MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING OF ASTON INGHAM PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON
TUESDAY 15TH MAY 2012 AT 7.30 P.M. IN THE VILLAGE HALL
ATTENDED BY Mr J. Harding (chairman), Mr J. Whatley, Mr
C. Tormey, Mr E. Green, Mr S. Burns, Mrs R. Tree
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN – Mrs Tree proposed Mr J.Harding, Mr Green
seconded. All in favour.
VICE CHAIRMAN AND PLANNING OFFICER – Mr Tormey proposed
Mr J.Whatley, Mrs Tree seconded. All in favour.
Declaration of Acceptance of Office signed.
MINUTES OF APRIL MEETING were read, approved and signed.
MATTERS ARISING
1) Letters
received from Carol Saunders, Customer Insight Unit regarding drains at Crews
Hill and potholes on Oaks Lane.
2) Blocked
drains between church and village hall, junction of Oaks Lane and B4222 and at
Aston Crews (Sunnybank) – to be reported.
3) The
possibility of resiting the finger post at the junction by the Penny Farthing
at Aston Crews was discussed.
4) There
was concern about visibility and safety at the turning to Linton at Aston
Crews. District Council to be contacted regarding possibility of warning signs.
5) If
there is still time to purchase Jubilee mugs, Mr Whatley proposed this be done
Mrs Tree seconded. All in favour. Mr Tormey to liaise with Clerk. Cheque for
required amount to be written when needed. Mr Harding proposed, Mr Green
seconded. All in favour.
6) Pilgrim’s
Cross to be made priority project for Jubilee. When this is underway, Council
will start looking at enhanced boundary signs. Mrs Tree proposed, Mr Burns
seconded. All in favour. There is a possibility that Mrs Tree could create a
booklet giving the historical background of the crosses which might aid any
grant applications.
7) Mr
Whatley is checking the safety aspects of lighting a beacon at Crews Hill.
PLANNING – none
CORRESPONDENCE
I.
Email from Ian Baker (Community Resilience
Officer) regarding possibility of standpipes if drought continued.
II.
Living Villages – invitation to event
III.
Diamond Day – update
IV.
H.A.L.C. courses – details have been emailed
to councillors
V.
Gorsley/Kilcot newsletter
VI.
Clerk/Council Direct
VII.
Exhibition poster
FINANCE C.A.
£2194.15 A.I.P.C.H.F. £107.63 P.C. £11.93
1) Precept
received - £1100.00
2) Annual
Insurance Premium – £265.00 if Parish Council signs
another 3 year agreement. Clerk to check
if any better price can be offered, otherwise Mr Harding proposed this be paid,
Mr Green seconded. All in favour.
3) Land
Easement – (Godfrey – Payton). Mr Harding proposed sum of £20.00 be paid, Mrs
Tree seconded. All in favour. Mr Whatley declared an interest
ANY OTHER MATTERS
v Parish
Map – next month’s agenda. Decision to be made regarding purchase of cabinet.
v Sandbags
– 20 empty bags to be requested to improve storage.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Monday 11th June
MEETING CLOSED AT 9.00 p.m.
The Aston Ingham Parish Council meeting is held in the
committee room in the Village Hall on the second Monday of each month
(excluding August, unless a special meeting needs to be called).
The meeting begins promptly at 7.30 p.m., and business is
usually finished by 9.30 – 10.00 p.m.
Parishioners are welcome to attend the monthly meetings,
and if they have any points of concern with respect to our parish to send a
letter prior to the meeting to our clerk, Heather Hobbs, Brooklands Cottage,
Aston Ingham, HR9 7LS, for discussion at the meeting. Alternatively, points may
be raised during the allocated time for public submissions at the meeting.
For an online copy of the
approved minutes please refer to www.aipcreports.blogspot.com
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