Milverton Parish Council

24^th February 2013

PARISH COUCIL MEETING 4^th March 2013

7.30pm in the Victoria Rooms Fore Street

AGENDA

Questions from the Public.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and address the Parish Council to provide information and raise matters of concern.

1. Apologies

Members will be expected to provide reasons for absence. Members are reminded that absence for 6 consecutive meetings without approval could lead to disqualification.

2. Declarations of Interest

The Code of Conduct requires that Members disclose interests of a personal, prejudicial and pecuniary nature that may be pertinent to tonight's business. A prejudicial or pecuniary interest will require the member to leave the room during the discussion of the relevant item.

In cases of uncertainty members are recommended to consult the Clerk.

3. Minutes and Matters Arising from minutes

The Minutes of the meeting held on 4^th February have been circulated with the summons to this meeting. Members will be asked to consider them for accuracy and if satisfied pass a resolution of approval that they be signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

4. Planning

Taunton Deane has passed on planning applications for the Parish Council to consider.

a) Planning Applications for Parish Council Decision

23/13/0004 Demolition of Car Port and Outbuildings, Erection of Extension to Dwelling to Incorporate a Garage with the Construction of a first Floor with Dormer Windows and Raised Roof Pitch at Vickerys, Houndsmoor, Milverton

Councillors will be invited to make a decision on this application

b) Planning Applications for Parish Council Comment

23/13/0002 Alteration of West Porch Doors at St Michaels Church, Parsonage Lane, Milverton

Councillors will be invited to make comments on this application

c) Neighbourhood Plan

The Chairman will provide a report on progress.

d) TDBC's Site Allocations and Development Management Plan Issues and Options consultation

i)SHLAA Consultation

ii) Village Boundary Consultation

iii) Village Sites Consultation

e)Land at Olands

The owner has invited the Parish Council to suggest potential uses for this land. Representative of the School Governors will be present for this item.

f) S106 Monies

g) Other Planning Matters

The Clerk will provide a report about other general planning matters and suggest a date for the next site visit.

5. Creedwell

The Chairman will provide a verbal update.

6. Co-Option of Replacement for Mr Cottrell

Following Mr Cottrell's resignation from the Council members be invited to nominate candidates and will vote to who to co-opt to replace him.

7. Crime

The Police Report for February will be presented.

8. Roads and Footpaths

a) Monthly Footpath Report

Mrs Lumby will report on the footpaths.

b) Monthly Road Report

Members will raise issues of concern.

9. Village Survey

Following the success of last years Creedwell survey the Chairman will lead a discussion about making Parish Council village surveys more frequent.

10. Correspondence

a) For Information

b) For action/Resolution

• Somerset Flood Summit

11. Finance

a) Monthly report

The monthly report will request payments for Salaries, PAYE, Recreation Ground Grant, Dog Bins.

b) Review of Grant Policy

12. Clerk Salary Review (CONFIDENTIAL)
13. Matters to Report

Members are invited to report matters of interest and raise matters of concern for future consideration by the Council.