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CHALFONT ST PETER PARISH COUNCIL Council office, adj. The Community Centre, Gravel Hill, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks,SL9 9QX Clerk and Treasurer: Mrs S. Moffat Tel & FAX 01753-891582 e-mail smoffat@chalfontstpeter-pc.gov.uk MINUTES OF THE DULY CONVENED MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL OF CHALFONT ST PETER HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, CHALFONT ST PETER, ON MONDAY 23rd MAY, 2005 AT 8 P.M. 1 PRESENT Cllr D Palmer (Chairman), Cllr K Adams, Cllr B Allen, Cllr R Allen, Cllr Mrs P Bacon, Cllr J Banham, Cllr Mrs I Darby, Cllr V Gupta, Cllr A Moffat, Cllr D Palmer, Cllr P Shafe, Cllr Mrs L Smith, Cllr Dr Warder, Cllr Watts, and the Clerk. 2 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN On the proposition of Cllr B Allen, seconded by Cllr Mrs Darby, Cllr Palmer was nominated as Chairman. No other nominations being received, Cllr Palmer was duly elected for the ensuing year. 3 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN On the proposition of Cllr Palmer, seconded by Cllr Moffat, Cllr Nowell was nominated as Vice-Chairman. On the proposition of Cllr Banham, seconded by Cllr Mrs Bacon, Cllr Gupta was also nominated as Vice-Chairman. It was agreed to have a secret ballot to vote for the Vice-Chairman. Cllr Gupta won the ballot, 8 votes to 6 votes. Therefore, Cllr Gupta was elected Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year. 4 TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies were received from Cllr M Horne. 5 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS None were received. 6 CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENT None. 7 ELECTION OF COMMITTEES Open Spaces It was agreed for the membership of this committee to be as follows:- Cllr Moffat, Cllr Watts, Cllr Palmer, Cllr Gupta, Cllr Mrs Bacon, Cllr Mrs Darby and Cllr Shafe. Amenities and Planning It was agreed for the membership of this committee to be as follows:- Cllr Adams, Cllr B Allen, Cllr R Allen, Cllr Gupta, Cllr Horne, Cllr Nowell, Cllr Palmer and Cllr Mrs Smith. Policy and Finance It was agreed for the membership of this committee to be as follows:- Cllr Adams, Cllr Banham, Cllr Gupta, Cllr Moffat, Cllr Palmer, Cllr Mrs Smith, Cllr Watts and Cllr Warder. 8 ELECTION OF CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES Open Spaces Upon the proposition of Cllr Palmer, seconded by Cllr Watts, members of this committee elected Cllr Moffat as Chairman for the ensuing year. Upon the proposition of Cllr Moffat, seconded by Cllr Palmer, members of this committee elected Cllr Watts as Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year. Amenities and Planning Cllr Palmer proposed Cllr Nowell for Chairman of this committee. There was no seconders. Cllr Allen proposed Cllr Mrs Smith as Chairman, seconded by Cllr Adams and it was agreed that Cllr Mrs Smith should be elected Chairman for the ensuing year. There were 2 proposals for Vice-Chairman, Cllr Nowell and Cllr Adams. A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was agreed by 3 votes to 2 that Cllr Adams should be elected as Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year. Policy and Finance Upon the proposition of Cllr Palmer, seconded by Cllr Mrs Bacon, members of this committee elected Cllr Banham as Chairman for the ensuing year. Upon the proposition of Cllr Banham, seconded by Cllr Adams, members of this committee elected Cllr Warder as Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year. 9 REPRENTATIVES ON LOCAL BODIES Representatives on local bodies were agreed as shown on attached list. 10 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING Minutes of the last meeting held on 25th April, 2005, were considered and signed by the Chairman as a true record. 11 MATTERS ARISING None were raised. 12 CORRESPONDENCE • Booklets for borrowing:- Wildlife News, Local Council Review and Safer Routes to School Update. • Board meeting of the Primary Care Trust to take place on 26th May, 2005 at Lacemaker Court, Amersham. • Chiltern Samaritans Annual Report has been received and an invitation to an Open Event on 3rd June between 12.00 to 14.00 at 149 station Road Amersham. 13 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Amenities and Planning on 9th and 16th May, 2005 Reports and recommendations were proposed and accepted. Matters Arising Minute 211A – NSE Development Proof of Evidence should include the fact that this Development is adjacent to the Colne Valley Park and in places could actually be in the park. To point out to the Appeal Inspector that three previous appeals (Warren Farm Service Station, East Langley and London Internal Freight Exchange) have already been dismissed which threatened the Colne Valley Park. Also include objections to the recent additional drawings being allowed at such a late stage in proceedings as insufficient time to inspect them. It was agreed that Cllrs B Allen, Banham and Palmer should speak at the Public Inquiry on behalf of the Parish Council. Policy and Finance on 16th May, 2005 Reports and recommendations were proposed and accepted after correcting those present to include Cllr Gupta. 14 ACCOUNTS The following accounts were examined and at the proposition of Cllr Moffat, seconded by Cllr Mrs Bacon, upon being found in order, accepted by the Council. Inland Revenue 1727.27 Bucks C.C. – superannuation 1116.46 Chiltern District Council – contribution to environmental improvements at Tunmers End 2350.00 Southern Electric – unmetered electricity 367.49 ABB Ltd – street light repairs 658.21+69.13+337.72 = 1065.06 Neil Curtis & Sons Funeral Contractor – grave digging 520.00 Allianz/Cornhill – General Insurance 3354.62 NFU Mutual – Landrover insurance 396.77 Caudwell communications – office phone 15.39 Grant & Stone Ltd – materials and safety boots – 142.50+15.18 Post Office Ltd – vehicle licence for Landrover 170.00 The STS Group (Tyre Services Slough Ltd) – puncture repair 9.40 Viking - stationery 105.58 A & A Sims Lawnmowers – machinery repair 101.64 BT plc – office phone rental 77.24 Spaldings - materials 66.53 Risborough Agricultural Supplies Ltd – tractor repair 77.96 CSP Community Services – refreshments for Parish meeting 54.00 Standing orders and Direct Debits Salaries 4953.10 Imprest Account 6.5.05 – Cash -petty 100.00 12.5.05 – Cash - petty 100.00 20.5.05 – Cash - petty 100.00 Petty cash checked 15 AMENDMENTS TO COUNCIL’S SIGNATORIES Due to the recent changes in membership of the Council it was agreed to change the signatories on Chalfont St Peter Parish Council bank account to include new councillors and remove those that have left the Council. 16 TRANSFER OF LICENCE Transfer of licence for Forbouys – Noted. `17 TO RECEIVE THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR 2004-5 The accounts which have been circulated and inspected at the Policy and Finance meeting of 16th May, 2005, were accepted by the Council but to include one change on the balance sheet under the mention of pension contribution so that it read, ‘ For the year of accounts, the Councils contribution equaled 320% of employees’ pensions contribution (not pensionable pay). (Rates set by Bucks County Council)’ 18 TO AGREE A LITTER PICKING ROTA FOR THE BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION A timetable was circulated for councillors to volunteer. It was agreed to meet on Saturdays between the 28th May and 1st July at 10 a.m. by the Parish Notice Board next to the precinct. The press was asked to publicise this for additional support from the public. Also Cllr Moffat suggested that the Chamber of Commerce should be contacted to help as well. 19 TO CONSIDER THE PARISH COUNCIL’S STAND FOR FEAST DAY It was agreed to have the ‘usual’ display on the stand. Councillors completed the rota and Cllr Moffat gave his apologies that he would not be able to be present that day. INFORMATION ITEMS 20 NEW BUTCHERS SHOP Cllr Nowell expressed his appreciation of having a butchers shop in the village and hoped everyone would support it. 21 PUB WATCH Cllr Moffat congratulated Mr Crosse from the Poachers PH for setting up ‘Pub Watch’ to help combat under age drinking and asked that the Parish Council should support this new venture. No other business being raised the meeting closed at 9.05p.m. |
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