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MANAGERS OF STELLING MINNIS
COMMON
MINUTES OF MEETING 13TH APRIL 2010
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Present I Champion, J Gifford, R Griffin, D Lowe, A
Day
In attendance C Gooch & R Green
Not present G Baldwin
R Griffin chaired the meeting in K Smyths absence
1. Apologies J Haffenden, K Smyth & A Barchi
2. Minutes of Meeting 19th January 2010 were agreed with slight amendment
3. Matters Arising:
a) Intercom outside The Cottage CG not yet resolved, IC thought he saw
movement
b) Caravan on Minnis close to shop CG advised to take legal action by
solicitors, CG to write
to Sara Fittle giving 2 weeks to remove said caravan
4. Correspondence CG received correspondence from Mr & Mrs Murley re ruts on
Minnis by
East Kent Hunt, CG to write to Nick Onslow
5. Hay Turner needs repair, IC to apply for grant to replace with new, if
unsuccessful will repair
existing
6. White Cliffs grant for information leaflets they will help produce A3
folded leaflet, wording and
pictures from existing information boards on Minnis to be used for input cost
£1600. White Cliffs
may fund half the cost. Primary School keen to have some leaflets. Also to be
locally available
shop, pub, new residents information packs
7. Reports:
a) Secretary/correspondence nothing to report
b) Grazing sheep already moved close to Sheenas and to be moved later close
to Brocklebanks. Fewer cattle this year than last, to be moved as soon as the
weather improves i.e. 2 weeks. To go first onto west side of Bossingham Road and
then later to East side.
c) Ponds/School Liaison RG not heard from school yet, he will contact and
possibly line up for next month. Ivy House pond has frog spawn. Coxsole pond may
need to be sprayed in the autumn against Crassula Helmsii
d) Mowing nothing to report, will be the same as last year
e) Trees/Scrub/Bird & Owl Boxes/ Surveys all new bird boxes occupied. IC not
yet contacted re
Andy Osborne re stump grinding as only just out of hospital
8. Press Release IC to produce for June magazine mentioning Neil Coombs of
Kent Wildlife Trust
letter, also grazing, garden rubbish and bollards
9. Any Other Business Restored gates to be erected soon waiting for planning
permission. CG
suggested inviting Ed Lewis to attend meetings/become Manager, he will contact
10.Date & time of next meetings 7.30pm, Stelling Minnis Village Hall on
13th July 2010
12th October 2010
STELLING MINNIS CHARITABLE TRUST
MINUTES OF MEETING 13TH APRIL 2010
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Present I Champion, J Gifford, R Griffin, D Lowe
Not present G Baldwin
1. Apologies J Haffenden, A Barchi
2. Minutes of meeting 19th January 2010 unanimously agreed.
3. Treasurers Report AD reported on balance of monies held at NatWest:
Current a/c £73.50, Reserve a/c £5663.00 and Yorkshire Building Society
£7438.21.
4. Trustees Approval of Expenditure: none
5. Any other business FOSM accounts produced year end 31.3.2009, balance held
1672.53
6. Date & time of next meetings 7.30pm, Stelling Minnis Village Hall on
13th July 2010
12th October 2010
MANAGERS OF STELLING MINNIS COMMON
MINUTES OF MEETING 19th JANUARY 2010
AT BECKETS, CURTIS LANE
Present A Barchi, I Champion, J Gifford, R Griffin, J Haffenden, K Smyth, A
Day
In attendance C Gooch
Not present R Green
1. Apologies G Baldwin & D Lowe
2. Minutes of Meeting 27th October 2009 unanimously agreed & signed by K Smyth.
3. Matters Arising:
a) Intercom outside The Cottage CG not yet resolved
b) Caravan on Minnis close to shop CG not yet resolved
4. Correspondence Kent BTCV letter handed to KS agreed to maintain.
5. Historical gates agreed with Historical Society to be resited to original
agreed position.
6. Reports:
a) Secretary/correspondence nothing further to report
b) Grazing cows removed at present and to be put back in the spring, sheep to
be moved tomorrow.
c) Ponds/School Liaison nothing to report.
d) Mowing program as per last year & stumps to be ground down.
e) Trees/Scrub/Bird & Owl Boxes/ Surveys all new boxes installed and in
position.
7. Press Release KS to produce.
8. Any Other Business AD requested on behalf of Parish Council that a formal
response be given re any
preferred parking space on Minnis. Email reminder sent to CG for response.
9. Date & time of next meetings 7.30pm, Stelling Minnis Village Hall on
13th April 2010
13th July 2010
12th October 2010
STELLING MINNIS CHARITABLE TRUST
MINUTES OF MEETING 19th JANUARY 2010
AT BECKETS, CURTIS LANE
1. Apologies G Baldwin & D Lowe
2. Minutes of meeting 27th October 2009 unanimously agreed.
3. Treasurers Report AD reported on balance of monies held at NatWest:
Current a/c £811.48, Reserve a/c £5663.00 and Yorkshire Building Society
£7438.21.
AD suggested and it was agreed to move approximately £4000 from Reserve a/c to
Yorkshire Building Society, after present expenses covered.
4. Trustees Approval of Expenditure:
a) Secretary remuneration increased from £150 to £200 per annum with effect
for 2010.
AD expressed thanks. £218.13 subsequently paid to AD to cover previous and
various
expenses.
b) NFU annual insurance - £439.85 (approximately £50 cheaper than last year) JH
asked
whether in view of grazing etc we were covered for public liability, IC assured
him we
were.
c) S Gammon advert in parish magazine AD raised query as to who should be
paying
this £50 outstanding. It was agreed that an honorarium of £50 should be paid to
S Gammon and this amount could be used to pay for advert.
d) Hire of Village Hall it was agreed to pay £30 to cover all meetings in
2010.
e) A Osborne it was agreed that an amount of no more than £400 be agreed to
cover
any invoices presented in the near future. Signed cheque held in abeyance.
5. Any other business - none
6. Date & time of next meetings 7.30pm, Stelling Minnis Village Hall on
13th April 2010
13th July 2010
12th October 2010
MANAGERS OF STELLING MINNIS COMMON
MINUTES OF MEETING 27th OCTOBER 2009
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Present A Barchi, G Baldwin, I Champion, R Griffin, K Smyth, A Day
In attendance C Gooch, R Green
Not in attendance J Haffenden
1. Apologies J Gifford
2. Minutes of Meeting 14th July 2009 unanimously agreed & signed by K Smyth.
3. Matters Arising:
a) Stones outside Badgers Croft, Mill Lane noted.
b) Intercom post outside The Cottage CG has sent letter and to agree an
alternative solution
with owner.
c) AD confirmed that Nick Smith was delivering Residents Guide to all new
residents.
4. Correspondence re several letters from the Smiths, CG concurs with KSs
views. CG spoke
to people from Lyminge who said they approved of the grazing plan and had no
problem with
the cattle. In regard to the letter from Mrs J Carr, the secretary to write
response saying that
the reason for the introduction of the two non-highland calves was because they
are also
conservation breeds and extra cattle were required.
5. Historical gates CG to write to Historical Society secretary re positioning
of gate post which
is too close to the road.
6. Caravan on Minnis near shop CG has written and as no response received,
further action to be
taken.
7. Date for AGM provisionally booked for 19th January 2010.
8. Reports:
a) Secretary/correspondence nothing further to report (see item 4).
b) Grazing sheep to be put back soon
c) Ponds/School Liaison the Coxsole pond was cleared in August and RG reported
that Colin Shevill had done a good job and the spraying had been done at the
right time. Unfortunately the Cressula is trying to come back which RG has been
trying to eradicate and if he is not successful in 2009 will try again in 2010.
If this is not a success then black plastic spread across the area will be
tried.
d) Mowing the program for 2009 was felt to be successful. The hay mower has
been greased and
cleaned and barn stored for the winter but it was reported that the hay turner
needs attention.
e) Trees/Scrub/Bird & Owl Boxes/ Surveys DL reported finding 9 dormice last
Sunday and that
more boxes are to be erected.
9. Press Release IC to produce with mention of dormice numbers.
10. Any Other Business none.
11. Date & time of next meeting 7.30pm, provisionally 19th January 2010,
Stelling Minnis Village Hall
STELLING MINNIS CHARITABLE TRUST
MINUTES OF MEETING 27TH OCTOBER 2009
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
1. Apologies J Gifford
2. Minutes of meeting 7th April 2009 unanimously agreed.
3. Treasurers Report AD reported on balance of monies held: Current a/c
£251.75,
Reserve a/c £2162.71 and Yorkshire Building Society £7438.21.
4. Trustees Approval of Expenditure:
a) IC reimbursed £33.88 for materials for stock grazing signs
b) Six Mile Excavators paid £460.00 for silt removal etc from Coxsole pond
All the above approved - proposed RG seconded AB
5. Date for AGM provisionally 19th January 2010
6. Any other business - none
6. Date & time of next meeting 7.30pm, provisionally 19th January 2010,
Stelling Minnis
Village Hall.
MANAGERS OF STELLING MINNIS COMMON
MINUTES OF MEETING 14TH JULY 2009
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Present A Barchi, I Champion, J Gifford, R Griffin, K Smyth, A Day
In attendance C Gooch
1. Apologies J Haffenden, D Lowe (absent G Baldwin)
2. Minutes of Meeting 7th April 2009 unanimously agreed proposed RG seconded
JG
3. Matters Arising:
a) discussion re stones/rocks placed outside Badgers Croft, Mill Lane CG still
to write article
for parish magazine requesting all obstacles to be removed by a stated date.
b) Intercom post outside The Cottage CG has sent letter and will send a
follow-up on failure
to respond
4. Residents Guide, delivery to newcomers AD to ask Nick Smith if pack was
sent to the above
and others.
5. Making and enforcement of byelaws AD gave brief report
6. Grant application/progress:
a) IC has passed chain saw test
b) first draft of new signs will be available next week and should be up by the
end of August.
IC to give plan to CG with final positions of boards and he will write letter of
approval.
AD suggested copy of byelaws be displayed on village notice boards this was
agreed if
appropriate copy could be achieved.
KS suggested copy in Residents Pack
7. Reports on meeting with Dan Tuson:
a) Heather being recultivated
b) Yellow Rattle harvested by use of lawn mower and redistributed.
8. Reports:
a) Secretary/correspondence AD made CG aware of position at Meadow View
possible livery stables
KS had replied to letter re wasps
CG informed us that G Carter had already been responded to along the lines that
there were other more pressing matters which needed to be attended to first
before matters of encroachment at
Woodham.
KS received letter from Parish Council re parking on the Minnis to respond,
the managers have no current plans for designated parking on the Minnis.
Pond Warden no need to apply for any grants
Minnis verges CG to write to Highways Dept re sight lines
b) Grazing IC four cattle back on east side of Bossingham Road and then to be
moved to west side,
sheep grazing behind Tarn Hows
c) Ponds/School Liaison AB nothing to report, school has visited Ivy House
pond
d) Mowing KS both lots of mowing have been started, cut yesterday and hope for
good weather for baling to be shifted later
e) Trees/Scrub/Bird & Owl Boxes/ Surveys grateful thanks to be passed by CG to
his colleague who made many bird boxes and 10 dormouse boxes. Walk about date
6th Sept 2009 at 11.00am.
9. Press Release IC to produce one for September parish magazine
a) and b) to be covered in article above
10. Any Other Business discussion re byelaws i.e. rubbish dumping
11. Date & time of next meeting 7.30pm, 27th October 2009, Stelling Minnis
Village Hall
STELLING MINNIS CHARITABLE TRUST
MINUTES OF MEETING 14TH JULY 2009
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
1. Apologies J Haffenden, Derry Lowe (absent Gillian Baldwin)
2. Minutes of meeting 7th April 2009 approved, proposed RG seconded JG
3. Treasurers Report AD reported on balance of monies held, brief report on
income and
expenditure for year and accounts finalised and audited by David Barlow for year
end
31st March 2009
4. Trustees Approval of Expenditure:
a) Electric fence battery £29.89 and 7 tons of sub-base £154.00 £183.89 cheque
to IC
b) Mowing/hay making provision made for expenditure up to £1200
c) Signs provision made for expenditure £4932.00
All the above approved - proposed AB seconded JG
5. AOB - none
6. Date & time of next meeting 7.30pm, 27th October 2009, Stelling Minnis
Village Hall.
MANAGERS OF STELLING MINNIS COMMON MINUTES OF MEETING 7th April 2009
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
MANAGERS OF STELLING MINNIS COMMON
MINUTES OF MEETING 7TH APRIL 2009
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Present G Baldwin, A Barchi, I Champion, R Griffin, D Lowe, K Smyth, A Day
In attendance C Gooch
1. Apologies J Haffenden, J Gifford
2. Minutes of Meeting 27th January 2009 unanimously agreed proposed RG
seconded DL.
3. Matters Arising:
a) discussion re stones/rocks placed on Minnis by residents CG to write
article for parish
magazine requesting all obstacles to be removed by a stated date.
4. CG aware of Enforcement of Byelaws renaming various pieces of ground as
village greens and
therebye stopping development. AD/JH to report back after KCC meeting at
Maidstone.
5. Grant application/progress:
a) Kent Downs AONB/FOSM - completed re chain saw course and new hay mower (FOSM)
b) Fencing progress SITA grant now completed. CG expressed thanks and
appreciation for good work done.
c) Signs progress wording to be shortened to 300 words.
6. Wording for signs/leaflet nearly completed. Money offered by White Cliffs
Project.
7. Reports:
a) Secretary - reported on letter of thanks from Pam Young and letter from
Secretary of Historical
Society agreeing to take responsibility for maintenance of restored Minnis
gates.
b) Grazing cattle back on Minnis, some heather reported dying back but has
25/30 year life span,
Dan Tuson keeping an eye on the problem. Sheep moved and will be rotating around
3 patches
of Minnis.
c) Ponds/School liaison nothing to report.
d) Mowing nothing to report.
e) Trees/Scrub/Bird Boxes etc bird boxes to be reinforced as damage occurring.
CG to arrange
friend to possibly make 20 new boxes.
8. Press Release:
a) Garden rubbish/bollards - CG will cover.
b) Correct information to be covered in general News Article for parish
magazine.
9. AOB discussion re possibility of putting notices on overnight camper
vans/tents and also notices
where garden rubbish is being dumped.
10. Date & time of next meeting 7.30pm, 14th July 2009, Stelling Minnis
Village Hall
STELLING MINNIS CHARITABLE TRUST
MINUTES OF MEETING 7TH APRIL 2009
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
1. Apologies J Haffenden, J Gifford
2. Minutes of meeting 11th November 2008 approved, proposed RG seconded IC.
3. Treasurers Report AD reported on balance of monies held and accounts to be
finalised shortly for year end March 2009.
4. Trustees Approval of Expenditure -
a) Two extra kissing gates @ £575
b) Fence repair @ £155.25
c) Geotextile @ £65.20
All the above approved - proposed IC seconded GB.
5. AOB - none
6. Date & time of next meeting 7.30pm, 14th July 2009, Stelling Minnis Village
Hall.
MANAGERS OF STELLING MINNIS COMMON MINUTES OF MEETING 27th January 2009
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Present G Baldwin, A Barchi, I Champion, J Gifford,
R Griffin, D Lowe, K Smyth, A Day
In attendance C Gooch
1. Apologies J Haffenden.
2. Minutes of Meeting 11th November 2008 accepted proposed AB seconded DL,
unanimously agreed.
3. Matters Arising
a) AD read letter sent on Managers behalf to Historical Society. It was decided
to
erect one gate on the right hand side of the turning to Split Lane and the other
on
the opposite side of the road to Mr & Mrs Lewis house. The question of
insurance responsibility was raised and this was to be looked at further by CG.
4 & 5. After AD reading the remainder of emails/correspondence from the general
public, nine different people in all, regarding the request for more access
gates to
the fenced area to the north of the Minnis the following was agreed. At the
request
of the Managers, the Owners have consented to two additional gates being
installed. The owners will not consider any more additions or alterations to the
scheme.
KS to draft reply to be circulated to all the committee for comments and then
passed to CG for approval before sending to existing and any future public
correspondence on the matter.
6. Grant application progress -
a) KCC/Awards for All IC attended meeting in Ashford and met representative
of the Kent Downs A O B who offered payment for training for use of chain
saws and reimbursement of purchase by FOSM of a new hay mower.
b) Fencing progress completed to original plan and claim sent to SITA.
c) Signs progress - It was agreed that a sub committee would meet to decide on
wording, which after agreement with the remainder of the Managers, would be
sent to CG for approval.
7. Stones outside Badgers Croft - CG to write to Mr & Mrs Murley requesting
removal by a certain date, if not done, Managers to remove.
8. Removal of non-native trees on the Minnis Managers agreed that these should
be
left in situ.
9. Reports
a) Secretary - AD read emails/correspsondence from nine individuals regarding
lack of access gates in fenced area.
b) Grazing Cattle not grazing at present, due to be returned mid March. Sheep
to be rotated around southern area of Minnis.
c) Ponds/School Liaison nothing to report. Mrs Thompson (butterfly expert)
wants to do moth trapping and has liaised direct with school. AB/RG happy to
talk to school re Managers plans for the Minnis.
d) Mowing It is proposed to mow 2/3 times opposite shop this year, other areas
as last year.
e) Trees/Scrub/Bird Boxes/Surveys JG cleaned bird boxes, broken ones to be
replaced/repaired.
10. Press Release IC to attend.
11. AOB
a) DL has attended First Aid course. Suggested all chain saw users wear
appropriate clothing etc. KS is a qualified IOSH manager. Tool box talk to be
given at start of each working party meeting.
b) Insurance W Trower reviewing as questions raised by his insurance company,
CG recommended NFU.
c) Dan Tuson, Natural England has suggested that from October 2009 we could be
considered for Higher Scheme.
d) Gaylords/Anvil Cottage entrance moved CG to write to owners. Owners of
The Cottage (formerly Shirley Cottage) to be asked by CG to remove keypad
Entrance post on Minnis.
e) AD commended on actions taken on behalf of the managers in replying to the
general public.
f) AB expressed desire to eventually see Minnis open grazed.
12. Date & time of next meeting 7.30pm 7th April 2009 Stelling Minnis Village
Hall
MANAGERS OF STELLING MINNIS COMMON MINUTES OF MEETING 11TH NOVEMBER 2008
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Present G Baldwin, A Barchi, I Champion, J Gifford, R Griffin, D Lowe, A Day
In attendance C Gooch, R Green & William Trower
1. Apologies K Smyth & J Haffenden. It was agreed in K Smyths absence
R Griffin would chair the meeting
2. Minutes of Meeting 4th August 2008 agreed.
3. Matters Arising it was agreed that the Residents Guide would be updated when
the present stock ran out.
Bracken Edge boundary dumping was within boundary.
Replies to N Smiths and others letters C Gooch and W Trower agreed to assist
The secretary in responding to letters relating to the fencing.
4. J Smith letter re bluebells K Smyth responded in conjunction with Kent
Wildlife Trust
5. Rope swing has been removed as too close to fence.
6. Grant application progress -
KCC/Awards for All IC to attend
Fencing progress grant in place (donation from FOSM and paid to SITA)
Signs progress money received and signs in the process of being designed
7. Eddie Edwards and email from secretary none of E Edwards rights have been
taken away and any commoners who wish to exercise their grazing rights within
the fenced area should liaise with the Managers.
8. Historical Society gate it was agreed that the secretary should write to them and
include in the letter we are happy for them to erect the gate on the Minnis at a
place to be agreed and provided that the Historical Society will maintain it.
9. Removal of non-native trees on the Minnis it was agreed to trim the lower
branches of the larch near Mill Lane to improve road safety and any others
necessary on other trees.
10. Secretary reported on numerous letters/emails received. See 3 above.
Grazing nothing to report
Ponds/School liaison pond report in Parish Magazine. Clearing done around
Coxsole pond and further digging/clearing to be left until August. It was agreed
to feed Ivy House pond from Ivy House adjacent land. School liaisement
continuing with possible involvement in moth trapping.
Mowing one cut seems to have worked well, with two cuts on more visable
areas. Not so much hay produced this year although of better quality.
Trees/Bird boxes etc bird boxes all cleaned but some damaged by squirrels.
More boxes to be made at a later date by cubs. A Osborne to attend to damaged
Ash.
11. IC to attend to press release.
12. AOB W Trower was welcomed to the meeting he expressed thanks to all
concerned for everything achieved. Thanks also to Charlie for time and services
given.
Les Bray raised question of access to his field IC will keep area open and nearby
hedge to be cleared.
Swallows Rest question discussed of extended boundary and car parking on
Minnis.
Malt Farm CG aware of access queries regarding new barn for residential use.
Report on dry hedging from KS. CG pointed out the possible fire risk.
The owners of The Minnis have given permission to install an extra kissing gate at
the southern end of the new fencing.
13. Next meeting - 7.30pm 27th January 2009 at Stelling Minnis Village Hall
STELLING MINNIS CHARITABLE TRUST MINUTES OF MEETING 11TH NOVEMBER 2008
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
1. Apologies J Haffenden
2. Minutes of meeting 4th August 2008 approved
3. Treasurers Report AD reported on balance of monies held.
4. Approval was given for new bearings for flail mower and machining to bearing
holders amounting to £44.86 IC reimbursed. It was agreed to pay £50 for the
S Gammon advertisement to appear in the 2009 Parish News as a gesture of
goodwill.
5. Secretary received signed copy of the authority for the chairman to sign the
funding agreement between SITA Trust Ltd and Stelling Minnis Charitable Trust.
6. There being no other business the meeting closed.
7. Next meeting 7.30pm 27th January 2009 at Stelling Minnis Village Hall
MANAGERS OF STELLING MINNIS COMMON MINUTES OF MEETING 4TH AUGUST 2008
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Present G Baldwin, A Barchi, I Champion, J Gifford,
R Griffin, D Lowe, A Day
In attendance C Gooch, R Green
1. Apologies K Smyth & J Haffenden
2. Minutes of Meeting 13th May 2008 agreed and thanks were expressed to J
Haffenden for taking the minutes in secretarys absence.
3. Election of new Chairman proposed by AB and seconded by GB that K Smyth be
elected as new chairman, unanimously agreed.
4. Matters arising Garden refuse noted alongside Kerwyn. Mention of tree stump
on verge outside Winterbourne. CG met with Graham Carter prior to meeting to
discuss boundaries, especially land enclosed at Bracken Edge where garden
compost had been dumped.
5. Thanks were expressed for letters from Kent Wildlife Trust and Natural
England for their support and congratulations for what was being done on the
Minnis and observations received from Nick Onslow. IC to include mention of
foregoing in
monthly report in local magazine.
In response to Nick and Jackie Smiths comments, it was agreed that the first choice for managing the common would have been open grazing - CG to respond. CG suggested rolling of bracken at 4th leaf stage to prevent further growth due to excessive growth this year.
The continuation of the grazing scheme to the west of
Bossingham Road the managers fully discussed the views both written and verbal
from a wide variety of residents and whilst fully in agreement with the concept
of open grazing (with no fencing) were unanimous that grazing was essential.
Proposed by RG and seconded by AB that the second phase of fencing proceed. The
resolution was carried unanimously.
A vote of thanks were expressed by the committee for all the hard work put in by
IC with regard to form filling etc.
6. Grant application progress
SITA Trust (fencing) a grant of £12,653 will be forthcoming following an 11%
donation from FOSM and paid to SITA of £1391.83. Natural England will grant
£5813 Allan Willett Foundation - £5000 applied for and £1000 to be received and
Kent Community Foundation (Grassroots) - grants have been applied for of £3932
both for interpretation boards.
7. Yellow Rattle not yet baled, so unlikely to be spread this year.
8. FOSM reinstated with in excess of 75 members signed/enlisted to date, IC
expressed view that this could increase to approximately 200.
9. Removal of non-native trees on Minnis to be deferred to next meeting.
10. a) Secretary nothing to report.
b) Grazing Sheep to go back out onto Minnis, subject of provision of mains
water to be deferred until next meeting.
c) Ponds School has been involved although nothing further to be done at
present. AB and RG to visit Mr & Mrs Head to inform them of proposed works to be
carried out at Coxsole pond mowing around edge and weed to be dredged from
pond with digger.
d) Mowing invoice received from R Baker (noted that hourly rate increased from
£20 to £23 this year). The non-working hay mower to be looked at/repaired during
the winter.
e) Walk to be 10th August to organise further clearing/work, owl and bird boxes
in place, dormouse boxes up, survey to be done each year. AD mentioned overgrown
edge to road side obscuring view when leaving David Stuarts house.
11. IC to attend to press release (see item 5) and to include report on ponds.
12. AOB Residents Guide to be updated by CG
13. Next meeting - 7.30pm 11th November 2008 at Stelling Minnis Village Hall
STELLING MINNIS CHARITABLE TRUST
MINUTES OF MEETING 4TH AUGUST 2008
AT STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
1. Apologies J Haffenden
2. Minutes of meeting 13th May 2008 approved
3. Treasurers Report AD reported that she had achieved a refund of £90 from
Yorkshire Building Society where tax had been deducted from the charitable
account.
4. Necessary to transfer £2500 from the building society to cover invoices
received
from R Baker for £1201.75 (mowing) and K Smyth to reimburse G Poile £40
(mowing) and receipts presented by IC amounting to £183.52 (repairs to hay
turner). All the preceding were approved.
5. There being no other business the meeting closed.
6. Next meeting 7.30pm 11th August 2008 at Stelling Minnis Village Hall
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