| 04.56
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There
were no apologies for absence
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| 04.57
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Declaration
of interest in items on the agenda: None
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| 04.58
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The
minutes of the meeting held on 4th November 2004 were confirmed and signed
by the Vice Chairman as an accurate record.
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| 04.59
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Matters
arising:
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| 04.59.1
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Clerk
reported on emails copied to the council by County Councillor Robin Legg
concerning New Road, Sherborne and Dancing Hill (speed limits, the
pavement and the dangers at the Dancing Hill junction, CASTLETON). Cllrs
Mrs Dimond, Mason & Hunt agreed to meet with Cllr Legg and Julian
Thomas of DCC in January. There will be a report at the next council
meeting.
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| 04.59.2
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Crime
& Disorder Reduction –PC Hegenbarch of Dorset Police answered
queries about traffic problems and rural crime. Many difficulties in
covering rural areas arise from manpower shortages in the county force.
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| 04.60
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Mr
Greg Kellaway was co-opted as a councillor representing the parish of
Oborne, and duly signed his Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
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| 04.61
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Council
received a presentation by A. Lloyd, Rural Housing Enabler, on affordable
housing and housing needs surveys. Council agreed ask Mr Lloyd to organise
a housing needs survey in our parishes.
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| 04.62
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The
financial report for the year to date was received and accepted.
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| 04.63
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Payments
in accordance with budget were approved: Clerk salary £201.76; Hire of
Poyntington Village Hall £15.00; Post Office –Postage £21; Clerk’s
expenses: £56
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| 04.64
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Council
received the report by the Clerk on the new agreement between NALC &
SLCC on salaries and conditions of service for Local Council Clerks.
Council requested Cllrs Mason and Hunt to meet with the Clerk to draft
proposals to implement the agreement for the next meeting.
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| 04.65
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Planning
applications dealt with since last meeting:
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| 04.65.1
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2167
– Lake Cottage, 297 Silverlake, Bradford Rd, CASTLETON. Erect extension
and carry out alterations. Approval granted
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| 04.65.2
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1901
– Terrace Playing Fields, CASTLETON. Resite 3 floodlights and poles.
Approval granted.
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| 04.65.3
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2236
– Turnpike House, OBORNE – erect double garage with workshop/store
above. Council recommendation: No objection.
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| 04.66
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Council
decided to ask the clerk to survey the residents of Oborne about possible
future uses of Mill Close farmyard. The questionnaire will be agreed with
Mr Sewill, County Land Agent, before publication.
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| 04.67
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Council
agreed that Cllr Mrs Oliver will conduct a survey to establish the
level of demand for a dedicated and equipped play area in Poyntington, and
bring the report to the Annual Parish Meeting for Poyntington.
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| 04.68
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The
following reports on meetings attended were received:
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| 04.68.1
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The
Vice-Chairman reported on Sherborne TAG.
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| 04.68.2
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The
Vice-Chairman reported on the DAPTC Central Area Committee.
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| 04.68.3
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The
clerk tabled a report on the SLCC Regional Conference (9 November 2004) on
Fund-Raising.
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| 04.68.4
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A
written report on the Dorset Waste Forum (30 November 2004), submitted by
Mr R. Welsh was received by Council.
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| 04.69
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No
items were raised for next meeting’s agenda
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