Parish Council of Langton Matravers
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Minutes of a meeting of Council held in the Village Hall on Thursday, 14th January at 7.00pm
Present Cllr P White, in the Chair, and Cllrs, J Bradford, P Loudoun, M Lovell and Mrs V. Murray. 

1.	Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Mrs P. Kwantes, P Bradford, M Kirby and N Priddle. 
2.	Declarations of interest: There were none.
3.	Public Discussion period:
 The Meeting was adjourned for discussion.
(a)	Mrs S Painter, Chair of The Board Of Governors for St George’s First School thanked the Council for its help and support in saving the school, in particular Cllr P Loudoun, who had attended several meetings. Further support would still be needed.
 The Meeting was reconvened.
4.	Matters arising from the Public Discussion: There were none.
5.	Planning Matters:
(1) There were no comments from the public concerning Plan 0674, submitted by Mr JRK Roe: Erect porch and insert one dormer window in north elevation and one in south elevation at Holly Tree Cottage, Gypshayes, Langton Matravers.
 (2) Determine Council’s comments on Plan 0674; 
On the proposition of the Chairman it was unanimously agreed that; 
“The Parish Council has no objection.”
	(3) There were no comments from the public concerning Plan 0727, submitted by Mr & Mrs Dyer: Erect straw storage barn and covered feed store at Knaveswell Farm, Knitson Lane, Corfe Castle.  
 (4) Determine Council’s comments on Plan;
On the proposition of Cllr Mrs V Murray it was unanimously agreed that;
“The Parish Council has no objection.”
 (In all the above voting Cllr M W J Lovell abstained as a member of the Purbeck District Council’s       Planning Board).
(5) Planning Decisions that affected the parish this month.
	(a) Plan 0497, submitted by Mr J Wotton: Site a single static caravan as warden’s accommodation in connection with the operation of Tom’s Field Campsite between 17th March and 31st October. Approved.
	(b) Plan 0664, submitted by Old Malthouse Trust: Re-arrangement of fenestration, reduction of roof lights and adjustment of the upper roof height. Refused.
	(c) Plan 0448, submitted by Mr P Ferris: Erect porch and conservatory. Approved.
	(d) Plan 0518, submitted by Mr & Mrs Dyer: Erect straw storage barn and covered feed store. Invalid.
	(e) Plan 0625, submitted by Mr G Bell: Convert loftspace, relocate two existing roof lights and insert new roof lights. Approved.
 	(6) Any other Planning Matters: There were none. 
6.	Minutes of the last Meeting, held on the 10th December 2009 were confirmed and signed.
7.	Matters arising from the Minutes:
	(a)  Item 7 (e); Parish Council elections. The Clerk reported that Peter Aston of PDC had confirmed that if someone lived within 4 miles (3.8 km) of the parish they could stand for Parish Council.
	(b) Item 11(4) (c): The bequest by Mrs Jantke. The Clerk reported that it was minuted that Mrs Jantke had left a bequest of £4,000 for the Cemetery Endowment Fund.
	(c) Item 17: A music festival at Weston Farm, Worth Matravers. Cllr M Lovell reported that the event organiser’s application had been withdrawn. 
8.	The Clerk’s Report for the period 4.12.09 – 7.01.10. was received.
9.	Matters arising from the Clerk’s Report:
(a)  Item 31: Grit bins. It was agreed that 3 grit bins should be bought and one each should be placed at the Council’s Cemetery, the entrance to the closed cemeteries and the office/toilet block. The Clerk was instructed to find out the cost. DCC would provide the grit.
(b) Item 39: The trees overhanging the closed cemeteries. The Churchwarden, Mr D Pratt, had arranged for the trees to be cut back.
(c) Item 40: The small parcel of land at the Council’s Cemetery that the Council is trying to acquire from the NT. The Clerk reported that he had written to Ms Jeenes again, but had still not received a reply.
(d) Item 41: The trees at the Old Malthouse. Jason Hasaka, PDC Arboricultural Officer, had reported that he was happy with the replacement trees. 
(e) Item 42: A broken gutter over the High Street pavement at the Old Malthouse. This was during the freezing weather and the Old Malthouse had managed to get it repaired the day after it was reported to them. 
10.	Chairman’s announcements;
	The Acting Chairman wished the Chairman, Cllr N Priddle, a speedy recovery and sent his best wishes. This was unanimously supported.
11.	Financial Matters:
	(1) The following additions to Council funds since the last Council Meeting were noted:
	£820.68 received from HMRC for VAT refund.
	£930.00 received for the rent on 21 allotments.
	 (2) Note the following Payments by Cheque, already authorized, since the last Meeting:
	£85.75 to Bluefin Insurance Services Ltd for LMAA’s Public Liabilty insurance.
	£481.90 to J. Bellucci, for Clerk’s salary for November.
	£1.58 to HMRC for employer and employee’s NICS for November.
	£39.00 to J Bellucci,ex-Post Office, for 100 1st class stamps. 
	£10.00 to Langton Matravers Village Hall Committee for November Council chamber.
	£500.00 to Langton Matravers Pre-school as a Grant In Aid.
	£50.00 to Victim Support as a Grant In Aid.
	£154.19 to Southern Electricity for supply to office/toilet block.
	 (3) The following payments by Direct Debit were noted:
  £31.97 to XLN Telecom for phone and broadband.
(4) Any other Financial matters.
There were none.
12.	Cemetery matters:
	(1) Council cemetery. 
(a) It was agreed that the Clerk should contact the stonewaller and get an invoice for the work he 	had 	already done and should liaise with him in future.
(b)  The Clerk reported that he had measured the paths, which were approximately 110 metres in 	total length. He was instructed to obtain quotes for the cost of resurfacing.
(c) It was agreed that the Clerk could order more topsoil to top up the graves which had subsided.
(2) Closed cemeteries: 
Nothing to report.
13.	Allotments. 
	(a) The Clerk reported that he had paid the Product and Public Liability insurance.
	(b) It was agreed that the LMAA could plant hedging alongside the south boundary of the communal 	area to provide shade, screening and protection from the weather for the shed.
14.	Affordable housing update. 
	Nothing to report.
15.	World War 2 bunker. Cllr White said that he had, in fact, been referring to the World War 2 air raid shelter in Marblers Wood. He felt it was of historical interest and should be rescued before it deteriorated any further and placed on the Council’s land at the office/toilet block, where the public could see it. The Clerk was instructed to contact the NT to ask if they had any objections.  
16.	 The Timson Trust. Mr J Burden would provide a quote for the repair of the wall at the Timson Cottages.

17.	Accident black spot at Coombe Orchard.
	Cllr P White said that there had been dozens of accidents there over the years and that something 	needed to be done. The Clerk had contacted DCC and was now waiting for the relevant officer to 	return from holiday. It was agreed that if the Council’s previous request for a controlled crossing at 	Coombe was granted it might help to calm traffic. The Clerk was instructed to contact SEC regarding 	the broken streetlight at the top of Steppes Hill.
18.	The date of the next Council Meeting was confirmed as Thursday the 11th February 2010.
19.	Items for the next Agenda;
20.	There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 8:07pm.

Signed……………………………..(Chairman).               Date…………………………..