Transcript Historical Minute Book 1933 to 1940 - Ashdown Forest

only be permitted. On being put to the vote four voted for the amendment and two against and it was subsequentlyconfirmed as a substantive motion.9. UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE LINE Application was received for lines running to "Worplways" Highgateand "The Croft", Duddleswell and the consent of the Lord of the Manor had been granted. Noted.10. UCKFIELD CONSERVATOR ASSOCIATION The Special Sub Committee reported that they had grantedconsent to the Association to hold a Scavenge over the Ashdown Forest on the 5th September which had been inevery way satisfactorily carried out. Resolved that the thanks of the Board be conveyed to the Promoters.11. SURFACE DRESSING OF HIGHWAYS. A letter was read from the Clerk of the Uckfield Rural DistrictCouncil and considered in relation to the application from the County Council mentioned in paragraph 9 above.Resolved that the further consideration of this matter be deferred to the next Meeting.12 CHAPEL COTTAGE, COLEMANS HATCH. An application was received from Mr. Leeson asking forpermission to change the email turning space opposite his Garage and the necessary arrangements had been madeby the Ranger. Resolved that the action be approved and Mr. Leeson be asked to sow grass seed on the bank at theproper season.13. APPLICATION from Major Darwin. An application was received from Major Darwin for consent to put up asmall notice Board close to Hospital Farm with the following words “To Cripps Corner House only” and“Footpath to Twyford Road”. Major Barrington having approved the application it was resolved that his action beapprovedand that Major Darwin be informed that the Board on further consideration cannot see their way to waive the usualacknowledgement having regard to the difficulties which might arise in other cases.14. VOLUNTARY HELPERS A letter from Mr. Gatliff suggesting the appointment of Wardens to assist theRangers was referred to the Board in Committee.15. MISS GUGGENHEIM Income Tax The Clerk reported further on this matter and as to the terms of a letterreceived from Messrs Wood and Walford in regard to the outstanding question. The Clerk advised that the timehad not arrived when the return of Acknowledgments should be made to the Inspector of Taxes and he wasinstructed to proceed with it, informing Messrs Wood and Walford accordingly and claiming acknowledgement.16. FINANCES The Clerk produced the Bank Pass books which showed balances in hand as follows:General Account £109.11.0Second Ranger Fund £55.17.7.Protection and ImprovementFund £278.16.8.Resolved that cheques be drawn as follows:-No. 1 AccountKirby, Herbert Ranger. 16 weekssalary as Ranger to 29th Oct. 1934at £2.10.0. per week £40.0.0.Ditto rent @ 5/- £4.0.0.Ditto.Employers Insurances £1.5.4. £45.5.4The Clerk for Kirby, Herbert RangerPremium for year 1934/5 less refundon year 1933/34 £0.19.3.Strange the printer. DuplicatingMinutes £0.10.0.£46.14.7.