BROOMFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting
28th September 2010, 7.30pm
Persons present: Cllrs Hall (Chair), Bachelor, Pearson, Aras
In attendance: Mrs Rousseau (Clerk)
1. Apologies for absence
None received.
2. Declaration of members’ interests on agenda items
None received
3. To approve the minutes of the meeting of 4th May and 8th June 2010
Having been previously circulated, the minutes were agreed as an accurate record of the meeting.
4. Matters arising from the minutes
Audit back
5. Public comments on agenda items
None
6. Planning applications
10/10/00009 – Conversion of loft to living accommodation, The Bothy, Manor Farm, Waterpits, Merridge
Granted
10/10/00010 – Formation of horse riding area, Rackhouse Farm, Broomfield
Granted
10/10/00011 – Renewal of planning permission 0/05/00005 for the formation of two dwellings from the already existing dwelling and ancillary accommodation, Ducks Pool House, Broomfield
No comments returned
10/10/00012 – Renewal of planning permission 10/05/00004 for the erciton of single storey extension to south elevation and porch to east elevation, Ducks Pool Farm, Broomfield
No comments made
10/10/00013 – Erection of sunroom, Arch Barn, Quarry Springs, Goathurst Hill, Goathurst
No comments made
10/10/00014 – Erection of sunroom, Arch Barn, Quarry Springs, Goathurst Hill, Goathurst (Listed building consent)
No comments made
7. Village Hall – update
Cllr Aras reported that the Big Breakfast event went well with around £400 raised. Upcoming events include Harvest Supper, Soups & Puds, Pumpkin Competion.
8. Update on progress on change of conditions of use of Village Hall car park
Clerk has been in contact with Sophie Fitzgerald of the National Trust, who will be providing written feedback later this week.
9. To receive a report on Quantock Cluster meeting
Cllr Aras reported on issues raised at the meeting, including poor broadband service. LARC has funding available for projects that can be completed by December 2011. PC Jacobs on long term illness. Request to circulate Council meeting dates to Ainslie Ensor of Nether Stowey Parish Council. Steart Peninsula and Hinkley Point discussed. Broomfield suggested as a meeting location for a summer meeting.
10. Update on progress on new gate for Broomfield Hill Common
Cllr Odgers has taken this on.
11. To adopt new Standing Orders
It was proposed, seconded and voted unanimously to adopt the new Standing Orders.
12. To discuss Sedgemoor’s proposals for joint funding of local services
Information on draft framework of funding of local services from Sedgemoor distributed. Decided that there was no effect on services to Broomfield at this stage.
13. To discuss Quantock AONB parish liaison initiative
Proposal outlined by Chair. Vision is for a network of individuals from Parishes who culd act as a community network, linking to and from AONB. Will update as it progresses.
14. Finance
- Payments for the quarter
The payments for the quarter were considered. It was proposed, seconded and voted unanimously that the payments be approved.
- Quarterly financial report
Quarterly financial report presented to the Council.
- To approve new signatories for the bank accounts
It was agreed to add Cllr Pearson as a bank signatory.
15. Urgent matters for report only
Reported on break in at Fyne Court car park. Walkers’ rucksacks stolen. Police informed and sting operation mounted; arrest has been made.
Quantock Orienteers meeting on Broomfield Common 2nd October and 4th December.
Details of waxcap fungi survey received, Clerk to circulate.
Clerk resigning, effective 31st October 2010. Chair interviewing possible replacement next week.
16. Public forum
It was reported that Rooks Castle currently has 3 residents, all quiet at present.
17. Items for next meeting
None at present.
18. Date of next meeting
Date to be set via email.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.30pm
Signed: ________________________________________ Date: ________________
