Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 23rd May 2006 @ 7:30pm

 

Present

Mr Brian Hunter              Chairman

Mr Shane Bennett             Councillor

Mr George Brumby                        Councillor

Mrs Ann Hill                                    Councillor

Mr Ray Mitchell                        Councillor

Mrs Wendy Roe                  Councillor

Mr David Lofthouse                     Clerk

Mr Bernard Theobald                     District Councillor

 

                       

Apologies due to NNPP Meeting

 

Mr Frank Mandville                     Councillor

 

Draw 100 Club numbers.

 

There was one member of the public in attendance

 

The Chairman stated that due to a clerical error Mrs Ann Hill’s nomination for councillor did not go through in time. Proposal that Mrs Hill be co-opted onto the Parish Council. Proposed  Councillor Shane Bennett, seconded Councillor Wendy Roe, all in favour.

 

The Chairman Brian Hunter was re-elected, proposed Councillor Shane Bennett, seconded Councillor Ann Hill, all in favour.

 

The Chairman asked for nominations for the Vice Chair. Councillor Ann Hill proposed by Councillor Wendy Roe, seconded by Councillor Ray Mitchell, all in favour.

 

Meeting resumed at 7:10 pm

 

1. Minutes of March meeting

 

Proposed true record Councillor Wendy Roe, seconded Councillor Shane Bennett.

 

2. Matters Arising

 

A reply had been received for Anglian Water, however the kerbstone and litter bin at Bristow’s Corner have not yet been replaced.

 

All other items to be discussed under appropriate agenda items.

 
3. Highways

 

The Chairman has been informed by Highways that it is programmed to dig out roadsides and rebuild them when funds are available.  Councillor Bernard Theobald to contact County Councillor Tony Turner regarding the state of local roads.

4. Police Report

 

The first meeting of the NNPP is to take place on Tuesday 23rd May 2006. Councillor Frank Mandville to attend as the representative for Claxby Parish Council.

 

5. Neighbourhood Watch


Sometime between 16th April 2006 and 5th May 2006 someone attempted to force open the offertory box in the church. When this failed the box was wrenched off the pew causing damage to the lid, etc.

 

Sometime between the 9th and 25th May 2006 three Peugeot aluminium wheels were stolen from a property on Normanby Rise.

 

Parcel delivery scam. If a card is received through the post from a company called PDS saying they have a parcel awaiting delivery with instructions to contact them on 09066 611911 it should be ignored. The number is a mail scam originating in Belize. If the number is called and a message is heard the caller will have been billed for £15 for the phone call. Contact Royal Mail fraud on 020 2396655. This scam is currently under investigation by ICSTIS.

 

6. Planning

 

The planning application for 53 log cabins has been withdrawn.

 

A planning application for an amendment to the reception log cabin at the fishing lakes has been received. There were no objections.

 

7. Treasurer's Report

 

Balance of £1906.11 was reported.

 

8. Playground

 

Ralph Thornally has started the mole clearance in the playing field.

 

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

 

Serviceteam to be contacted re strimming around the new play equipment.

 

9. Correspondence

 

A request for a donation of £125 towards the upkeep of the churchyard has been received from Mrs Liz Holmes. The precept has been received and a cheque has been written.

 

10. Village Hall

 

Nothing to report. Amy Nicholl has recently returned from maternity leave so hopefully a committee can be organised.

 

 

 

11. Village Activities

 

On Saturday 8th April 2006 an Easter fair was held in the village hall and £50.20 was raised towards the upkeep of the village hall. The Chairman would like to thank everyone who helped to organise the event but felt it was poorly attended considering the amount of work that was put in to organise the day for the village.

 

A church coffee morning was held on Saturday 13th May 2006 with proceeds towards the restoration of the church organ

 

Coffee mornings and new heating in the village hall were discussed.

 

12. Parish Council Elections

 

Declaration of Acceptance Forms were signed for the office of Councillor.

 

13. Annual Return Year Ending 31st March 2006

 

The Annual Return was circulated to Councillors and approved. It was signed by the Chairman and Treasurer.

 

14. Any Other Business

 

Normanby road signs. John Brant and Chris Turner would like Claxby to take up the offer as Normanby only have one parish meeting per year. Councillor Bernard Theobald agreed to take the matter further.

 

A letter from WLDC Environmental Health Department regarding burning of tyres and other waste was read out. Councillor Bernard Theobald agreed to pursue the matter with the department.

 

Councillor Ann Hill clarified the high hedges legislation.

 

Refuse collection was discussed. A community refuse officer has been appointed and may attend a parish council meeting.

 

15. Agenda for July meeting

 

As May meeting without Parish Council Elections and Annual Return for year ending 31st March 2006

 

16. Date and Time of Next Meeting

 

Tuesday 18th July 2006 at 7-30pm in the Village Hall

 

No other business and the meeting closed at 8:45 pm.