MINUTES OF A FULL MEETING OF YATTON KEYNELL PARISH COUNCIL
Monday 6th March 2017
Present: Cllr A Parker (Chair), Cllr. M Crookall, Cllr. C. Grainger, Cllr. M Green, Cllr K Jones,
Cllr. F. Plowman, Cllr R Whittaker and Ian Plowman (Clerk)
Apologies: Cllr S Hayward, Cllr. J. Skinner, Cllr Baroness J Scott of By Brook OBE
Also Present: 3 Members of the public
1. PUBLIC GALLERY
Resident from The Maltings raised the issue of an Oak Tree on the verge. Clerk to raise issue with Wiltshire Council.
2. REGISTER OF INTERESTS – None Declared
3. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr. S Hayward, Cllr. J. Skinner, Cllr Baroness J Scott of By Brook OBE
4. MINUTES OF THE LAST PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meetings – 6th February 2017
Signed By: Cllr A Parker
5. REGISTER OF ACTION
War Memorial – Cllr Plowman to investigate sources of funds.
Community Benefit Fund – Church AV System –As a new Priest in Charge is to be appointed by the Benefice, it was unanimously agreed that the Parish Council standby their offer of funding, but would request that the new incumbent approve the project.
Village Maintenance – Grittleton Road Junction with B4039, Clerk to contact Cllr J Scott to request that the kerbstones outside White Lion Lodge be reinstated.
6. PLANNING
14 Church Farm
Planning Committee 8th March 2017 – Cllr Parker & Whittaker to attend
Ivy Farm West Yatton
17/01169/LBC – Works Associated with the Renovation of the Carport
No Objection, provided plans are supported by Listed Buildings officer
17/01182/FUL – Works Associated with the Reorganisation of Equestrian & Agricultural uses within the Eastern Portion of Ivy Farm.
No Objection
The Well House Grove Lane
17/01647/TCA – 30% Crown reduction 1 Ash Tree & Fell 3 Plum trees
No Objection
The Barn at Combe Head Cottage, Slaughterford Lane, Giddeahall
17/01090/FUL – Use of outbuilding for tourist accommodation
No Objection
7. CLERK & FINANCE
Community Benefit Fund was reviewed and it was brought to the attention of Councillors that £5,950 remains unallocated.
Best Kept Village Competition – It was decided not to enter the competition this year.
Payments Authorised:
I J Plowman – £169.05 – Clerk Salary
8. COUNCILLORS QUESTIONS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Cllr Crookall reported that the Bus shelter windows had been broken. Cllr Green to obtain quote for the replacement of Bus Shelter windows, Clerk to check insurance policy.
Cllr Jones to discuss the use of the former phone box in Nettleton, with the Chair of Nettleton Parish Council.
Cllr Whittaker had received comments about the increased level of litter around the village.
Meeting Closed 20:10
Next meeting: 3rd April 2017