Burstall Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 18th May 2015 – after APM
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01.15 Election of Chairman/Vice Chairman: Barry Gasper was proposed as Chairman by
Andrew Cooper , seconded by Andrew Kerrison with all in favour and Barry duly signed the
acceptance of office. Andrew Cooper was proposed by Barry Gasper as Vice Chairman and
this was seconded by Lesley Raby with all in favour. Congratulations were paid to Nick
Ridley and Barry Gasper for being elected as District Councillors
02.15 Present: Barry Gasper (chair), Joan Eagle, Nick Fiske, Andrew Cooper, Andrew
Kerrison, Simon Girling,Ann Burchnall, Mary Smith, Keith and Lesley Raby,District Clr Nick
Ridley. John Benton (Neighbourhood Watch)
03.15. Apologies. Simon Girling and Clr David Busby
04.15 To approve Minutes of Parish Council Meeting 16th March 2015.
These had been circulated to all parish councillors and were proposed as a true record by Keith
Raby seconded by Joan Eagle and signed by Barry Gasper.
05.15. Matters Arising from these minutes:
VAS Signs – The clerk had been in contact with Vic Durrant of Sproughton Parish Council
who are in the process for applying for a portable VAS Sign to be shared between four
parishes, Burstall being one of those. The request has been made to SCC Highways and the
cost should hopefully be covered by Clr Dave Busby’s budget
Corner Kenny Close & Cranfield Park – SCC Highways have visited the site and as the kerb is
not damaged/broken will not be undertaking any work to replace the earth which has been
eroded from cars etc running over it. A number of options to tidy up the area and stop vehicles
effectively cutting off the corner were discussed but at present it was decided to simply keep an
eye on the situation.
A1071 – The hedge has been cut back at Hurdlemakers Hill improving visibility but any other
measures which had been talked about, speed limit,bus stop etc are still outstanding and could
take some time to be resolved.
Emergency Planning – Andrew Kerrison has had a generous offer of help to write a plan from
a resident who works for the Environment Agency.
06.15. Declaration of Interest of any item on the agenda:
Nick Fiske declared an interest in the planning item which was received after completion of
the agenda
07.15. Appointment of Officers:
The following appointments were made –
SALC Representative – Simon Girling
Footpath Officer – Ann Burchnall
Red Kiosk Monitor – Lesley Raby
Road Safety Officer – Joan Eagle
Public Transport – Keith Raby
Tree Warden – Ann Burchnall
Emergency Officer – Andrew Kerrison
Village Hall Liaison - Mary Smith/Andrew Cooper
PCC Liaison - Nick Fiske
Website – Samantha Barber
Planning – Lesley Raby,Barry Gasper, Andrew Cooper, Rupert Catlin, Mary Smith
08.15. Items raised at APM:
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No items were raised
09.15. Reports from Parish Councillors:
Joan Eagle reported about the traffic counts she has been making in the mornings and the sheer
number of cars using Burstall Lane. A bus transporting students to Otley College has been seen
using Burstall Lane and is struggling to turn the corner at Coronation Corner, Andrew Cooper
will report this to the College.
10.15. Reports from County,District Councillors and Police
District Councillor Nick Ridley reported that the Babergh Annual Meeting is due to take place
on the 19th May with Jennie Jenkins as Leader and Nick Ridley Chairman for a further year.
For the first time in many years there is a conservative majority at Babergh
11.15. Planning.
B/15/00358/AGDW – Hill Farm House,Burstall Hill,Burstall
Notification under Part 3 Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development).
Change of use from agricultural building to dwelling house.
The plans were discussed including the scale of the building in relation to the farmhouse.
After careful consideration there were no objections and this will be conveyed to Babergh.
12.15. Correspondence.
Clerks and Councils Direct Magazine
Suffolk View Magazine
Countryside Voice
All to be circulated
There is to be a Parish Liaison meeting at Babergh on the 11th June morning and evening
sessions are available. The clerk will attend.
13.15: FinanceAccounts for payment:
The following payments were approved and cheques signed:
Cheque No Payee
Expense
319
S Barber
Clerk Salary
320
Sharward Services
Printing Newsletter
321
Sproughton PC
Burial Ground
322
Heelis & Lodge
Audit
323
Burstall PCC
Grass Cutting
Amount
£228.50
£22.85
£24.00
£62.00
£350.00
The council received the internal audit report from Heelis and Lodge, during 2015/16 Internal
Control and Risk Assessments will take place. The accounts were approved for 2014/15. The
governance statement was signed and the clerk will complete the external audit.
On-line banking was discussed and this will be explored. An item will be placed on the agenda
for July when the Financial Regulations will be looked at in detail and Internal Controls
reviewed. SALC will be contacted with regard to advice around the use of the internet for
banking purposes.
14.15: Any other business/items for next agenda.
Nick Fiske mentioned about VJ Day and potential celebrations in the Burstall. The official day
is August 15th. The beacon was talked about but might be a fire risk. It was agreed to speak to
all potential interested parties in the village such as the WI and attempt to organise an event.
The meeting closed at 9.25pm