MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FILLEIGH PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT FILLEIGH VILLAGE HALL ON THE 04 MARCH 08

Present were:  Mr Watts, Mr Smalley, Mr A Cook, Mr Dennis, Mr Bowen, Mr S Cook, Mrs Toms and

Mr J Tucker DCC

34. Minutes of the last meeting were read and signed as correct.

35. The draft of the Housing Needs survey was discussed.  There would also be full cost housing in addition to these.  The Chairman and a representative of the Estate to meet with Mr Kelly before the next meeting.  Mr Smalley declared an interest as he worked for the Fortescue Estates.

36. Councillor Tucker discussed matters regarding the parish and the DCC.

37. The Chairman reported that the NDDC had recently voted not to charge Parish Councils election expenses if an election was not held.

38. Cheques:-  Mrs V Cook £203.47 (half year salary £175.00 plus £28.47 expenses).

39. Correspondence:-  A letter had been received regarding the closure of Post Offices in Devon.  It was proposed by Mr Smalley that we might look into the provision of a mobile Post Office.

40. AOB.  Mr Dennis reported that the verges by North Lodge were in a poor state with mud coming out on to the road.  The Chairman agreed to contact the linesman.

41.  Date of next meeting 20 May 2008 at 7.30pm.

            A G E N D A

(Meeting 20 May 2008 at 7.30pm)

1. Open Parish Meeting.

2.  Presentation by Mike Harrison (Boundary Committee)

2. Annual General Meeting - Election of Officers.

3. Minutes of the last meeting to be read and signed as correct.

4.  Matters Arising.

3.  Cheques –  Community First £162.50

DAPC £44.00

4. Correspondence

5.  The accounts for the year ended 31 March 08 to be circulated and approved by the Council.

6.  Likewise the Statement of Assurance.

5.   Any Other Business

6.    Date of next meeting (September 08)