7th December Minutes SCFC

Held at Julia Dovey’s Home

Present: Julia Dovey (Chair) Kathryn Lord (Secretary), Lorraine Marks, Simon Wakeford, David McNeight, John Stibbons, Lynne Barrass
The Meeting opened at 7:00pm

1. Apologies from Rosabelle Batt.

2. The minutes 12 Oct 2017 were agreed as fair reflection of the meeting.

3. Spending. A spreadsheet showing out-goings had been created, ordered by ‘spending type’ with a balance of fund available. This is useful to track our spending.

4. Original Summary Results of the Questionnaire

This document was reviewed for items missed/completed or for further follow up.
1.
A bench for the Graveyard has been offered to the PPC instead of the East Beckham location at Valley Farm Corner (where there are already 2 benches). Fr Phil would like to review the Graveyard for the best position. JD to discuss with HT regarding this installation.
The Graveyard Entrance had been planted with daffodil bulbs. The Graveyard had been surveyed/reported during the summer by NWT and many wild plants have been noted.(Harebells, Scabious, cowslips and primroses could be planted on the bank or may appear naturally)
A sign for the Graveyard would be very helpful (KL asked PPC if they would consider a ‘matching’ sign to the Church from their budget) A information board with a plan may could also be investigated by the SCFC.
2.
The Bench at the Allotment (East) needs to be installed on a concrete or slab base. Who will install?
Allotment track needs to be quoted separately to the carpark. DB has offered to follow up with contractors. A water recycling pump could be investigated at the same time to allow water to be collected in a tank/bowser? Extraction from the stream (20 m3) could be a way to get water to the allotment via mole under the road and a solar pump to bring water into a sump? A local contractor Wells Irrigation could be contacted.
3.
Defibrillators – delivery is due in December. JD to investigate electrical installers and for both locations.
4.
Broadband (and Mobile signals) have become worse and intermittent. KL to contact the wireless provider and investigate if a mast? (signal) could be arranged for East Beckham?

5. Revisit Safety mirrors
1x by Long Lane exit and attach on the Chestnut Tree Farm Barn. 1x Allotment Lane exit in hedgerow opposite.

6. Dog Waste Bin
A single dog bin maintenance is £390 inc VAT for Gresham Village – being emptied every 3 weeks.

7. Traffic Calming
Slow You Down signs. KL advised the company who produce them are East Coast Casting Co Ltd in Watton and cost £140+VAT each.
Mobile VAS – this requires 4 site locations and has to be moved every 4 weeks – may not be practical?

8. Conservation
TCV and other organisations – Woodland Conversation Felbeck Trust are Norfolk based and should be reviewed.

Other points
Christmas Bus Service extending into other trips? JS advised that the Aldborough Community Bus maybe something to look at as a local vehicle to hire? JS to investigate and report.
Parish Walk pamphlet. These had been used and a reprint would be sensible for the coming season.
Meetings – Thursdays at 7pm seemed to be acceptable to most, although PC meetings (previously to SCFC set up) had been on Mondays in the small committee room rather than the main hall.
NEXT SCFC MEETINGS BOOKED as follows: Thursday 8th February, 12th April, 14th Jun
Meeting ended and grateful thanks went to Julia Dovey (and Norman) for providing the venue, tea and wonderful cakes to accompany our meeting.

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