PRESENT: Councillors G. Scrini, Mrs. B. Barber, P Baines, P. Cable, F. Clark, J. Cobb, Dist. Cllr Mr Isard and 2 members of the public.
APOLOGIES
PC Bill Bailey, PCSO Ciacci, County Cllr J. Hempsall and Dist Cllr Mrs Isard
2. DECLARATION OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
None
POLICE REPORT
PC. Bailey had e mailed to say there had been no reported crime in the village in the last month but everyone should be vigilant over the Christmas period and advise the police immediately of anything suspicious.
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 15.10.08 and 10.11.08
The minutes had been circulated before the meeting. It was proposed by Cllr Clark and seconded by Cllr Cobb that the minutes were accurate, this was unanimously agreed.
5. MATTERS ARISING
a) Trent Vale Partnership – two councillors had attended the meeting at Gainsborough. It is not expected that we will hear anything until maybe September next year. Maybe an event should be organised late spring or summer to keep the momentum going.
b) Meadow Project – a sub committee meeting had taken place on 29th November. Need to organise another spraying. It was noted that some of the grass has been trimmed which is much appreciated.
c) Bridleway 25 – a draft letter of reply to Mr. Hardman was circulated for comment. The letter can now be sent.
d) Bus Shelter – two donors need to be added to the list.
e) Village Maintenance – Hoo Lane –after the Chairman had contacted Anglican Water a letter has been received indicating that a job number has been allocated to put the work in hand.
f) Casual Vacancy – three people have indicated an interest, these to be considered and this item put on next AGENDA.
g) Garden at Church Laneham – contact has been made with Mr. John Rawson who has indicated an interest in renting the garden to the Parish Council. Cllr Cobb to ask Mr Rawson to contact the Chairman.
h) Christmas Lights – the Ring o Bells lights are now on, but problems with the timer means they will be on 24/7.
i) Planning – a meeting had taken place at BDC and the reply from Mr Armiger was read to the meeting. Some of the outstanding planning matters are now being looked into. It was also confirmed that the Parish Plan would now be a “material consideration” in planning matters. Developers will be encouraged to consult the parish council, but developers have a right to confidentiality.
j) Manor House Evacuation Procedure – a copy of the procedures have now been received.
k) Village Hall Repairs – only one quote received so far. To be put on next AGENDA.
l) Draft Open Spaces – form to now be completed.
Cllr Cobb left the meeting.
6. PUBLIC DISCUSSION
The meeting was then closed for public discussion after which it was reopened and one item raised required further discussion.
Local Area Structure – the Chairman will now try and go to the meeting.
7. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
a) K. Walker (litter picking etc) £18.00 (000726)
b) Cash for Poor Close £150.00 (000727)
c) Caretaker £341.66 (000731)
d) 3 x BS loan repayments £671.99 (000728,000729, 000730)
e) P. Cable Heaters £37.65 (000732)
f) G Scrini fuel for grass cutting £5.88 (000733)
g) G. Scrini Spraying equipment £27.40 (000735)
It was proposed by Cllr. G. Scrini and seconded by Cllr F. Clark that the accounts be approved for payment, this was unanimously agreed.
The Fishing Club has still not sent in their cheque – Cllr Baines to chase.
8. NEW FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
The Model Publication Scheme was adopted without amendment as required. One councillor abstained until he has had a chance to inspect the document. The information will be available from the Clerk, a folder on the inside village hall notice board and most of it will be on the web site. Anything not on the web site is in the folder. A copy of the information folder was available to pass round the councillors.
9. VILLAGE SIGNS
It has already been agreed that the signs do not need re-siting. It was agreed to repaint the signs and Cllr. Baines volunteered to do this.
10. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Certificate – The Chairman congratulated and presented Cllr. Mrs. Barber with her certificate for being a councillor for 35 years.
b) Planning – the Butchers Arms development has been approved. One condition regarding flooding and sewage to be followed up by the Chairman with Severn Trent
c) Parish Council Liaison Meeting – minutes circulated
d) Rampton Hospital next meeting 11th December.
e) Big Lottery Fund – information re grants to the Chairman.
f) Christmas Lights, Church Laneham – it is now hoped the lights will go ahead this year. Some work has been done to enable this to happen. A Risk Assessment has been completed and signed by the Chairman.
g) Various items were available for circulation.
11. LANEHAM LAST MONTH
a) School Bus – not always stopping at the bus stops – letter to go to NCC.
b) Glass in notice board outside the hall is cracked.
c) Church Repairs – it was agreed to consider making a contribution to some external paintwork once the work has been completed.
d) Trees on Main Street need pruning – tree warden to be contacted.
e) Clayhough Lane needs some repair; planings from Moor Lane need to be moved there. It is hoped a volunteer can be found for this.
There was no further business discussed and the meeting closed at approximately 8.45 p.m.