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The Annual meeting of West Dean Parish
Council was held at 7.12pm on 13th May 2002 in King
George's Hall.
Present: Mrs S Gruzelier (Chairman), Mr
P Dawkins (Vice-Chairman), Mr P Hargrave, Miss C Warry,
Mr M Rowe, Mr R Parsons (Clerk), District Councillor
Michael Hewitt and one member of the public.
24/02 Election of Chairman and Vice-chairman: Cllr
Rowe proposed and Cllr Warry seconded, Cllr Gruzelier as
Chairman, who declared that she would only accept the
role on a temporary basis. Cllr Warry proposed and Cllr
Rowe seconded, Cllr Dawkins as Vice-chairman.
25/02 Spokesmen Appointments: Cllr Gruzelier
proposed and Cllr Dawkins seconded, Cllr Hargrave to deal
with Finance issues. Cllr Dawkins proposed and Cllr
Hargrave seconded, Cllr Rowe to deal with Planning issues.
Cllr Rowe proposed and Cllr Dawkins seconded, Cllr Warry
to deal with Transport issues.
26/02 Dates of Forthcoming Council meetings: Tuesday,
10th September; Tuesday, 3rd December; Tuesday, 11th
February 2003; Tuesday, 25th March; Annual Parish and
Annual Council meetings on Tuesday, 13th May 2003.
27/02 Declaration of Interest: None.
28/02 Matters raised at the earlier Annual Parish meeting:
* When will the Telephone Kiosk be replaced?
Cllr Gruzelier reported that numerous telephone calls to
BT had failed to secure a definite date. Cllr Hargrave
agreed to take over the arduous task of persuading BT to
honour their earlier commitment. * A letter from a number
of younger parishioners regarding the provision of more
play equipment has been received. Cllr Gruzelier proposed
that a reply should be written explaining that the
existing equipment had been funded by grants and that the
Councillors would be willing to meet them in the playing
field on a Saturday morning to discuss possible
additional equipment.
29/02 Minutes: The minutes of the Council
meeting held on 26th March, having been circulated, were
agreed and signed by the Chairman.
30/02 Matters Arising:
* Cllr Warry reported that the parish Lengthsmen's
visit on 1st/2nd May had been successfully completed.
Drains have been unblocked, potholes filled and leaf
debris removed. The next visit is scheduled for 21st/22nd
August.
* The Councillors agreed to complete their register of
member's interests and deliver them to the Clerk by 17th
May.
* It was resolved that the Parish Council should retain
overall control of the Queen's Golden Jubilee
Celebrations and it was agreed that a flyer would be
delivered to every household detailing the itinerary.
* An application form has been requested from the Friends
of War Memorials charity. Action: the
Clerk.
31/02 Internal Audit and Risk Assessment: * The
implications of the new 'lighter-touch' audit regime
require that the Parish Council must appoint an internal
auditor. The recently published 'think piece' has
resulted in 'a new approach to local council audit' by
the Audit Commission suggesting that this role might be
performed by a specialist sub-contractor, a retired local
government officer or an unconnected parish clerk. * It
is essential that the Parish Council update its risk
assessment statement to satisfy statutory requirements. Action:
the Clerk will examine the implications of these two
issues, seeking advice as required and present to the
Councillors at the next Parish Council meeting.
32/02 Transport, Roads and Footpaths: Cllr Warry
is continuing to research the evidence of footpath No.8
into Hampshire. This indicates that there is considerable
ambiguity regarding the footpath's route. Action:
Cllr Warry.
It was noted that the mowing on the Common Land to the
East of the river Dun had been taken back in hand. To
allow access for the mower, the wooden posts on which the
old car park sign was mounted will have to be removed.
33/02 Planning: * S/2002/758 - APPEAL AGAINST
ENFORCEMENT NOTICE RELATING TO HARD STANDING at HOWE FARM,
BENTLEY WOODS, FARLEY - noted by the Council.
34/02 Correspondence: The Council noted the
following correspondence: * Code of Conduct - Update Nos.2&3
from SDC and video and manual from the Standards Board. *
Monthly circulars from WALC in particular the Legal
Update from NALC on Employment Relations and the Race
Relations (Amendment) Act 2000. * Minutes of WTPC
meetings.
35/02 Finance: The Council noted two
parishioners' requests for information together with a
fee of £10, the first installment (£3,250) of the
precept, the lighting column SWAGrant (£900) and
approved the following expenditure:
Wiltshire County Council - Final payment for lease - 134
- £570.81p
Wiltshire Assoc of Local Councils - Subscription --- 135
--- £47.54p
36/02 The next Parish Council meeting is scheduled for on
or about Tuesday, 10th September 2002.
The meeting closed at 9:12pm
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