Parish Council
Present: Cllr Alison Cruse, Cllr Pam Matthews, Cllr Emma Bell, Cllr V Loader , Cllr Malcolm Brewer, Cllr V Barns
In attendance: Sam Hood (Clerk),
422/4 Approval of the minutes held on 2nd December 2014
Minutes were approved and signed as a correct record.
Part two notes were approved and signed as a correct record
422/5 Apologies
Cllr Philip Davies
422/6 Declaration of Interest
None
422/7 Action from last meeting
420/7 Willey Lane
Work has been agreed by Highway Department in two areas of the village. The area outside The Orchard and Steddafords were identified for repair. Money will be used from this year’s budget and next year’s budget. It was agreed item to remain on agenda to monitor progress. ACTION CLERK
420/9(b) 30mph sign
Awaiting response from Highways to email sent by Clerk. To review next month ACTION CLERK
421/10 Fallen Tree
Issue resolved. Tree was removed by Ian Brooker, DNP Ranger.
422/8 Asset Register
Minor repair work required on Silver Jubilee seat. Cllr Brewer has agreed to repair
422/9 Action bought forward by Chair
The Chair indicated that she had been contacted by a member of the community regarding dogs on the Playing Field. It was agreed that this matter has been resolved.
422/10 Matters arising
a) Sticklepath Moor
The Council explored the list of registered commoners. It was unclear whether the rights were attached to the individual or the property. Cllr Barns felt it was unlikely that the rights were attached to the individual and that more likely to be attached to the property. It was highlighted that some of the properties were no longer single occupancy and it was suggested that it would require an examination of deeds to ascertain which part of the property, rights were attached to. It was agreed that a poster would be created and placed in The Beacon and around the Parish asking those who had grazing rights to Sticklepath Moor to come forward. It was agreed to ask I Brooker to draft a poster and for him to attend the February meeting to discuss further action. It was also agreed that two known parishioners who are believed to hold grazing rights be contacted to assess their interest. Chair to ask I Brooker to action
b) Grant application
Clerk presented grant options to assist funding for tree works in playing field. It was agreed that this was not necessary as work could be done within Tap Fund bid from one quote received. It was agreed that the Clerk would contact South Tawton Parish to ascertain their progress on work as part of the joint bid. It was agreed also that Clerk would contact both tree surgeons and inform them of the Council decision regarding quotes provided. ACTION CLERK
c) Housing Holmes Field
Chair will contact DNP and report in February
d) Grant Giving Policy
The Clerk presented a draft of a Grant Giving Policy. It was amended by Council. Clerk to present changes at February’s meeting. The Council discussed general policy review and it was agreed the clerk would review policies for February meeting. ACTION CLERK
e) Dog Control Order
Councillors had been forwarded information relating to WDBC Dog Control Orders. Cllr M Brewer expressed concerns at elements of the order. It was agreed that as consultation period was completed representations would be ineffective. It was agreed to observe the implementation throughout the Borough.
423/0 Finance
a) The balances and budgetary figures were presented. The following payments were approved:
Mrs S Hood Salary £100.00
b) Budget
The Council agreed the budget and precept demand. Clerk to submit. ACTION CLERK
423/1 Planning
Grant of Conditional Planning Permission Erection of open sided pavilion, Playing Field, Sticklepath
423/2 Correspondence Received
Correspondence was made available to Councillors
Poster added to Village Hall Notice board
423/3 Date of next meeting – 24th February 2015
Meeting ended at 20.40