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MINUTES
OF THE MEETING OF SPEEN PARISH COUNCIL
HELD IN SPEEN VILLAGE HALL ON 18th NOVEMBER 2002 AT 7
p.m.
PRESENT: E
Vandyk (Chairman) G Foulkes ( Vice Chairman ) WRB John
K Titcombe A Snook P Calder T Tyler R Wilson J Huntingford
( Clerk )
Members
of the Public: NWN Representative and 8 others
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APOLOGIESC
Woodhead M Butcher A Martin R Tolcher
- DECLARATION OF
INTEREST - there were no declarations.
- MINUTES -The
minutes of the previous Meeting (October 3rd ) were and
agreed and signed.
- MATTERS ARISING
a)
Footpath 15. A discussion took place and a letter from
Mrs A Pink ( member of the public ) was read out. Council
had previously resolved to support the extinguishment
of this footpath but, whilst extinguishment had been supported
by WBC and independent inspector had rejected this proposal.
It appeared to Council that it would still be best if
the Footpath were extinguished, but the Parish Council
do not have the power to do this. After some discussion
it was agreed that the Clerk should write to Ms Suzanne
Hopes of West Berks Council and request another Site Meeting,
with all parties present. There has not been a Site Meeting
since January 2000. P Calder declared an interest with
the Parish Council, as he initiated the Footpath, as a
negotiated planning gain simply to overcome objectors
to his then proposed development, when building houses
in Speen Place, and said he would represent his company's
position at the Site meeting. The Chairman proposed a
motion to continue to support the residents on the subject
of Footpath 15, and this was seconded by K Titcombe.
b)
The abandoned car has been removed at the cost of £35.00.
Council resolved in favour of paying this amount.
c)
The merits of The Bank of Ireland were discussed and it
was unanimously agreed to take the savings account from
Lloyds to the Bank of Ireland, as the interest rates were
significantly better, with free withdrawal ( instead of
90 days ) and interest rates of Base Rate minus 0.5%.
d) A letter was read from Mrs Pilkington regarding the
cheque the Council sent in response to the Stockcross
Church Appeal.
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The entrance to
Stockcross Recreational Ground was discussed
with reference to the fencing and hard standing. E.
Vandyk said that the Council should be prepared to fund
the work necessary. This is to be an Agenda item at
the next Meeting.
- A letter from Mary
Lavelle of the Village Design Statement was read
out and she is asking for a final payment of £250.00.
E. Vandyk proposed this request should be met, and G.
Foulkes seconded. Council approved unanimously. The Clerk
to send a cheque.
- New
Changing Rooms at Stockcross. A Snook gave a summary
and said that this was progressing. Several plans had
been redone and presented to Sutton's Estates as their
approval is required. No definitive decision yet. E Vandyk
thanked A Snook and C Woodhead for the work they are doing.
- There were no objections
to the Licensing renewal at The Vineyard at Stockcross.
- FINANCIAL:
a) The budget figures and first and second quarters Bank
reconciliations were agreed.
b) It was noted that R Tolcher had sent a message saying
that he did not like the new layout of the Budget.
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SPEEN
CHQS REPORT 18.11.02
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VAT |
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971
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Cottrells
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17.12
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2.55
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stationery
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972
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St
John's Church
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500.00
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Church
Appeal
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973
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Clerk
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433.98
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0.37
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October
salary + postage
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974
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WBC
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10.80
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4.75
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Refuse
sacks
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975
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Suttons
Estate
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0.25
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rent
for Marsh Benham
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976
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BALC
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48.00
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Books
for new Councillor etc
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977
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Clerk
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26.25
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postage
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978
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Waterers
Landscape
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2458.09
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366.10
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Maintenance
2002
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979
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Royal
British Legion
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30.00
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Wreaths
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980
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Clerk
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390.42
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November
Salary post dated
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981
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Phoenix
Trading
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35.00
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Abandoned
car removal
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982
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Clerk
re computer |
65.00
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re
virus removal |
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983
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Speen
VDS |
250.00
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re
VDS |
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4264.91
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368.65
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c) E Vandyk noted that Council should set the precept
for 2003/2004 at its next meeting and to that end the
General Purposes and Finance Committee of Council, acting
as a working party, were requested to meet and produce
a proposal to be circulated to members prior to the next
meeting of Council. Clerk to liase to arrange a Meeting
before Christmas.
- PLANNING. A Snook reported on Bradfords
Farm who are planning to build 12 units (B1). This has
been approved.
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Applications
received since last meeting Oct 3rd
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App
No
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Type
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Proposal |
Address
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Parish
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SPC
recc.
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02/01952
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House
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Extension
& Garage |
Old
Laundry
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Stockcross
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No
Obj
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02/01997
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Full
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Extra
rooms & Plant Room |
Vineyard
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Stockcross
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No
Obj
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02/01977
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House
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Conservatory |
1
Rectory Farm Cottage
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Speen
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No
Obj
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02/02117
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Full
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Driveway |
33
Caunter Road
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Speen
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02/02140
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House
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Conservatory |
Tall
Gables, The Sydings
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Speen
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02/02027
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House
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Conservatory |
1
Elmfield Gdns
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Speen
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Rtd
- incorrect
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02/01998
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House |
Extension
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1
Groveland Road
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Approval
WBC
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- The
Litterpicker, A Butcher was discussed and the amount
of glass he has to collect from the back of the Pavilion
at Speen. G Foulkes proposed an increase in Salary to
£50 per month and K Titcombe seconded. All in Favour.
- ETHNIC MONITORING – the Chairman thanked
C Woodhead in his absence, for the précis he had made
of the document. There is a new one in now, and he asked
the clerk to send it to C Woodhead for his comments.
- CORRESPONDENCE
–
(i) Young Persons Council - E Vandyk agreed to contact.
(ii) Annual Parish Conference Tuesday 11th March
(iii) Community Primary Care Trust - noted
(iv) Dog posters - circulated
(v) Affordable Housing Scutiny Sessions. Two Councillors
to attend.
(vi) Winter Service Plan re gritting. The map was studied
and the two salt bins mentioned are correct. The Clerk
to keep the book for reference if required.
- ANY OTHER BUSINESS. –
a) The Notice Boards at Bagnor and Marsh Benham had been
repaired by K Titcombe.
b) R. Wilson mentioned that the verges opposite the wood
in Stockcross, near the Church entrance were ploughed
up after the lorries had come through. E Vandyk agreed
and was concerned. The Clerk was asked to ring the Sutton's
Estate Office and talk through signs, and clearing up
and restoring the verges. Also to mention that it would
be beneficial if they cut the hedge on the corner before
the daffodils bloomed, as they usually cut it afterwards
and deheaded them.
c) WRB John said that he was resurrecting Stockcross Village
Design Statement.
d) WRB John said that he was waiting for two Quotes for
the proposed repairs to the Bus Shelter.
The Meeting closed
at 8.20 p.m. and the next Meeting is scheduled for January
13th at Stockcross, at 7 p.m.
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