Marshland St James parish council
THE state of trees in the cemetery at Marshland St James has been worrying some parishioners.
A letter received from the Marshland Residents' Association about the trees in the parish cemetery, was read out by the chairman of Marshland St James Parish Council at its last meeting.
He stated the cemetery was managed and maintained by the borough council, but he had inspected the trees and hedges, after receiving the letter, and found nothing to cause concern. The clerk will inform the borough council of the complaint.
The Marshland St James parish council meeting was attended by about 20 members of the public and two police officers.
Minutes of the May annual parish council meeting were signed by the chairman as a correct record of the meeting.
During the public forum, Mr Mason asked if the council had heard anything more about a planning application for the proposed wind turbines; Mr Norman inquired about the removal of the public seat; and Mrs Townsend mentioned the recent use of the playing field for a fundraising event.
In reply, the chairman said nothing had been heard about the proposed development. Mr Mason mentioned the website at Tilney St Lawrence, inviting comments on the wind turbines, and asked if something similar would be possible for Marshland St James residents. The clerk agreed to any comments going to her email address.
Cllr Mr Norman disagreed with the parish council concerning the seat and claimed the minutes were wrong. He alleged that highways had informed borough councillor Markinson there was no objection to the seat being reinstated in its original position. After discussion it was stated by Cllr S. Woolner that the seat should be put back in its original position. They were informed by the clerk that this was not possible. Further discussion did not resolve the matter.
Mrs Townsend thanked the council for allowing her group to use the playing field for a recent fundraising event. The day went well, and further events are planned, and the group would welcome suggestions from the parish council and the public.
The result of recent speed detection surveys were discussed. Police Officer Ebbage discussed training volunteers in the use of speed detection equipment, and how the findings would be used. The past three months criminal/anti-social activities in the parish were also mentioned, with the action taken by the police.
The previous notification from BT Payphones had not followed correct procedures and the 90-day public consultation process has had to start again. Cllr Askew will ask the postmaster about usage of the phone by the post office and the council's response would be based on his reply.
The Marshland Residents' Association requested a copy of the playing field insurance documents, to confirm the terms of use for the playing field. As all financial documents were with the council's auditor, they had not been forthcoming. When the audit is completed the documents will be sent.The clerk mentioned that all rules and regulations any party wished to know about, could be checked with the clerk to check the information they are given is accurate.
Members were advised that the balance of all accounts on July 21 was 32,186.72, of which 20,431.30 was in the playing field fund.
Cash receipts noted: Refund of VAT on purchases 2007/2008 – 1038.54. England's Hope FC – pitch hire fees for 2007/2008 season – 220.
Invoices approved for payment: Carney Agricultural Services – chemicals for playing field – 79.84. NCS playground inspection – 99.88; field maintenance – 1,223.06; Mrs C. Green – pavilion caretaker remuneration – 45.81; Mrs M. Sawyer – salary and expenses June/July – 403.61.
Previously approved payments noted: EDF – pavilion power supply, June/July, arrears – 39.85.
From August monthly payment will rise to 15; MHB Services – footway lights maintenance contract charges – June/July – 75.89 per month. Eon Energy – unmetered supply April to June 2008 – 289.62; AWA – pavilion water supply – 29.90; PWLB – loan repayment – 758.44.
Matters raised at the playing field management committee meeting earlier were noted and where necessary appropriate action will be taken. The council received a short report on the Jubilee Hall.
Applications previously dealt with: 08/01099/F, 10 Smeeth Road, extension and formation of granny annexe, Mrs T. Burrell, application supported; 08/01380/F, 86 Smeeth Road, garage, Miss S. Thorpe, supported; 08/01393/F, 300 Smeeth Road, extension, Mrs V. Dulake, supported.
Applications discussed and determined: 08/01564/F, 412 Smeeth Road, single-storey extension, Mr P. Baldwin, supported; 08/01659/F, Homefields, Gooses Lane, continued standing of two mobile homes and day room, Mr F and Mrs S. Brazil. supported; 08/01769/F, 159 Smeeth Road, extension to rear with room in the roof space, Mr K. Partridge, supported.
Decisions on applications previously dealt with noted: 08/00950/F, 179 Smeeth Road, store for existing nursery, Mrs S. Blyth, granted; 08/01063/F, Rose Cottage, Rands Drove, brick stables/tackroom/stores, Mr B. Button, granted; 08/01099/F, 10 Smeeth Road, extension and formation of granny annexe, Mrs T. Murrell, granted; 08/01173/CU, New Barn 195 Smeeth Road, change of use from agricultural land to commercial, Woolner Freight, granted; 08/01393/F, 300 Smeeth Road, extension, Mrs V. Dulake, granted.
Application withdrawn: 08/01101/F, 412 Smeeth Road, single-storey extension, Mr P. Baldwin.
In various places road warning and direction signs have been removed. The clerk will identify locations and report. An overgrown hedge causing visibility problems at the junction of Wilkins Road and Smeeth Road will be reported to the Highways Department for their action. Part of the footway along Smeeth Road from the village hall to the playing field is breaking up.The surface is bad and causing concern at Rustons Road and Smeeth Road.
Suggestions for seat resiting, had been proposed, seconded and agreed by a majority, for the clerk to contact highways for written confirmation of ownership of land between footway and properties along Smeeth Road where the seat had been previously, and also to make inquiries about ownership of the triangle of grassed land where the village sign stands.
Proposals to apply a 7.5 tonne weight restriction on Forty Foot Bridge have been received, and an objection sent on behalf of the parish council to highways. Concerning the Forty Foot Bridge proposal, whatever the outcome, farmers will be exempt from the restrictions.
A survey of parish-owned grit bins has been completed and returned to County Hall.
Norfolk County Farms will take back the land at Michaelmas with no penalty. The tenant has already been contacted to start the process.
Cllr Woolner informed the meeting the work was progressing on the village sign, and would soon be ready to be re-installed.
The next meeting of the ordinary parish council will be held in the Methodist Chapel next Monday.
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