S Breeze(holiday), B Drayton (ill) and C Stopp (overseas).

On a proposition by Cllr Wolton, seconded by Cllr Phillips both the minutes and the confidential minutes were approved as true record and were signed by the Chairman.

A letter from Andrew Lansley reporting that he had met with TKA was noted. A complaint from a resident regarding light pollution from TKA and his concern about lack of planning permission was noted. It was agreed that residents should continue to keep a diary of events and report monthly tot eh Parish Council.

3.2 To receive a report from the Social Club and a report and the accounts from the Church

The report and accounts from the Church were received and noted. It was agreed to write one final time to the Social Club emphasizing the concerns which were raised at the Annual Parish Meeting and inviting the Club to make a report to the Parish Council/Parish Meeting as had happened in a previous year.

A letter had been received from the County Council as expected.

It was noted that the District Council had still not replied. It was agreed to write to the District Council’s Chief Executive again.

3.4 (9.11) Orchids. Cllr Footman reported that he had met with Rob Mongovan who had taken photographs and would take the matter up with the Developer.

None which had not already been dealt with by the Clerk.

It was agreed that the Chairman would attend the meeting on 5 July at the District Council Offices if he was available and report to the next meeting.

A provisional proposal by Cambridge First for the shop site was received and considered. The scheme detailed two shop units with four flats above (2 with two bedrooms on the first floor and 2 with one bedrooms on the second floor). It included an offer for the Parish Council to run one shop at a nominal annual rent.

Cllrs Phillips and Footman, declared an interest in the application as Trustees of the adjacent village hall. On a proposition by Cllr Lang, seconded by Cllr Wolton it was agreed that in principle the Parish Council supported the scheme and would welcome an opportunity to work with the developer to sort out with minor elements regarding the design (including ones relating to the windows) and the operation of the shop.

It was agree that the enquiry about playing in Caldecote from the Club should be passed tot eh Sport and Recreation Committee for consideration and reply.

A letter received from CALYPSO dated 18 June was considered. In response on a proposition by Cllr Wolton, seconded by Cllr Lang it was agreed to:

Wooden Bollards

Further to the decision reached at the last meeting that the Parish Council install wooden bollards around the kick about area the kind offer from CALYSO to contribute half towards the cost was gratefully received.

Only two written quotations for the wooden posts had been received MCM Landscapes – £661.70 and SD Phillips - £546.00. Cllr Phillips declared an interest in the matter.

On a proposition by Cllr Lang, seconded by Cllr Whyatt it was resolved not to seek a further quotation and to accept the quotation from SD Phillips for £546.00 as this represented best value.

Thanks were expressed to CALYPSO for their continued hard work fundraising and donations towards the recreation ground facilities.

4.6 A letter from the District Council regarding the work of the Task and Finish Group was noted.

5.2 S/0865/04/F Tarrant, 74 Highfields Road – amended. It was noted that the application had been approved by the District Council and that the garage had been relocated to 2m from the boundary and not the 4m recommended by the Parish Council.

5.3 S/1078/04/F IGM Construction, land between 62 & 66 West Drive

On a proposition by Cllr Wolton, seconded by Cllr Footman the application was refused with the following comments:

No recommendation by the Parish Council.

6.1 Road naming – Beechdale Homes

On a proposition by Cllr Phillips, seconded by Cllr Footman it was resolved that the road name in the Beechdale homes development should be ‘The Willows.’

It was noted that the Parish Council had received a telephone call from Mr Casey saying that Anglian Water were not prepared to adopt the storm cell matrix and asking if the Parish Council would instead. He had been asked to put it in writing. It was agreed that this could not be considered until a letter had been received and also agreed that a letter should be sent to Anglian Water to find out its reasons for not adopting the drainage.

6.3 Tree in play area. It was noted that Lesley Dickinson had written to authorize the non-replacement of the damaged tree.

6.4 The letter from Mr Haywood at Banner Homes regarding the transfer was received and considered. It was noted that Cllr Wolton and the Clerk had net with Mr Haywood and assessed the site. The areas had been assessed by the Chairman and the Clerk as now being in acceptable order for transfer to the Parish Council. Although minor clarification was still required on the ownership of the hedging on the southern part of the site adjacent to the bridleway and the shrubbery in front of Devonshire Mews was still required.

On a proposition by Cllr Wolton, seconded by Cllr Footman it was resolved to accept the offered transfer of the public open space and to instruct David Stead at Mills and Reeve to proceed with the transfer.

The financial statement was received and considered and the invoices and bank statements were checked by the signatories. On a proposition by the Cllr Phillips seconded by a Cllr Footman the following payments were approved.

7.2 It was agreed to withhold the payment to Glasdon until the bin had been installed:

7.3 It was noted that Ms Martlew’s home address had now been received.

7.4 It was noted that the Council had been offered a tracker account which offered a higher rate of interest than it has now on its reserve account 12 withdrawals per annum are allowed instant transfer between accounts. On a proposition by Cllr Wolton, seconded by Cllr Footman this was approved.

7.5 It was noted that payment needed to be released to SMP Playgrounds for the MUGA by 31 August providing installation was completed and transfer of funds from the National Savings Account to the Current Account was approved.

8.1 It was reported that the Church were installing an new lich gate and agreed that this should be checked with Karen Champion at the County Council.

8.2 Concern was expressed at the standard of the verges grass cutting and the contract or is to be asked to cut with more care.

8.3 New notice board is to be an agenda item for the next meeting.

8.4 Condolences are to be sent to Mr Gordon Day’s family on his recent death.

8.5 It was agreed that the next meeting would be held in September.

Signed…………………………………Chairman…….…………………Date.