Present: Cllr J Mangnall, Cllr H Painter, Cllr J Speare, Cllr D Dorling, Cllr R Griffin, Cllr L Couper, Cllr P Smith and Mrs J Brookman (Clerk).
APOLOGIES: Apologies were received from Cllr V White and Cllr C Spicer.
1 - DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:-
Cllrs Mangnall, Painter and Smith declared an interest in agenda
item no. 11.
2 - ALLOCATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:-
Cheque signatories - Cllrs Mangnall, Dorling and Painter
Footpaths - Cllr Couper
Tree Wardens - Cllrs Dorling and Griffin. Clerk to advise Borough
Council of councillors designated.
Allotments - Cllr Speare
Bowls & Buggy Club - Cllr Speare
SALC - Cllr Smith
Grass cutting - Cllr Dorling
The Dell & The Drift - Cllr Painter
Charities - Cllrs Dorling and Couper
3 - THE DELL:-
A copy of the report following Mrs English's (Parks Manager, Borough
Council) visit to The Dell was circulated and it was suggested that a
working party should take place in September. It was reported that the
playing field area was not accessible at the present time by the Pyramid
playbus and it was agreed that Cllr Dorling would obtain quotes to cut
back overhanging trees at The Dell, and BT be contacted regarding trees
at their site.
4 - THE GREENWOODS:-
Cllr Painter had met with Mr Keeley (Borough Council) and the owner
Mr Makings regarding the trees at No 6 The Greenwoods. The owner has
expressed his intention to restore the bank back to its former natural
state and replant. Trellis is to be erected to encourage natural screening
and ivy will be encouraged to climb the outer face of the newly erected
wall.
5 - MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:-
The minutes of the meeting held on 30 June, 2003 were approved and
signed as a true record.
6 - VILLAGE SIGN:-
Various options regarding the existing village sign were discussed,
Cllr Painter agreed to make enquiries as to the cost of a new sign and
also the cost of a new village notice board. It was agreed that once
the details were to hand a special meeting would be convened.
7 - CLERK'S REPORT:-
Details had been received regarding a meeting to be held on 30 July
in Stanton Village Hall to discuss the proposed IKEA plans. Cllr Painter
to attend.
Details had also been received from Ingham Parish Council regarding the current volume of HGV traffic in the area and inviting the Parish Council to join the newly formed Parish Action Group. The Parish Council confirmed its support. Clerk to write.
8 - PLANNING APPLICATIONS:-
NEW APPLICATIONS:-
SE/03/2519/P Maric, Fen Road, Pakenham - Erection of first floor rear extension. It was felt that the proposed extension would be over development of the site and are concerned that it is intrusive to the neighbours. There was also concern that the proposed first floor window is very large and obtrusive to the neighbouring properties.
Cllr Painter left the meeting at 8.25 pm.
8.2 - OUTCOME OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS:-
SE/03/2109/P Whiting Farm, Fen Road, Pakenham Erection of detached garage block. GRANTED.
SE/03/2256/P Home Farm, Bull Road, Pakenham Erection of detached garage with two loose boxes. GRANTED.
SE/03/1481/P Dell House, 53 The Owell, Pakenham Erection of two storey and single storey side extension. GRANTED.
9 - FINANCE REPORT:-
Cheques to be signed:- | ||
795 | Mr AJ Hosken July wages - 30/7 | £84.57 |
796 | Clerk's Wages - July - post dated 30/7 | £94.24 |
797 | Mr AJ Hosken August wages - 30/8 | £84.57 |
798 | Clerk's Wages - August - 30/8 | £94.24 |
799 | Inland Revenue | £178.65 |
800 | SALC Training Course Cllr Griffin | £50.00 |
Clerk to advise Mr AJ Hosken that insurance cover cannot be obtained to cover him using a scythe.
10 - CCTV CAMERA:-
It was confirmed that the CCTV camera had been installed at the Post
Office and that provision has been made for it to be transferred
to the new village hall.
11 - FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SHOP/POST OFFICE IN THE NEW VILLAGE HALL:-
Cllrs Mangnall and Smith left the meeting at 8.40 - declaration of
interest.
Cllr Dorling chaired the meeting.
Cllrs Mangnall and Smith returned to the meeting at 8.45 pm to clarify
points raised by the Parish Council and then again left the meeting
at 8.55 pm.
It was agreed that the Parish Council would precept in October and
pay the rental for the fixtures and fittings for the shop.
Cllrs Mangnall and Smith returned to the meeting at 9.00 pm and Cllr
Mangnall chaired the remainder of the meeting.
12 - YELLOW LINES:-
Councillors had received comments from residents in the village concerning
the parking of vehicles in The Street. Cllr Spicer to be asked
to enquire as to how this might be implemented if necessary.
13 - ST MARY'S CHURCH CAR PARK:-
Cllr Dorling agreed to make enquiries regarding a suitable surface
for the area/proportion of the area.
14 - COUNTY COUNCILLOR'S REPORT:-
Cllr White confirmed that £10,000 would be available from the
locality fund for the new village hall.
15 - QUESTIONS TO THE CHAIR:-
Cllr Dorling tabled an article from the East Anglian Daily Times
(16 July) entitled Councils suffering in legislation avalanche
regarding the growing tide of regulation and documentation for
clerks and councillors.
Cllr Smith had attended the Suffolk Portal Meeting which is in the process of setting up a web site for every service in Suffolk, to act as a central point, which should be up and working in September/October.
Cllr Mangnall had attended a Police Forum at Fornham where it was confirmed that Street Wardens are paid but have no powers where as Special Constables are not paid but do have powers.
16 - DATE OF NEXT MEETING:-
The next meeting will be held on Monday, 1 September, 2003 at 7.30
pm in The Martin Room, St Mary's Church, Pakenham. Cllrs Dorling,
Speare and Griffin agreed to meet at 7.00 pm to visit the car park
at St Mary's and also the conservation area.
The following meeting will be held on Monday 20 October, 2003.
The meeting closed at 9.50 pm