PRICKWILLOW VILLAGE COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 12 JANUARY 2009 AT 8.00PM

IN PRICKWILLOW VILLAGE HALL

 

Present:

Tony Pearson, Angela Shipp, Wendy Wilson, Jackie Petts, Mike Wilson, Robin Pearson, Dave Simpson, Edward Rice Apologies from Jean Pearson

 

 

1)      Tony welcomed all present.

 

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2)         Minutes of previous meeting were proposed by Angela and seconded by Jackie. Tony therefore signed these as a true record. There were no matters arising.

    

3)      ChairmanÕs Report:

     

Tony announced that he was pleased to say there had been more successes than failures, a list of which follows.

 

Successes: The cutting of grass areas within the village, free of charge, had been negotiated; verges encroaching pathways had been haphazardly done but should now be on a yearly rota; provision of a dog litter bin; footpaths had been investigated and reported back to County Council; war memorial – not only are the names now legible but the crumbling structure around the base has been repaired. (Thanks must go to Sonia Lewis for looking after the small garden area surrounding the memorial.); Poppy Appeal – door-to-door collection had raised £157.57 and a short, non-religious ceremony had been held commemorating Remembrance Day; steering group has been set up to produce a Village Plan – a questionnaire will shortly be distributed to all households within the village, asking that they fill in and return in order to ensure everyoneÕs opinion has been incorporated. Thanks were given to City of Ely Council for a grant and HiamÕs Sports & Social Club for holding a bingo even to raise funds.

 

Failures:  Perennial problem of speeding still exists, particularly just before and after village boundaries where 60mph is the norm for some drivers. Local council and police are not interested because not enough people have been killed.

 

Tony mentioned that this was his last report and he noted that it was probable that St PeterÕs Church would close. He commented that it was a great shame because it would make a beautiful arts & crafts centre. Could the Conservation Officer be approached regarding possible preservation for future village use?

 

 

 

 

 

 























 

 

 

4)      TreasurerÕs Report

 

Angela reported that as at 12.01.09 the balance was £242.25. There is an outstanding balance from hire of the Village Hall.

 





5)      Elections of Members

 

         It was noted that all members were willing to stand for re-election and this was done en bloc, proposed by Angela, seconded by Jackie.

 

         Robin Pearson was proposed as Chairman by Jackie, seconded by Mike.

 

         Jackie was proposed as Secretary by Robin, seconded by Ed.

 

         Angela was proposed as Treasurer by Mike, seconded by Dave.

 

         Richard Raine of Kingdon Avenue was elected as a new member.

 

 

 

 

 

Tony thanked all for attending; the meeting closed at 8.25pm.

 

Date of next meeting – 16 March, 2009 at 8pm at Prickwillow Village Hall