Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 9th July 2002 @ 7:20pm

 

Present

 

Mr Brian Hunter                        Chairman
Mr Paul Hilton                           Vice Chair
Mrs Sue Griffin                          Councillor
Ms Angie Hancock                    Councillor
Mr Frank Mandville                   Councillor
Mrs Wendy Roe                        Councillor

Apologies

 

            Mr Bernard Theobald                District Councillor

            Mr John Williams                       Councillor

 

There were 9 members of the public in attendance

 

1.                  Minutes of May Meeting
     
      Proposed true record Councillor Sue Griffin, seconded Councillor Paul Hilton

 

2.                  Matters Arising

2.1.              ACIS - re access to No 1 Ash Grove to carry remedial repairs to Village Hall - no letter sent at present.

2.2.              ATC. Used the playing field to pitch their tents on Sat/Sun 6th /7th July. A donation of £20 has been received.

2.3.              Fingerpost survey - no fingerposts in the village - no information submitted.

2.4.              Bins in playing field- Chairman Brian Hunter empties these on a regular basis.

2.5.              Boggle Lane, Normanby Rise end. The Chairman spoke to Chris Miller, footpaths officer re the boggy condition of Boggle Lane. Due to last years outbreak of Foot and Mouth he has a backlog of work to do. This has now been done to a satisfactory standard and the footpath is now back in use.

3.                  Highways

The chairman contacted Highways re the overgrown footpath along Mulberry Road, the hole that had appeared in the middle of the road up Normanby Rise and the height of the verge obstructing the view to the south where Normanby Top road meets the High Street. All these jobs have now been done

4.                  Police Report

On Saturday night 22nd June 2002 damage occurred in the village. A car bonnet and wing were badly scratched, a window was broken, plant pots and garden furniture were tipped over or rearranged. Police are asking for information.

5.                  Neighbourhood Watch

The West Lindsey Crime and Disorder Partnership will be giving a presentation on helping to reduce crime. Local police officers will be at the meeting to answer any questions. The venue locally is Caistor 7:00pm Thursday 18th July 2002 in the Town Hall and Market Rasen at 10:30am on Tuesday 30th July 2002 in the Festival Hall.

6.                  Planning

An emergency planning meeting was held in the Village hall on Tuesday 28th May 2002 to discuss an application to erect a double garage at Mr Mark Bakers (as minuted). No reply from planning as yet.

7.                  Treasurer's Report

Bank (20/05/2002)                    £2984.21
Unpresented Cheques                  £266.69
Balance                                     £2717.52

8.                  Walter Segal Self Build Trust

Problems with Village Hall

 

·           Small

·           Difficult to maintain

·           Disability & Discrimination Act

·           Provision of access for disabled people would be costly

 

Paul Hilton described the Walter Segal Self Build Trust

 

·           No prior knowledge of building required

·           Service to community

·           Village hall design, funding, construction, etc

·           Community to build

·           No charge if not built

·           Nominal charge if built and funded

·           Representative would give talk to village

·           Build on playing field

·           Sell existing hall

·           Brian Hunter explained the problems converting the existing hall

 

Suggested Solution

 

·           Timber framed building

·           Small piles

·           Environmentally friendly

·           Turf roof

·           Solar collectors

·           Use of playing field explained (covenant)

 

Proposed

 

Paul Hilton to follow up. Meetings arranged for 23rd July 2002 in Viking Centre.

9.                  Correspondence

9.1.              Liz Holmes discussed the History of Claxby presentation set for Tuesday 16th July 2002 in the church. One copy would be given free to each household with extra copies available at £4.95.

9.2.              Water rates Village Hall at £120 per annum is cheapest business rate. Would be reduced to £60 if registered as charity.

10.              Any Other Business

10.1.          Letter to Mr Trevor Lyle thanking him for the use of the marquee.

10.2.          Normanby Rise footpath should be wide enough for a wheelchair and            there should be drop kerbs. Highways to be contacted

10.3.          Petty graffiti on swings, slide and see saw.

11.              Agenda for September

11.1.          Crime and disorder

11.2.          Outcome of Walter Segal Self Build Trust meeting in Viking Centre

11.3.          Waste site

 

12.              Date and Time of Next Meeting

Tuesday 10th September 2002 at 7:30pm in the Village Hall

 

Meeting closed at 8:45pm