| MINUTES of the MEETING of the GREAT YELDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
The meeting was held in the Reading Room, Great Yeldham on Thursday 3rd September 2009.
Present were: Mr C Cumaranatunge (Chairman), Mr J Oswald, Mrs L Cordell, Mr D Dyson, Mr J Beckett.
In attendance: Mr R Liming, Clerk to the Parish Council.
Apologies for absence: Mr B Sergeant. Mr R May. Mr P Rawlinson. Mrs P Slimming. Mr Nigel G McCrea. Mr D Finch
Public question time.
A total of some thirty younger members of the community, together with some their parents and represented by Master Charlie Fenner and Callum Tarbin, requested the Parish Council's support in creating a Skate Board Park within the Parish. The request was accompanied by 150 supporting signatories. The preferred location was the Great Yeldham Recreation Ground.
The Chairman then introduced Mrs Lyn Lucas (Estate Manager for Greenfields Housing), to the meeting. Mrs Lucas then invited everyone to an outdoor consultation, to be held on Friday 11th September, 4.30pm until 7.30pm on Bowtells Meadow. The intention of the event would be to receive the views and opinions from the younger members of the community.
The Chairman then informed the meeting that the Skateboard request would be considered under agenda item 4, by the Parish Council.
The clerk then replied to written questions received from the Whitlock Green Conservation Group.
2281. To receive declarations of interest.
None received from members.
2282. To approve the minutes of the July 2009 meeting.
Members resolved that the wording of minute 2272 should be changed to, Councillor Oswald refused to declare a prejudicial interest. It was then resolved that the minutes would be a correct record.
2283. Skateboard information following minute 2279 of the July 2009 meeting.
The clerk reported to the meeting that he had approached Mr Grey, the owner of Bowtells Meadow, on behalf of the Parish Council, requesting permission to place a Skateboard park adjacent to the existing play area. Mr Grey felt that this would not be appropriate to the area.
It was then resolved by members that the alternative site on the Recreation Ground, with its completed base works, should be the location, and that the Parish Council, together with the Sports Ground Committee, should proceed with the necessary funding applications.
2284. Internal Audit Memo.
It was resolved by members that an internal audit memo be sent to M. Beadle & Co giving instructions of all the items to be included in the internal audit.
2285. Correspondence addressed to the Parish Council.
Letters received from Mr A Clayton, Mr M Wood and Dr G H N Chamberlain, commenting or requesting information on the proposed Doctors Surgery were read to the meeting. The clerk was instructed by members to acknowledge the letters.
Correspondence relating to information and future dates of importance were read to members and referred for filing when appropriate.
2286. Village Magazine Editorial
Following the publication of an incorrect item relating to support numbers for the Doctors Surgery, it was resolved by members that the clerk bring the matter to the Editor's attention.
2287. Safety Matters in the Burial Ground.
Following difficulties in enforcing the burial ground rules, it was resolved by members that a notice be placed at each row of graves requesting all glass vessels be removed from the area surrounding the grave. In the interests of safety the Parish Council reserve the right to remove such vessels.
2288. Parish Council Web Site.
Councillor Mr J Beckett informed the meeting that he was now in a position to receive all contributions for publication on the Web Site.
2289. Accounts for Payment.
Accounts for payment for the month of August 2009 were approved for payment.
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