Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 18^th September 2007 @ 7:30pm

Present

Mr Brian Hunter Chairman

Mr Shane Bennett Councillor

Mr George Brumby Councillor

Mr Frank Mandville Councillor

Mrs Judith Pilbrow Councillor

Mrs Wendy Roe Councillor

Mr David Lofthouse Clerk

Apologies

Mr Bernard Theobald District Councillor

There were no members of the public in attendance

Meeting opened at 7:35 pm

1. Minutes of July meeting

Proposed true record Councillor Frank Mandville, seconded Councillor Shane Bennett.

2. Matters Arising

All matters to be discussed under appropriate agenda items.

3. Highways

All the holes reported to highways have now been filled in. The meeting with County Councillor Ken Bridges was discussed.

4. Police Report

A theft took place at Mrs Pauline Woods, Mulberry Road, between 15^th and 18^th August while she was away on holiday. A large wooden planter and a stone solar powered fountain along with two hardwood slatted garden chairs were stolen.

5. Neighbourhood Watch

Nothing to report.

6. Planning

Nothing to report.

7. Treasurer's Report

Balance of £1,629.93 together with approximately £670 from the 100 club was reported.

8. Playground

Portacabin to be removed.

Tyre on Ariel Runway needs replacing.

9. Correspondence

Letter from Ken and Sue Griffin thanking Parish Council for help in fund raising for Adam was read out.

10. Village Hall

New quartz heaters to be installed in Village Hall.

11. Village Activities

Blue Moon concert in St. Mary’s Church on 31^st August 2007 raised £870 towards the Adam Griffin cancer appeal.

The Harvest Festival on 16^th September 2007 was attended by 28 people.

A Harvest Supper is planned for 30^th September 2007. Proceeds towards the Adam Griffin cancer appeal

12. Adam Griffin Cancer Appeal

Money raised from hire of the village marquee has been donated to the appeal. Total raised to date is £33,700.

13. Flooding

County Councillor Ken Bridges visited the village. The need to keep up to date with drain and culvert maintenance was stressed and the councillors asked for a maintenance schedule to be implemented.

A number of improvements outside Crossways, Mulberry Road are planned.

14. Any Other Business

None

15. Agenda for November meeting

As September meeting.

16. Date and Time of Next Meeting

Tuesday 20^th November 2007 at 7-30pm in the Village Hall

No other business and the meeting closed at 8.55 pm.