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WEARE PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 19th May 2015 at 7.30pm

in the Memorial Hall.

PRESENT: Cllrs B. Quantrill (Chairman), K. Ham (Vice Chairman), M. Parrett, I. Ham,

A. Wollon, W. Andrews plus A.J. Parfitt (Clerk)

APOLOGIES None ABSENT: None

15/01 INDUCTION OE NEW COUNCIL

The five councillors appointed as a result of the election made their

‘Declarations of Acceptance of Office’

15/02 VACANCIES

There were two vacancies for councillors

One nomination has been received; namely Adrian Woollon; who was present at the

meeting.

It was agreed to co-opt Adrian Wollon proposed M. Parrett sec I. Ham

Cllr Adrian Wollon made his Declaration of Acceptance of Office

15/03 ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Chairman – B. Quantrill – prop I. Ham sec M. Parrett

Vice Chairman –K. Ham prop M. Parrett sec B. Quantrill

(M. Parrett had declined nomination)

Chairman made and signed his Declaration of Acceptance of Office

15/04 ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES

Memorial Hall Trustees (2) – I. Ham & K. Ham prop B. Quantrill

Weare Wildlife World/The Coombe – M. Parrett prop I. Ham

SALC – as and when

Cluster Meeting – B. Quantrill, K. Ham, plus Clerk

Footpaths Officer – M. Parrett prop K. Ham sec B. Quantrill

Internal Auditor – Michael Ball – prop I. Ham sec M. Parrett

Councillor Auditor – W. Andrews prop B. Quantrill sec M. Parrett

15/05 POLICE – None present

15/06 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

None

15/07 DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Cllrs Parrett and Quantrill declared an interest in Planning App for Badgworth Farm

15/08 THE MINUTES of the Meeting of Weare Parish Council held on the 21st April 2015

as circulated were agreed and signed by the Chairman as a true record of proceedings

Prop: K. Ham sec: I. Ham

15/09 CORRESPONDENCE .

None

15/10 NEW BUSINESS

None

15/11 PLANNING

1. Current Applications

Ref No. 49/15/00004 – Badgworth Farm – Extension and loft conversion

Agreed to support as there will be no appreciable effect on neighbours,

environment or traffic.

2. Matters dealt with by delegated authority

None

3. Matters Dealt with by Sedgemoor District Council

None

4. Other Planning Matters

None

15/12 REPORTS

1. Cluster Meeting – Next Meeting is at Badgworth on 25th June 2015

2. Footpaths – All Ok

3. SALC – No Report

4. Highways –

1. Potholes – Worst pothole repaired; many others awaiting attention

2. 30mph – Still no action – Cllr Denbee has been asked for advice. (See below)

5. WWW & ‘The Coombe’

All OK at the moment. Regular checks need to be made on culvert.

6. Burial Ground – All OK

7. Neighbourhood Watch –No Reports

8. Other Reports –

District Councillor

In a written report Cllr John Denbee said that that he had been re-elected

to District and County

District Finances were in a healthy state thanks to prudent budgeting.

Many houses were being built with affordable housing in Cheddar and

Wedmore and some in Axbridge.

The fiasco regarding the bridge at Cheddar has yet to be resolved.

There was a number of concerns over Highways in the area especially around

the A38 which was getting busier.

Quarry lorries taking stone to Hinckley Point at present would be added to by

work on the new pylons and also the new reservoir.

It was hoped to improve the ‘magic roundabout’ and Cross junction.

A new full time enforcement officer, Mr. Colin Arnold has been appointed.

To the question on 30mph speed limit in Notting Hill Way and Sparrow Hill

Way, John Denbee advised the Council to contact David Fothergill.

15/13 FINANCIAL MATTERS

a) New Items –.

Annual Accounts were presented by the RFO and accepted unanimously

Statement of Governance was made by councillors

(b) Income – Precept £5250

c) Balances

1. Current Account - £5675.93

2. Reserve Account - £3189.27

d) Settlement of Accounts.

The following payments were agreed:

1. Cheques drawn and signed by two councillors. Prop by I Ham sec B. Quantrill

554 – SALC Fees - £159.90

2. Payments by Electronic Transfer

None

e) Payments made under delegated powers.

None

15/14 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION or Inclusion on agenda for next meeting

It was agreed that cards be sent to the three retiring councillors

15/15 DATE OF NEXT MEETING - Tuesday 16th June 2015

Meeting Closed at 9.25 pm

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