Councillors report | |
1804-90.030 | No new updates provided. | Information |
1804.91 | District Councillors report | |
1804-91.031 | No new updates provided. | Information |
Date of next meeting : Tuesday May 8th in the Village Hall, at 7.30pm. Note : AGM will precede Council meeting and start at 7.00pm | ||
Meeting closed at 21:50 hrs | ||
Minutes drafted by the Clerk on 11/04/18. |
Draft minutes of the April Parish Council Meeting
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