Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday 9th January 2006 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, Coveney.
Present: Acting Chair, D Thorogood, Vice Chair, V Ingham , Councillors C Nix, S Thorogood and J Mumford . District Councillor, B Daters. Clerk, H Merrick
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HEALTH AND SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT.
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The Health and Safety announcement was read out by the Clerk
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
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Apologies for absence were received from M Duffield (personal reason), T Maton (personal reason) and A White who was attending another meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS
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held on Monday 12th December, Sunday 18th December and Saturday 31st December 2005 were read, agreed and signed with one amendment to Agenda item 9 (12th December) ; the ring on the igloo has been installed but needs adjusting.
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MATTERS ARISING.
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Coronation Bench - D Thorogood is waiting to oil the bench.
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Verges in Coveney - D Thorogood has spoken to Ed Thornton who will be contacting Lane Farm.
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Old School House Hedge - The householder is cutting the hedge. Clerk to write to thank them.
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East Cambs Transport & Environment Committee - Next meeting 16th January.
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CCC Records Office Questionnaire - D Thorogood has returned the questionnaire.
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Coveney Conservation Area Appraisal - Clerk waiting for response from Rosemary Burton.
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Youth Service Questionnaire - S Thorogood has requested a monthly report from the Youth Club.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD & COUNTRYSIDE WATCH
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No crime has been recorded in December. D Thorogood and S Thorogood will be attending the Police Rural Issues Seminar.
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CORRESPONDENCE
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Circulation Envelope (December) - no comments
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CCC County Council Budget for 2006/07 - questionnaires distributed to Councillors.
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ECDC Neighbourhood Panels Special Meeting - S Thorogood and J Mumford to attend.
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CCC Highway Verges - Verges have all been cut by Highways.
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CCC Verges in School Lane, Coveney - Ed Thornton to visit farm .
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Cambridgeshire Police budget setting - No councillors available to attend meeting
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Cambridgeshire Police rural issues seminar - D Thorogood and S Thorogood to attend.
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Cambridgeshire ACRE Parish Plan Grant - Clerk to contact S Nix
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Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Fire Authority Precept - for information.
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CPRE Planning Workshop - not required.
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Youth Club Report - for information.
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PLANNING
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05/01142/FUL Application for replacement dwelling with triple garage at 8 Main Street, Wardy Hill. Applicant Mr K Houghton. Approved by ECDC.
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RISK ASSESSMENT
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Risk Assessment sheets - C Nix and M Duffield have not yet returned their sheets.
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BUDGET SETTING 2006/07
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The parish precept for 2006/07 was set at £8,500 with no increase from the previous year. Proposed by C Nix, seconded by J Mumford with all Parish Councillors in agreement. Clerk to put a copy of the budget on the notice boards.
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FINANCE
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Financial Reconciliation - Presented to the Council.
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Income - Camping Close rent £150.00.
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Expenditure:
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DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
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| Monday 13th February 2006 at 7.20pm. |