MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

held in The Library Room, Wendover

on 4 September 2006 starting at 7.45pm and concluding at 8.43 pm

PRESENT Cllrs Mrs Ballantine, Mrs Gregory, Mrs Kearney, Mrs McKechnie, Dr King, Peeler, Weston, Wilkinson and Worth District Councillor Richards, PC M. Griggs, a representative of the RAF, a representative from the press and 4 members of the public

Clerk: Fiona Lippmann

07/72 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr McPartland send his apologies, Cllr Mrs Myers was not present due to illness.
07/73 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Mrs Ballantine declared an interest on Planning Application 06/01787/APP.
Cllrs Weston, Peeler and Mrs Ballantine declared an interest in Agenda Item 13.

07/74 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The Chairman adjourned the meeting to allow members of the public to speak.

a A member of the public gave an opinion on Planning Application
06/02072/APP

b Two representatives of the Youth Council gave feedback on their activities which included membership, holding a sponsored swim, other fund raising and proposed banking facilities.

The Chairman then reconvened the meeting.

07/75 CO-OPTION OF A NEW PARISH COUNCILLOR
A signed ballot took place, following which Mr Stephen Bowles was co-opted as councillor by a simple majority. Having signed the declaration of acceptance of office, Mr Bowles took up the office of councillor.

07/76 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
Cllr Richards reported that the plans for the new Civic Centre in Aylesbury were now available and that he believes the building will look spectacular, particularly at night.

Following on from the Housing Consultation, 1500 comments had been received. The preferred options would be available for discussion in December, when a further round of consultations would be held.

07/77 MINUTES OF THE MEETING held on 7 August 2006
The Chairman thanked Cllr Wilkinson for chairing the meeting in his absence.
It was AGREED that the minutes were a true record of the meeting, The Chairman signed the minutes. Proposed by Cllr Mrs Ballantine seconded by Cllr. Mrs McKechnie.

07/78 PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Chairman of the Planning Committee gave a verbal report of the meeting held on 15 August 2006.

07/79 2005/6 ACCOUNTS

The Chairman presented the 2005/6 Accounts. They were AGREED Proposed by Cllr Mrs McKechnie and seconded by Cllr Worth. The Chairman then signed them.

07/80 FINANCE COMMITTEE held on 4 September 2006

Cllr Mrs McKechnie, as acting Chairman of the Finance Committee, gave a verbal report of the meeting. It was reported that the internal audit had been completed and the findings circulated to Council.

07/81 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

06/01787/APP Erection of new fence to the rear of the Red Lion Hotel.
The Parish Council has no objections

06/02059/APP Two storey side and single storey front and rear extension, 7 Mill Mead
The Parish Council has no objections.

06/02072/APP Single storey rear extension, new pitched roof over existing rear extension and insertion of dormer windows to side and rear to form living accommodation with roof space; 8 Orchard Close. The Parish Council had no objections subject to the removal of the side dormer window which caused an asymmetrical profile.

07/82 CLERK'S REPORT
The Clerk presented her report.

07/83 TWINNING ASSOCIATION
The Chairman asked that the proposed reception be endorsed again by Council and discussions took place on the catering requirements. The offer of funding to the sum of £750 was AGREED proposed by Cllr McKechnie, seconded by Cllr Wilkinson.

07/84 CCTV
Cllr Worth asked that the Council consider the possibility of having 5 units installed in the High Street and Back Street. He believed that funding might be available from the police authority. PC Griggs commented that it would be a big deterrent to crime. A vote was taken which was carried without prejudice. It was AGREED that a working group would be set up to research the necessity. The group would consist of Cllrs Gridley, Wilkinson, McPartland and Mrs Gregory.

07/85 WENDOVER JUNIOR SCHOOL GOVERNOR

Cllr Peeler gave his interpretation of the request for a Governor. It was agreed that Cllr Dr. King would be put forward

07/86 MATTERS OF REPORT

a) Police presence on the new mountain bikes was welcomed.

b) The fencing on the Memorial Hall project had been started.

c) Thanks were given to Cllr Weston for his help with the Summer Entertainment.

d) The Wild Flower Meadow Project has been started.

e) The Halton Consultative Meeting had been cancelled.

f) The Wendover Society had invited the Chairman to accept The President's Prize on behalf of the Parish Council but he would be unable to attend the function. The Chairman requested that the past and present Chairmen of the Recreation Ground Committee accept the award.

g) Thanks were given to the Clerk on the completion of the accounts. Acknowledgement was given to her sound financial background and hard work.

07/87 DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS

Planning Committee will meet on 19 September 2006 at 7.30 pm

Property Management Committee will meet on 19 September at 8.15pm

Finance Committee will meet on 2 October 2006 at 7.30 pm

Parish Council will meet on 2 October 2006 at 7.45 pm

07/88 CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
At this point, the Clerk left the meeting.

07/89 PERSONNEL

The Council discussed the terms and conditions of the Clerk's employment subsequent to the six month probationary period being completed.

The Clerk was then asked to return to the meeting.

The Chairman, on behalf of the Council, thanked the Clerk for her work and advised her that her position as Clerk was now considered permanent and welcomed her to the post.

07/90 CLOSURE OF MEETING

There being no further business to be transacted, the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.43pm.

Signed:
Date: 2 October 2006

Chairman