PEASEDOWN ST. JOHN PARISH COUNCIL

"Dijon", Bath New Road, Radstock, Bath. BA3 3ED

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Minutes for this meeting

 

Agenda for Council Meeting Monday 29th September 2003 at 7 p.m. in the Cricket Clubhouse:

AGENDA

Public Session – 15 minutes when the public may express a view or ask a question on relevant matters on the following agenda. Members of the public are welcome to stay and observe the rest of the meeting.

  1. To receive apologies for absence
  2. Members’ Interests. Members are reminded of their obligation to declare any interest they may have in any issue arising at this meeting which might conflict with the business of the Council
  3. Minutes of the Council meeting held on 28th July 2003 – to agree a true record and sign (previously circulated)
  4. Any matters arising from the minutes of 28th July 2003
  5. Correspondence

    6. a). B&NES. Parish Councils Basic Allowance and Travelling Expenses. Letter asking for guidance on levels of payment

    b). B&NES. Diversion of public footpath BA 19/1 through Carlingcott Mill. The Regulatory (Access) Committee will meet on 16th October 2003 to determine this application. Your final comments (if any) are required before that meeting

    c). Mr. James Holland (Norton Radstock Ramblers). By-pass crossings

    d). ALCA. Formal announcement of the AGM to be held at Church House on Saturday 1st November 2003 at 10 a.m. Two named delegates are required by 9th October 2003

    e). Cllr. Chris Watt B&NES, Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny for Housing and Community Safety. Re Community Safety

    f). Mr. A Hastings. New and replacement planting on Ecewiche Green

  6. Accounts

    7. a). To agree payment of accounts (to be tabled)

    b). To note that the RFO has received a telephone call from the External Auditors saying that, subject to their sight of a photocopy showing the extended insurance to cover recent acquisitions, they will be giving the Council an all clear notice

  7. To receive the minutes of a Planning Committee meeting held on 1st September 2003 (previously circulated)
  8. To receive the minutes of an Environment Committee meeting held on 1st September 2003 (previously circulated)
  9. To receive the minutes of a Magazine Committee meeting held on 22nd September 2003 (to follow)
  10. To receive the minutes of a Finance Committee meeting held on 1st September 2003 (previously circulated)
  11. To receive the Minutes of a Lighting Committee meeting held on 22nd September 2003 (to follow)
  12. To agree that an addition sum should be granted to the Chairman's hospitality allowance in accordance with LGA 1972, ss 15(5) and 35(5). There has been extra demand on the fund this year due to the opening of the POS and the fund (after paying for the tea) is now £78 overspent and a decision needs to be made concerning a grant for the Holcombe Majorettes as detailed in the Finance Committee minute 5 of the meeting held on 1st September 2003
  13. To consider a reappraisal of the Parish Design Statement. The original Statement was finally published in January 2001 and members may consider that it needs to be brought up to date so that it reflects new legislation and the latest current practices. If agreed it will be necessary to formulate a way forwards i.e. new public meetings, more public participation, an advisory committee of residents and members or a review by members only
  14. Reports

    15. a). ALCA - Cllr. Butt and Cllr. Mrs. Thomas

    b). Police Liaison Meeting – Cllr. Bolwell

    c). RDA Market and Coastal Towns Initiative – Cllr. Butt

    d). Peasedown St John Safety Action group – Cllr. Mrs. Button

    e). ALCA Training Day 13th September 2003. Delegates may wish to report

  15. Any other business, being a preview of correspondence received since 22nd September for noting or inclusion on future agenda
  16. Dates of next meetings

13th and 27th October 2003 - Committee meetings as required

3rd and 10th November 2003 - Committee meetings as required (estimates)

24th November 2003 - Full Council.