Minutes of Town Council Meeting held in the Town Council Office
On Wednesday 25th August 2004 commencing 8-00 p.m.
Present Councillors W Batty-Smith, 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 and 2 electors
To receive apologies Cllrs P Ashcroft and M Butterworth
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 No comments
Proposed Expenditure
In accordance with S O No. 40 it was proposed by W Batty-Smith and seconded by J Cox that the following expenditure be approved
J Harvey manufacturing 2 new animals £400.00
Gartell & Son PF Grant £2,521.78
Soc. L C C Conference (allowed for in Budget) 265.00
NDDC P.App. for Comm. Learning 110.00
Lunch Club (allowed for in Budget) 100.00
Sign Cheques
In accordance with S O No.40 it was proposed by W Batty-Smith and seconded by D Grimes that the following cheques be signed
D J Hine salary – new rate plus backpay £444.20
Soc. L C C Conference 265.00
R Sharp The Pound (3 times) 165.00
R Sharp NDDC grass 250.00
S Gardener Monthly/3 monthy inspections 84.60
D Office 29.60
J Harvey manufacturing 2 new animals £400.00
BMV Pubs advert 13.78
Gartell & Son £2,541.70
NDDC 110.00
Stalbridge Lunch Club 100.00
Repairs to Bier House and other maintenance
It was agreed to write to the PCC to ask if the Bier could be kept on display in the Church. It was also agreed to ask the PCC to make arrangements for the Bier House to be cleared of all rubbish, old mowers etc., in order that repairs can be carried out. A quote received in the sum of £120 + VAT to repair the bottom of the doors with metal sheet and also for £25 + VAT to put a proper cover on the well. It was proposed by W Batty-Smith and seconded by D Grimes that these prices be accepted. All agreed.
Clerk to confirm
Bus Shelters
The question of the provision of a Bus Shelter in Jarvis Way was again discussed. It was agreed to enquire if this would be eligible for a grant from the Liveability Fund. DCC Public Transport department to be asked about provision of Shelters and also First National Bus.
Clerk to action
Future of Pond Close
After some discussion it was agreed to ask NDDC if part of Pond Close could be used for Alotments. Also the owner of 19 Park Road to be asked to remove the hedge cuttings and other garden rubbish deposited on Pond Close.
Clerk to action
Request to floodlight The Cross
It was proposed by W Batty-Smith and seconded by M James that the request by the Christmas Lights Group to floodlight The Cross be agreed. All Agreed.
Clerk to write
Councillors’ Reports/Questions
J Cowley asked if anyone wished to go to the CPRE Bulding Better Housing exhibition in Wimborne.
D Grimes asked about the condition of some of the new Wood Lane Trees. He was advised that the administering of some poultry manure has been suggested.
R Penfold advised that so far the Liveability Fund had approved a grant to Pimperne regarding their footpaths
J Cox asked that a check be made to ensure that the Town Council’s wreath for Remembrance Sunday was on order
Clerk to check
The Clerk reported that she had advised NDDC that the Laburnam tree on The Ring is to be cut down as it is mainly dead. A new tree must be planted in its place. Ask Mr Williams for a recommendation.
Clerk to arrange
R Penfold ask if the Union Flag could be flown on 3rd September as it is Merchant Navy Day.
Clerk to contact Mr Gibbs
Correspondence
NDDC letter with questionnaire on Public Conveniences. Reply as agreed
North Dorset CAB letter requesting grant Reply saying we provide the office etc. in lieu
DCC reply to our letter requesting Signalised Junction suggesting a site meeting. Contact regarding date and time.
Sturminster Town Clerk. Copy of letter to Stur. Carnival Secretary re. Signs.
Sturminster Carnival Sec. Reply to our letter complaining about signs.
Rev. Ridding. Letter of thanks for Churchyard Grant
DAPTC List of training sessions and confirmation of Clerks’ new Pay Scales
NDDC copy of their letter to BT Payphones requesting the retention of at least one telephone box in each village
Sturminster Town Council invitation to Civic Day and Cheese Festival. Accept on behalf of R Penfold
DCC Notification of closure of A357 at Lydlinch commencing 4th October
NDDC Notification of Parish Liaison Meeting on Thursday 11th November. Ask for Community Partnerships to be put on Agenda
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
R Penfold ask if Emergency Planning could be put on next Agenda
Lunch Club funding to be put on next Agenda if appropriate
There being no further business the meeting closed at 10-10 p.m.