MEMBERS

• Last month there were no crimes reported in the area, there was 1 operation logged - for cows on road.
• There was a slight alarm, farmers should be vigilant and report any loss of ammonia sulphate however slight especially during the election period.
• The take up for Farm Watch in the area was a disappointing 17 out of 130, to be beneficial it is important that more join, forms are available.
• Neighbourhood Watch need more volunteers, crime is low but the eyes and ears of the community are important. Leaflets to join are available or contact Gale Bond at Totnes Police Station - it is not time consuming.
• Policing; Adrian Partridge has now been made youth intervention officer at Brixham, it is hoped he will be replaced. It is important everyone reports even minor theft and crimes to keep policing levels up.
• To report crimes or suspicions call 08452 777 444 for non urgent enquiries, a central switchboard will route you or call you back, however if you see someone in or leaving your house or garden do not hesitate to call 999.

1. Apologies a. Cllr Palmer
2. Appointment of new Clerk a. The appointment of Sue Lucas was confirmed
3. Declaration of Interest, and update of Members Interest a. none b. Cllr Franklin suggested that as there was a 28 day limit for reporting changes such as land bought or moving house this item should appear on the agenda each month. The council agreed
4. Additional items as per the Chairman a. An email from the police for collection of information for their website was discussed, it was noted that Revd Ough had agreed to co-ordinate this b. It was agreed that an attendance book should be signed each month
5. Minutes of the previous meeting (Monday 4^th April 2005) a. After two additions to 6. a. ‘the Parish Council have advertised for a new councillor’ and 10. a. ii was altered to read ‘ Groups or organisations who use the field are responsible for their own insurance’ the minutes were agreed and signed.
6. Planning Matters

17/0367/05/F

Mr & Mrs Meharg, The Old Smithy, Curtisknowle

Permission granted

17 & 23/0676/05/F

Mr & Mrs Stevenson, Dattins Farm, Harbetonford TQ9 7ST

Amendments to previous planning application

(replace render finish with timber cladding) - for information only

17/0373/05/LB

Mr R Chambers & Ms W Effer, Church House

Listed Building Consent for internal alterations

A councillor asked the clerk to chase an answer from the SHDC planning officer requested 3/4 months ago regarding the suspected occupation of a site between Etheridge and Daisy Hills.

7. Highways and Paths
1. There has been no reply from Ben Hubbard regarding the junction.
2. We had received a letter from Nigel Flower of Devon County Council who has taken over the Road Safety in this area, the clerk was instructed to arrange a meeting with him and Cllrs Leflaive/Hill in the village.
8. Correspondence and Reports

Letters received needing clerical action not covered under other items and reports for information only

1. 2588 Cumings Containers - replied they are not invoicing for the last 2 skips, the council will make a donation to the Amenity Trust instead. Cllr Franklin has arranged for 2 further skips in May on the same arrangement. The clerk was asked to write and thank Mr Lethbridge and confirm the latter verbal arrangement.
9. District Councillors Report - none

10.County Councillors Report- none

11.Insurance

1. 2594 Allianz Cornhill - renewal is 1^st June, Cllr Hill approached the DAPC and has sent to Zurich Insurance for a quotation. Cllr Hill is also enquiring into the possibility of joint insurance with the Amenity Trust but this may be too complicated for action this year. Cllr Franklin suggested a sub-committee to deal with these matters. It was agreed.

• Diptford Parish Hall £12.00
• Parish Plan expenses £62.00 and £38.38

• The Chairman proposed that there should be a sub-committee to look at insurance and the possibility of insuring in conjunction with the Amenity Trust, Cllr Haddy seconded the motion and all were in favour. It was agreed the committee should consist of Cllrs Foster, Hill and Franklin

• It was agreed that this heading should be included in future agendas
• Cllr Hill said that envelopes were needed to be addressed to all the parish regarding the parish plan. Cllr Franklin to action this with the clerk.
• The Deed of Gift for the Playing Field dating from the 1970s is being tracked down, Cllr Haddy will approach the Revd Peter Willis to see if he can help
• The Parish Notice board is full, Parish business has preference then charities. It is not for commercial or trade advertisements

• Monday 6^th June – Full Council Meeting