Minutes from January 2020 meeting

Shobrooke Parish Council

Minutes of Parish Council meeting held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 14 January 2020

The meeting commenced at 7.30pm 

Members Present: 

Cllr C Furse (Chair)                Cllr J Ingham

Cllr C Boult                             Cllr A Jones

Cllr B Curle                             Cllr A Ripper 

In attendance:

J Hole, Parish Clerk 

Business to be Transacted

Public Participation

There was no public present

Formal Business

01/01/20     Apologies 

Cllr G Barnell, MDDC, Cllr M Squires, DCC (another meeting) 

02/01/20     Declaration of Interest

None noted 

03/01/20     Minutes of the last meeting held on Tuesday 10 December 2019

Agreed and signed as a true record 

04/01/20     To consider any applicants for co-option – two posts are available

There were no candidates 

05/01/20     Mid Devon District Council

5.1              Planning Applications

None                                           

5.2              Planning Decisions:

19/01819/HOUSE - Erection of single storey front extension at Brampton, Shobrooke – permission granted    

5.3              Local Plan Review – proposed main modifications consultation – to consider any comments

Cllr G Barnell had explained the main modifications at the last meeting and Cllrs had no comments

5.4              At the request of Cllr G Barnell, to consider writing to MDDC to explain the impact   developments in Crediton and surrounding area have on Shobrooke parish.  This might generate more CIL contributions for the parish

It was resolved to e-mail MDDC as requested by Cllr G Barnell

5.5              Report from MDDC Councillor, Cllr Graeme Barnell on MDDC business relevant to the parish

Cllr G Barnell had e-mailed to report that he would be setting up a meeting for interested parties with regard to the proposed Boniface Cycle Trail.  Cllr A Jones agreed to attend.  Cllr C Boult declared a personal interest as he rents a field on the proposed Boniface Trail route. 

06/01/20     Road and Footpaths

6.1              Outstanding Road and Footpath issues

Various pot holes

6.2              New issues identified

Damaged drain opposite old Post Office – reported to DCC

Gully at Camps Bridge and drains at Rew Cross – reported to DCC and inspected

Various pot holes on Shute to Furse Farm road  - Clerk to report

6.3              Update on location of 20 is plenty signs

The post by the Village Hall was not suitable for the sign but it would be possible to put in a new post near the Village Hall entrance.  Cllr A Jones would check with the Village Hall.  The other sign could go near the old BT Kiosk.  Clerk to contact DCC and to request permission to put the sign on the lamp post. 

07/01/20     Finance

7.1              Parish Council receipts Current Account:                   

Item	Payer	Purpose	Amount £
7.1.1	Lloyds Bank	Compensation	200.00
7.1.2	Lloyds Bank	Clerks expenses	13.00

                                                                                                                                   

7.2              Parish Council payments current account:

These were agree as:           

                  

Item	Payee	Purpose	Amount £
7.2.1	Mid Devon Mobility	Grant	100.00
7.2.2	J Hole	Salary and expenses	238.09
7.2.3	HMRC	PAYE	12.00

                                                                                                                                        

7.3              To note new signatories have been added to the account and compensation and expenses paid as noted above (bank letter circulated previously)

7.3              To approve signatures for this month’s cheques

7.4              Balances:

7.4.1           Parish Council Current Account balance: £1,252.70

 7.4.2          Parish Council Footpath balance (in above current account figure): £311.74

7.4.3           Parish Council Reserve Account balance: £7,795.34 (£3,250.00 ringfenced for play equipment)

7.5              Financial Statement and Budget Monitor

Noted 

08/01/20     Councillor’s Reports                                    

8.1              To consider any Councillor reports for areas of responsibility

There were no reports

8.2              Playing Fields report 

Cllr C Boult reported that the zip wire uprights required some attention and the willow tunnel needed trimming.  The annual safety inspection was due and it was resolved that Cllr C Boult would accompany the inspector at an additional cost of £42.00 

09/01/20     Clerk’s Report

9.1              None 

10/01/20     Parish Council

10.1            To consider any training needs for new co-opted councillors

 Deferred

10.2            Update on grant applications for play equipment

The grant application had been submitted to MDDC but it had not been confirmed that it had been accepted.  The application included a small sum for safety matting.

10.3            To consider a nomination to the Royal Garden Party for chairman/past chairman

It was resolved to nominate Cllr C Furse

10.4            Woodland Trust – to consider applying for a free tree pack

Cllr A Jones had applied for two free trees from DCC.  It was resolved to apply for a hedging pack from the Woodland Trust.                

11/01/20     Devon County Council

11.1            Report from DCC Councillor, Cllr M Squires on DCC business relevant to the parish

There was no report 

12/01/20     Miscellaneous Correspondence

There was none 

13/01/20     Minor Matters and Items for Future Agenda

There was none 

14/01/20     Date of next meeting: Tuesday 11 February 2020 at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall 

The meeting closed at 8.10pm