1. APOLOGIES were
received from Mrs G Smith and District Councillor S Partridge
2. MINUTES
OF LAST MEETING These were approved as circulated
3.
MATTERS ARISING
8. Staithe - Quotes to be obtained soon so we can approached the Broads
Authority for the possibility of a grant.
9. Planter - Clerk to write thanking Mike Young & W I for planter
at village sign
12. Shop at Pleasure Boat - Chairman informed the council that the Pleasure
Boat Shop had opened and the Post Office will re open 12th June
4.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
The Clerk took the chair and asked for nominations for the position
of Chairman. Mrs K Moody nominated Mrs Tallowin, and this was seconded
by Mr H Purnell. There were no further nominations and Mrs Tallowin
was unanimously elected. The Chairman then resumed the chair and asked
for nominations for the position of Vice-Chairman. Mrs K Moody nominated
Mr Elliott, and this was seconded by Mr B Noye. There were no further
nominations and Mr Elliott was unanimously elected. Acceptance forms
were duly signed.
APPOINTMENTS TO WORKING PARTIES -
| Finance |
Staithe |
Community
Hall |
Harry
Purnell |
Peter
Sparks |
Michaell
Elliott |
Clerk |
Laurence
Beales |
Viv
Tallowin |
B
Noye |
Tony
Woodman |
Kath
Moody |
|
David
Pugh |
Geraldine
Smith |
|
Parish
Seating/Signs |
Churchyard/Grass
Cutting |
Footpaths |
Peter
Sparks |
David
Pugh |
Laurence
Beales |
Village
Liaison |
Wells
Charity |
Highways/Drainage |
Tony
Woodman |
Michael
Elliott |
Tony
Woodman |
Laurence
Beales |
Kath
Moody |
|
Planning |
Recreation
Ground |
Viv
Tallowin |
Michael
Elliott |
Michael
Elliott |
Laurence
Beales |
Harry
Purnel |
Viv
Tallowin |
David
Pugh |
Geraldine
Smith |
Clerk |
|
Mr H Purnell Proposed and Mr M Elliott seconded and all were in agreement
that the Working Parties be accepted.
Mr T Woodman
joined the council meeting with his apologies being late.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Broads
& Leader Programme - An invitation to Waxham Barns on the 23rd May
to see the different projects they have achieved over the last year.
b) Parish & Town Planning - Norfolk Planning Conference in Norfolk,
15th June in Swaffham, but as it was not relevant to Hickling no one
felt inclined to attend.
c) Mr P Brown - A letter confirming that the Community Hall inner hall
floor has now been repainted by the History Group. He pointed out that
as the gravel became stuck under the doors causing the floor to be scratched,
the doors should be under cut to avoid the problem. See 10,b,2 Community
Hall
d) NNDC - Local Development Framework Spring Update.
e) Norfolk Village Green Stores - A letter from Mr G C Edwards, the
proprietor of the mobile shop, requesting permission to park on the
Chapel Car Park for 2 whole days, Wednesday & Saturdays, the other
days between 10am - 10.45am. After the letter was read out, Mr Edwards
stated he wanted to change it to 6 days per week. After much discussion,
when various points were raised, one being damage to the car park and
was the van going to be self sufficient, with its own generator, to
which Mr Edwards confirmed it would be self sufficient. A vote was taken
with 7 for and 2 abstentions, Mr D Pugh proposed and B Noye seconded
the motion that the mobile shop be allowed to park for 6 days, provisionally
for 12 months with a 3 months probationary period subject to checks
with the Parish Councils insurance company and Mr Edwards providing
the Parish Council with copies of his liability insurance cover and
other documents that enabled him to trade as a mobile shop.
f) NNDC - Agenda Council Meeting 26th April 2006. This was passed to
K Moody who will report back to the council with items regarding Hickling.
g) Martin Robeson - Tesco Store, Stalham, Requesting details of a contact
name to keep the Parish Council informed of any proposals to extend
the site in Stalham.
h) Mr T Woodman - A letter from Councillor T Woodman tendering his resignation.
Chairman V Tallowin thanked Tony for all his hard work and dedication
as a parish councillor and asked if he could be persuaded to change
his mind, to which he replied he would remain until the next elections
2007, if his workload increased he would have to reconsider. He requested
his letter remain on file.
i) NNDC - An email from Richard Garfield, Environmental services officer
keeping the council updated about the visits to a recycling plant. Clerk
to follow up.
j) C Birch, Brown & Co - An email updating the council about the
amount of land we rent from Brown & Co for allotments, so we can
adjust the allotment rents accordingly.
k) NNDC - Dog Control Orders - An email confirming that there is no
'cut off' date for dog control orders. The council decided to leave
this matter until the village plan was completed before recommending
the recreation ground becomes a dog control area.
l) Stalham & Happing - Minutes from the 9th March and the agenda
for 9th May.
m) Norfolk County Council - Information on making representations on
the Draft Statement of Community Involvement forming part of the Norfolk
Minerals 7 Waste Development Framework.
n) Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - Local authority Byelaws in
England - A Discussion Paper
o) Playing Field Association - News Letter. Passed to L Beales.
p) Audit Commission - The Audit Commission Return forms for annual return
2005-2006
Mr T Woodman
left the meeting with his apologies
6. TREASURER'S
REPORT
a)
| W Diss |
£
50.00 |
| Allianz Cornhill Assurance |
not paid |
| New Perspectives
(GAM repairs) |
£ 18.00 |
| S Chapman |
£15.05 |
| Broads Internal Drainage
Board |
£ 10.55 |
| Parish & Town Councils
(booklet) |
£ 3.75 Receipts
received |
| CPS Fuels * |
£ 129.15 1/4/06
- 8/5/06 |
| North Walsham Electrical
* |
£ 42.00 |
| North Walsham Fire
Protection |
£ 19.39 |
| |
Receipts received |
| |
1/4/06 - 8/5/06 |
| |
£ 9427.37 |
* paid
to D Pugh
b) R Clarke
has agreed to audit the Parish Accounts for 2005-2006. Clerk to pass
all relevant paperwork to him.
c) Precept received of £3525 (1/2 year)
d) Transfer of £15000 from Barclays Current Account to Abbey Time
Deposits on 4/4/06 resulting in a balance of £95,158.10p in Abbey.
e) Budget to Date distributed.
f) News Sheet Donation which had been overlooked in January 2006, K
Moody proposed and H Purnell seconded and all were in agreement that
a sum of £125 be forwarded. Clerk to respond.
Under Other
Financial matters the Clerk bought to the councils attention some items
on the Parish Council insurance renewal that could be changed to lower
the cost of the annual fee. K Moody proposed and D Mayhew seconded the
proposal that the Marquee and portable stage be removed from the policy,
Mower Equipment amount to be changed to £500 from £3241.10p
and Office Contents changed to £4500 from £5493.58.
Clerk confirmed that the policy is 'New for Old' cover. Clerk to arrange
changes to policy.
7. PLANNING
a. NNDC New Applications
1. Seven Oaks, Calthorpe Street, Ingham - Erection of single-Storey
Ext. for B & B use and Conversion of Stable/Garage to Residential
Annexe and one unit of Holiday accommodation - No objections
b) NNDC Decisions
None
Clerk left
the room for the following item.
8. CLERKS
REMUNERATION
The Clerks salary was discussed and K Moody proposed and B Noye seconded
and all were in agreement that the salary be raised by £100 pa,
bringing annual salary to £2500
9. PARISH PLAN -
Update on village plan was summarised as, 364 questionnaires returned
completed, 12 returned blank, the overall response rate is 87%. Some
people have written quite long free form comments in addition to filling
out the questionnaire and these will be looked at and summarised.
Peter Berrie to give another update at the Annual Parish Meeting 22nd
May.
10. PARISH
COUNCIL PROPERTY REPORTS
a) Staithe.
1. The next Staithe forum meeting to be held on the 23rd May.
2. There have been 6 six changes to the wet berths this season, those
who have given up their berths are - Mr Andrews, Mr Page, Mr Sparks
Mr Eales, Mrs Brooks and Mr Beales, the new berth holders are - Mr Wilson,
W Crisp/P Berrie, Mr Clay, Mr Purnell, Mr Hollis and one small berth
still outstanding. Dry berth vacancies stand at approx 17 berths. Clerk
to put an advert in various areas for the vacant berths.
b) Community
Hall
1. Disabled
Toilets to be completed and K Moody agreed to arrange the supply of
handles and bars required for the toilets.
2. Side door & Internal door require adjusting at bottom to stop
the stone chippings from lodging under the doors and scraping the floor.
D Mayhew agreed to investigate the loan of a special tool to do this
job.
3. The Heating Levy this has now been put on hold until the winter when
the rent review and fuel situation has taken place.
4. Outside lights are not working again, Clerk to contact Sheldon Electrics.
c) Recreation
Ground
1. Grass
cutting at St Mary's churchyard has been delegated to B Noye who will
investigate the storage of mowers.
2. Play area to be looked into by D Mayhew who will provide provisional
costs for updating the play area.
11.
ALLOTMENTS
1. Charles Birch has confirmed he will be measuring the allotments at
High Hill and contacting the council when this has taken place so the
rents on the allotments can be adjusted.
12. VILLAGE
POND
1. The Unpaid Work Unit in Great Yarmouth have agreed to come and assess
the pond as to whether they can offer their assistance in tidying up
the whole area.
Clerk is in contact with Mr Peter Burley manager of the unit for dates
so Mr L Beales can meet with him at the pond.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Monday,
5th June 2006 at 7.15 pm in the Community Hall.
There was no further business and the meeting was closed at 10 pm
