Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 25th July 2006 @ 7:30pm

 

Present

Mr Brian Hunter              Chairman

Mr Shane Bennett             Councillor

Mr Ray Mitchell                        Councillor

Mr Frank Mandville                     Councillor

Mrs Wendy Roe                  Councillor

Mr David Lofthouse                     Clerk

 

                       

Apologies due to change of date

 

Mr George Brumby                        Councillor

Mrs Ann Hill                                    Councillor

Mr Bernard Theobald                     District Councillor

 

Draw 100 Club numbers.

 

There was one member of the public in attendance

 

Meeting opened at 7:40 pm

 

1. Minutes of May meeting

 

Proposed true record Councillor Ray Mitchell, seconded Councillor Wendy Roe.

 

2. Matters Arising

 

The kerb stone on Bristows corner has been replaced but not the litter bin.

 

A cheque for £125 has been donated towards the upkeep of St Mary’s Churchyard.

 

All other items to be discussed under appropriate agenda items.

 
3. Highways

 

Hedges at the bottom of Normanby Rise need trimming. Lorries over the 7.5 tonne limit using Normanby Rise. Letter to be sent to highways.

 

4. Police Report

 

Councillor Frank Mandville attended the first meeting of the NNPP. The opening meeting was to elect a chair and vice-chair and asked villages to prioritise issues. Minute of the meeting are to follow.

 

5. Neighbourhood Watch


Noting to report locally but the Chairman asked all to be aware of theft from garden sheds etc.

6. Planning

 

The planning application for changes to the reception log cabin at the fishing lakes was passed with a number of restrictions to use.

 

7. Treasurer's Report

 

Balance of £1578.53 was reported.

 

8. Playground

 

Serviceteam have agreed a price of £16 for strimming around the new play equipment. It will be carried out approximately every two weeks. A key will be cut for the operatives.

 

The travel matting is in place but needs tying and the edges securing.

 

The basket ball hoop needs reinforcing.

 

ATC used the field w/e 15th / 16th July 2006.

 

The old cricket hut is to be dismantled and plans for a new pavilion were discussed.

 

9. Correspondence

 

The Trees for Parishes was discussed and it was agreed to plant a further 15 trees on the side of the playing field.

 

10. Village Hall

 

The Chairman is to get a quote for quartz heating for the village hall.

 

Amy Nicholl has recently returned from maternity leave so hopefully a committee can be organised.

 

11. Village Activities

 

The barbeque at the Lyles raised £449 towards the church organ.

 

A Harvest Supper is to be held on the evening of Sunday 17th September 2006.

 

An organ recital is to be organised when the organ restoration is completed.

 

12. Any Other Business

 

The 100 Club is in the early stages of restoring the village pumps. The Parish Council had no objections.

 

The 100 Club have bought a marquee for use by the village.

 

 

 

13. Agenda for September meeting

 

As July meeting.

 

15. Date and Time of Next Meeting

 

Tuesday 19th September 2006 at 7-30pm in the Village Hall

 

No other business and the meeting closed at 9:25 pm.