1. APOLOGIES
were received from K Moody, A Rich, M Butcher, District Councillor S Partridge
and
County Councillor C How
2. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
These were approved as circulated.
3. MATTERS ARISING
3a. The Confidential Session for the 21st May 2007 was printed on a
separate sheet and attached to the minutes but was not included in the
minutes as signed on the 18th June 2007.
It was proposed by Cllr M Elliott and seconded by Cllr R Cook that the
corrected version, as distributed to all councillors, be signed and
the minute book amended accordingly and all agreed. Clerk to action.
4. DECLARATION OF COUNCILLOR'S INTERESTS FOR
THIS MEETING
Chairman Mrs V Tallowin declared an interest in item 7b. New Applications
- item 1
5. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Rev N H Khambatta -
Confirmation of St Mary's PCC taking over some grass cutting at the
St Mary's Churchyard.
b) Hickling Windsurfers Club - Confirmation that the matter of parishioners'
access to the
windsurfers beach is now closed.
Cllr G Smith wished it to be noted that any future developments when
parishioner's rights were involved should be investigated more thoroughly
at the time by the Parish Council.
c) NNDC - Agenda 26 June. Passed to Cllr G Smith
d) Allianz Insurance PLC - Mower Insurance documents.
e) Broads Authority - In House Planning procedures booklet. Clerk to
copy and pass to
Mr H Harding, Cllr R Cook, Cllr I Watton and Cllr D Pugh.
f) Broads Authority - LDF consultation.
This was passed Cllr R Cook who will report back to the PC any relevant
information about Hickling.
g) Brown & Co -
New allotment agreement signed on their behalf. Clerk to file with our
copy of agreement.
h) NNDC - Pest Control letter confirming that this service is no longer
being provided.
i) NDC - Dog Fouling Orders consultation period has started and any
comments to be received by the 3rd August 2007.
j) NNDC - Email about street signage update.
k) Mr H Harding - Letter about the flooding of his property recently.
Further to a previous site meeting the Clerk has written to the Internal
Drainage Board on his behalf.
6. TREASURER'S REPORT
a)
| |
Expenses |
Income |
| W Diss |
£
50.00 |
|
| CPS Fuel (chq pd to
D Pugh) |
£ 264.45 |
|
| S Chapman
(imprest) |
£22.03 |
|
| S Chapman |
£ 625.00 |
|
| R Uff (Bench
seat) |
£ 140.00 |
|
| R Uff (Seat+Table
- Chapel Pit fund) |
£ 380.00 |
|
| Bakers
of Holt (chq pd to S Chapman Chapel Pit fund) |
£96.92 |
|
| Bakers
of Holt (pd - Chapel Pit fund) |
£ 331.44 |
|
| Anglian Water (Rec
Grd) |
£ 23.78 |
|
| Anglian Water (Com
Hall) |
£124.02 |
|
| Anglian Water (Ch Rooms) |
£ 87.74 |
|
Total |
£ 2145.38 |
£ 2126.77 |
b)
Budget to date - Distributed
c) Annual Return - Mr R Clarke had confirmed and enhanced the figures
on the Annual Return form, it was proposed by Cllr D Pugh and seconded
by Cllr M Elliott and all agreed that the form be signed and forwarded
by the Clerk.
7. PLANNING
a) NNDC - Decisions -
1. Plummers Cottage Barn, Pockthorpe Loke, Stubb Road - Change of Use
to Two Holiday Dwellings - refused.
2. Grosvenor Cottage, Stubb Road - Erection of Two-Storey Rear Ext. &
Single- Storey Side Ext. - permit.
b) NNDC - New Applications
1. 1 & 2 Stubb Road - Erection of Two-storey Rear Ext. on both dwellings
- support
Outstanding Applications
-
1. Thatched Cottage, Stubb Road - Erection of Replacement Dwelling. -
Site meeting on 12th July for NNDC Planning dept.
2. Martins Nest , The Street - Enforcement Appeal notice
3. Staithe View, Staithe Road - Erection of Single-Storey Side Ext. to
provide a Music Room, after site meeting of the 21/22 June no objections
were raised.
8. PARISH COUNCIL PROPERTY REPORTS
a) Staithe
It was noted that Harry Nudd had retrieved the bench seat from P Eales
but it requires some attention before it can be re sited.
b) Community Hall
1. The roof leak was investigated but it was decided to wait as it only
leaks in very extreme weather conditions. Clerk to arrange for a builder
to quote for repairs to the ceiling outside the toilet area as this seems
to be the main concern
2. The rental charges were discussed for all users and it was proposed
by Cllr D Pugh and seconded by Cllr B Noye and it was agreed by 7 for
and 1 against that the rental charge be increased by a nominal amount
of 50p per 3 hour session from the 1st September 2007.
A fuel surcharge maybe introduced if weather conditions are extreme and
a substantial increase in oil prices or usage.
Clerk to write to relevant hirers.
3. Cllr M Elliott will ask Michael Elliott if he would service the community
Hall boiler while the Hunnies are on holiday.
4. A comprehensive Health & Safety report has been prepared by Cllr
R Cook, and all points noted, this is to be revisited at the September
Parish Council meeting to see what actions are still required.
H Nudd was asked if he would strim/spray
the weeds around the hall, trim back the hedge as
necessary.
c) Recreation Ground
1. The Norfolk County Council have cleared out the ditches alongside Ouse
Lane inside the recreation ground, but it will be the responsibility of
the Parish Council now to keep the ditches clear in future.
This is to help keep flooding down on this part of Ouse Lane.
9. CHAPEL PIT
1. The Unpaid Work Unit of
Gt Yarmouth have completed their work at the Chapel Pit which involved
laying 3 concrete slabs for the benches and picnic table, edging the car
park between the grass and gravel, raking out 7 tons of gravel, painting
the bus shelter and seat, and strimming around the edge of the pond area.
Clerk to write and thank them for their hard work and time.
The Parish Council purchased one of the above benches and a brass plaque
in memory of John Beales who served the Parish Council for over 60 years.
The picnic table and one bench were paid for by the grant received.
10. VILLAGE PLAN
A meeting between the chairman and clerk to be arranged so a draft action
plan can be put
together which will then be discussed further with all councillors at
a later date.
11. PROPERTY WALK
This was confirmed as taking place on the 13th August at 5.30pm starting
at Chapel Pit.
Clerk to distribute agenda.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
- Monday, 3rd September at 7.15 pm in the Community Hall.
There was no further business
and the meeting was closed at 9.50pm
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