As has become normal practice, the notes of the
previous meeting were used as an agenda with any other items
included at the end or as necessary.
New Play Equipment:
Note from previous meetings still applies:
As previously reported, CC will take the issue of
formation of a youth group to VHMC who have shown some interest in
this. If such a group is formed they may then seek provision of new
equipment via Parish Council as the owners of the Playing Fields. If
the initiative comes through such a group CRCC consider that funding
will be more readily provided. All depends upon enough interest
being shown to form a youth group and the VHMC are currently
considering possibilities. No further progress as far as is known at
present. One can only assume that the matter has stalled.
Caretaker’s Store:
TM had not yet spoken to Cllr Denis Nightingale
about the use of one of his buildings. At present he is undecided as
ti whether to accept the offer.
Fencing to Ennis & Carbis:
TM pointed out that there are now several parts
of the fence are in need of replacement and suggested that, rather
than buying rolls of chain link fence, a cheaper option would be to
purchase temporary fencing panels and use them with posts as a
permanent fence – they are galvanised. TM to provide quotation for
one three metre panel with posts for the next meeting. Then a site
inspection will decide how many are needed.
Sky Saw:
Rubber buffer needed. TM has left two messages
with Taylor Made to obtain price but the call have not been
returned. He has now found the old one and may be able to re-use it.
Watch this space!
Tennis Court:
White Lining complete and invoice in the sum of
£60.68 submitted for approval at the March PC meeting.
New sign for tennis court is included under
"Signage"
Memorial Bench near Tennis Court:
This had been identified as being in need of
re-staining. Work done and invoice in the sum of £30 submitted for
approval at the March PC meeting.
Dog Fouling in the New Playing Field:
TM continuing to monitor the situation. Signage
included later in notes. This has worsened, particularly in the old
playing field. Hopefully the new signs will help.
Rugby Posts – Old Playing Field:
JVC wrote to the Rugby Club on 10th
February but had had no response. TM was extremely concerned for the
safety of the posts and had e-mailed JVC to that effect. It was
agreed that JVC would write to the Rugby Club informing them that
they must be either made safe or removed within 10 days otherwise
the PC would remove them and recharge the Rugby Club.
Free Standing Slide:
TM continuing to make a thorough inspection every
week in order to ensure that any deterioration is quickly identified
and rectified.
Regular Inspection Reports:
JVC advised that although he had received some,
some were still outstanding. TM to submit ASAP.
Skateboard Park:
Repairs needed to a small area. TM had provided a
quote for repairing with epoxy mortar. Work done and invoice in the
sum of £30 submitted for approval at the March PC meeting.
Site Inspection/Annual Safety Inspection
This is due in April. JVC had been advised that
he would be contacted sometime in March with a date. Still waiting
at present
Signage:
It was agreed in November to move the sign from
the Toddler Play Area to the gate adjacent to the Seven Stars,
replacing the tatty one used by the Rugby Club who will be able to
use the existing board and to remove the existing "No Dogs" sign
from the gate.
The sign on the Toddler Play Area reads as
follows:
It had been agreed that four similar signs should be obtained and
placed as follows:
At the lower gap between the two playing
fields affixed to a gate currently stored near the pavilion.
At the small gap, fixed to the RFC
Scoreboard, with their permission.
At the entrance to the footpath adjacent to
the tennis court, attached to the fencing.
At the playing field entrance opposite the
Church, fixed to the barrier.
TM had obtained quotes for these along with the
tennis court sign.
All five signs can be obtained for £165.88 plus
VAT. It was agreed that TM would order the signs and prepare a
quotation for the next meeting for their fixing bearing in mind that
the fixing of one of them involved the installation of a gate.
Wooden Train:
This had been identified as being in need of
either repair or replacement.
TM had submitted a quote of £995 for repair which
was accepted at the february PC meeting. TM will do it as workload
permits.
Meanwhile TM has removed it to the pavilion.
Gate to Toddler Play Area:
Tm reported that this had been pulled off. This
was not the first time and the "two-way" hinges from Playquest that
were (rather expensively!) replaced last time needed replacing
again. A gate that swings both ways was not considered necessary –
rather one that opens inwards and has a stop. TM to quote for this
with a spring to keep it shut.
Damaged trees:
TM reported that three trees in the old playing
field had been damaged. JVC agreed to inform Jim Lyle.
Next Meeting:
The date of the next meeting was agreed as
Tuesday 13th April 2010 at 2pm.
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