PRESENT ; ^{Mr .Gerry Sayers}

Mrs.Lynn Osborne, Mrs.Linda Turner, Mrs.Moira Vaughan, Mrs.Rosemary Yarrow

Also 12 members of the public, Ros Roderigo (District Councillor) and Jenny Kenton (County Councillor)

Apologies – P.C.S.O. Ben Samways

Public time -. Andy Treble gave a report regarding the Youth Club. Hayley Lynch has now resigned as Leader, but the Club will continue but with only one session and the help of parents on a rolling duty roster. Suggested Skate park now in abeyance

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 23rd May 2011 were approved as a true record, and signed,

The kitchen refurbishment will cost £15,000 and so far £3540 has been raised, with the help of £2000 from Village Hall reserves, £800 from the Gala Assoc. and £200 from monthly coffee mornings. Other organisations have pledged various donations. Cloverleaf Productions have offered to dismantle the current kitchen, saving £500. A leaflet has been distributed throughout the whole Parish so unknown contributions from this appeal. An application for a grant from S.S.D.C. needs to be in by August if possible, and amount pledged or given will affect this grant. It was resolved unanimously to donate £1500 to this fund. Rosemary Yarrow declared prejudicial interest

Following a recent visit to the Meade by Councillors a further report was given. This Community asset is run by a Charitable Trust. After discussion and various suggestions re grass keep, more promotion for usage of the Meade, together with the new picnic area, it was resolved unanimously to donate £200. Mr.Sayers declared a prejudicial interest.

• App.11/02186 Mr.& Mrs.R.Blackburn, Holemoor Farm, Eleighwater. Change of use, conversion of outbuildings to 3 holiday lets with ancillary development. No objections

• App.11/02249 Ms.Whiteway, Frys Cottage, Cuttifords Door. Change of use of part of land from Horticultural to residential, demolition of lean-to, and erection of single storey ext. + dormer window.

No objections. Mrs.Yarrow and Mr.Lamb declared a personal interest

• App. 11/02227 Mr.& Mrs.O’Brien and Fleming, Chilworthy Lodge, Four Lanes. 2 storey extention, single storey porch, change of use of proposed track/drive as vehicular access. No objections

• App. 11/02292 Mr.S.Hutchings, Land OS8959 Poltimore Lane. Agricultural storage building.

No objections.

Possible garden encroachment at Woolhayes Lane. Enforcement Planning Officers have visited the site. There is evidence of encroachment over the years, but if application was made they would not object.

Appeal Decision re App.09/4232 Mr.K.Parris re agricultural building – Appeal dismissed.

See public time.

John White. - 60 metres, costing £90, of tanalised wood will be needed for replacing the worn edges around the safer surfacing. Individual letters requesting volunteers will be sent out.

The Holly trees on the eastern side of The Lawns have been trimmed. Letter of thanks received from adjoining neighbour.

A meeting with Governors and Parish Councillors will be arranged shortly. Proper technical engineer will be needed to repair current parking area. Just hardcore will not solve the problem. Lease still not in place with the Church Authorities. Cars are still being parked in the village centre.

a) Notification received re Road closures at Lower Beetham (2 months) and Foxdon Hill (3 days)

b) Lane from Ham Farm to the A.303 needs attention – risk of grounding

S.S.D.C. – New Dog Control Order notices – Notices re Dogs must be on Leads on land owned by S.S.D.C. and Parish Councils come into force on 1st July if directed by an authorised officer of the council.

Election due this year for Founder Trustee, currently Frank Edwards. Mr.Edwards is willing to be re-elected. Agreed. Mr.Selley, Charity Correspondent, offered to give a report to new Councillors for information. His offer accepted, and letter to be sent.

23/11 Police/Crime – Report sent in by P.C.S.O.Ben Samways – No crime recorded for this Parish, but warnings about lead thefts from churches, etc. Shed thefts in Buckland St.Mary area.

a) £200 received from Combe Allotments Assoc. for half-rent due 1st July.

b) External Audit completed. No comments made. Completion Notice will be put in notice board

The following payments were checked and agreed.

Mrs.A.Hunt (Exp, tel. and computer allowance) £28.59

Village Hall (April – June meetings) £42.00

Mrs.Purcell, (Allotments half-year Rent) £200.00

Moore Stephens (External Audit) £162.00

C.S.N. Parochial Trust) Section S.137 for Underway Meade £200.00

C.S.N. Village Hall (Section S.137 grant towards kitchen refurbishment £1500.00

25/11 GENERAL MATTERS Parish Plans – Future Vision – next Agenda

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