Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 13^th May 2003 @ 7:20pm

Present

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

Mr David Lofthouse Clerk

There were 5 members of the public in attendance

1. Formalities

1.1. Clerk opened the Parish Council Meeting.

1.2. The Clerk welcomed the old and new councillors.

1.3. The Clerk asked for nominations for Chairman. Brian Hunter proposed and seconded, all in favour.

1.4. The Chairman asked for nominations for Vice Chairman. Paul Hilton proposed and seconded, all in favour.

1.5. The meeting resumed at 7.25pm.

2. Apologies for absence

Mrs Sue Griffin Councillor

3. Minutes of Last Meeting

The Clerk read the minutes of the March meeting. Approved.

4. Matters Arising

4.1. Elaine Brumpton cancelled the booking for the playing field due to illness.

4.2. Easter Tea - Councillor Sue Griffin and her helpers organised an Easter Tea in the Village Hall on Sunday 13^th April which raised £74.00 towards the upkeep of the Village Hall. Also a village treasure hunt was held. The Chairman thanked Sue for her hard work and everyone who helped to make a very successful and entertaining afternoon.

4.3. A46 Junction - The Clerk wrote to Steven Wiles, Head of Highways and Planning, City Hall, Lincoln but has not replied as yet. A second letter to be sent.

4.4. Affordable Housing - No-one available for discussion at tonight's meeting. Laura Faria to be asked to attend later meeting.

5. Highways

Overgrown footpaths as minuted in Annual Parish Meeting. A second letter to be sent re A46 junction - see 4.3 above.

6. Police Report

Two burglaries at Normanby-le-Wold have been reported to the police over the Bank Holiday period. Several items of garden equipment had been stolen.

7. Neighbourhood Watch
There will be a talk by the Fire Service at Gainsborough Police Station on Thursday 22^nd May at 7-30pm.
In addition to shed alarms Lincolnshire police are offering shed security bars at a reduced cost. They offer a strong and secure solution to vulnerable shed doors. They are easy to install and come complete with a 70mm high security disc lock and fitting kit. These bars normally cost £30 + £8 p+p but Lincs Police will be selling them for £20 each. They will be on the Police stand at the Lincolnshire Show.

8. Treasurer’s Report

Balance of £482.95 reported. Business rates on village hall to be queried via Steve Charlesworth.

9. Bus Shelter.

Paul Hilton reported progress. There may be money available (25% of cost up to £1000 or 50% of special shelter costing £5000). ACIS to allow 2m x 2m site near Cherry Lea. The Chairman read out the criteria for siting of the bus shelter.

10. Notice Board

The notice board in the village has now collapsed and needs replacing urgently before any injury is caused.

11. Correspondence

11.1. Saturday 17^th May coffee morning in the church plus tombola, cake and plant sales.

11.2. Sunday 15^th June - Open gardens in the village.

11.3. Rex Russell to give talk later in year.

11.4. Concert planned in the church in early December.

11.5. Probability of a quiz night later in the year.

11.6. Precept not yet been paid into bank. Steve Charlesworth to be contacted.

12. Any Other Business

12.1. Extra play equipment, goal posts.

13. Agenda for July meeting

13.1. Bus shelter

13.2. Notice board

13.3. Play equipment

14. Date of Next Meeting

Tuesday 15^th July 2002 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall

No other business, the meeting closed at 9:05pm