On Wednesday 24th August 2005 commencing 8-10 p.m.
Present Councillors P Ashcroft, W Batty-Smith, J Cowley, J Cox, D Grimes, D Neal,
J O’Hare, R Penfold and I Semple Chairman, D J Hine (Clerk)
In attendance 2 members of the public
To receive apologies D Cllr G Carr-Jones, Cllrs. J Oliver and D Short
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
R Sharp Springfield Hedge £75.00
Footpath (by Filling Station) 25.00
M Dunning Springfield Hedge 75.00
Pro Print Headed paper 54.05
Sign Cheques
In accordance with S O No.40 it was proposed by W Batty-Smith and seconded by J Cox that the following cheques be signed
R Sharp The Ring and Pound twice
Hedge and footpath
NDDC Grass 480.00
M Dunning 75.00
D Office 89.05
ProPrint 54.05
BMV Pubs 15.76
B Telecom 147.89
D J Hine 479.98
Trafalgar Day Celebrations
It having been previously agreed to light a beacon on the 21st October, it was felt that some other celebrations should be held as well. It was agreed to write to the Branch Chairman of the RBL to ask if they would be interested and also ask the Rev. Ridding if the bells could be rung. It was also agreed to mention it at the Town Plan meeting on 31st August.
Clerk to write
Production of Newsletter
One of the conditions of becoming a Quality Council is the production and of a Newsletter which should be available to all residents on a regular basis. It was agreed that all Councillors would endeavour to produce an article of some type for the next meeting.
Next Agenda
Councillors’ reports/questions
J Cox advised that the Youth & Community Project is progressing well. It is hoped the building work will start very soon and it should take about 20 weeks. It is hoped to include in the work an up-grade to the Community Hall kitchen.
R Penfold reported from the Hall Cttee meeting that the main floor had been sanded and the hall decorated.
D Neal reported on the Henstridge Airfield Master Plan meeting which confirmed the basis of the project is an overall plan for the whole area. As TC comments are required, item to be put on next Planning Agenda
Next Planning Agenda
He advised that notification received from Signpost that the Community Office has been allocated a grant of £250 towards the cost of a new Computer.
D Neal also reported that building work appeared to have commenced at the Old Coach House about which the Enforcement Officer has already been contacted.
Clerk to write
D Grimes reported the apparent conversion of a cow-stall to living accommodation at Stanbrook House, Station Road, for which no-one on the T C could remember seeing a planning application.
Clerk to write
The Chairman provided copies of the Inventory, examination of which is now almost complete.
It was agreed to do the Councillor’s audit after the next Planning Meeting.
It was agreed to write a further letter to DCC Highways regarding the lack of visibility at Bagber Cross Roads
Clerk to write
A query was raised with regard to progress on the lighting of the Cross
Clerk to ascertain
J Cowley reported that T C minutes are no longer going to the Library
Clerk to arrange
Beech tree overhanging pavement at entrance to Park Road
Clerk to report
Correspondence
DAPTC Chief Exec. Circular 11.05 incl. details of training sessions
DAPTC Chief Exec. Circular 12-05. incl. Highway Maintenance Programme
Notification of applications for Liquor Licences Stalbridge Arms, Stalbridge Hall and the Crown.
No objections
Copy of letter from Wessex Grain to Sturminster Newton TC re. Bioethanol Plant at Henstridge
Copy of letter from Sur. TC to Sth. Som. D C re. Bioethanol Plant
E-Mail from Hugh DeIongh re. Local Funding projects. Suggest grant towards extension of Burial Ground
Clerk to write
Note from Ms J Rabbetts re Local Bus Services also e-mail from D Fox on same subject
Agenda and Minutes of Town & Larger Councils Meeting
DCC Notification of Closure of A357 for one week from 22nd October for repair of Durweston Bridge
NDDC reply to our letter regarding the Methodist Church planning application
Reply from Ct R DePelet re. Listing of Park Wall and attachment of blue plaque
NDDC Notification of tree works 8 Westminster Buildings
Stalbridge Hall Newsletter
E-Mail from Garry Knight re. Goalpost Safety Scheme
Notification of Portland Annual Civic Service
NDDC Notification that Mr J Harris has appealed against the refusal of planning permission for siting a gas tank Drews Lane
Reclaiming our Rural Highways report
Dorset Data Book
Letter from West Dorset Planning Policy Manager regard Community Involvement. Only contact with West Dorset is our boundary adjacent Purse Caundle so does not affect us much
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9-35 p.m.