Parishioner Mr R O’Brien
1-0607/6 - Welcome and
Apologies.
The Chairman welcomed
Councillors and visitors to the meeting and advised that there were apologies
for absence from Cllr. C McArthur and Mrs W Woodland (Parish Historical
Recorder)
2-0607/6 - Declarations of
Interest
ST declared interest in agenda item 7(i)
3-0607/6 - Previous Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of 04 October 2006 were approved and signed as a true record
4-0607/6 - Matters arising from
previous minutes.
(i) Speeding in The Street (previous minute 4-0607/5 (iii))
The
Clerk confirmed that he had written to SCC, East Area Highways requesting that
their “SID” equipment be brought to Brandeston. Reply has been received
advising that this subject was dealt with at Endeavour House,
The
Clerk also advised that he had written to SCC’s noise expert who had replied
indicating that this was a subjective issue and providing some written data.
Councillors agreed to review data forwarded and revert if thought appropriate.
(ii) Local
Development Framework (previous minute 4-0607/5 (iv))
PS
confirmed that he had attended the meeting at SCDC, Planning. He advised that
it did not cover a great deal of parish plan issues but provided a description
of how the planning system works and the relationship with parish councils, who
were asked for their assistance on planning matters. They were requested to be
more proactive and to respond directly to the designated planning officer to
express their views.
The
Council agreed to proceed with a Parish Meeting (provisionally on 18 April
2007) to discuss with the parish whether to proceed with a parish plan for Brandeston.
(iii) Drainage
in The Street (previous minute 4-0607/5 (i)
The
Chairman adjourned the meeting to permit Mr R O’Brien to discuss this matter as
stated in the notes attached to these minutes. The Chairman then reconvened the
meeting.
The
Council requested the Clerk to arrange a site meeting with SCC, Highways (with
Mr O’Brien present) on this subject. The Council agreed that the problem of the
new “raised” kerb across the village hall entrance also be a further subject
for the meeting.
5-0607/6 - Planning
(i) The Clerk advised that application
C06/1612/LBC (Removal of render and re-rendering – 37 The Street) had been
approved.
(ii) The Chairman confirmed that he and HS had attended a cordial and helpful meeting with The Master of Brandeston Hall School regarding the proposed new house and that a revised plan was to be submitted.
(iii)
C06/2071/FUL (Erection of Garage and
Pergola – Clovers,
After discussion, the Council agreed to raise no objection to this proposal but to request that a condition be imposed that materials appropriate to a conservation area be agreed prior to construction.
(iv) C06/1923/FUL (Summer House at Red House, The Street)
The Council raised no objection but instructed the Clerk to point out to SCDC, Planning that once again, the drawings submitted did not fully reflect the extent of existing construction at the site, which meant a fully informed and considered judgement could not be made.
6-0607/6 – Financial
Report by RFO (The Clerk)
(i) The Clerk
circulated the current cashbook position for both Council accounts. The main
account has a current balance of £1,893.79 and the 100+ account a balance of
£134.18 (both after allowing accruals for cheques raised and for latest
receipts). The Clerk confirmed the satisfactory status of the Council’s
finances.
(ii) The Clerk also presented his proposed budget for 2007-08 as per the attached spreadsheet (file name – “budget-2007-08.xls”). After discussion the Council unanimously approved a precept application of £2050.
7-0607/6 – Financial Matters
The Council approved
payment as follows :-
(i) £8.00 to Brandeston VH&RG for room hire for the next Council meeting on 19 February 2007. ST withdrew from the meeting for this item.
(ii) £17.50 to SCDC for the 100+ licence for 2007.
8-0607/6 – Council’s Nominee to Brandeston
Village Hall and Recreation Ground Committee
The Council agreed appointment of KC to this
role.
HS asked whether the formal audit of the hall
accounts had now been completed. ST confirmed that this was in hand.
9-0607/6 – Horse
Chestnut Tree (NE corner of Recreation Ground)
The Chairman advised
the Council that SCDC had approved the proposals of himself and JG for tree
surgery to the above under C06/00100/TCA.
10-0607/6 – Attendance
at the SCDC North Area Liaison Meeting (13 December 2006)
The Council agreed for
attendance by DR and JG on 13 December 2006.
11-0607/6 –
Correspondence
There were no
correspondence matters requiring the Council’s attention.
12-0607/6 - Variation to the
agenda business
The Chairman agreed to permit discussion as follows :-
(i) ST raised the matter of safety of vehicles leaving the recreation ground and sought the Council’s views on the fitting of polished steel mirrors opposite the entrance. The Council expressed reservations on this proposal
(ii) ST advised
that Mrs Woodland had established that
Date
of Next Meetings
Dates of next meetings were agreed as 21 February 2007 at 8.00 pm (Council meeting), 18 April 2007 (Parish Plan meeting – provisional) and 25 April 2007 (Annual Parish Meeting – provisional)
The meeting closed at 10.00 pm
NOTES OF DISCUSSION OF
DRAINAGE WITH MR R O’BRIEN
Mr O’Brien pointed out
that the drainage outside his house had become worse particularly after recent
heavy rain. Water runs from the bottom of