Only 5 persons stood for election so there are now 2 vacancies on the council.

Election of Chairperson   Dr N Northcott was unanimously re-elected.

Election of Vice Chairperson   This was deferred to next meeting.

Apologies for absence  Cllr J Howell,   Cllr P Tomlinson.

Appreciation
M Norton and M Inston had not stood for re-election this time due to pressure of work and retirement. They had both given many years of service to Sandford, M Inston was a past Chairperson of the council and M Norton had been Vice Chairperson for many years. Their long contribution to village affairs was much appreciated.
John Stimson, our SODC councillor for many years was also thanked in his absence for all the work and time he had given us and for his advice and the fruits of his experience so readily given. The Kiln Park residents especially will miss him.

Approve and sign Minutes  prop M Robson,   sec. M Hills.

Matters arising   There were none

District Councillor's report   There was none.

County Councillor's report
J Howell reported by email that he had nothing to report except the report from the interim meeting with Peter Ronald held to discuss the results of the recent traffic survey.

Matters for consideration

	Risk assessment - the annual insurance for the parish had been paid and ongoing playground maintenance work undertaken. Contractors would be asked to undertake ongoing inspection and maintenance prior to inspection set for July.
	Audit return 2006/2007 - the accounts were accepted and the annual governance statement approved and signed.
	Traffic - Traffic movements through the village had continued to increase especially at the morning rush hour time - sometimes until 10.00 o'clock and when there was a full capacity crowd at the stadium overflow parking was still a hazard. A meeting with Peter Ronald had been held at which he explained that the traffic survey had shown no significant problems with speeding traffic. If traffic cushions were installed it would possibly inhibit buses and would certainly split the village. A flashing speed warning device might help in the short term but only where placed - and this had to be on either side of the road for most effect and near a source of electricity. They were very subject to vandalism and the parish would be responsible for any future repairs or replacements. There had been many complaints about

	the recent work to the Church Road junction with Henley Road. which was now more dangerous than originally. The Clerk was asked to write to Peter Ronald requesting that the junction be modified to comply more closely in alignment with original drawings which showed the Henley Road narrowed at that point to form a 'pinch point' and to add another 'pinch point' and 'gated entrance' near to the Heyford Hill junction.
	Vandalism - was increasing in the village. The operations manager for the group homes in the village said that there had been many incidences of theft and vandalism recently and the police didn't seem interested. Litter bins had been set on fire and the youth shelter systematically destroyed. People reported seeing small gangs, both male and female wandering around, it was thought that they were using the railway at different access points to move around. The advice previously given by a community policeman was reiterated - to report every incident, using 999 if necessary, and to get a crime report number. It was only by the police having officially reported incidences on their files that crime figures would be perceived in any real way. Clerk would contact the Community Safety Officer, Hilary Green, at SODC to see if any help would be forthcoming.
	Fox Furlong rec. - M Robson would bring some ideas for an action plan to the next meeting. There had been no progress on Janaway play area, clerk would pursue with Persimmon.

Planning
P07/W0343 6 Burra Close, extension at front, convert garage and raise roof over. No strong views.
P07/W0468 22 Heyford Hill Lane, (amendment to P07/W0055) No strong views.

Income and expenditure   Prop. I Reveco,   sec. M Hills.

Income Bank Interest Precept 1st installment	21.07 7,500.00	Expenditure BCB grasscutting OPFA sub OALC sub ORCC sub Allianz Cornhill	471.47 30.00 212.62 20.00 782.05
Total	7,521.07	Total	1,516.14

For information.
There were some complaints about the latest building at the Science Park which had a shiny black end wall and was intrusive. It was suggested that complainants visit the Park or contact Magdalen to see what plans for landscaping there were and suggest that these be carried out as soon as possible. M Hills would investigate the possibility of grants for tree planting on the Sandford side of the road.
H Hutton said that she had contacted the bus company with a view to having a pedestrian standing area laid at the bus stop near the Park Homes. She once again reported how dangerous it was for residents to cross the road due to the speed and amount of traffic using Grenoble Road. The road isolates the 150+ residents of the site from the rest of the village and many of them are elderly and have no cars.
The matter of ownership of the bridge at the lock/Kings Arms was being investigated by the Environment Agency, repairs were becoming urgent.

Items for agenda of next meeting
Adopt revised Model Code of Conduct.
Fox Furlong.
Vandalism.

Date of next meeting - confirm for Monday 4 June 2007 at 7 pm in the Village Hall.

Meeting closed at 8.20pm