Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 22nd January 2008 @ 7:30pm

 

Present

Mr Brian Hunter              Chairman

Mr George Brumby                        Councillor

Mrs Judith Pilbrow               Councillor

Mrs Wendy Roe                  Councillor

Mr David Lofthouse                     Clerk

 

                       

Apologies

 

Mr Shane Bennett             Councillor

Mr Frank Mandville                     Councillor

            Mr Ray Mitchell                        Councillor

 

There were no members of the public in attendance.

 

Meeting opened at 7:45 pm.

 

The Chairman introduced the new PCSO Dave Asher.

 

1. Minutes of November meeting

 

Proposed true record Councillor Judith Pilbrow, seconded Councillor George Brumby.

 

2. Matters Arising

 

All matters to be discussed under appropriate agenda items.

 
3. Highways

 

The dog bin at the junction of Normanby Rise and Mulberry Road has still not been re-sited. The Parish Council may move it. The 30 mph repeater signs have still not been erected. The culverts have still not been cleaned out. A maintenance schedule is still not in place. Another e-mail to be sent to Steve Wiles.

 

4. Police Report

 

A burglary was reported on the 23rd November 2008 at Normanby Rise when offenders entered a dwelling by the back door removing the occupants’ vehicle keys. They entered the vehicle, stole a digital camera, a satellite navigation system and a Mig welder then left taking the vehicle keys with them.

 

PCSO Dave Asher was given the opportunity to introduce himself to the Parish Council and explain his role. His mobile phone number is 07949 131427.

 

5. Neighbourhood Watch


Nothing to report.

6. Planning

 

Amendments to the planning application for log cabins at Fish Ponds Farm had been discussed at the planning meeting on January 9th 2008.

 

7. Treasurer's Report

 

Balance of £421.10 was reported.

 

Precept of £2700 for 2008-9 was agreed.

 

8. Playground

 

Some minor repair work needs to be carried out (see RoSPA report).

 

Andrew Lyle has to cut the top and outside of the hedge but has been unable to cut the inside due to the wet condition of the field.

 

One sign has been erected at the main entrance to the field. (No dogs or horses). The stile at the side of the field is rotten and needs replacing when the weather improves. The second sign will be erected when this has been carried out.

 

Portacabin to be removed.

 

The use of the field by BMX bikes was discussed but no decision taken.

 

9. Correspondence

 

Letter from Mrs Elizabeth Holmes and reply from the clerk were read out.

 

The inserts for the tourist information points are to be reprinted with amendments.

 

Letter from Mr Trevor Lyle regarding the memorial woodland was read out. The Parish Council agreed to maintain the woodland when Mr Lyle was unable to do so.

 

10. Village Hall

 

A regular monthly booking for the Chernobyl children has been made.

 

11. Village Activities

 

A bingo evening is planned for 26th January 2008 at the Festival Hall in Market Rasen.

 

12. Adam Griffin Cancer Appeal

 

Sadly Adam Griffin passed away in December 2007. Members of the parish council would like to pass on their condolences to his mother, father and sister and we are sure that the village would like to join us in extending our sympathies.

 

13. Flooding

 

The road drains have been cleaned but the culverts under the roads have not. We still do not have a maintenance schedule in place. A further e-mail to be sent to Councillor Ken Bridger and Steve Wiles.

 

14. Any Other Business

 

Nothing to report.

 

15. Agenda for March meeting

 

As January meeting except fundraising.

 

16. Date and Time of Next Meeting

 

Tuesday 18th March 2008 at 7-30pm in the Village Hall

 

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