PRESENT: Chairman Cllr. Lee Sinclair, Councillors Mrs. B. Barber, Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs. R. Whate, P. Beresford, F. Clark, J. Cobb and 2 members of the public.
1. GUEST SPEAKER Mr. Wayne Cook of Notts Fire & Rescue Service has been promoted and unable to fulfil this duty tonight. We will be advised as soon as a replacement has been appointed and another date will be arranged.
2. APOLOGIES
Cllr. M. Jenkins
3. DECLARATION OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
None
4. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 8.11.04
The minutes had been circulated prior to the meeting. Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate proposed they were a correct record of the meeting. This was seconded by Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark and unanimously agreed.
5. MATTERS ARISING
a) Village Hall the reply from BDC was discussed briefly, it was decided to provide each councillor with a copy before the next meeting.
b) Parish Plan meeting still to be arranged.
c) Bus Shelter no further response from NCC to the letter asking them to proceed.
d) Rampton Hospital no further arrangements yet.
e) Maintenance, Broadings Lane Cllr. Cobb declared an interest in one of the quotes. The two quotes were discussed. After the discussion Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate proposed and Cllr. F. Clark seconded that PMC be asked to provide 20 tons of planings @ £9.50 per ton to be delivered to Broadings Lane and left in heaps between Holly Folly Farm and Helenships junction for spreading.
f) Bell Holt and Wharf no response from Fishing Club. The Boat Club has indicated they wish to add an amendment to the agreement before signing. To be asked for a copy of the amendment.
g) Footpath 21 the correct owner of the hedge has now been identified and the Chairman will contact.
h) Christmas Tree Lights the borrowed transformer has now been donated to the Council, but another will need to be obtained for the other set of lights next year. Some new lights may also be required. The Chairman thanked Cllr. Cobb for the use of his transformer over the past years.
i) Footpath Dunham Road to C2 no response to letter.
j) Pipe over Beck BT have acknowledged receipt of our letter and issued a job number and have promised to investigate the matter.
k) Signs etc - no further response from Mr. Lightfoot.
l) Rubbish Colin Gaisford has done a litter pick through the village and submitted his account.
m) RADAR Caroline Dixon has confirmed that they will not be able to attend the next meeting but hopes to be present at the March meeting. To be confirmed.
n) Over Trent Piece no contact name been found to date. Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark hopes to be able to provide a name to the Clerk.
o) Trentfield Lane/Wharf Road since the last meeting the Chairman had responded to a request from Mr. John Hardman for a meeting. The Chairman had consulted councillors and the Solicitor before agreeing to a meeting. The summary notes of the meeting were circulated and discussed. It was then decided to obtain a copy of our solicitors letter to Jones and Co of 22.10.04 and distribute to all councillors before placing this item on the Agenda of the next meeting.
p) BDC Telecommunication Development booklet requested had been received for circulation.
q) Salt Bin further discussion took place about siting of a bin after which it was proposed by Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark and seconded by Cllr Mrs. R Whate that NCC is asked to provide a new bin. The bin to be sited inside the yard of the Village Hall and councillors undertook to ensure a bucket of salt was available at the War Memorial during the winter months.
r) Planning Guidance on Planning Obligations the booklet had been received for circulation.
The council meeting was closed and opened to the public before being reopened as a council meeting
6. PUBLIC DISCUSSION
The following points raised needed further discussion.
a) Bus Shelter there have been some problems, this situation to be monitored and appeal to be made in Roundabout about this.
b) Bus Service/Timetable after discussion Cllr. F. Clark agreed to follow up and place information in Roundabout.
7. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS/PRECEPT
a) Colin Gaisford for Litter Pick and bags £32.65 (000548)
b) Village Hall - Repairs to Oil Tank Base £235.00 (000550)
c) Village Hall Insurance £357.05 (000550)
d) Caretaker £333.33 (000549
After discussion it was proposed by Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark and seconded by Cllr P. Beresford that the accounts are paid. This was unanimously agreed. It was also agreed to advise the Village Hall Committee that in future they must obtain at least two quotes and submit to the council before carrying out work.
Cllr. J. Cobb left the meeting.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Planning Application Ashwood House, Church Laneham,
Alteration and Change of Use of Existing Ancillary Building and Garage to provide Flat and associated living area.
The details had only been received 2 days before the meeting but a reply was required by BDC before the 28th January. The plans were inspected and discussed. 6 out of 6 councillors present voted in favour of the application. No further comments were thought necessary.
b) NALC information from AGM received to be circulated.
c) BDC Bulky Refuse Collections dates received as follows - 22 Jan, 5th March, 16th April, 28th May, 9th July, 20th Aug. 1st Oct. 12th Nov.
d) Mobile Rural Contact Point next visit Monday, 21st February 1.30 2.30 p.m.
e) NRCC Funding Seminars Places to be booked for Cllrs Mrs. R. Whate and L. Sinclair on the seminar at Kelham Hall on 2nd March, 2005.
f) BDC Planning Service Meeting 3rd March, to be discussed again at next meeting.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) No Dumping sign the sign at the Playing Fields has been broken, replacement to be requested from NCC.
There was no further business and the meeting closed at 8.50 p.m.