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MINUTES of the MEETING of the GREAT YELDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
held in the Reading Room, Great Yeldham on Thursday 10th April 2008.
Present were:- Mrs P. Slimming (Chairman), Ms. M. Baker (Vice Chairman),
Mr. B. Sargeant, Mr. D. Dyson, Mr. C. Cumaranatunge, Mr. R. Francis, Mr. I. Spencer, Mr. R. May.
In attendance :- Mr. R. Liming. Clerk to the Parish Council.
Apologies for absence:- Mr. J. Beckett, Mr D. Finch.
2140. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.
None received from members.
2141. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES.
The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 6th March 2008 were confirmed as a correct record.
2142. PLANNING APPLICATIONS.
Application No 08/00699/LBC.
Exterior decoration, colour change to house. No objections from members.
2143. CORRESPONDENCE.
Street Scene Partnership. Further to a letter received from the Braintree District Council, which was read to members, it was agreed that the
Chairman sign the partnership forms for the year 2008/2009. The Parish Council to invoice BDC for the sum of £1,378.62.
Members were informed of general information letters received by the Parish Council from the District and County Council.
2144. GARDEN GRAVES AT THE BURIAL GROUND.
The clerk informed the meeting of the increased difficulty of subsidence on grave plots and the problems being experienced with flower gardens.
Councillor Mr. B. Sargeant offered to supply some top soil to correct the situation. The Clerk reported that Plastic Wreaths and Flowers, because of the wire
content, were not acceptable for recycling. It was resolved by members that a new notice board be purchased and installed at the Burial Ground and that
the Burial Ground regulations be displayed in them. Also that copies of the regulations be distributed to the undertaker and a signature obtained from the
bereaved and returned to the Parish Council, before the burial.
2145. SIGNITORIES TO PARISH COUNCIL CHEQUES.
It was resolved by members that only serving members of the Parish Council shall in future, be authorised to sign cheques and other financial transactions.
2146. SUMMER FETE UPDATE.
Mr. Francis opened his report by informing the Parish Council that the Scouts & Cubs intended at some time in the near future, to implement a litter clearing
operation and they would be looking for sponsors. The Scouts and Cubs would be very involved in the intended Fete and funds for their many venture would be required.
It was resolved by members that the sum of £90.00 should be offered for two Litter clearing operations. £45.00 each operation. The areas to be cleared, with safety in mind,
to be decided with the Scout Leaders and the Parish Council. Mr. Francis reminded members that it was the Parish Council who would be responsible for the insurance
cover for the intended fete and requested that the Clerk confirm all details, when available, to the insurance company. As there would be considerable expense
in preparing the event, Mr. Francis that a sum of money be made available to the fete committee. Expenses incurred could then be invoiced to the Parish Council.
Mr. Dyson proposed that the sum of £500.00 be set aside for the Summer Fete. The Clerk to use the fund to pay certified invoices or receipted claims as
appropriate. The proposal was unanimously approved by members. The intended date for the fete is 20th July and the location will be Bowtell's Meadow.
The date for the next committee meeting is 24 April at the Scouts Hut, 8 pm.
2147. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT were approved by members.
2148. Item 10 of the Agenda was withdrawn.
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