Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 21^st March 2006 @ 7:30pm

Present

Mr Brian Hunter Chairman

Mr Shane Bennett Councillor

Mr George Brumby Councillor

Mrs Ann Hill Councillor

Mr Frank Mandville Councillor

Mrs Wendy Roe Councillor

Mr David Lofthouse Clerk

Apologies for Absence

Mr Ray Mitchell Councillor

Draw 100 Club numbers.

Meeting opened 7:30 pm

There was one member of the public in attendance

1. Minutes of January meeting

Proposed true record Councillor George Brumby, seconded Councillor Ann Hill.

2. Matters Arising

A chocolate coloured large type Springer dog was seen several times in February wondering around the village on its own, probably the culprit for dog dirt on the footpath.

All other items to be discussed under appropriate agenda items.

3. Highways

The Chairman asked Highways to check holes in the road up Normanby Rise and near the radar tower (job no 171136/8/3) and the deep gullies formed on the side of the road between the sewage plant and Bristows corner (job no 171126/6/3).

4. Police Report

Councillor Frank Mandville has been elected as a committee member representing Claxby for the NNPP.

5. Neighbourhood Watch

Local activities recently.

Early morning Wednesday 8^th March a stolen car from Grimsby was found alight at Swinhope.

Three males were disturbed stealing another car at Brookenby which made off at speed and the police car was rammed.

Two males were arrested shortly after being prolific car thieves from Grimsby.

On 5^th March several windows at business premises in Market Rasen were smashed.

On Monday night 6^th March a window was smashed at Rasen Bikes on Queen Street and a bike worth £1200 was stolen.

Any information on any of the above to Force Communication Centre 01522 532222 or Market Rasen police station.

6. Planning

Planning application for 53 log cabins discussed. Objections sent to WLDC and copies distributed to councillors. No reply yet from WLDC.

There were no objections to the planning application for a garage and workshop at Ivy Cottage near the A46.

7. Treasurer's Report

Balance of £896.70 was reported.

8. Playground

Mole extermination – the Chairman contacted Ralph Thornally who is willing to undertake the job as previous years before the grass cutting begins.

A team of volunteers is required to install the safety matting.

9. Correspondence

A request for a donation of £125 towards the upkeep of the churchyard has been received from Mrs Liz Holmes. This is to be paid after precept is received.

WLDC require the village hall on Thursday 4^th May 2006 for the District Council Election. A fee of £120 was agreed upon.

10. Village Hall

Nothing to report. Amy Nicholl is shortly to return from maternity leave so hopefully a committee can be organised.

11. Village Activities

An Easter fair to be organised on 8^th April 2006 to include a grand opening of the new play equipment. Councillor Ann Hill has volunteered to co-ordinate the event.

12. Parish Council Elections

Forms for the Parish Council Elections were distributed to the Councillors.

13. Any Other Business

The litter bin near the seat on Bristows corner was dug up due to a burst water pipe but not replaced. Kerb stone has also not been replaced replaced. A letter is to be sent to Anglian Water.

14. Agenda for May meeting

As March meeting with Annual Return for year ending 31^st March 2006

14. Date and Time of Next Meeting

Tuesday 23^rd May 2006 at 7-30pm in the Village Hall

No other business and the meeting closed at 8:50 pm.