On Wednesday 9th April 2008 commencing 7-45 p.m.
Present Councillors B Alexandre, P Ashcroft, G Carr-Jones, J Cowley, J Cox,
K Garland, D Grimes, J Smith and R Penfold Chairman, D J Hine (Clerk)
In attendance No members of the public attended
To receive apologies C Cllr D Fox, W Batty-Smith and J Wardell
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.
Arising
With regard to possible water meter, Clerk not yet actioned.
With regard to the sign to Stourton Caundle, J Cowley advised that there used to be a sign to Stourton Caundle which was fixed to two posts, similar to a street nameplate sign, which was situated at the entrance to the cutting between South Cottage and Nottingham House.
Clerk to make further enquiries
With reference to JFPA fencing, the Clerk has obtained other quotations.
Place on next Agenda
Proposed Expenditure
In accordance with S O No. 40 it was proposed by B Alexandre and seconded by G Carr-Jones that the following expenditure be approved
Stalbridge Youth Club 2007 Grant £500.00
DAPTC Subs (increase of £126) 621.47
Sign Cheques
In accordance with S O No.40 it was proposed by D Grimes and seconded by G Carr-Jones that the following cheques be signed
D J Hine £522.82
Stalbridge Youth Club 500.00
Cornwall & Devon Media (BMV Mag) 100.58
Southern Electric 146.94
Stalbridge Land Settlement (PF Rent) 1670.00
DAPTC 621.47
Direct Office 31.13
NDDC Business Rates 1087.75
The Clerk provided the comparison of expenditure to budget figures to 31st March 2008
Proposed Street Cleaning Rota
The clerk advised that Stalbridge now has its own Pavement sweeper, who works 4 hours on each of 5 mornings. Later on, when the Public Toilets have been refurbished, his first job will be to clean them, but at present these are closed. A draft rota has been prepared, which shows that Monday, Wednesday and Friday the main street from the top of Church Hill down to The Ring will be swept and bins emptied etc. On the remaining two days all the other streets in Stalbridge will be swept on a 4 or 5 weekly basis. It is hoped that in time a considerable improvement in the cleanliness of our streets will be evident.
Councillors’ Reports/Questions
D Grimes reported a hole in the middle of the junction of Waterlake with Thornhill Road
J Smith reported that part of the fence of the Jubilee Play Area seemed to be rather unstable.
Clerk to advise maintenance
J Cowley requested that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr D Hughes for his assistance in getting a damaged manhole cover in Barrow Hill reported and dealt with
Clerk to write
J Cox advised that there have been several incidents with regard to the closed Stalbridge Arms Public House. It was agreed to write to Enterprise Inns and request that part of the area be fenced off.
Clerk to write
G Carr-Jones advised that the naming of the Development off the Car Park is still under discussion.
R Penfold advised that at the latest Hall Committee meeting an increase in the user rents had been discussed.
Correspondence
B Telecom (via NDDC) re. Removal of Payphones, Church Hill and Thornhill Road.
North Dorset Ranger Service. Request for the £2,000 grant towards the Stalbridge Trailway Project. Agreed to write and ask if the question of the change of route for the Bridleway has been agreed yet.
NDDC Jackie Witt. Confirmation that NDDC are holding £10,000 S.106 contribution from Davies Homes towards traffic calming measures in Stalbridge that are deemed necessary by DCC
NDDC C. Exec. On behalf of NDDC Cabinet, thanking the TC for their work on Local Delivery
DCC Road Management. Re. Closure of Kings Mill Road. Reply regarding our comment that the road was closed sometime before work was actually commenced.
NDDC re. Local Development Scheme Review. Latest version which starts 1st April 2008 now available on the web site. Hard copies will be forwarded.
NDDC Stephen Hill advising that the sale of additional land at Pond Close to Signpost has now been completed.
NDDC Stephen Hill re. NDDC contribution to Street Cleaning, advising that the £7,500 is a fixed annual payment throughout the period.
NDDC re. Devolution of Local Services. The cabinet have approved the recommendations for transfer of services from 1st April 2008
Sturquest. Invite to Sturminster Community Lunch 21st May
Clerk’s note. Re. additional footpath junction Jarvis Way/Station road. Did not make list for 2007/8 but will now be considered for 2008/9
DAPTC Agenda for North Dorset Area meeting Thursday 10th April at Okeford Fitzpaine
DCC re. Library. Copy of letter re. Support from Volunteers.
NDDC via Solicitors. Breakdown of costs for Public Conveniences.
Henstridge Airfield Cttee. Interim report Oct.2007 to Feb. 2008
DCC. Modification Order re. parts of Footpaths 48, 54 and 55. Footpath Officer to investigate
North Dorset Rugby Club. Invitation to attend N Rugby 7s Competition 20th April
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Hugh DeIongh is leaving his post as Community Development Worker in this area. It was agreed to write a letter of thanks to him for all his work on behalf of Stalbridge.
Clerk to write
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9-10 p.m