Claxby Parish Council

Minutes of the Regular Parish Council Meeting

Held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 16^th September 2008 @ 7:30pm

Present

Mr Brian Hunter Chairman

Mr Shane Bennett Vice Chairman

Mr George Brumby Councillor

Mr Frank Mandville Councillor

Mr Ray Mitchell Councillor

Mrs Judith Pilbrow Councillor

Mrs Wendy Roe Councillor

Mr David Lofthouse Clerk

Apologies

PCSO Neal Wallace Police Community Support Officer

There were two members of the public in attendance.

Meeting opened 7:30pm.

1. Minutes of July 2008 meeting

Proposed true record Councillor Frank Mandville, seconded Councillor Judith Pilbrow.

2. Matters Arising

All matters to be discussed under appropriate agenda items.

3. Highways

Highways have filled the holes in the roads. John Goodchild has moved the dog bin to the opposite side of the road. The Chairman rang Highways re weeds growing in the gutters along Mulberry Road and the verges spreading over the footpaths. (Job number 599043). Email read out regarding new reporting method for highway matters, including hedge trimming and minor tree works adjacent to footpaths. Email to be sent to County and District councillors regarding Fenwicks lorry driving into the ditch on Park Road.

4. Police Report

The vandalisation of teddy bear was discussed. It was reported that Trevor Lyle must make a complaint and assess the value of the damage.

5. Neighbourhood Watch

The Good Life Guide (LCC) contains a variety of useful information including crime prevention, dealing with unwanted callers at doors, neighbour disputes, buying goods at the door, dealing with junk mail, unwanted phone calls, etc.

6. Planning

The planning application for 40+ log cabins at Fish Ponds Farm was due to be discussed at the planning meeting on August 20^th 2008 at WLDC in Gainsborough. The agents for the applicant asked for a deferral.

Application for a permanent complex of 10 holiday units at Wold View Fishery was discussed. Agreed to send letter with objections.

Application for conversion of barns to snooker room etc. at Moat Farm was discussed. The councillors had no objections to the application.

7. Treasurer's Report

Balance of £1828.87 was reported. A total of £270.01 was paid into the deposit account, made up of £193.01 from the teddy bear’s picnic, £20 from hire of the marquee and £57 scrap from metal from the portacabin.

8. Playground

The portacabin was burned on Saturday 19^th July 2008. The scrap metal was taken to City Scrap in Scunthorpe and raised £57. The ground underneath the cabin was rotavated and seeded.

A maintenance team is to be organised to carry out some work in the playing field. Shane Bennett offered to be the co-ordinator.

There will be a RoSPA inspection in August.

Duane Downing to be contacted re extermination of moles.

9. Correspondence

Educational trust notice to be placed in notice board.

10. Village Hall

Agreed that the interior will be repainted in the spring.

11. Village Activities

The teddy bear’s picnic raised £579.02 to be split between the Parish Council, St. Mary’s Church Claxby and St Peter’s Church Normanby-le-Wold.

A Harvest Festival and supper have been arranged for Sunday 19^th October 2008.

A village newsletter is to be published in early October covering the Parish Council, St Mary’s Church and the Viking Centre together with any other interesting activities.

A bonfire has been arranged for Saturday 1^st November 2008 in the field in St. Mary’s Lane. The fire will be lit at 7:00pm.

Pam Holbrook has offered to run a quiz at the end of October.

12. Flooding

Ian Cumber has carried out substantial drainage works around his house and along Boggle Lane. Details will be published in the village newsletter.

13. Any Other Business

The fingerpost sign at the end of St. Mary’s Lane is missing.

14. Agenda for November meeting

As September meeting except Flooding in Village.

15. Date and Time of Next Meeting

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

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