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CHEPPING WYCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL
Report of the Council meeting held on Tuesday 18 December 2018 at 7.30 pm at the
Council Office, Cock Lane, Tylers Green, High Wycombe, Bucks HP10 8DS
Present: Cllr K Wood – Chairman Cllr C Leonard
Cllr S Digby Cllr R Kin
Cllr J White Cllr L Johncock Cllr C Jordon Cllr P Miller
Cllr C Dodds Cllr I Forbes
Cllr J Gurney Cllr J Johnson
Cllr J Herschel
Also present: Mr G Christie (CWPC warden)
FC/18/049 Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received and approved from Cllr Darch (Away), Cllr Willis (Unwell) and Cllr Wilkes (Unwell)
FC/18/050 Declarations of Interest and Code of Conduct
Cllr Wood declared an interest in agenda item 8 being in receipt of the Chairman’s allowance.
FC/18/051 Council Minutes
It was RESOLVED that;
the minutes of the Council meeting held on Thursday 28 October 2018 be a true and accurate record.
FC/18/052 Open Spaces Committee
In the absence of Cllr Willis, Cllr Johncock advised the following;
OS/18/053 3 Track 4 A visit had taken place to the track to discuss the surfacing requirements.
OS/18/054 Playground Updates – it was noted that no updates had been given at the meeting, however the play area at Tylers Green and Flackwell Heath were ongoing.
OS/18/057 Budget 2019/20 – the spelling of PRIORITY was highlighted.
It was RESOLVED that;
the report of the Committee meeting held on Thursday 8 November 2018 be approved.
FC/18/053 Works & Services Committee
Cllr Dodds advised the following;
WS/18/053 Bus Shelters Further clarification had been received from Bucks County Council and there would be no problem for the parish council to undertake the installation of the bus shelters in Loudwater. A drawing and schedule of work would be required for Bucks County Council approval prior to commencement.
WS/18/062 Budget 2019/20 project ideas were still required and all members present were asked to make suggestions.
It was RESOLVED that;
the report of the Committee meeting held on Thursday 22 October 2018 be approved
FC/18/054 Finance & General Purposes Committee
Cllr Forbes highlighted the following;
FGP/18/050 Website a meeting would be arranged before the end of January. Cllr Herschel advised that he had undertaken some initial work and would circulate a document for discussion.
It was RESOLVED that;
The report of the Committee meeting held on Tuesday 4 December 2018 be approved.
FC/18/055 Planning Meetings
It was RESOLVED that;
the reports of the Planning Meetings held on Thursday 25 October 2018, Thursday 8 November 2018, Thursday 22 October 2018 and Tuesday 4 December 2018 be approved.
FC/18/056 Fees & Charges 2019/20
Council was asked to consider the recommendation from the Finance & General Purposes committee to approve the Fees and Charges for 2019/20.
It was noted that a 2% increase had been applied to all the fees and charges.
It was RESOLVED that;
the Fees and Charges for 2019/20 be approved.
Cllr Wood abstained from the vote.
FC/18/057 Calendar of Meetings 2019/20
Council was asked to consider the recommendation from the Finance and General Purposes Committee to approve the Calendar of Meetings for 2019/20.
Council was asked to note that the meeting dates for January to April have been altered to accommodate the five meeting cycle.
It was RESOLVED that;
the Calendar of Meetings for 2019/20 be approved.
Cllr Herschel abstained from the vote
FC/18/058 Budget & Precept 2019/20
Council was asked to consider the recommendation from the Finance and General Purposes Committee to approve the budget level and the precept showing a 0.0% change in the amount paid to the parish by individual households.
It was RESOLVED that;
the Budget and Precept for 2019/20 be approved.
FC/18/059 Questions by Members of the Council
There were none.
FC/18/060 Public Participation
There was no public participation.
FC/18/061 Accounts for Payment
Accounts for payment were circulated at the meeting for the approval of members.
It was RESOLVED that;
the accounts for payment be approved and cheques numbered 9704 to 9720 be signed and direct debits to Barlcays, Castle Water, Grenke, Shell (Fuel Card Services) and SEE be approved for payment.
The chairman thanked members for their attendance and closed the meeting at 7.50pm
Date and time of next meeting: Thursday 28 February 2019 @ 7.30pm
Signed: Dated: 28 February 2019