The Minutes of the Meeting of Bolney Parish Council held on Tuesday 15^th January 2008
 

PRESENT:

Mr E Hazel (Chairman) (EH)

Mr P George (Vice Chairman) (PHG)

Mr D H Williams (DHW)

Mr F White (FW)

Mr K Mayer (KM)

Mr P Hopgood (PH)

Mr T Ricketts (Clerk for meeting)

3 members of the public

District Councillor Sue Seward

Questions/Comments from Members of the Public

Old minutes still on the notice boards.
 

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 

None.

2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 18 DECEMBER 2007

It was agreed by all that the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 December 2007 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

3. MATTERS ARISING (for information only) 

None.
 

Report from District Councillor

Sue Seward reported on issues relating to the MSDC Budget process; the new sewer; concerns re accidents on the A23 and the need for action; MSDC Core Strategy and improvements to the Hickstead junction

Report from County Councillor

WSC Councillor Mr P Griffiths submitted a written report which dealt with Ryecroft Road and pedestrian passage; vegetation on the old A23; Health and “Fit for the Future” update.
 

4. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were none.
 

5. FINANCE SUB COMMITTEE REPORT – BUDGET 2008/9 

(a) The agreed precept had been submitted to MSDC;

(b) Signature changes had been dealt with for the bank account;

(c) the list of payments was circulated and approved;

(d) a grant to FWAG in sum of £42 was agreed.
 

6. FOOTPATHS SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT 

PH had no specific report fro the meeting but was pursuing issues raised previously.
 

7. EMERGENCY SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT 

No report.
 

8. COMMUNICATION 

General consideration was given to the issue of communication between the Parish Council and the residents. A need to formalise the process was identified and a concise and informative communication strategy to be established. This would be important if Quality Status is to be sought.
 

9. PROGRESS ON RECRUITMENT OF A NEW PARISH CLERK 

An update was provided.
 

10. VILLAGE HALL

a) Project Progress

DHW reported that there had been a very good presentation showing the outward design and internal finishes. Approaching formal tender process; Contract period likely to last for 40 weeks; Impact of sewerage works still to be understood.

b) Finance – MSDC Cabinet (Grant and Lease) update

EH reported that lease with MSDC well underway and “Sure Start” confirmed by WSCC. The finance for the development was all in place thus allowing the Public Works Loan Board monies to be drawn upon with confidence.
 

11. NEW SEWER 

No update available for meeting but the Parish Council welcomed any news.
 

12. CORRESPONDENCE

i.   Judy Woodland – Public Transport and Lighting;

ii   South Mid Sussex County Local Committee – Open Surgery in Burgess Hill.   
 

13. OTHER BUSINESS

i.  Hazardous and muddy state of Colwood Lane after activity at Piccadilly Wood;

ii  Pavement condition on Old A23;

iii. Issue of knocked down Post Box on the junction of Colwood Lane;

iv. Clarification of key holders;

v   Village Day and use of Bachelors Field.
 

14. DATE OF NEXT MEETING 

Tuesday 19 February 2008 following the Planning Meeting at 8pm

There being no other business the meeting closed at 10.00pm.

Signed:…………………………………………………..

                                    CHAIRMAN

Date:…………………………