Claxby Parish Council
Minutes
of the Regular Parish Council Meeting
Held
in the Village Hall on Tuesday 19th July 2005 @ 7:30pm
Present
Mr Brian Hunter Chairman
Mr Shane Bennett Councillor
Mr George Brumby Councillor
Mr Frank Mandville Councillor
Mrs Wendy Roe Councillor
Mr David Lofthouse Clerk
Apologies
for Absence
Councillor Ray Mitchell
Draw
100 Club numbers. Meeting opened 7:35 pm
There
was one member of the public in attendance
Letter
of resignation received from Councillor Mary Sharp. “It is with regret that I
wish to tender my resignation as Parish Councillor. I have enjoyed my time on
the council and wish you all every success in the future.” Signed Mary Sharp.
A
letter has been sent to the electoral officer notifying him of the above with a
request for the relevant paperwork to advertise the vacancy that now exists.
1.
Minutes of May meeting
Proposed
true record Councillor Shane Bennett, seconded Councillor George Brumby.
2.
Matters Arising
BT
has light been repaired in telephone kiosk.
ATC used the playing field and donated £20.00 which has been paid into the
bank.
A
copy of the letter from Ena Johnson re the Boggle Lane footpath has been faxed
to the Bridleway and Footpath Officer and he has promised a site visit as soon
as possible.
3.
Highways
Potholes along right hand side of Park Road were discussed.
4.
Police Report
The
police are considering sending letters to the youths who drove the cars and
caused litter in the playing field. The Chairman will report back at the next
meeting.
5.
Neighbourhood Watch
The last meeting was cancelled.
6.
Planning
Nothing
to report.
7.
Treasurer's Report
Balance
of £2,208.23 was reported.
8.
Playground
Neil
Harker has removed all the excess mounds of soil in the playing field. The bare
areas of ground needs re-seeding in the autumn.
A
pony charity at Barnetby is interested in removing the portacabin in the field
at their expense if we are prepared to give it to them.
The
hedge around the field needs cutting. It was decided to ask for a quote from
John Brant as it cost £52.88 last year.
The
basketball frame needs repairing.
Councillor
George Brumby has dug out the gutters up Normanby Rise.
9.
Correspondence
Letter
of resignation from Councillor Mary Sharp.
St
Mary’s Church Parochial Parish Council would like to thank the Parish Council
for all their assistance in obtaining a grant for the restoration of the church
organ. This will now go ahead.
10.
Village Hall
Councillor
Shane Bennett to contact Amy Nicholl re setting up a village hall committee.
Insurance
cost of £514.69 to include the new items of equipment in the playing field.
11.
Village Activities
The
Claxby Open Gardens on Sunday 19th June 2005 raised in excess of
£2300.00.
A
Harvest supper is planned for Sunday 18th September 2005.
12.
Any Other Business
The
cost of grass cutting to be renegotiated for 2006/7.
A
street light not working and tarmac missing near Corner Farmhouse.
13.
Agenda for September meeting
As
July meeting
15.
Date and Time of Next Meeting
Tuesday
20th September 2005 at 7-30pm in the Village Hall
No
other business and the meeting closed at 8:20pm.