BLOFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Blofield Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 9th June 2009 in BLOFIELD COURTHOUSE at 7.40p.m.
Cllr. M. Tetlow - (Chairman)
Cllr. Mrs. G. Butler Cllr. Mrs.J.Perry.
Cllr.J.Marney Cllr L. Copping
Cllr.D.Ward. Cllr. S. Larson
In Attendance
Mrs. D.R.Wyatt - Clerk to the Council
2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received and accepted from Mrs.B.Dawson, Mr. Murphy and Dr. D. Pilch.
Apologies were also received from PC.34 Hasthorpe
3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
To receive declarations of interest both prejudicial and personal referring to items on the Agenda.
Member Subject Nature of Interest
Mr. Tetlow
Mrs. G.Butler
All
Blofield Courthouse
Cemetery
Pharmacy
Personal Management Committee
Personal – Mem.Stone owner
Residents
4. OPEN FORUM
“Suspend Standing Orders”
Norfolk Constabulary report – April 2009
Report received and read to Council by the Clerk as follows:-
5 recorded crimes.
1 / 2nd – Theft of notice board – Rock Church
2/12th – Criminal damage to Vehicle - Church Road – scratched
3/14th – Theft from Motor vehicle – smashed window and removed SAV.
4/15th – Harassment ,Alarm or Distress.-Yarmouth Road – Altercation by youths knife used to threaten – Victim apologized and youths left – no injuries.
5/13th – Criminal Damage – Woodbastwick Road – neighbourly dispute over fencing pulled down in garden.
“Resume Standing Orders.”
5. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
Minutes for the meeting of 19th May 2009 were declared a true record and were duly signed by the Chairman. Proposed by Mrs. J. Perry. and seconded Mrs. G. Butler.
6. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Walking the footpaths had been enhanced by the exceptionally good weather. The Kings Head end had been extremely well attended and both walks produced clear footpaths. Chairman reported that the last film in a series of three had been shown at Blofield Courthouse was again a success and very well attended
Agendas – There had been some concern about receiving the Agendas in good time before the meeting. Chairman had contacted the Association and Mrs. Wilson had spoken to BDC, both of whom gave conflicting answers.
The Clerk explained that there had never been an illegally held Council meeting, because our dates are published in advance and the issue of Councillors not receiving them in good time did not apply as indeed if they did not arrive, it would not alter the legality of the meeting. However it was agreed that good practice would be to be dispatched five days before, including Saturday and Sunday. This the Clerk will endeavour to adhere to and if anything else is requested for the Agenda, under the powers delegated to the Clerk this would be added at the meeting.
Council again discussed in brief the pros and cons of monthly meetings and it was agreed to place this on the September Agenda to maybe take forward for 2010.
7. NHS ,NORFOLK.
After much discussion regarding this application by Richard Cannon Services for preliminary consent to be included in the Pharmaceutical list at Blofield Surgery a vote was taken which resulted in majority decision to support the application.
8. PLANNING
To clarify the confusion regarding the selection of Planning Chairman at our Annual Meeting of the Parish Council held on 19th May, the position was offered again to the Council.
Mrs. J. Perry was selected as Chairperson, proposed by Mrs. L. Copping and seconded by Mrs. G. Butler. Mrs. Perry accepted providing the backing was there in case of absence by the Council Chairman who agreed.
Meeting was adjourned at 8.25pm to allow the Planning meeting to take place which was completed by 8.40pm.
Meeting was then resumed.
9. ST .ANDREW & ST PETER’S CHURCH
Since our last meeting, at which it was agreed to pay for the re-instatement of the Memorials recently laid down during the Safety Inspection, further details had been forwarded to the Clerk, which were felt necessary to explain to Council.
After listening to these being explained, Council re-affirmed to stand by their decision previously taken.
10. EXPENDITURE
Balances were noted.
Cheques to the value of £639.46 were proposed for payment by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mrs. Larson.
Diagrams & prices for new notice boards at The Post Office, The Street, The Library, North Street and
Heathside Stores, Woodbastwick Road were presented by the RFO and it was agreed to purchase these subject to a further check on sizes by the Chairman. Colour elected to be green.
It was also agreed that Heathlands could have the old boards for their use.
Request for donation from Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue was granted. To donate £70 to purchase a mobile mast for the radio system. Proposed by Mrs. G. Butler and seconded by Mr. D. Ward.
Norfolk RCC apologised for their annual subscription request being late and it was agreed by Council to forward fee of £15 for Associate member.
11. AUDIT COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2009
Copies were distributed to councillors and figures checked with ledger and bank statement by the Chairman .
Section 2 was read out aloud and agreed by the Council and duly signed by the Chairman to be presented to our Internal Auditor for the next phase. All AGREED.
12. FOOTPATH FEASIBILITY
It was agreed to consult with Mr. Clements (Head, Blofield School) to see what further could be done.
Request for drop downs were acknowledged and e-mail received asking for the Council to prioritise
and return to Highways – Clerk to circulate list for councillors selection for next meeting.
13 CORRESPONDENCE as listed.
Norfolk & West Norfolk Citizens Advice Bureau (Copied)
Thank you received for recent donation cheque.
Althorpe Gospel Hall Trust. (Copied)
Thank you letter received for time granted at our recent meeting.
The Forum Trust Limited (Copied)
Promotion letter received.
Information
N.C.C Road Closure – Blofield Hall – Drainage Construction. (Copied to all Councillors + Notice Boards.)
LATE CORRESPONDENCE.
Broadland District Council had reported broken post on dog bin at Heath Way. Clerk to arrange repair.
Norfolk alc – Norfolk Link copy 161 – May 2009
Available from Clerk upon request
Norfolk alc – Invitation to Rasputin Restaurant 20th July 2009
Copied to all councillors for decision.
Clerks Bursary 2009 – Copied to all.
Yearly Turnover over £25,000.
NPTP – Initial Training for Clerks & Councillors.
Copied to all Councillors.
Letter to Clerks re Insulation Grants.
Copied to all plus notice boards.
Norfolk Have you say – 2. Participatory Budget in Norfolk.
Copied to all Councillors.
14. COUNCILLORS INPUT.
There was general concern about the increase in horse riding around the parish.It was suggested that the Focal Point carry the message of awareness for both riders and pedestrians.
Hedges were again causing a problem around The Grange, Doctor’s Rd area.
Dr. David Pilch suggested that Town Pit needed clearance works carried out and details
were given to the clerk to contact BTCV .
15. NEXT MEETING DATE was confirmed as June 30th 2009 in Heathlands at 7.30pm
Chairman thanked all for coming and closed the meeting at 9.50pm