Claxby Parish Council
Minutes
of the Regular Parish Council Meeting
Held
in the Village Hall on Tuesday 17th May 2005 @ 7:30pm
Present
Mr Brian Hunter Chairman
Mr Shane Bennett Councillor
Mr George Brumby Councillor
Mr Frank Mandville Councillor
Mr Ray Mitchell Councillor
Mrs Wendy Roe Councillor
Mrs Mary Sharp Councillor
Mr David Lofthouse Clerk
Apologies
for Absence
None received
Meeting
resumed 7:20 pm
There
was one member of the public in attendance
The
Chairman Brian Hunter was re-elected, proposed Councillor Ray Mitchell,
seconded Councillor Wendy Roe, all in favour.
There
were no nominations for Vice-Chairman.
1.
Minutes of March meeting
Proposed
true record Councillor Ray Mitchell, seconded Councillor Wendy Roe.
2.
Matters Arising
Chairman
contacted BT re repairs to telephone kiosk light. This is now contracted out
and will be done as soon as possible.
A lock has been purchased for the playing field gate at a cost of £4.80 + VAT.
An invoice has been received from RB Builder re damage to the portacabin for
£70.00
The broken pane of glass in the PVC notice board on the village hall wall is an
obsolete size and as the board is no longer used it was decided to remove the
board for safety reasons.
The broken windows in the portacabin, the items of crockery that have been
broken and the two large kettles that are missing have been reported to the
police (Incident No 426/18/4).
3.
Highways
YEDL has organised the removal of ivy around the poles and electric cables
along Mulberry Road.
4.
Police Report
On
Sunday 17th April 2005 at 2:00pm three cars were seen parked inside
the entrance of the playing field and several older youths were playing on the
equipment. Councillor Ray Mitchell fortunately took photographs of these
vehicles.
On Monday night 18th April 2005 four cars were seen at the bottom of
the field behind the goalposts. These were noted to be the same cars seen on
Sunday. On Tuesday morning it was
reported that substantial damage had been caused to the field due to the cars
being deliberately driven around in circles causing skid marks and circular
shaped ruts. Councillor Ray Mitchell took photographs of the damage which were
handed to the police. A heavy-duty lock and chain were then fitted on the main
gate and Councillor George Brumby kindly filled in the ruts.
On Wednesday night 20th April 2005 the same youths returned but had
to leave the cars at the gate but were playing football until dark. After each
of these visits Councillor George Brumby had to pick up empty food cartons,
assorted beer bottles and cans.
On Sunday 24th April 2005 at 7:45pm the youths returned. The
Chairman rang police HQ and two patrol cars arrived. The officers recorded
names, addresses and registration numbers and the youths were told to leave the
field (Incident 343/24/4). The youths have not returned since and PC Ayres is
still considering criminal charges.
5.
Neighbourhood Watch
The Chairman was unable to attend the meeting due to work commitments.
6.
Planning
Consent
was given for the conservatory at Mulberry House.
7.
Treasurer's Report
Balance
of £3,107.84 was reported.
8.
Playground
Nothing
to report.
9.
Correspondence
A
letter has been sent to St Mary’s Church supporting the organ restoration.
Councillor Ray Mitchell attended the swimming pool meeting and reported to the
council.
The
ATC wish to book the playing field and village hall on Saturday 25th
June and Sunday 26th June 2005.
Payment of invoice for new lock (Equip).
Payment
of invoice for Ross Brumpton for repairs to portacabin.
Letter
from Ena Johnson re Boggle Lane footpath. Chairman to contact Fields and
Footpaths to arrange a site visit.
10.
Village Hall
Councillor
Shane Bennett to contact Amy Nicholl re setting up a village hall committee.
11.
Village Activities
On
Friday 8th April 2005 Ian Hall gave a falconry display in the
church.
On
Saturday 14th May 2005 a coffee morning was held in church with a
raffle, cake, plant and bring & buy stalls.
The
Claxby Open Gardens is still set for Sunday 19th June 2005.
A
Harvest supper is planned for Sunday 18th September 2005.
12
Annual Return 31st March 2005
The
Audit Commission Annual Audit for year ended 31st March 2005 was
discussed and signed by the Chairman and Clerk.
13.
Any Other Business
Removal
of soil from playing field.
Insurance
for village hall.
14.
Agenda for July meeting
As
May but without item 12
15.
Date and Time of Next Meeting
Tuesday
19th July 2005 at 7-30pm in the Village Hall
No
other business and the meeting closed at 9:00pm.