Minutes of Town Council Meeting held in the Town Council Office
On Wednesday 2nd June 2004 commencing 7-50 p.m.
Present Councillors M Butterworth, J Cox, D Grimes, M James, D Neal, J O’Hare,
R Penfold, D Short and J Cowley, Chairman
D J Hine (Clerk)
In attendance C Cllr Mrs R Ash, D Cllr G Carr-Jones and 4 residents
To receive apologies D Cllr W Batty-Smith and Cllr P Ashcroft
Declarations of Interest None
Minutes of last meeting
The minutes of the last meeting having previously been circulated to Councillors were approved and signed by the Chairman.
OPEN FORUM
Mrs Garton asked if there was any progress regarding the heavy lorries in Stalbridge Weston. The Clerk advised that she had received a message from Mr S Howard of DCC asking her to contact him on this subject. She will contact Mrs Garton regarding the outcome.
G Carr-Jones complained that there has been a hole in the pavement near his property, Vale House, Lower Road, for some time and no-one appeared to want to fill it in. C Cllr Ash said she would report the matter to DCC the next day. Mr Carr-Jones also has some photos of the rubbish/litter etc., being left in Harpitts Wood and suggested these might be displayed to show residents what is happening in the hope that there will be an improvement. This to be arranged.
Mr Rout who lives the nearest to where an additional bus shelter could be sited in Jarvis Way pointed out that the Shelter would need to be very large to accommodate all the school children who catch the bus and that he feels a bus shelter would prove to be a meeting point for young people and he did not think this is a suitable place for such an item.
C Cllr Ash asked that everyone who objects to the proposed Travellers’ site in Landshire write individual letters to DCC and voices their concerns, by the 7 th June.
Proposed Expenditure
In accordance with S O No. 40 it was proposed by D Grimes and seconded by J Cox that the following expenditure be approved
WT Construction. Hall Drive from Grant £3,876.35
Sign Cheques
In accordance with S O No.40 it was proposed by D Grimes and seconded by J Cox that the following cheques be signed
D J Hine salary 195.26
R Sharp NDDC Grass 270.00
R Sharp The Pound & Pond Close footpath 105.00
Mowing Pond Close 200.00
Stalbridge Hall Hire 11.00
Stalbridge Building Supplies Bracket 2.14
J Singleston JFPA Mowing 437.50
S & A Builders. Maintenance Inspections and
Repairs to fence 170.96
Direct Office 5.86
M & N Fear plumbing repair 32.31
Additional Bus Shelter
R Penfold advised that he is awaiting a quote from Mr R Dare.
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Councillors’ Reports/Questions
D Neal reported on the Area DAPTC meeting. Janet Lees of NDDC spoke and exphasised the need for Community Partnerships. He asked that this subject be put in the next Agenda.
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There was also a great deal of criticism of NDDC in respect of non-Enforcement of Planning breaches
D Neal also attended the meeting of NORDOP and provided copies of the newsletter from the organisation which aims to represent the older residents in North Dorset. There is an open meeting in Blandford on the 16 th July.
The Chairman thanked D Neal for attending the meetings
M James advised that the Town Council web site www.stalbridetowncouncil.gov.uk is now running and open to all. Clerk to put details in Blackmore Vale and Ring magazine.
Clerk to action
The Chairman advised that graffiti has been scrawled on the multi play item at Jarvis field Play Area. Its removal is being organised with our maintenance man.
Correspondence
Letter from M Evans, Business Support, DCC re. Possible Travellers’ sites.
Quotation from Vaughtons for small Badge of Office. (Now ordered as agreed at meeting of 5 th May)
Details of proposed Traffic Order creating a “disabled” parking space in Gold Street
Reply from NDDC C Exec. Regarding P Application for Blackmoor House Take Away.
Letter from DCC Traffic Management regarding Duck Lane parking. The Planning & GP Cttee will visit Duck Lane on next site visits (12 th June)
Letter from Mr Bastow, DCC re. Beech Trees at entrance to Park Road. Investigations with regard to ownership still in progress D Neal asked for a copy to give to Mr Hughes
Letter from Sherborne Town Council inviting a rep. to attend a meeting on 24 th June regarding the Sherborne & Yeovil Countryside Project. D Neal and D Grimes will attend
Notification from NDDC of application to renew Public Entertainment Licence, Stalbridge Hall.
Copy of the Dorset Data Book from DCC
Request for funding of Focus on Youth Week in Sturminster from 26 th to 30 th July, from DCC Youth & Community Service.
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Acknowledgement of Order for Medallion from Vaughtons.
Reply from NDDC re. signing of Station Road Car Park
Request for funding from Winged Fellowship Trust
Letter from NDDC Mr K Morris re. Bund at Woodmills and condition. He is endeavouring to establish ownership of the area.
Letter from Mr P Gibbs, Flag Master, advising that the Laburnam tree on The Ring is tending to damage the Flag and asking is something could be done. It was agreed to ask Mr Davis if he could somehow “prune” the tree
Clerk to arrange
The Clerk provided Councillors with informal notes of meeting held with School Governors on 26th May
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There still appears to be a problem with long grass etc., obscuring the site line at Bagber Crossroads.
Clerk to write
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9-50 p.m.