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A meeting of Odstock Parish Council was
held at 7.30 pm on Wednesday, 5th September 2001 in The
Radnor Hall, Bodenham.
Present: Mr R Underhill (Vice-chairman), Mr C
Whitley, Mr R Parsons (Clerk), District Cllr Bryan
Rycroft and one member of the public. Apologies were
received from, Dr S Elcock, Mr R Poynting, Mr S Martin,
Mrs J Payne and Mr C Berry. Although there were only two
members in attendance it was decided to discuss all items
on the agenda without the required number being present
to form a quorum. No resolutions would be passed.
52/01 Questions from the Public: None.
53/01 Declaration of Interest: Cllr Underhill
declared a non-pecuniary interest in matters relating to
Nunton Dairy.
54/01 Minutes: The members present reviewed the
minutes of the Council meeting held on 20h June 2001.
55/01 Matters Arising:
* SDC Planning Dept has not responded to the Council's
query about tree planting at the Nunton Dairy development.
* Work on the Odstock playing field development has not
yet started.
* It was noted that a couple from Cumbria had agreed to
purchase the Post Office business at Bodenham.
* The Parish Lengthsmen visit in July proved very
satisfactory and the next visit is on 22nd / 23rd October.
* The report on the Community Planning meeting at Downton
in May had been circulated and was noted.
56/01 Nunton Fete: The
Council's presence at the Fete was well received. Issues
raised by parishioners included road and hedgerow
maintenance, traffic management and amenity enhancements.
Cllr Whitley had produced a detailed appraisal and
questionnaire for the proposed development of play
facilities in the Nunton football field. There was
overwhelming support for the Parish Council's plan to
lease the field and provide a play area. Children were
particularly enthusiastic about selecting items of play
equipment from the various catalogues provided and the
Council hope that the new playground will be completed
and in operation before the July 2002 Fete. Six
questionnaires were completed on the day and two more
submitted electronically, over the Internet. Cllr
Underhill believes that 'an action plan' needs to be
drawn up and carried forward to the next meeting.
57/01 Transport, Roads and Footpaths: The issue of
parking on the road outside the Salisbury District
Hospital was raised and Cllr Underhill reported that
there is confusion about whether abandoned cars should be
dealt with by the Police or SDC. Both of these are known
problems that District Cllr Rycroft is working to find
answers for.
58/01 Planning: S01-1413-CP: New Classroom at
Odstock School. The Councillors believe that the
proposals represent a useful improvement.
59/01 Radnor Hall: Mr Harry Joynt presented the
Radnor Hall accounts for y/e 31st March 2001. Operating
income for the year amounted to £1,450.18p leaving a
small profit of £156.73p after operating expenses of £1,293.45.
Donations and grants up to June 2001 totaled £10231.27p
enabling the refurbishment of the kitchen and the
acquisition of furniture and stage lights. The agreed
lease has yet to be drawn up so no rental payments have
been requested to date.
60/01 Wiltshire Association of Local Councils: The
Clerk explained that there are two organisations that can
provide advice to Parish Councils. The WALC membership
fee is based on the number of electors in the Parish and
the Society of Local Council Clerks membership fee is
based on the amount of the Clerk's salary. The cost of
WALC membership for the current year would be £97.81p
including the affiliation fee to National Association of
Local Councils.
61/01 Grant Applications:
SWAG applications need to be submitted before 16th
November.
62/01 Correspondence: The Council noted the
following items of correspondence:
* 3rd September - Get Set .... GO! - A Sports Directory
for Salisbury District.
* 20th August - Lifeline and Community Wardening Services.
* 13th August - Lloyds TSB plc - Authority to manage bank
accounts online.
* 3rd August - A new approach to Local Council Audit -
Feedback from last year's 'Think Piece'.
63/01 The next Council Meeting will be held on or
about Wednesday, 5th December 2001 in the Radnor Hall.
The meeting closed at 9:20pm
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