Buckland Village

Buckland Parish Council minutes 12th January 2009 1 of 3 Chairman’s initials

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF BUCKLAND PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY 12th JANUARY 2009 AT 7.45pm
AT BUCKLAND VILLAGE HALL

Present:

Councillors:

Mrs C Paternoster (Chairman) N Hayward

Mrs C Gosling C White

A McIntosh Cllr Mrs P Williams

One member of the public Clerk Mrs C Jensen

9.01 To receive apologies for absence

Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr Phil Hedges (Vice Chairman).

9.02 Open Forum

A member of the public asked why the Aylesbury Vale is not included within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Chairman explained that the area is not considered to come within this national designation. Cllr Paternoster reported that David Lidington M.P. will be leading an adjournment debate at Westminster on Tuesday 13th January 2009 on the Milton Keynes South Midlands growth area, which includes future growth at Aylesbury.

9.03 Minutes

The minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 8th December 2008 were unanimously approved.

9.04 Declarations of Interest

No interests were declared

9.05 Clerks Report

Cllr Hayward and the Clerk will meet to consider transferring the Local Website to the Parish Council, and to consider obtaining a ".gov.uk" domain name.

9.06 Finance

The payment of accounts and agreement of balances were proposed by Cllr Williams and seconded by Cllr Hayward

£ Cheque

E-on Energy (street lighting for December) D/D 68.48

Halton Parish Council (office & equipment rental December 08) 80.00

Lloyds TSB (Fee for "sweeping" the account) 50.00

Thames Water (September to December 08) 12.12

Buckland Old School Trust 52.00

HMRC (Income Tax) 263.49

C Jensen (Salary & Expenses December 08) 404.18

Total 930.27

ACCOUNT BALANCES

Current Account Balance 31/12/08 1,000.00

Deposit Account Balance 31/12/08 17493.70

The Clerk will contact the Aston Clinton Nursing Association, advising that the cheque for £30 has not been cashed. If necessary a new cheque will be provided since the original is out of date.

9.07 Planning Applications

New Applications

08/02895/APP – 212 London Road. Part two storey, part single storey rear extension and front porch. Support the application Buckland Parish Council minutes 12th January 2009 2 of 3 Chairman’s initials

09.08 Planning Matters

Decisions

08/02448/APP – Tessel Dyke, Buckland. Amended to side and rear two storey extension and single storey rear extension. Permitted

08/02361/ALB – Yew Tree Cottage, Buckland. Installation of satellite dish. Permitted

08/02729/APP – 178 London Road. Single storey front extension. Permitted

08/02510/APP – Campsie, Buckland. Erection of one detached dwelling plus amended drawings and minor plan amendment. Part two storey, part single storey rear extension and front porch. Permitted.

Appeals

07/03257/APP – 182 London Road, erection of one dwelling with detached garage and stable block and replacement garage for existing dwelling – Informal hearing to be held on 24th February 2009 at 10am at the Civic Centre Aylesbury

09.09 Burial Ground

It was reported that all maintenance is up to date.

The Clerk will write to Dr G White to ask for a new layout for the Churchyard/Burial Ground, as agreed at the last meeting. The letter will include a request for methods of delineating the unconsecrated area of the Burial Ground

The Clerk will contact Mr Phipps to advise him of the requirements for the fencing alterations at the Burial Ground

09.10 Primrose Copse, Allotments & Grasskeeping

It was noted that a tender has been received from the current leaseholder; the closing date for receiving tenders is 31st January 2009. The Clerk will confirm acceptance of this tender after that date, if no others are received.

09.11 Transportation

It was agreed to hasten the progress for installing the Vehicle Activated Sign.

Concern has been expressed about the lack of response from the County Council Member, despite several requests for a meeting to discuss the possible solutions for slowing down the traffic along the London Road.. It was AGREED that the Clerk will write to the local members of parliament as a matter of urgency, expressing the Parish Council’s disappointment at this lack of response.

BCC is looking again at their Area 7 Speed Review. Cllr Paternoster expressed concern that despite objections from local residents and the Parish Council, BCC officers are recommending that the 50mph limit on Tring Hill should remain. Clerk to send a copy of the speed data to Tony Walton, BCC, who is leading the review.

The issue as to why money was wasted on the kerbing project at Tring Hill was raised. It was noted that the same question was raised at Aston Clinton Parish Council Meeting last week. Clerk to contact BCC.

It was reported that the potholes in Buckland Road were in an unacceptable condition. The Clerk will view this area with the local technician from Aylesbury Vale Highways Dept, and report back

It was noted that a pile of salt has been left on Buckland Village road at the junction with Peggs Lane.

09.12 Correspondence, circulars and consultation documents

Correspondence Bucks Community Action	Sustainable Communities Strategy – A Rural Perspective. Noted
AVDC	Arts Development Action Plan – 2009-2010. . Noted
Chilterns Conservation Board	Chilterns Buildings Design Awards. Noted