2 MINUTES.

3 FACTORY TRAFFIC.

Chairman reported that an A4 size 'NO PARKING' sign would cost approx. £20. These would be mounted on fences.

Council UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to accept the cost of 4 signs, but felt that Chairman should seek half the payment from Goldings.

Cllr. Lovell asked if we could have a formal agreement from Goldings for the signs to be placed on their property, this in light of the current issue with the occupants of 1 The Green.

Approach Goldings ref. a contribution. 

Ask Goldings for agreement in writing to signs on their land.

4 PLAYGROUND.

Clerk reported that the price RSS had returned for grass mats was not acceptable, it being only marginally cheaper than the cost that included installation.  

The latest Inspection report was received that day and Chairman would discuss at next meeting.

 Clerk.

Research cost of mats from alternative sources.

Chairman.

Check grout on climbing frame, and go through Inspection Report.

5 PAVILION REPAIRS.

Cllr. Gibson reported that Mr Sykes has compiled a report but had forgotten to bring it home that night.

Contact Mr Sykes, and builders.

6 GRAVEYARD EXTENSION.

The hedges have now been planted, Chairman thanked Tim and Jane Warren and Chris de Cani for doing this. 

Clerk reported that on advice she had ordered 400 protective tree guards at a total cost of £68.95.

Council UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to accept this cost retrospectively.

Grant application to go Ian McKee (01264 368801) when full cost including 'run up' are known.

7 TRAFFIC CALMING.

This scheme is now in hand and scheduled into the Consultants time frame.

8 FINANCIAL REPORT.

- Accounts for payment:

- Audit 99/00:

Clerk has forwarded the cheque but it has not yet cleared the account.

- Grasscutting:

Mr Shearn has stated that he has not cut the paths as it is not worth his while coming out for such a small amount of work. As Mr Warren has been cutting the grass in the interim, he has indicated that he is willing to continue at the same rate agreed with Mr Shearn.

Council UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to accept Mr Warrens' offer, and confirm that they will pay the.

Clerk.

Notify Mr Warren that he has the contract for trimming the smaller grassed areas.

9 PLANNING.

- New Applications

Manor Farm, Newton Stacey.  

To convert redundant agricultural buildings to mixed office and light industrial use.

Council is concerned at the size of this development and the impact of increased traffic on the very small roads that serve the area. Cllr. Lovell will take the plans away and consult the Planning Officer for his views.

- Housing Needs Survey

The forms had been circulated but feedback was non-committal.

Cllr. Lovell.

Consult Planning Officer.

10 NOTICEBOARD, 1 THE GREEN.

Clerk reported that Mr Hayden, Defence Estates, has given his consent for the board to be placed next to the litter bin on The Green.

 Council.

Arrange working party to move notice board.

11 HIGHWAYS.

Concern was voiced AGAIN at the state of the road beside the Church. It is in an appalling state and in need of extensive repair as a matter of urgency. Highways are aware and it is on the list to be done.

Chairman & 
Cllr. Neal.

Speak to Highways Head of Maintenance to hasten repair.

15 CHAIRMAN'S INITIATIVES.

- Hampshire Village of the Year.

Chairman wondered whether Barton Stacey should enter. This is for overall community spirit rather than aesthetic merit. A copy of the criteria will be forwarded to Cllrs. and a decision made at the next meeting.

Copy H.V.o.Y. leaflet to all.

- Co-option of Councillors.

Chairman reports that we have two volunteers to fill the vacancies left by recent resignations, Mrs Cheryl Sherwood and Mr Shane Hearn. Another approach would be made to Mr Ian Compton to fill the third vacancy.

Council RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY to co- opt Mrs Sherwood and Mr Hearn onto the Council.

- Cllr. Lovell.

Chairman was pleased to see Cllr. Lovell and hoped that he was feeling much better. Welcome back.

- Clerk's absence.

Mrs Warren will not be available for the next meeting and Mrs Prideaux has kindly agreed to stand in

13 COUNCILLORS ISSUES.

- Cllr. Gibson 

Use of Recreation Ground.

Barton Stacey Football Club has requested permission to use the 
ground for the next season. PERMISSION GRANTED.

Mr Walker has quoted £240 for removing the branches.

Council UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to accept the charge on the understanding that the work MUST be done in a sympathetic way.

Mr Walker has quoted £240 for removing the branches.

Council UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to accept the charge on the understanding that the work MUST be done in a sympathetic way.

- Issue from previous meeting

Streetlights. 

Clerk reports that lights are now fixed - resulting in a maintenance charge! There will be no adjustment to electricity charge for period lights were defective. 

The next meeting is to be held on Tuesday 18 June 2002 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.