PRESENT: Chairman Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate, Councillors, Mrs. B. Barber, P. Beresford, F. Clark, J. Cobb, 1 member of the public.
1. APOLOGIES
2. DECLARATION OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
None
3. MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD ON 13.10.03 and 27.10.03
The minutes had been circulated prior to the meeting. It was proposed by Cllr. F. Clark and seconded by Cllr. P. Beresford that they were correct records. This was unanimously agreed.
4. MATTERS ARISING
a) Boat Club Lease – still no reply from Mr. Maher. To be followed up.
b) Village Hall – A meeting has been arranged for 18th November at 11.00 a.m. in the village hall. Mr. Craig Jordan from BDC and a representative from Frith Moxon have agreed to meet with councillors.
c) Trent Valley Way – a site visit to be arranged with Mr. Holden. The proposed date is 29th November at 2.00 p.m. Chairman to confirm.
d) Risk Assessment – still to be completed.
e) Parish Plan – a meeting is believed to have taken place, but both councillors involved were not present.
f) Road Repairs etc. – NCC have undertaken an inspection and advised the chevrons on Rampton Road and the C2 directional sign will be replaced as soon as possible but there are no funds to replace the other signs yet. The extended speed limit will be added to the list for the next financial year. It was agreed that it is important to have the pole at Top Town Bridge repaired. This to be requested.
g) Trees – Mr. Dornig has issued an instruction for the work to be done within the next 4 - 6 weeks.
h) Public Toilets – lockable gates have now been fitted so that the toilets can be locked at night.
i) Rampton Hospital – no response to request for visit.
j) Lights, Stokeham Road Entrance – still no funds for this work, which will cost in the region of £5000. Cllr. Hempsall to be contacted again.
k) Electricity Pole – no response to letter sent.
l) Bus Shelter – NCC consider there is not a suitable site in the area requested. They consider a shelter would obstruct visibility of motorists. Suggested children go to the other bus shelter. Cllr. Hempsall to be contacted.
m) Notice, Bell Holt and Wharf – no reply from the Boat Club. However, it seems the notice has now been removed.
n) LIDB – no reply to the letter clarifying position of extra land required.
5. PLANNING APPLICATION – EXTENSION SPRINGFIELD COTTAGE
The plans were inspected and discussed. Councillors voted 3 in favour 2 against. Comment to be made regarding the prominence of the front elevation.
PLANNING APPLICATION – DOUBLE GARAGE, WEST VIEW
Plans were inspected and discussed. All 5 councillors voted in favour of the application.
The meeting was closed and opened for public participation.
The council meeting then reopened.
6. PUBLIC DISCUSSION
It was confirmed that the notice on Bell Holt and Wharf had been removed.
7. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
a) P. Robinson, Footpath Sweeper October £33.00 (000499)
b) Caretaker - £333.33 (000498)
It was proposed by Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate and seconded by Cllr. F. Clark that the above be paid. This was unanimously agreed.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
a) BDC Local Authorities Members Allowances – discussed, but as all councillors not present it was agreed to put this matter onto the next agenda
b) Trentfield Farm, Agricultural Buildings – Approved and it seems work has been completed. BDC to be contacted to confirm clause 4 regarding manure disposal has been complied with. Whilst contacting BDC it was agreed to query the arrangements for manure disposal at the Stables at Dovedale.
c) Bassetlaw Local Plan Review – information was compiled for reply to be sent.
d) BCVS – Roadshow in Retford Town Hall on 18th November does clash with another meeting.
e) NCC, Joint Strategy Plan - copy to be requested.
Cllr Cobb left the meeting.
f) Dukeries Training Agency – letter discussed – it was agreed to write and enquire if the Rampton Road garden was the type of project they would consider and what it would involve.
g) NCC Citizenship Directory – after discussion it was agreed that only help available was to offer the opportunity for young people to attend the meeting.
h) BDC Section 106 Planning Obligations – The Chairman agreed to read and respond to.
i) Leaflets – information leaflets made available.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) Meetings – Cllr. Clark suggested future meetings start at 6.30 p.m. This was thought to be a good idea, but as all councillors not present it was agreed to start next meeting at 7.00 and discuss again.
b) Clayhough Lane – hedges a bit untidy, it was agreed to check on whose responsibility it is to cut hedges.
c) Planters – looking a bit untidy. After discussion Cllrs. F. Clark and P. Beresford agreed to organise refilling the planters.
There was no further business, the meeting closed at approximately 8.30 p.m.