Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 20th January 2004 @ 7:30pm

 

Present

 

Mr Brian Hunter                       Chairman
Mr Paul Hilton                          Vice Chair
Mr Frank Mandville                  Councillor
Mr Ray Mitchell                       Councillor

Mrs Wendy Roe                       Councillor
Mrs Mary Sharp                       Councillor
Mr David Lofthouse                 Clerk

 

Absent

Ms Angie Hancock                   Councillor

Draw 100 Club numbers. Meeting opened 7:35 pm

 

There was one member of the public in attendance

1. Minutes of November 2003 meeting

 

Proposed true record Councillor Paul Hilton, seconded Councillor Ray Mitchell.

 

2. Matters Arising

 

Ref the slippery footpath along Boggle Lane, shortly after the Chairman rang the Bridleway and Footpath Officer non-slip meshing was fitted and is now satisfactory.

 

A letter to be sent to Andrew Lyle thanking him for cutting the hedge around the playing field

 

3. Highways

 

The Chairman rang Highways regarding several large potholes appearing in the road opposite the radar scanner and near the telephone building, the dip in the road near Cotswold Lodge and the hole next to the manhole cover near the sewage plant.

 

The letter regarding road safety in and around the village from Steve Wiles was discussed. Agreed to write to Mr S. Wiles and Councillor Theobald again and to Mr E. Leigh MP for the first time.

 

4. Police Report

 

Nothing to report

 

5. Neighbourhood Watch

 

The chairman attended the neighbourhood watch meeting on Thursday 27th November 2003. A discussion took place about a new anti-social behaviour unit that had been set up by the Crime and Disorder Unit and how it will work. There is at present £325.47 in the bank. Watchline has not been used to its full potential.

 

6. Planning

 

Window at Claxby House passed. A new application for an extention to the kitchen, new bedroom and new sunroom at Orchard House (Normanby Rise) was considered. The councillors did not have any objections and the form will be returned.

 

7. Treasurer's Report

 

A balance of £1,489.83 was reported.

 

8. Playground

 

Support brackets for goalposts and nets arrived. To be painted before erecting.

 

Grant for aerial ropeway to be applied for from Awards for All.

9. Notice Board

 

The village has been offered three notice boards from RDP, one to replace the existing board on Mulberry Road near the telephone box, one near the Viking Centre and on at Bristow’s Corner. However, the Viking Centre Committee do not want the one there so the councillors suggested it be sited near the village hall. The clerk to contact RDP with this proposal and send back the acceptance forms.

 

10. Bus Shelter

 

Paul Hilton to write in March re funding in year 2004/5.

 

11. Correspondence

 

Councillor Angie Hancock has sent a letter of resignation due to ill health to the Chairman. The clerk to send a letter of thanks to Angie for her work on the parish council. The Chairman to send a letter to the Electoral Officer confirming that there is a vacancy on the parish council.

 

A letter from Liz Holmes was received regarding fund raising for 2004. The Parish Council agreed to join with the church to run a village fete in the summer of 2004. A contact name is required by Liz.

 

12. Any Other Business

 

On Thursday 4th December 2003 Claxby had a good old fashioned village event when members of the village gave a concert in St Mary’s Church. John Goodchild, who came to the village only last year found and persuaded several other residents to pool their talents. The programme was varied and was very well received by the appreciative audience. John accompanied Robbie and Anne Robinson in various songs from the shows, Ron Bell and John Malvert presented their own poetry, Pat Spolton (cello) and Anita Hunter (keyboard) gave a selection of classical music and Chloe Saywell sang, accompanied herself on the keyboard. She included songs written by herself. Later her brother William joined her playing the guitar. At the end the performers gave a demonstration of the Claxby handbells and led the audience in carols. The show had a very professional MC in Pauline Woods. Mulled wine and a generous array of food were consumed afterwards. The concert raised nearly £270 for church funds.

 

A Christmas tea was held in the village hall which was full to capacity and £87.50 was raised towards the upkeep of the village hall and playground equipment. The Chairman would like to thank both Mrs Sue Griffin for organising the event and all her many helpers.

 

The travellers have sited a static caravan on the verge near their site. The Chairman to

liaise with Market Rasen police regarding safety issues.

 

A hole has appeared in the flat roof above the sink in the village hall kitchen.

 

13. Agenda for January meeting

 

As November meeting

 

14. Date and Time of Next Meeting

 

23th March 2004 at 7-30pm

 

No other business and the meeting closed at 8.40 pm.