Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 20th May 2008 @ 7:30pm

 

Present

Mr Brian Hunter                       Chairman

Mr Shane Bennett                     Councillor

Mr Frank Mandville                  Councillor

            Mr Ray Mitchell                       Councillor

Mrs Judith Pilbrow                   Councillor

Mrs Wendy Roe                       Councillor

Mr David Lofthouse                 Clerk

 

PCSO Neal Wallace                Police Community Support Officer

                       

Apologies

Mr George Brumby                  Councillor

 

There were seven members of the public in attendance.

 

Meeting resumed at 7:05 pm

 

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

 

The Chairman asked for nominations for the Vice Chair. Councillor Shane Bennett proposed by Councillor Frank Mandville, seconded by Councillor Wendy Roe, all in favour.

 

1. Minutes of March 2008 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

 

The dog bin at the junction of Normanby Rise and Mulberry Road will be re-sited when the weather improves in spring.  A letter from Steve Wiles was read out. The 30 mph repeater signs are due to be erected shortly. Pot holes have now been filled in.

 

4. Police Report

 

The Chairman introduced PCSO Neal Wallace is now covering the village. His mobile number is 07949 131427.

The theft of metal scrap especially lead and the theft of central heating fuel was highlighted.

 

5. Neighbourhood Watch


Nothing to report.

 

6. Planning

 

Nothing to report.

 

 

7. Treasurer's Report

 

Balance of £2860.59 was reported.

 

8. Playground

 

Portacabin – the timber from the internal walls has been removed and black graffiti sprayed on the outside walls. There is an urgent need to remove it. The Chairman has spoken to Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Control about burning it on site. There is no problem as long as there is nothing toxic present and that they are notified of the date.

 

There is still some remedial work to be carried out on the play equipment.

 

A petition regarding the proposed BMX track was taken round the village by Mr John Godchild. A number of issues were raised, safety, noise, cost, use of the rest of the field, visual impairment, effect on wildlife etc. The councillors voted not to proceed with installing the BMX track.

 

It was reported that the hedge had not been completely cut.

 

Construction of a tennis court was discussed but no decision taken.

 

9. Correspondence

 

Already covered under previous agenda items.

 

10. Village Hall

 

Immingham ATC used the village hall and field on Friday night 16th May, all day Saturday 17th May and Sunday morning 18th May 2008, and will be using it again on Saturday night 28th May and Sunday morning 29th May 2008.

 

11. Village Activities

 

Mr Trevor Lyle is organising a village school reunion on August 31st 2008 in the Viking Centre.

 

A teddy bears picnic is to be held on August 31st 2008 in the field on St Mary’s Lane.

 

Mr John Goodchild offered to edit a newsletter on behalf of the Parish Council, St. Mary’s Church and the Viking Centre.

 

12. Flooding

 

Letter from Steve Wiles read out under Highways heading.

 

13. Annual Audit

 

The Annual Audit form for the Audit Commission was completed and signed.

 

14. Any Other Business

 

Nothing to report.

 

15. Agenda for July meeting

 

As May meeting except Annual Audit.

 

16. Date and Time of Next Meeting

 

Tuesday 15th July 2008 at 7-30pm in the Village Hall

 

No other business and the meeting closed at 9:30 pm.