PARISH COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY 10th MARCH 2008
TO BE HELD AT 8.00pm, BYPA Hall, Manor Lane
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES
To note any apologies
2. DECLARATIONs OF INTEREST
To record any declarations of interest on any matters on this Agenda
3. MINUTES OF LAST PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
To approve and sign the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 18th February 2008
4. CLERK’s REPORT (For information only)
5. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
5.1 To consider adopting the Working Group Policy
5.2 To discuss setting up an Allotments Working Group and to approve the membership, terms of reference and timescales
5.3 To discuss the relationship between the Parish Council & Baydon Allotment Association
5.4 To discuss and agree the tenancy agreement & the charge for the allotments/land
5.5 To discuss funding for the allotments
5.6 To consider the ownership and responsibility for installing and maintaining the rabbit proof fencing on the allotments
5.7 To consider the proposal to set up a Traffic Calming Working Group and to approve its membership, terms of reference and timescales
5.8 To consider the management of the funding for the Parish Plan and to determine who should complete the proof of expenditure forms for the grant
5.9 To consider writing letters in support of the Ramblers’ Association’s campaign for more funding for paths in 2008/09
5.10 To consider undertaking a Parish Path Survey
5.11 To consider what can be done about dog fouling & dogs wandering loose in the village
5.12 To discuss issues with parking around the village green
5.13 To discuss & agree who will undertake the inspection of Parish Council land in the Clerk’s absence
5.14 To consider the invitation to the Aldbourne & Baydon Link Scheme AGM on 13th March
5.15 To consider changing the start time of Parish Council meetings
5.16 To consider electing a Vice-Chairman
5.17 To consider purchasing 2 additional sets of outdoor Christmas tree lights
6. CORRESPONDENCE
To consider the following correspondence and to determine what action, if any, should be taken
6.1 Letters from Mr Beveridge regarding the allotments
6.2 Letter from Mrs Betteridge regarding the allotments
6.3 Letter from Mrs Furber regarding the allotments
6.4 Email from Mr & Mrs Beveridge regarding Willow lane
6.5 Letter from Mrs Grove regarding statements made in the meeting on 18th February
6.6 Enjoy England Celebrate St George’s Day booklet
6.7 Wiltshire County Council, Rights of Way Improvement Plan Consultation Draft
6.8 Wiltshire County Council, various items relating to the Electoral Boundary Review
6.9 Wiltshire County Council, Amendment orders to reflect changes to the Traffic Regulation Orders as required by Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004
6.10 Wiltshire Independent Travel Support scheme, Letter & leaflets
6.11 Up! On the North Wessex Downs magazine
7. PLANNING
7.1 To note any planning decisions
8. SUSPENSION OF THE MEETING FOR PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
The meeting will be suspended to allow members of the public to speak to the Council. Please note that no decisions can be made by the Council during this period. Afterwards the meeting will be resumed.
9. Finance
9.1 To note any payments made since the last meeting
9.2 To consider purchasing hazard / barrier tape and fencing pins
10. ITEMS TO NOTE / ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Signed: Elizabeth Carmichael, Clerk to Baydon Parish Council