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Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Spreyton Parish Council held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 21st May 2008 at 7.30 pm. Present: W Porritt (Chairman), C Lott, E Osborn-Hodge, R Henderson, B Cunningham and C Wootton (Clerk). Also J Mclnnes (Devon CC/WDBC). Member of public: Dr Keneally. 1 Apologies: E Collins. Absent: Z Smith. 2 Election of Officers 2.1 Cllr Porritt was proposed as Chairman by Cllr Cunningham, seconded by Gllr Henderson and elected unanimously. 2.2 Cllr Lott was proposed as Vice Chairman by Cllr Cunningham, seconded by Cllr Henderson and elected unanimously. 3 Minutes of the last meeting held on 19th March 2008 3.1 Having been previously circulated the minutes were agreed and signed. 4 Matters arising 4.1 A letter dated 18th May has been received from the PCC re the proposed churchyard extension. They are in discussions with WDBC Planning re Tree Preservation orders. Mr Francis Hamlyh who offered the land as a gift to the church died recently. The gift will still go ahead but some delay may result. Regarding work to be invoiced directly to the Parish Council, it is suggested that the PCC obtain three estimates and forward these with any confidential comments that the PCC subcommittee wish to make. Agreed. 5 Interests in agenda items: None. 6 Review of Local Government in Devon - Rural South Devon & Dartmoor proposal 6.1 Cllr Mclnnes (Leader of WDBC) outlined this proposal which has been made jointly with South Hams District Council which would also include Teignbridge District Council and include the whole of Dartmoor. 6.2 22 proposals have been submitted to the Boundary Committee which is due to publish its proposals for public consultation on July 7th. 7 Adoption of Accounts for year ending 31.03.08/Statement of Assurance 7.1 The Accounts were adopted and the Statement of Adoption in the annual return to the Audit Commission signed by the Chairman and the Clerk. 7.2 The Statement of Assurance in the return was completed and signed. 8 Review and renewal of insurance cover 8.1 The level of insurance cover was considered adequate and it was resolved to renew cover with Community First. 9 Possibility of establishing a community shop/"Store is the Core Scheme" 9.1 An application has been made and accepted for assistance in establishing a Community shop from the above scheme. There is no commitment to proceed further if there is inadequate support for such a project. 9.2 A questionnaire will shortly be distributed in the village with the next edition of the "Flyer" to assess the likely level of support. 10 Potholes in road between Hollycombe Cross and Coxmoor Cross 10.1 Cllr Collins has requested a letter be sent to DCC re this problem. 10.2 Letter not sent as markings on road indicated work to be undertaken (now completed). 11 Training 2008/2009. None considered necessary. 12 Link Committee 12.1 Minutes of the last meeting were placed in the envelope. 13 Planning matters 13.1 Mr R Brimacombe has been granted permission for the erection of an agricultural Building over a redundant silage pit at South Beer Farm (revised location). 14 Accounts to pay Spreyton Village Trust £20 - hall hire for meeting with Community Council for Devon re "Store is the Core". Community First £ 199.02 (insurance premium). Cheques drawn. 303 DAPC 1.04.08 £57.00 (annual subscription) 304 Spreyton Village Trust 22.04.08 £40.00 (hall hire) 305 Spreyton Village Trust 21.05.08 £20.00 (hall hire) 306 Community First 21.05.08 £199.02 (insurance premium) The meeting closed at 8.50 pm. |
