MILVERTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

9th January 2017

7.00pm in the Victoria Rooms Fore Street

PLEASE NOTE EARLIER TIME

 

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 5th December 2016 have been circulated. 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.

The Actions from the last meeting will be considered unless elsewhere on the agenda.

4. Planning        

4.1 For Parish Council Decision

4.1.1 23/16/0043 Erection of Single Storey Extension with Garage to Front and Alterations to the Access at the Old Police Station Butts Way Milverton (Amended Scheme)

4.2 For Parish Council Comment

4.2,.1 23/16/0039 Replacement of Dwelling Garage and Mobile Home with erection of 1no Dwelling and Detached Garage with Annexe Over at Wilscombe Wood Cottage Milverton

4.3 Other Planning Matters

The Clerk will report on local queries in relation to the TDBC Site Allocations Plan.

The Clerk will propose 4th February 2017 as the date for the next planning meeting.

5.  Precept 2017/18

Councillors will discuss the Council's financial position and set the Precept for next year..

6. Finance Monthly Report

The Council will consider the monthly report and approve payments for Room Hire, Salaries and PAYE.

7. Matters to Report

8. Consultation on Creation of New District Council

Madam Chairman will lead a discussion on how the Parish Council will respond.

9. Public Toilets

The Clerk will report on the current position.

10. Roads and Footpaths

10.1 Footpath Monthly Report

10.2 Roads Monthly Report

11. Jubilee Gardens Contract

The Clerk will report on the tenders received and make a recommendation

12. Milverton Surgery

Madam Chairman will report on the meeting held on 14th December.

13. Creedwell

The Vice Chairman will provide a report if the Appeal decision is known.

14. Crime

Members will receive and comment on the monthly crime report.

15. Revision of Standing Orders

Councillors will consider whether to amend the and the 7:30pm start time as set out in Standing Orders

16. Review of Financial Regulations

The Council's Financial Regulations were adopted in 2013 and are due for a review..

17. Allotments

18. Milverton Telephone Exchange Problems

Mrs Lumby will report on the latest position

19. Correspondence

A list will be circulated during the meeting and members may request copies from the Clerk.