MINUTES of a meeting of the STANFORD IN THE VALE
PARISH COUNCIL held on
Present: Cll.P.G.McMorrow(Chair) Cllr.S.Bambury(Dep.Chair) Cllr.P.Gill
Cllr.G.Hughes Cllr.M.Isaacs Cllr.D.Monahan Smith
Cllr.R.Sharp(District
Councillor) D.M.Dew(Clerk) 4 Parishioners
Questions/Comments from Parishioners:
A parishioner raised concerns about the position of
the dog bin in
The clerk informed council that he had received
complaints about lorries reversing into the unloading
area at the rear of the Co-op including deliveries for the other businesses at
the rear. There had been a near miss involving a child recently and it was
considered to be an accident waiting to happen. Clerk to contact highways and
DC regarding the situation.
Cllr.Burls(Business) Cllr.Vallis Cllr.Mrs.McMorrow Cllr.M.Tilley(Hospital)
Cllr.D.Monahan Smith Cllr.M.Isaacs - Item 8
correspondence Relief in Need Charity
Cllr.S.Bambury Item 6 – Report of Chairman – Parish Council
Seal
record
Cllr.Gill stated that his reason for apology for absence was
not holiday. Following this
amendment
ON
THE R
SECONDED
BY Cllr.BAMBURY
IT
WAS R
Nil – as recorded in apologies Cllr.Tilley
was in hospital recovering from an operation.
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Clerk
to send Cllr. Tilley the Council’s best wishes for a speedy recovery
Complaints received about reversing lorries at Co-op – will make representations to
County
and District planners, also Co-op manager
Football
club report stones still not removed from behind goal following erection of
new
fence and one gate replaced upside down – Contractors are
aware of the problem and will
be attending.
Cllr Isaacs
reported a gate
in the childrens play area needed
attention as it was open
allowing dogs in – Clerk to inform maintenance
NALC had increased Clerks hourly rates by 1% back
dated to
has always paid the recommended NALC rates and it was
agreed that this should be paid
now. The question of an increase in
hours to be discussed at January meeting.
With
the ongoing progress of the Community Woodland the Chairman thought that
it
was
desirable to appoint a publicity leader and to this end Cllr. Bambury was appointed
with Cllr.Vallis as deputy. Publicity through the newsletter,
web site and notice boards
plus TV,radio and press. Suggested dates for community planting
involvement were
Thursday
these
dates are only provisional.
Further
complaints are being received about unsheeted loads by
Earthline lorries
and
it is
evident that the police are not taking action. Clerk to contact VOSA regarding
the
licensing
conditions and opportunity to report incidents.
Parish Council support for Pre-School Playgroup. Village
Hall Trustees were unhappy about an extension to the hall it was therefore
suggested that an area of land in the playarea be made available. The council will be inspecting the area
on 5th November at
A
solicitor had been contacted regarding Jubilee Green and would be
visiting the site. A
tree
specialist and a county specialist had stated that due to impaction of land
caused by car parking there had been an adverse effect upon the land and tree;
clay, tarmac and
stones had
caused the tree roots to spread. Cllr.Gill said that
the residents just want to
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reinstate
the green but it was pointed out that the parish council were paid by the
County Council to maintain the green. It was resolved that following the visit
of the solicitor council should apply to register the green
Cllr.Bambury
produced copies of the proposed Parish Council Seal
ON
THE RESOLUTION OF Cllr.ISAACS
SECONDED
BY Cllr.MONAHAN SMITH
IT
WAS RESOLVED that the final design be chosen by Cllr.BAMBURY
Cllr.Gill
had attended a recent seminar regarding shared equity housing “Rural Houses for
Rural Communities” requested this item be placed on the next agenda
Reported that as from October 2010 refuse collections
would be via wheelie bins. Council requested this as an agenda item next
meeting.
Reported on
District Council finances – inc that grants would be less
in coming financial year
·
BDO
Audit – to
approve Annual return report including concerns regarding Fidelity Guarantee.
Although not a statutory requirement a fidelity guarantee based on investment
held plus ½ precept should be considered. Clerk had
taken advice and it was recommended that insurance companies that offered a
guarantee should be considered as the present policy only offered £5000 cover
for this item.
ON
THE RESOLUTION OF Cllr MONAHAN SMITH
SECONDED
BY Cllr.ISAACS
IT
WAS RESOLVED that the report be accepted and that the Clerk should obtain
additional insurance quotations for additional fidelity guarantee.
·
Vale
of
·
RSPB
– Support for Community
·
·
Vale
of
·
Faringdon Town Council – Pesticide spraying course. Council considered the fee
of £240 was expensive. District Councillor
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·
thanked him for his generosity.
·
Vale
of
·
URC
– Expressing thanks for the grant and support towards the new heaters
·
Stanford
Relief in Need Charity – Request for grant towards renovation of historic
plaque at St Deny’s Church – Deferred to next agenda
·
Various
organisations – request for donations – Deferred to March agenda
Two applications had been received but without any plans (Due to concerns about the postal dispute). Council
felt that they could not consider any application without the appropriate plans
ON THE
RESOL
SECONDED
BY Cllr.BAMBURY
IT WAS
RESOLVED that not comment/decision be made regarding the applications until
detailed plans were received.
ON THE RESOL
SECONDED
BY Cllr.GILL
IT WAS
RESOLVED that the monthly statement of accounts be approved
D.M.Dew Salary
& expenses 1351.14
Viking
Direct Office
Supplies 80.93
ON THE
RESOL
SECONDED
BY Cllr.MONAHAN SMITH
IT WAS
RESOLVED that the accounts be paid
ON THE RESOL
SECONDED
BY Cllr.HUGHES
IT WAS
RESOLVED that the decisions be approved
Following discussion including the finance of
council’s five year plan it was felt that the precept could be reduced by £50
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ON THE
RESOL
SECONDED
BY Cllr.
IT WAS
RESOLVED that the precept for 2010/2011 be £20350
Add Cllr.Isaacs to lease
sub-committee. Sub-committee to meet with football club.
On recommendation of OALC officials, District Valuer to assess market rent payable, council
to propose figures from that estimate. Item to next agenda
As reported at item
Two bridges to be installed at the expense of OCC
·
Cllr.Gill report that the Perry’s Road footpath is on the County Council list
for repair
·
Thanked
District Councillor Sharp for his spraying offer
·
MUGA
floodlights now operating 13 hours per week
·
Dog
fouling – Item to be placed in newsletter
Questions/comments
from parishioners
A
parishioner complained that he was not allowed to speak during the meeting.
Chairman explained that the public were not allowed to enter into discussion
during a meeting and that time was set aside at the start and end of each
meeting. The parishioner talked about Jubilee Green and his actions towards
reinstatement. Chairman stated that legal process had begun to find the owners.
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