PRESENT: Chairman Cllr. Lee Sinclair, Councillors, Mrs. B. Barber, Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs. R. Whate, P. Beresford, F. Clark, J. Cobb and 4 members of the public.
1. APOLOGIES
2. DECLARATION OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
None
3. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 10.5.04
The minutes had been circulated prior to the meeting. The Clerk pointed out that the minutes had been corrected since they were issued and detailed the changes. It was proposed by Cllr. F. Clark and seconded by Cllr Mrs. R. Whate that they were a correct record of the meeting. This was unanimously agreed.
4. MATTERS ARISING
a) Boat Club Lease – a reply has been received from DEFRA to the query raised with them. After discussion it was agreed to try and arrange a meeting with both the Boat Club and Fishing Club. It was agreed to hold the meeting in the Ferry Boat Inn, dates to be offered and confirmed to councillors when arranged. Cllr. F. Clark requested that councillors inspect Bell Halt and Wharf before the next meeting.
b) Village Hall – 29 questionnaires have been returned which are still being analysed.
c) Trent Valley Way/Wharf Road – British Waterways have confirmed that fishing rights have to be registered with the Land Registry. The relevant forms to be requested.
d) Parish Plan – The Chairman has spoken to Carolla Jones who has suggested, that as the Countryside Agency have pulled out of funding such projects, a colleague of hers comes to speak to the council at its next meeting. Cllr. Sinclair to invite the other interested parties and confirm the meeting. The next meeting will have to start at 6.30 to accommodate a speaker.
e) Dumping – Cottam Power Station have confirmed that the substance dumped in the lay-by is Calcium Carbonate (Limestone) which is only transported to the power station by rail. They have asked to be provided with number plates of the lorries, if possible, to further identify the culprits.
f) Key – now obtained for the Clerk.
g) Street Cleaner – has started work and is making a good job. He has also cut the grass alongside Main Street and would keep it down for a one off payment of £20. Cllr. Mrs. Whate suggested this be for the current year only. This was proposed by Cllr. Beresford and seconded by Cllr. F. Clark and unanimously agreed. A request has been made for some strong bin bags for the waste. Cllr. Cobb agreed to obtain some bags.
h) Garden – Mr. Rawson has offered to let the garden on a 15-year lease. There is, however, another person still claiming ownership of this land. This matter was further discussed and it was agreed to write to both parties and indicate, that as the ownership is in dispute and in view of the amount of money it will take to tidy the garden, the council is unable to take on this project.
i) Bus Shelter – Patrick Mercer, MP is still following this up with Simon Cherrie. Simon Cherrie has now confirmed by telephone that he has reassessed the situation and that the number of children does merit a shelter in the area requested, and that he has now sourced a second hand shelter which may be utilised. The next step is to arrange a site meeting. Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark will attend the meeting.
j) Trentfield Lane/Parish Field – it is believed Mr. Hardman was meeting with his solicitor today to discuss this matter.
k) Moor Lane – LIDB have confirmed the lane repairs are now completed, our letter of thanks had crossed in the post.
l) Severn Trent – have confirmed they have consent to pump sewage into the beck, which in turn flows into the Trent, in emergencies. The council wishes to check this with Environmental Health at BDC.
m) Best Kept Village Competition – first round judging will take place soon, it is hoped that everyone will try and keep everything as tidy as possible, particularly dog owners clearing up after their pets.
n) Lane Lettings – cheque for Poor Close received.
o) Trees, Wharf Road – no quotes received, to be requested again, plus a further quotation.
p) Manure Burning – no reply from BDC – to be followed up.
q) Lay-by Flooding –NCC have confirmed that this and the other points raised will be checked out as soon as possible.
r) Seat, Ferry Boat - Cllr Cobb has repaired the seat. The Chairman thanked him for doing this.
s) Web Site – renewal for the next two years will cost £14.99.
The council meeting was closed to allow public discussion, after which the council meeting was reopened.
5. PUBLIC DISCUSSION
There were no matters raised that required further discussion.
6. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a) Erect Attached Garage and Store, Bay Cottage
The plans were viewed and discussed. It was proposed by Cllr. Beresford and seconded by Cllr. F. Clark that the application be approved. This was unanimously agreed.
b) Erect 2 Storey Extension and Detached Garage, Coniston House
The plans were viewed and discussed. It was proposed by Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark and seconded by Cllr. F. Clark that the application be approved. This was unanimously agreed.
Cllr. Cobb left the meeting.
7. ACCOUNTS 2003/4 & PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
a) Accounts 2003/4. The internal audit has been completed and the relevant notice posted. Copies of the accounts have already been requested. The charge was discussed and it was proposed by Cllr. Sinclair and seconded by Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark that a charge is made of £2 per copy. This was unanimously agreed. The Chairman thanked the Clerk for preparing the accounts.
b) Footpath Sweeper – 34.98 (000526)
c) Minute Book – £22.56 (000525)
d) Caretaker - £333.33 (000527)
e) Mowing - £20.00 (000528)
f) Key - £3.47 (cash)
It was proposed by Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate and seconded by Cllr. F. Clark that the above accounts are paid, this was unanimously agreed.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Dukeries Training Centre – have confirmed that they are unable to undertake the Rampton Road Garden project.
b) Rampton Hospital – next meeting on 28th June. Details passed to Cllr Beresford. A request is to be made to the Hospital for the councillors to view the facilities including the new buildings.
c) NCC, Civic Service – to be held in Southwell Minster on 11th July. Cllr. Mrs. Whate to attend.
d) NAVACH – supplied information of their 2004 Conference – passed to Village Hall Committee member.
e) BDC – Paper-recycling cheque for £19.13 received.
f) NCC, Grass Snakes – information received copy passed to Cllr. F. Clark to put in Roundabout.
g) On Trent – Trent Valley residents interested in the future of developing the Trent Valley have been asked to complete a questionnaire. The form to be requested.
h) Circulars/Information – made available for councillors to circulate.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) Public Toilets – a complaint has been made to BDC that the toilets are being used by drug takers and the caretaker has been asked to close them at 5.00 p.m. and reopen at 7.30 a.m. Observations over the last 2 weeks do not indicate there is a problem. A letter to be sent to Mr. Roebuck expressing the council’s concern that the toilets are being closed so early at the busiest time of the year.
b) NCC – to be asked when the holes marked out for repair are going to be repaired, particularly at the bottom of Broadings Lane, the Church corner and near Melson House.
There was no further business and the meeting closed at 8.25 p.m.