PRESENT ; ^{Mr .Gerry Sayers (Chairman)}

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

Also 2 members of the public, and Ros Roderigo (District Councillor)

Apologies – Jenny Kenton (County Councillor)

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 28th February 2011 were approved as a true record, and signed,

App.11/ 00846 Mr.J.Pike, 2 Alterhay Cottages. 2 storey ext (revised app.) Following a site meeting the comments of the original application were upheld when Councillors were unhappy with the visual impact of the extension overlooking neighbouring properties. Now the gable is even higher this is still their comment. There is no mention of the height of the velux windows from floor level so that privacy is maintained. As both sets of plans (original and current) do not give any other measurements apart from the position of the windows, it it impossible for Planners and builders to check the build.

Andy Treble attended the meeting in March at Yeovil to discuss the various projects. Plans and costs are now being drawn up..

a) The road closure through Wadeford continues but should be complete within scheduled time.

b) Although parking in the village centre has improved following recent letter there is still room for improvements, and further letter to be sent to Chairman of the Governors.

c) New signpost arms (metal) have been erected at Hornsbury Hill, Greenway/Whiteway junction, and Slades Cross.

d) Deep potholes in Pudleigh Lane need attention

Following our County Councillor`s newsletter and also the letter from Sheila Wheeler, Chief Executive of S.C.C., both about proposed cuts to some services normally provided, a discussion was held . Councillors were very concerned re suggested cuts to verge cutting, drain clearing and waste disposal, and were not prepared to take over any of these services, due to health and safety, lack of expertise and funds/ insurance cover. . Our precept has already been increased by 11% to keep pace with normal expenses. These services are all important tasks the County and District Councils have the legal responsibility to carry out. Letters to be sent to Chief Executive, with copies to County Councillor, and SALC .

a).National Census takes place on 27th March

89/10-11 Police/Crime –

a) Risk assessment and internal audit controls meeting to be held at the end of the Parish Council meeting.

b) Ros Roderigo gave some information about the finances of the Village Hall, in relation to the proposed kitchen improvements which could cost approx.£9000 – funds held is approx.£8000, and £1500 - £2000 would be used for this project, plus grants and donations from local organisations.

The following payments were checked and agreed.

Mrs.A.Hunt (Exp, tel. and computer allowance) £31.82

Also incl. petrol exp. Re Youth Facilities meeting (Yeovil)

Mr.D.Lamb (repay costs of new DVD for Parish website ) £308.40

A & C Signwork (No dogs sign for Combe Wood Rec.Field) £107.44

Combe St.Nicholas CEVA School (Crossing Patrol donation) £325.00

G.Farmer & Sons (hedge cutting Combe Wood Rec.Field) £88.20

Village Hall (Jan – March meetings) £30.00

S.A.L.C. (Subscription due 1.4.2011) £322.11

Community Council for Somerset (subscription due 1.4.2011) £35.00

a) The area at the rear of the school has been marked out for parking The School Governors are fundraising to pay for putting a new surface down.

b) The 2 large bags of sand/grit bought for use during the icy weather need to be stored during the summer. Letter to be sent to C.M.E.Ltd to ask if they can be stored there.

c) Chard Regeneration Scheme /Core Strategy re Boden Mill area – Preview of site shortly available.

Mr.Sayers, Mrs.Osborne, Mr.Lamb, Mr.Taylor and Mr.Treble attended.

The Risk Assessment sheets re The Green, The Lawns, and Combe Wood Recreation Field were checked and all risks assessed. All were considered and found to be in order, except – a) Highways will be asked to recheck the signpost on The Green as it is rather low in height. b) The edging wood on the areas around the safety surfacing on The Lawns will need some attention, and the item will be placed on the Agenda for April.

Internal Audit checks were made and all procedures considered to be adequate.

Mr.Lane will undertake the Internal Audit after April.

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