BLOFIELD PARISH COUNCIL

 

 

Minutes of the Blofield Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 27th February 2007 in Margaret Harker Hall at 7.30 pm.

 

2919       Councillors present Mr. D. C. Ward, Chairman

Mr. M.Sowerby,Mrs. G. Butler, Mr. M. Tetlow, Mr. J.Clabburn,  Dr. D. Pilch, Mr.B.Murphy, Mrs. P. Wilson, Mrs. B. Dawson     and Mrs. J. Perry.

 

Several members of the public were present also Norfolk County Councillor Mr. Christian Mowle and the clerk Mrs. D.R.Wyatt.

 

2920       APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

                Mrs. S. Rose.

 

2921      DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

        Mr. Tetlow:  Reported that he was no longer the treasurer of Heathlands Social Club

               Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Butler as previously declared interests in Heathlands.

Chairman announced that after this meeting there would be a further meeting by the Councillors only, to which no one was allowed except Mr. Mowle if he so wished.  Mr. Mowle declined.

 

2922          OPEN FORUM

Mrs. Sue Larson read an update on Heathlands Management affairs and presented other related documents. The update will be  marked as Appendix 1 and filed with the minutes.

 

Spokesperson for the Heathlands Sports and Social Club expressed their displeasure at having their Treasurer requested to leave the recent informal meeting. Also stated that proceedings were being sought by the members against The Management Committee regarding the changing of locks on the premises.

Chairman replied that we were not there this evening to discuss Heathlands affairs.

               

Norfolk County Councillor Christian Mowle announced his pleasure at seeing the long awaited footpath between Brundall Lane and Blofield Road on the programme for 2008/9 at a figure of £130.000.

 

Mr.Norfolk (Building Plans Ltd) representing Mr. Pointer for the proposed Golf Club at Manor Farm, explained the need for housing which would replace the “Old Piggeries”to fund the building of the Golf Course. A sketch of the proposal was tabled, together with details of costing and employment. Current land price and building costs were also put forward. The object of the meeting was to agree a letter of support from the Council.(See Minute 2890)

After much discussion, including footpath request and access to a small wooded area, it was agreed that the Council were mindful of supporting this application if it was accompanied by public access over applicants land south of the golf course. Proposed by Dr.Pilch and seconded by Mrs. Butler. Chairman then asked for a show of hands, there were five for, four against and one abstention.

 

2923       MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

Minutes of the 16th (subject to the change of two initials and clarification that “undertaking works”, means water and gas services etc) and 30th January 2007 were agreed as correct and duly signed by the Chairman as true records. Proposed Mrs. Butler and seconded by Mr. Clabburn.

       

2924      CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

I am sorry to announce the resignation of Mr. G. Buffini, owing to health reasons. He has been a valued member for many years and will be missed. Clerk to forward letter of thanks.

I attended an A.47 Allianze meeting recently and was informed that the Burlingham stretch of the A.47, which was under consideration for dualling, had been downgraded to “local” status.

Garden Farm. The application to park a lorry on premises was given approval. This approval was given for parking at anytime and an area of hardstanding had been earmarked for this purpose. However owing to its position, concern was expressed under Health & Safety as the lorry would have to move through customers visiting the centre, if it was required during  opening hours.   

 

2925       LITTER BINS / DOG FOULING

                Nothing to report.

 

2926      CHURCH WALL REPAIRS 

              Clerk confirmed that Faculty form requires to be completed. Photographs required of main areas of repair.

 

2927       TREE WORKS

                Mr. Murphy undertook to contact further contractors to quote for undertaking work as per our recent             assessment report, for lime trees  in Churchyard.

Large oak tree at Town Pit, blown down in the high winds, is the Parish Councils responsibility and quotations for removal and disposal are being obtained.

 

2928       HIGHWAY MATTERS

Opening of Globe Lane, Blofield.

Norfolk County Council, Highways Engineer,Mr. J. Cotton replied to our letter of 12th February and reiterated the position of the Department. As this situation had been a subject of an audit and safety report and the majority of constraints still existed, they were unwilling to consider changes.         

It was agreed to suggest to County Councillor Mr. C.Mowle that he requests a site meeting with Highways Engineer, himself and Parish Councillors to discuss this issue.

 

2929       PLANNING

None

 

2930       EXPENDITURE

               

 

 

Clerk’s Salary Standing Order

 

100649 – Mr. A. Forster – Church Gate repairs

100650 – Mr. M.Tetlow – Notice Bd & Dog notice repairs

100651-   Mrs. M. Patterson – Bus Shelter cleaning 

100652–  Mr.D.Reid – Bus Shelter cleaning

100653 – Heathlands Comm: Centre 2nd Grant payment 06/07

100654 – Blofield Court House as above

100655 – Margaret Harker Hall as above

100656 – Clerks expenses as listed

 

Total Payments

 

 

RECEIPTS  - None

 

 

Total Receipts

 

 

BALANCE AT BANK  

 

Community Account               02.02.07

Business Premium Account    05.02.07

Business Reserve Account      02.02.07

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                     

 

            234.00

              29.87

              85.00

              85.00

            700.00

            700.00

            700.00

            192.77

 

 

         £2726.64                                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£7257.67

£19296.44

£17915.60

 

£44469.71

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acceptance of the above cheques was proposed by Mr. Tetlow and seconded by Mrs. Butler, unanimously agreed for payment.

           Donation requests received to be placed on the next Agenda.

 

Chairman moved to item 13 at the request of Councillors owing to time factor The remaining public were thanked for coming and politely asked to leave.

 

2931       HEATHLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE UPDATE.

This was a closed meeting and therefore no minute report available.

 

2932       COUNCILLORS INPUT.

General agreement that roads and footpaths needed attention. Will monitor as weather improves and Clerk to contact relevant authorities if no improvement.

 

2933       CORRESPONDENCE.

Broadland District Council – Action required on amendments to revised Code of Conduct.

                Mrs Perry has offered to complete questionnaire.

Norfolk County Association of Parish & Town Councils – Invitation to meeting at Reepham on the 28th March to discuss “Quality Status”.

                Clerk will be attending.

                Broadland District Council – Provision of glass recyling banks.

                Mr. Tetlow to ask The Court House Management at their next meeting.

                Broadland District Council – Standards Committee – New member required.

                No one available.

                Broads Authority – Changes in Planning service from 1st April. – Noted.

                N.C.A.P.T.C. – Norfolk link issue No. 159. Clerk to file.

                Snelling Business Systems – Invitation to all - 2007 Technology Showcase March 1st & 2nd. – Noted.

                Audit Commission – Appointment of External Auditor – extension for a further year

 

2934.      FUTURE BUSINESS

                None at present.

 

2935       Date of next meeting was confirmed as 10th April, preceded by the Annual Parish Meeting time 7.30pm at the Court House, Blofield.

 

                Chairman thanked all for coming and closed the meeting at 10.30pm