DRAYTON ST LEONARD PARISH COUNCIL

DRAYTON ST LEONARD PARISH COUNCIL

CHAIRMAN	CLERK
Mr Simon Richards Manor Farm Cottage Drayton St Leonard Wallingford Oxon (01865) 891717 simon.richards@draytonstleonard.co.uk	Mrs Lucy Cook The Old Cottage High Street Drayton St Leonard Wallingford, Oxon (01865) 891660 lucy.cook@draytonstleonard.co.uk

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held at 8.00pm on Tuesday,

3^rd August 2004 in the Village Hall

Present: Simon Richards (Chairman), Charles Dickerson (Vice-Chairman),
David Watkin, George Farrant, Anne Speirs, John Howell and members of the public..

Julia Wiblin & Sarah MacNamee were interviewed prior to the meeting for the position of parish clerk.

26/04	Apologies Apologies were received from the District Councillor, John Cotton.
27/04	Declaration of interests in matters arising in the agenda George Farrant and Simon Richards declared themselves to be neighbours of planning application PO4/W00. Ann Speirs declared herself to be a neighbour of planning application PO4/W.
28/04	Planning Application PO4/W0828 Willowbeck The applicant outlined the key features of the revised plans. No objections were raised by immediate neighbours. It was unanimously agreed by all councillors present that Drayton St Leonard Parish Council recommends to SODC that this application be approved.
29/04	Planning Application PO4/W0865 Talbot Cottage The applicant proposed to replace the leaking, flat roof with a 40 degree pitched roof and install toilet facilities in out building. Councillors noted the creeping change of use so that further development into a separate dwelling was not permissible. It was unanimously agreed by all councillors present that Drayton St Leonard Parish Council recommends to SODC that this application be approved.
30/04	Minutes of the previous meeting for approval The minutes of the previous meeting held on Tuesday 11^th May 2004 were signed as correct.
31/04 Action	Report on actions outstanding from the previous meeting Minute 18/04 Refurbishment of village signpost The installation of the village signpost top was still awaited. New clerk to chase ForgeAhead Ironworks. Minute 19/04 Internal Auditor Julia Wiblin acted as the Internal Auditor for 2003/2004. Minute 19/04 Risk Assessment The risk assessment was been completed by Lucy Cook, according to NALC guidelines, and approved by Simon Richards prior to submission of the Annual Return. Minute 24/04 Embankment A response from SODC is awaited.
32/04	Finance Accounts for year ended 31 March 2004 The receipts and payments account was presented for inspection. It was agreed by all present that sufficient funds were available to meet the remaining financial commitments of the year. The Internal Auditor’s report was presented for inspection. Councillors agreed that the clerk’s response adequately explained all queries. Approved Payments:
33/04	To whom paid OALC Ox Green Belt Nk SLCC ORCC	Services Subscription Subscription Training materials Subscription	Cheque no. 185 186 187 188o	Cost £116.33 £15.00 £12.50 £20.00
34/04	Report from County Councillor, John Howell. Mirror at corner of High Street has been replaced ‘Oxford ski and wakeboard’ sign to be removed from Stadhampton end of village The Chief Exec of the County Council is keen to attend parish council meetings. PC to suggest suitable dates. Letter informing residents of the proposed centralisation of response centres for emergency services have been sent out to households. Responses should be sent to Councillor Jelf at County Council. Number of new houses in Southeast region is likely to increase from 28K to 38K per annum. District Councillors will receive the plans for any proposed new developments but the inspector from the regional assemblies will ultimately have powers of approval. JH expressed his concern re. lack of long term plan for housing expansion. Gravel – PAGE has secured a seat at the regional level to voice concerns on the proposed extraction amounts in the various areas around DSL. The plan for Oxfordshire will be available for view in October. Good representation will be required.
35/04	Village Hall David Herlihy circulated a list of proposed remedial maintenance for the village hall. Quotes for the proposed work are being obtained and the Village Hall Committee will decide which quote to accept. Councillors supported the proposed remedial action and expressed the wish that this work is completed during 2005. The application for any available grants was also encouraged.
36/04	Planning: Rock Cottage: Following an enquiry to the Planning Department at SODC, the Parish Council could confirm that no planning permission was required for a property of this age to convert parking areas to living accommodation. Planning Decisions: Lucy Cook reported that no planning decisions had been made by SODC since the last meeting. It was noted that an application from Waterside House had been withdrawn by the applicant and that an appeal by the applicant of 3 College Cottages had been unsuccessful.
37/04	Items for inclusion in next agenda The following items were identified for discussion at the next meeting: Playground maintenance Repair/sale of ‘village computer’ State of village roads Access and signage for public area at the ford
25/04	Next Meeting The next meeting will be at 8pm on Tuesday9th November 2004