On Wednesday 22nd October 2008 commencing 7-45 p.m.
Present Councillors P Ashcroft, J Cowley, J Cox, K Garland, D Grimes, J Smith and G Carr-Jones, Chairman, D J Hine (Clerk)
In attendance 3 members of the public
To receive apologies B Alexandre, W Batty-Smith, R Penfold & 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,with the following change
Item 8 Burial Ground. J Cowley should read J Smith
Proposed Expenditure
In accordance with S O No. 40 it was proposed by J Cox and seconded by J Cowley that the following expenditure be approved
NDDC Play area inspections £163.21
Wimborne Print Centre Trailway grant 480.00
Sign Cheques
In accordance with S O No.40 it was proposed by J Cox and seconded by J Cowley that the following cheques be signed
D J Hine Salary + £55 Conference exes £577.82
R Sharp NDDC grass £437.50
TC Grass 195.90 633.40
B Telecom 158.62
Direct Office 34.52
Gillingham TC 1636.50
B Gas 64.38
NDDC 163.21
Wimborne Print 480.00
Note A refund from W Water received £203.89 as a result of meter
Jarvis Play Area – Children’s Section
Mrs J Stroger explained that I was felt that the play area need up-dating to provide equipment for the slightly older children as demonstrated by the survey taken at the Junior School. There are apparently 91 children that live on the Eastern side of the A357 who are unable to access the Jubilee Play Area on their own as they would have to cross the busy main road. She is willing to lead a project to up-date the area. The TC were pleased to accept her offer. The Clerk will pass on all the information to hand together with Sarah Williams’ contact details (Community Action Worker) who unfortunately was unable to attend the meeting, so that they can liaise on the project.
Clerk to action
It was also reported that there are problems with dog fouling in the area. Clerk to contact Dog Warden.
Notices for Public Toilets
The Chairman invited suggestions for a notice to be put on the new Toilets on the lines that the toilets are provided and maintained by the Community. Clerk to check position regarding Insurance.
Councillors’ Reports/Questions
The Thornhill Road seat has been badly damaged. It was agreed to ask our Maintenance man to remove the seat, saving the concrete ends (if possible) to erect somewhere else, with new wooden slats. It was agreed to purchase a matching new seat to replace the damaged seat in front of Stalbridge Close.
Clerk to action
P Ashcroft advised that she had attended the Christmas Lighting meeting. A short service and lighting of the Ring tree will be held on Monday 1st December. Late night shopping to be on Friday 5th December.
Discussion of plans for Churchyard extension to be placed on next Planning Agenda
Next Agenda
K Garland advised that she had been in contact with The Librarian with regard to the Snapshot of Stalbridge books and understood that they had been removed from the special table and put on a shelf, as a result some damage has occurred. She will visit the library to examine.
She also reported that the present PCSO, K James will be moving to Sherborne shortly. Hopefully we will get a replacement.
J Cowley reported that he had attended the HACC meeting and was impressed with the efficient way any complaints are dealt with and that he feels the Airfield is very well run.
He had looked at the Bier House and it is still full of rubbish. J Smith agreed to get rid of this, thereafter future of Bier House to be put on Agenda.
Next Agenda
J Cox asked about arrangements for the TC Wreath to be carried on Remembrance Day. K Garland will do this.
The Chairman advised that the planning application for the Allotments has been granted subject to the provision of a car parking area. This is being dealt with jointly by Signpost Housing and NDDC
The tree at the rear of Gray’s Garage used as a meeting point appears to have been damaged. The Clerk will arrange for a Tree Surgeon to have a look at it.
Correspondence
HACC meeting 22.10.08 notification
NDDC Re provision of Litter/Dog Bins. Continuing to develop a policy
Agenda for DAPTC Town & Larger Councils meeting 24.10.08
NDDC S Wasey. Re. purchase of Radar Keys for Disabled Toilets
DCC reply/review of Stalbridge Town Plan and actions
NDDC Budget Scrutiny workshop 2nd Dec. John Smith would like to attend
Sturquest Community Lunch 19th November
DAPTC AGM and Conference 1st November
Lights Group Details of Christmas Events
NDDC reply to letter re.Concealed entrance sign. Will make further contact
NDDC details of road closure for Christmas Event
DCC Trailway Survey
DCC & NDDC re. BT Payphone removal
DCC re. Church Hill. A scheme ready to be issued, hope to start work in October
DAPTC C Exec Circular 13/08
Consultation document on Making of Byelaws
Details of Community Aggregates fund
Note from Clerk Resident in Car Park now gone
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9-05 p.m.