Present:

Mr P Bird (chair), Mr S Clifton, Mr P Colson, Mrs S Hayman, Mrs E Reid, Mr D Sharples, Mr I Vaughan, Mr M Vaughan, Mr B Whalley.
 

In attendance:

Cllr Hughes, Cllr Langley, Two members of the public.
 

Apologies for absence:

Mrs A Fulcher, Mrs I Godden, Mrs M Whalley and Mr D Woods
 

Minutes of last meeting:

The minutes of the last meeting having been circulated were taken as read. It was proposed by Mr Whalley and seconded by Mr Sharples that they were a true record of the meeting. This was unanimously agreed and the chairman signed them as such.
 

Police Report

1:         The Police were not in attendance.
 

Matters arising from the minutes:

4:      Youth Panel. Mr M Vaughan reported that the next meeting of the Youth panel would be on 18^th May 2005
 

Election of Chair

5:      Chairman. The Chairman thanked the Councillors for their attendance and conduct over the past twelve months commenting that there had been some achievements and it is only through continued pressure that success is gained. He withdrew from the Chair. The Clerk sought nominations for the position of Chair. Mr Sharples proposed, and it was unanimously seconded that Mr Bird continue as chair. There being no other nominations, and Mr Bird being willing, it was unanimously agreed that he take the chair again.
 

Election of Vice Chair

6:      Vice Chairman. The Chairman sought nominations for the position of vice-chair. Mr Sharples proposed, and Mrs Reid seconded that Mr I Vaughan continues as vice-chair. There being no other nominations, and Mr Vaughan being ‘delighted’ to continue once again it was unanimously agreed that he hold the position of vice chair again.
 

Planning Issues:

a)         Woodford CE Primary School. A letter from the County Council informed that the school did not need Planning Permission due to the small size of the extension.
 

New Correspondence:

Finance:

Balance brought forward

4609.63

plus

Precept (1/2 year)

6000.00

less

10609.63

Islip Garage fuel

19.33

Zurich Insurance

688.38

Wicksteed Leisure (Playground repairs)

1773.41

Mrs D Bosworth 12 ¾ litter picking

64.42

Clerk’s Salary

180.00

2725.54

Balance Carried forward

7884.09

16:   Mr Whalley proposed, Mr Colson seconded, and it was unanimously agreed that the above accounts be settled.

 

19:   Clerk. The Clerk withdrew from the meeting. A discussion took place and Mr Whalley proposed that the salary be increased to £190 per month and all being in agreement it was unanimously agreed. Councillors voiced their appreciation of the Clerk’s work. (Chairman declared an interest)

Changes to Standing Orders:

20:   Standing Orders. Proposed changes to Standing Orders circulated with the agenda were discussed and each amendment was individually unanimously agreed. Clerk to revise document and circulate at next meeting.
 

Location of Dog Bin Thrapston Road

21:   Dog Bin Thrapston Road. Councillors agreed that a dog bin should be provided in Thrapston Road, near Alledge Drive and it was formally proposed by Mr Colson and seconded by Mr I Vaughan that a bin be purchased. Exact location to be agreed. Clerk to liaise with vice chairman.
 

Kebab Van trading in High Street

22:   The chairman drew attention to comments raised at the previous meeting, and asked Mrs Boast whether she wished to add any comments. Mrs Boast responded that Greg’s had been trading for 14 years, and whilst they have no objections to competition the caravan trader, they were of the opinion that if he was not complying with the relevant applicable laws then trading should cease. Mrs Boast had spoken to the brewery who had no interest, and also the Planning and Environmental Health departments at East Northants Council. The latter two were investigating. The clerk reported that a number of residents had lodged objections to him and he had forwarded these to East Northants Council. Parish Councillors agreed that the relevant comments raised at both this Parish Council Meeting and the prior annual meeting should be formerly conveyed to East Northants Council. The Clerk was asked to write accordingly.
 

Matters arising from Annual Parish Meeting

24:   Kebab Van. Concerns over the Kebab Van trading from the Prince Of Wales had been discussed – See separate agenda item.
 

Any other Business:

25:  Motorbikes in the Warren and the Shrubbery. Comment was once again raised regarding the misuse of the Warren and the Shrubbery by motorbikes and some horse riders. Additionally shooting also takes place in the Shrubbery. The Clerk was asked to contact Drayton Estate requesting whether permission to shoot in the Shrubbery had been granted and also to express concerns over the misuse of the area.

Cllr Hughes’ Comments:

26:  Cllr Hughes commented he had no further comments.

Cllr Langley’s Comments

27:  Cllr Langley paid tribute to outgoing County Councillor David Lee, and commented he would do his utmost for the people of the Irthlingborough Division.