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

Election of Vice Chairperson  Ms M Robson was re-elected unanimously.

Apologies for absence  Mrs I Reveco.   Mrs H Hutton.   Cllr J Howell,   Cllr. P Tomlinson.

Approve and sign Minutes  prop M Hills,   sec. K Welsh.

Matters arising
Permission had been gained for parish councillors to decorate the handrail at the wooden bridge by the Kings Arms. K Welch would bring along a list of what would be needed to the next meeting and a time to paint would be organized.

County Councillor's report
Appended to Annual Meeting minutes

District Councillor's report
Appended to Annual Meeting minutes

Matters for consideration

	Parts 1 & 2 Audit return 2007/2008 - the accounts were accepted and the annual governance statement approved and signed.
	Traffic; the speed sign had been vandalized a few weeks ago on a night when there had been a serious incidence of violence at the top end of Henley Road. Clerk would contact Drayton to find out whether repair was possible. Before it was broken, it was noted by all that it showed a majority of cars approaching at more than 30mph and not slowing after it flashed.
	Lock keeper's cottage; the impending loss of a resident lock keeper was regretted. Clerk would contact Boris Johnson and ask for his support for an early day motion to be held next week in parliament. It was being brought by an MP from further down the Thames valley.
	Fox Furlong play area; M Robson brought along some quotes she had received. The two most favorable were from Safe and Sound and Miracle Design. It was agreed to accept that from Miracle Design in the sum of 10,899.00 which included removing and taking away existing condemned equipment and surfacing and replacing with new poured surfacing and a new piece of multi purpose equipment which could be extended in future.
	Elect parish councillor to VHMC; this was to attend meetings at approximately 2 month intervals and report back to parish council. K Welch thought he would possibly be a little freer to attend in September/ October and M Hills agreed to carry on until then.

Planning
P08/W0339 29 Henley Rd. Two storey rear extension and front bay window;   approved.

Income and expenditure   Prop. S Paine,   sec. M Robson.

Income Bank Interest Precept 1st installment	25.45 12,500.00	Expenditure R H Fencing OALC sub ORCC sub Allianz Cornhill insurance	2,990.38 217.27 20.00 871.96
Total	12,525.45	Total	4,099.61

For information
A swimming pool in Church Road had been installed without planning permission and was now subject to appeal
N Northcott said that there had been several persistent and ongoing incidents of fly tipping in Church Road, Henley Road and Broadhurst Gardens, mainly of garden waste, which was subject to a large fine if the perpetrator was detected. South Oxfordshire had been informed.
M Robson said that a youth club 'litter blitz' was being arranged for Tuesday July 15th and asked for volunteers to attend from the parish council to help supervise the children.

Extract from P Tomlinson's report appended to Annual Parish Meeting:-
'Following a consultation on waste plus the present contract ending in 2009 the council is now writing the tender document. The collection of waste will change. Wheelie bins will be provided by the Council. Recyclables, residual and glass will be collected alternative weeks with food collection weekly. The brown bins collection will not change although the cost will increase by £1 per annum. We already collect 33% recyclables but need 50% and must reduce anything going to land fill. The Council will have heavy fines if we continue to use land fill.'

Clerk was asked to contact P Tomlinson and express the concern of the parish council that the recycling bins and two weekly collection be adequate for the task.

Items for agenda of next meeting  

Date of next meeting   Monday 2nd June 2008 at 7.00pm in the village hall.

Meeting closed at 8.00 pm.