Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 19th September 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

 

Mr George Brumby                        Councillor

Mrs Ann Hill                                    Vice Chair

Mr Bernard Theobald                     District Councillor

 

Draw 100 Club numbers.

 

There were three members of the public in attendance

 

Meeting opened at 7:35 pm

 

1. Minutes of July meeting

 

Proposed true record Councillor Ray Mitchell, seconded Councillor Frank Mandville.

 

2. Matters Arising

 

All other items to be discussed under appropriate agenda items.

 
3. Highways

 

The Chairman spoke to Anglian water re water running out of a BT manhole and down the road on Normanby Rise. Anglian Water confirmed it was not a burst pipe but water running off the land getting into the BT duct and overflowing out of their manhole. BT was contacted and arrived to inspect their equipment and said they would get in touch with Highways. The Chairman also rang Highways and explained the situation and was promised urgent attention and given a works reference (No 249062 – 11th August 2006).

 

Since then several residents have contacted highways due to the damage done to the road and verges. On Tuesday 19th September 2006 the Chairman was informed that Highways had contracted out the job of digging out the dyke down Normanby Rise and fitting a new pipe for the water and also to repair the road and verge.

 

The Chairman has been contacted re the number of large lorries and tractors using Normanby Rise that are unable to pass without running in the dyke or along the footpath.

 

Most of the hedges along Normanby Rise have been trimmed but others are still overhanging the footpath.

 

An email is to be sent to Steve Wiles re drop kerbs at Bristows corner (junction of Park Road, Mulberry Road and Normanby Rise) and to ask if the speed limit past the playing field could be reduced to 20mph.

 

The Parish Council were asked to support the Acis residents of Normanby Rise for some off road parking.

 

4. Police Report

 

Nothing to report. The minutes of the NNPP meeting have still not been supplied.

 

5. Neighbourhood Watch


The main co-ordinator for the NHW at HQ has retired. No meetings have been planned for the foreseeable future.

 

6. Planning

 

Continuation of use for fishing lakes at Claxby Grange Farm, no objections.

 

Garage on Acis land adjacent to Cherry Lea, no objections.

 

7. Treasurer's Report

 

Balance of £1376.29 was reported.

 

8. Playground

 

Invoice for ATC for £20 to be produced.

 

Terry Smith (Simba, Mulberry Road) offered to crush the old pavilion.

 

The old climbing frame to be removed from trees.

 

Dale and Megan are to be nominated for an award (Market Rasen Mail)

 

9. Correspondence

 

Letter of resignation from George Brumby read out.

 

10. Village Hall

 

The Chairman obtained a quote for quartz heating for the village hall. One heater fixed in the centre of each wall would cost approximately £556 + VAT.

 

A meeting was held between Amy Nicholls, Mary Walker, Shane Bennett and David Lofthouse. A number of documents, suggested leases, etc were emailed to Shane Bennett.

 

Volunteers are required for the village hall committee.

 

11. Village Activities

 

A Harvest Supper was held on the evening of Sunday 17th September 2006 in the Viking centre. All tickets sold out and the centre was full to capacity. A total of £      was raised towards the funds for the church restoration.

 

The Claxby Open Gardens event is proposed for Sunday 17th June 2007. There will be a meeting at Teesham on Thursday 26th October 2006 at 7:30pm.

 

The Chairman replaced the litter bin at Bristows corner.

 

The church organ has been restored and a new floor fitted.  An organ recital is to be organised for later in the year.

 

Congratulations to Susannah and Matthew Boulton, Sandhills, Boggle Lane on the arrival of a baby girl, Amelia Rose, born Tuesday 12th September 2006 weighing 8lb 5oz.

 

12. Any Other Business

 

None

 

13. Agenda for November meeting

 

As September meeting.

 

14. Date and Time of Next Meeting

 

Tuesday 21st November 2006 at 7-30pm in the Village Hall

 

No other business and the meeting closed at 9:20 pm.