SOUTH SCARLE PARISH MEETING

Minutes of Parish Meeting

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Tuesday 28 January 2015
1. Present
David Clarke (Chair), Adrian Lawton (Clerk), Edgar Candlish, Mo Tyler, Dave French,
Alan & Linda Molineaux, David & Judith Duffield, Jean Ashley, Ben & Eleanor Mason,
Anita Clements, Peter Rowlands, Brian & Elaine Leak, Florence Baldwin, Ann and Roger
Clay, Martin Lewis, Kate Murrell, Ollie Maitlew, Judy Muirhead, Mel Scotney, Craig Law.
2. Apologies
Roy Wood, Graham Scotney, Sue Rowlands, Stephen Clements, Edgar and Ann
Candlish.
3. Minutes of Last Meeting
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The minutes of the meeting held on the 28 October, 2014 were approved. Proposed
Peter Rowlands, Seconded Jean Ashley.
4. Matters Arising From Previous Meeting
The mounting of the Village Difribulator is awaiting the supply of a suitable box. One
fitted training for up to 12 people will be available. Further details, when available will be
provided by the Chairman. Anyone interested please let him know.
Action: D Clarke
5. Correspondence
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The Clerk read out a notice from National Investments stating that the 1932 War
Bond that the village has received a small interest payment over the years are to
be closed. Consequently the village will receive a payment of 340.07 in March
in full and final settlement.

6. Setting of the 2015/16 Precept charge

The Clerk issued a chart outlining the expected outturn for this financial year and
recommended a Precept charge set at 3,650 representing a 1.4% increase over the
current year to maintain a balance against routine expenditure. The proposed charge
was proposed by Judy Muirhead and seconded by David Duffield.
Action: A Lawton
7. Community Service
Mr. Peter Rowlands enquired if anyone knew of a scheme where village tasks could be
performed by those on a Community Service charge issued by the courts. Many years
ago there was a scheme operated by the Prison at Morton. The Clerk undertook to
establish the mechanism for requesting works or services under the Community Service
scheme.
Action: A Lawton
8. Other Items
Residents on Main Street are requested to show consideration to others when parking
on Main Street. The instances of double parking of late have lead to some minor
damage and possible access issues for Emergency Services. If you have an off road
parking space please make use of it.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.17pm

Draft unless signed.

Signed ..
(Chair)

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