The Minutes of the Meeting of Bolney Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 14 August 2007

PRESENT:

Mr J Seward (Chairman)

Mr P George

Mr E Hazel

Mr D Williams

Mr F White

Mrs A Moir

Mrs J Wright (Clerk)

 

Mrs S Seward – Mid Sussex District Councillor

 

Public:  20

Press:      0

 

Questions/Comments from Members of the Public

Members of the public expressed their views on the recent Parish Poll.

District Councillor’s Report

Mrs Seward reported on the status of the new waste contract.  There had been a few teething problems but by the third week MSDC had increased  recycling to 71% although this may have been due to residents saving their rubbish for the new system.  Landfill collections are due to start this week and Bolney’s collections are due to start in September.

1.      APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

There were no apologies for absence.

2.      MINUTES

It was agreed by all that the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 July 2007 be approved, agreed and signed by the Chairman.

3.      DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest in respect of any item of the Agenda.

4.      MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Mrs Wright said that Peter Bourne could not attend the Garden Party due to a prior engagement.  A message had been left with Alan Hunt asking him to let us know if he would be interested in attending.

5.      RAWSON INSTITUTE

Following considerable discussion on the result of the Parish Poll, as it was such a close majority, it was decided to defer the decision on whether or not to apply for a Public Works Loan to assist with the funding of a new village hall, until a meeting with Mid Sussex District Council and West Sussex County Council to seek advice had taken place.  It was agreed that Mr Seward and Mr George would represent the Parish Council.  The meeting would also include representatives from the Rawson Institute Management Committee. 

6.      ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

Approval of the Annual Accounts for 2006/07 was proposed by Mr Hazel, seconded by Mr Williams and agreed by all.

7.      CORRESPONDENCE

i.                     West Sussex NHS:  Creating an NHS Fit for the Future:  Consultation:  Formal consultation closes at 9 a.m on 30 October 2007.  Noted.

ii.                   MSDC:  Invitation to the Rural Issues Workshop:  Thursday 6 September 2007 at the Ark, Turners Hill from 6.00 p.m to 9.00 p.m.  Noted.

iii.                  WSCC:  Minerals and Waste Development Framework:  Update.  Mr Hazel agreed to review the paper.

iv.                 Southern Water Contractors:  Sewers:  Notification of a meeting to take place on Monday 3 September 2007 to agree pick-up points.  Mr Seward and Mr Williams will attend this meeting.

8.      FINANCE

i.                     List of Accounts for payment:

The August 2007 list of accounts (copy filed with these Minutes) was agreed, proposed by Mr Hazel and seconded by Mr Williams. 

ii.                   Requests for Grants:

a)      Rawson Institute.  An annual grant of ₤1,250 was agreed to be paid in October 2007.

b)      Bolney Village Society:  It was agreed to donate ₤144 towards the hire of Batchelors Field for Village Day.

9.      MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION

Mr Williams agreed to ask Peter Hopgood if he would replace the broken rail and broken paving stone at Bankside.

10.  DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 18 September 2007 following the Planning Committee Meeting at 8.00 p.m.

There being no other business, the meeting was closed at 9.35 p.m.