Bayford JMI School 30th September 2013

Parish Council Meeting

Present: Michael Wainwright (Chairman), Alan Fitzjohn, Bob Orme, Jane Honeyman, Maggie Broomer (Clerk), Linda Haysey, Ken Crofton and 6 members of the public.

1.0 Apologies
- 1.1 George Rowley
2.0 Minutes of the previous meeting
- 2.1 Minutes of the previous meeting were read, signed and agreed by all the councillors.Noted
3.0 Matters Arising
- 3.1 The new village sign has now been erected, slightly further down the road to the station. Thanks to AF for carrying this out.Noted
- 3.2 Herts Highways The salt bin by the church still needs to be moved. Up to 850kgs of salt is available from www.hertsdirect.org/services/transtreets/highways/hhonlineservices/saltingroutes/selfhelpsaltbag. MB to contact website to get our quota.MB
- 3.3 The bridleway is now complete.Noted
- 3.4 The War Memorial Trust have again been contacted by MW. Records have been deleted on their website and there was no note of Bayford. Photos have been resent and it has now deteriorated even more. LH asked the approx. cost and stated that maintenance has to be done by contractors chosen by the trust in order to get a grant. LH also suggested there may be money available in budget next year. Terry Hayne suggested painting a coating on the memorial to make it last longer.MW Noted
4.0Finance
4.1 Payments since last meeting
Paul Curson - June and July Ł116.10
John O'Connor - June Ł145.20
John O'Connor - July Ł145.20
St Albans Board Ł75.00
Herts Building Preservation Trust Ł20.00
At 30.08.13 Current account balance is Ł7638.97 Noted
4.2The Audit has been returned form BDO with no significant points highlighted.Noted

5.0 Planning

5.1 The Director's House - appeal has been dismissed.
Full permission for temporary caravan at 39 Ashendene Road, Bayford - granted
Householder Application for replacement outbuilding at 2 Tudor Manor Cottages, White Stubbs lane, Bayford - granted
Full permission to demolish existing building and replace with dwelling following previous approval at Place Farm, Bayford Green, Bayford - refused
Householder application to raise garage roof to provide ancillary storage room at The Vicarage, 26 Well Row, Bayford -granted
New Barnfield Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility - public inquiry on 10th September.
Single storey rear extension and loft extension at 12 Broad Green Wood - granted
4 no. directional signs at University of Hertfordshire - status ongoing.Noted

6.0 Any Other Business

6.1 Bayford Lane - Councillor Ken has been in touch with Raj Gutam of Ringway and he is optimistic the maintenance will take place but as yet date unknown. The drains should be cleaned every 18 months.Noted
6.2 Colin Taylor is to look into a way of getting better interest on the charity account money.Noted/CT
6.3 Quarry - Frank Lyons application still not submitted. Petition to be actioned once application has been received.Noted
6.4 Playground Inspection report has been received - this was read out and relevant points noted.Noted
6.5 D. Cook has been in contact re potential sewage into Bayford Brook from Riverside Garden Centre. MW went to see her but there was no evidence at the time of this occurring.Noted
6.6 Yellow lines at Bayford Station and the school are imminent.Noted
6.7 The Strategic Land Availability is ongoing.Noted
6.8 Bill Brace asked if the Horse Chestnut tree by the bus shelter could be pruned.Noted
6.9 Neville Hudson asked who owned the trees alongside the football pitch/ road as he pruned the lower branches this year.Noted
6.10 Colin Taylor announced that there is to be a new kitchen installed in the village hall courtesy of the estate of the late Cyril Judge.Noted
6.11 Clerk's Notices
Copies of Brickendon Newsletter received - MW
EHDC - District Planning Bulletin received - MW. Most of the land around Bayford is low priority. Meeting on Thursday with consutation in December.
Letter received from EHDC re training on Charitable Trusts for councillors.
HCC Waste Site Allocations - submission of document to Secretary of State for independent public examination. Several sites have been submitted. Noted

7.0 Date of Future MeetingParish Council Meeting - Monday 25th November at 8pm in the school

8.0There being no further business the meeting finished at 9.10pm

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