Claxby Parish Council
Minutes
of the Regular Parish Council Meeting
Held
in the Village Hall on Tuesday 16th November 2004 @ 7:30pm
Present
Mr Brian Hunter Chairman
Mr George Brumby Councillor
Mr Frank Mandville Councillor
Mr Ray Mitchell Councillor
Mrs Wendy Roe Councillor
Mr David Lofthouse Clerk
Apologies
Mr Paul Hilton Vice Chair
Mrs Mary Sharp Councillor
Draw
100 Club numbers. Meeting opened 7:35 pm
There
was one member of the public in attendance
1.
Minutes
of September meeting
Proposed true record Councillor Ray Mitchell, seconded Councillor George
Brumby.
2.
Matters
Arising
Andrew Lyle has kindly cut the hedge round the playing field at no cost to the
village. A letter of thanks to be sent.
The Chairman purchased a “Strictly no dogs or horses on the field” sign at a
cost of £19.00 + VAT. It has now been fixed to the gate.
The parish was successful in being granted 104 hedging plants and 12 trees from
the Trees for Parishes scheme. They are to be collected from Horncastle in mid
January 2005.
A Harvest Festival was held on Sunday 19th September 2004 in St
Mary’s Church followed by a harvest supper in the Viking Centre. This proved so
popular that a limit had to be put on the sale of tickets, the room being full
to capacity.
3.
Highways
A report of sheep on the road near Brants.
The pavement light (No 8) near the telephone box is not working. Lighting
department has been informed and the repair is to be carried out on 22nd
November 2004.
There are a number of holes in Normanby Top Road and the road between Bunny
Hill Farm and the level crossing. The Chairman will contact highways.
4.
Police
Report
Nothing to report
5.
Neighbourhood
Watch
The Chairman hopes to attend the next meeting on Thursday 25th
November 2004 at Gainsborough Police Station. If anyone else interested please
contact the Chairman.
6.
Planning
Corner Farmhouse has been given approval to extend the garage.
Letter to be sent to WLDC re the lack of planning permission for the garage on
the Cherry Lea car park
7.
Treasurer's
Report
A balance of £1804.92 was reported.
The precept for next year to be set at £2300, proposed Councillor Ray Mitchell,
seconded Councillor George Brumby.
8.
Playground
The 100 Club have not yet been successful in obtaining the grant from Lincolnshire
Community Fund.
The provision of a BMX ramp/jumps was discussed.
The Chairman asked for photographs of the work already carried out in the
playing field for display on the Village Hall notice board.
9.
Bus
Shelter
Nothing to report.
10.
Correspondence
A letter had been received form Elizabeth Holmes regarding the contribution
towards the cost of maintenance of the churchyard. A donation of £125 had been
made in March 2004 for the previous year. It was proposed that a similar
donation of £125 be made for this year.
11.
Village
Hall
Councillor George Brumby to investigate increased use of the Village Hall.
Refurbishment of the Village Hall kitchen was discussed and it was proposed
that this should be made the major project for 2005/2006.
The formation of a Village Hall committee is to be investigated. Amy Dearlove
to be contacted by the Parish Clerk.
12.
Village
Activities
A Christmas Tea on Saturday 11th December 2004 was suggested. The
Chairman will contact Sue Griffin to organise.
Carol Service to be held on 19th December 2004 in St Mary’s Church.
Ian Hall is to give a falconry display in the church in Feb/March. Exact date
to be fixed later.
The Claxby Open Gardens afternoon has been set for Sunday 19th June
2005.
13.
Any
Other Business
A quantity of conifer shreddings has been spread on Boggle Lane to allow access
to the boardwalk.
In the early hours of 20th September 2004 an electrical fault is
believed to have caused the death of 700 piglets at Bunny Hill Farm, Claxby
(formally Cotswold Pigs). Fifteen fire-fighters attended with three appliances
from Binbrook, Market Rasen and Caistor.
14.
Agenda
for January 2005 Meeting
As November meeting
15.
Date,
time and venue for next meeting
18th January 2004 at 7-30pm
No
other business and the meeting closed at 9:40pm.