Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 6^th July 2004 @ 7:30pm

Present

Mr Brian Hunter Chairman
Mr Frank Mandville Councillor
Mrs Wendy Roe Councillor
Mrs Mary Sharp Councillor

Mr David Lofthouse Clerk

Apologies

Mr Paul Hilton Vice Chair
Mr Ray Mitchell Councillor

Draw 100 Club numbers. Meeting opened 7:40 pm

There were two members of the public in attendance.

A letter of resignation from Mr Frank Waterman was read out by the Chairman.

It is with great regret that I will have to resign from the Parish Council so soon as I will no longer be a resident of Claxby. Please accept my humble apologies for any inconvenience I may have caused you and wish both you and your fellow councillors every success for the future. Kindest regards, signed Frank Waterman.

A letter has been sent to the Electoral Officer on 26^th June 2004 notifying him of the above with a request for the relevant paperwork to advertise the vacancy that now exists.

1. Minutes of January meeting

Proposed true record Councillor Mary Sharp, seconded Councillor Frank Mandville.

2. Matters Arising

All matters arising were covered by agenda items.

3. Highways

A letter from Edward Leigh MP regarding road safety at the A46 junction was read out.

All the holes in the roads have been filled in as requested. Park Road is to be resurfaced during July

4. Police Report

Copies of a bulletin from the police regarding scams was handed out to the councillors. A letter from Steve Ayres regarding Lincolnshire Police Strategic Aims was read out.

5. Neighbourhood Watch

The Chairman attended the 18^th meeting of the neighbourhood watch at Gainsborough police station on 20^th May 2004. A lot of confusion has been caused by the Home Office stating that the National NHW Association is in financial difficulties and may have to close down. This does not affect NHW in Lincolnshire. The Lincolnshire Police Authority is still supporting the local NHW and our West Lindsey NHW Association.

6. Planning

An extra planning meeting was held on 20^th May 2004 to discuss the application for an extension to the bungalow “Simba” on Mulberry Road. No reply from WLDC has yet been received.

The planning application for the amenity site at the chipping store was formally withdrawn.

7. Treasurer's Report

A balance of £5669.70 was reported. This included the £5000 grant from Awards for All.

8. Playground

A grant of £5000 has been successfully applied for from Awards for All. A further £4984 grant has been applied for from RACoL (Regeneration Across Communities of Lincolnshire).

The goalpost nets have been installed.

The new swing seats have been installed. Thanks to the Claxby 100 Club for donating £110 to cover the cost.

An extra parish council meeting was held on 20^th May 2004 to discuss quotations for the concrete base for the basket ball net. Ross Brumpton was able to do the work required in the time scale and was also the lowest quote at £825.00.

Basketball net ordered from Playquest Adventure Play Ltd.

The erection of a barrier near the style was discussed. This is not permitted by highways so reduction of the height of the hedge was proposed.

9. Bus Shelter

Nothing to report

10. Correspondence

A £40 donation was received from the ATC Immingham Branch for use of the playing field and toilet facilities in the village hall. The £40 included £20 for June 2003 and £20 for June 2004.

11. Village Hall

Funding is available to £50,000 from LCC for multi-use centres. A funding fair is to take place in the Festival Hall in Market Rasen on Wednesday 22^nd September 2004 between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm

12. Village Activities

The village fete raised approximately £885 to be divided between St Mary’s Church and the Parish Council. After expenses the Parish Council will receive £426.

Letter to be sent to the Corners tanking them for the use of the marquee and the garden.

Tealby garage sale included 25 properties at a cost of £10 each. Suggest a flier be sent round Claxby for a similar event between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm on a date to be decided.

Fete and car boot sale suggested for August 2005.

13. Annual Audit

The Annual Audit form was signed by the Chairman and Clerk.

14. Any Other Business

The telephone box has not been cleaned since December 2003.

The hedges round the playing field need cutting.

The fence at the rear of the village hall was discussed.

15. Agenda for September meeting

As July without item 13 but to include hedges.

16. Date and Time of Next Meeting

14^th September 2004 at 7-30pm

No other business and the meeting closed at 9:15 pm.