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A meeting of the Parish Council was held on Monday the 14th day of JULY 2014 at
the Methodist Chapel, Bell Street - commencing 7.30pm.
COUNCILLORS PRESENT: - Mrs Batten
(Chairwoman), Mr Lambert (Vice Chair) Messrs. Cooper, Storey, Spanswick, Cock, Leamon, Mrs McGeeney and Mrs Bane. Also present Sq Leader Neilds
& 3 members of public.
APOLOGIES - received from Mrs Mills,
Mr Samuels & PCSO Bortz.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - none.
MINUTES of the last meeting were taken as read, agreed and duly
signed by the Chairwoman.
PUBLIC SPEAKING - meeting suspended, no one wished to speak.
MATTERS ARISING
1 RAF Feltwell
- Sq Leader Neilds expressed thanks for the
village’s patience with the 4th July event, this event was
very successful this year, some problems were encountered when exiting the
base. No official notice yet re Trenchard Sq. Sq
Leader Left at 7.35pm.
2 SNT - report
form received re speeding, Clerk to complete for all roads entering the
village. One reported crime theft from vehicle in Oak Street.
3 Risk Assessment
- CGM has sprayed shrubs in wall at no cost. Email from liquidator for
Lakenheath Fabrications Ltd confirming that the outstanding work on the fence
can be completed by Lakenheath Fab Ltd and the
outstanding balance of £5102.50 net can be paid to them upon satisfactory
completion. Clerk has spoken to Mr Wing, he will confirm outstanding work to be
done, hopefully commence 21st July. Mr Cock has swept the hard area.
No response from Mr Scarff. Quote to clean multiplay
unit, inclusive of water, £297.60 from Playmaintain.
Another quote to be obtained, Clerk meeting with Mr Birch
tomorrow. Mrs McGeeney
did report, weeds growing through concrete and slabs. Tennis court surface
poor, weed growth. Gate missing at cub hut entrance, Clerk to enquire as this
should have been put back. Mainly good condition. Mrs Mills, next inspection.
3 Changing Rooms
- still waiting for costs to clean gutter & replace vent. Clubs to be asked
to advise for next meeting usage for new season so costs
can be discussed. Cleaning stock required, Chair proposed this is purchased,
all agreed. Leak under sink in home changing room, to be
looked at.
4 Balance Sheet - no queries.
5 Allotment Pest
Control - Clerk not yet asked for costs, allotment gardens and around
hedges need baiting, especially now more chickens are
on allotments. Mr Storey reminded Council that there were no shooting rights on
the allotments, not even for vermin control.
6 Overhanging
Growth - the hedge at 2 Short Lane has finally been cut.
7 NALC - weekly
updates. Handling of complaints procedure revised, on their website.
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8 Rangers Visit
- due next week.
9 NCC - Parish
Partnership - Clerk has spoken with Mr Wallace who advised cost of trod has
been revised and County will contact us, despite ringing officer at County
three times no response as yet. Mr Wallace also advised that they will oversee
the walkway the developer has to install and this would be in line with the
trod if the Council wanted it to go ahead before the developer installs the
path - it was felt that the project should be put on hold until the developer
has installed the pathway, all agreed. Mr Storey advised Mr Rands
is head of the area office for highways and it may be beneficial for the
Council to meet him.
10 Report to Highways
- email advising that a white line has been programmed to edge the road along
the dyke in Southery Road, this was not sufficient in
bad weather and more reflector posts are required, all agreed. Clerk to advise
Highway’s.
11 Road Sweeper/Verge
Cutting - Clerk advised road sweeper due in village by 25th July.
12 Tree Playingfield - this has been removed, new fence erected.
13 Standing Orders - completed, Chair
proposed new 2013 version of Standing Orders are adopted, all agreed.
14 Review of Committees - Mr Cooper will
remain on allotment committee, Rawlins & Fuel Allotment.
15 Tennis Court - quote accepted,
no response as yet.
16 St Mary’s PCC - NFN
17 St Nicholas
Churchyard - Mr Lambert & Mr Cock
had looked at area, Mr Lambert thought it was not too bad and Mr Cock felt it
was the best it had been for a while. Mrs McGeeney advised she had visited another area and only part
of the churchyard had been cut, rest left fully overgrown. Monitor area.
18 E Truss MP - monthly
e-report.
19 Report to Highways - patching work
programmed for St John’s Way & Corkway
Drove - Mr Cock advised Corkway Drove has been done
but hole over bridge is sinking, Clerk to advise highways.
20 Old School Close - email received
works to commence 18th July.
21 Play Equipment -
Clerk has obtained one quote so far, the existing safety surface is not big enough
under current requirements and would have to be made larger and deeper - quote
to supply, erect & enlarge safety surface from Play maintain - stainless
steel swing £4016.74 or timber swing £3542.73. Other quotes
required, was it possible not to use the safety surface and have an
alternative? Was one swing sufficient, not really a two bay required.
Mr Leamon suggested that Lakenheath Fab is asked to see if they make swings, agreed.
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22 Skate Park - Mrs Bane has looked at park in Brandon, an area of
approximately 150ftx30ft is required to fit in various equipment. Room is not
so available on the playingfield and she enquired if
the Council would look favourably at using some of
the allotment land on the OBR? Possibly a multi sport area could also be
incorporated. A change of use would have to be obtained, together with planning
permission. Mr Storey felt that a public meeting should be held if the project
was to proceed as the land was left to the parish, Mr
Lambert advised that the land was purchased by the parish. After further
discussion it was agreed that more information was required re area and fund
raising before any decisions are made.
23 E.On - Clerk to explore changing suppliers before
decision is made, agreed.
24 NPFA - invite to join,
cost £30pa - Mrs Bane proposed we join,
seconded Mrs McGeeney, all
agreed.
25 Residents Letter - Weed
Spraying - Clerk read out letter from resident of St Nicholas Drive re the work
undertaken by operatives spraying footpaths etc re weed control, requests were
made for various documentation. Clerk had referred letter to the Norfolk
Association and they advised that the Highway/Borough Council were ultimately
responsible for this work and the resident should be advised to direct their
concerns and requests to them. Clerk to advise resident accordingly. Clerk to
also raise concerns with Highway’s as a lot of areas have been missed,
still a lot of weed growth.
CORRESPONDENCE
26 KL&WNBC - notification of
property address - Paynes Lane.
27 Norfolk RCC - NHS Complaints
Advocacy Service. Europe offer to voluntary services - seminar held 11/7. E-newsletter.
28 Brochures - Clerks &
Councils direct. Interprint. FLP. SLCC.
Proludic.
Parish magazine.
29 CHEQUES - were signed for the
following - L Peckham £874, £Cash
£10, Methodist Church £17, Post Office Ltd £332.23, S Sargent £105.98, CGM £195, G Smith £36,
Berryman £68.14, Anglian Water £122.86,
K&M Lighting £312, Viridor £54.
30 PLANNING - Mr/Mrs Smith - 6 Hill Street - Demolition of existing rear
conservatory & construction of a single storey rear extension. Replace
existing flat roof with a pitched roof - APPROVED.
RK&J Jones - Southery Road - construction
of building for warehouse & distribution purposes - APPROVED. Mr Storey did
not vote for planning.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
31 Intervillage Games - Mrs Bane reported that Team Feltwell came 2nd at
the games & county final held in Norwich. Young student organised
the team, it was agreed to write and congratulate Miss Webber.
32 Tennis Court - Mrs McGeeney enquired re the
court being re-surfaced a lot of weed growth also.
33 Encroaching Growth - along Bell
Street, Clerk to send letters to cut back. Letter sent to 6 Newcombe
Drive re hedge growth, this has been cut back.
34 Lime Kiln Lane - copy of correspondence from base to
resident re the upkeep of this road which is unadopted,
for reference purposes.
35 Review of Direct
Debits/Standing Orders paid - next meeting.
36 Road Closure - The Beck will be
closed 28th-30th July to connect to services, Hall Farm.
Next meeting being held 11th August.
Meeting closed 8.55pm.