PRESENT: Chairman Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate, Councillors, Mrs. B. Barber, Mrs. A. Clark, P. Beresford, J. Cobb, L. Sinclair and 2 members of the public.
1. APOLOGIES
2. DECLARATION OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
None
3. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 10.11.03
The minutes had been circulated prior to the meeting. It was proposed by Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark and seconded by Cllr. J. Cobb that they were a correct record. This was unanimously agreed.
4. MATTERS ARISING
a) Boat Club Lease – No response to the letter to the Boat Club regarding the lease and fence.
b) Village Hall – Chris Moxon has been on holiday, but will be in contact shortly regarding the questionnaire.
c) Trent Valley Way – The Angling Club has not yet replied to the letter requesting a meeting. However, Cllr. Cobb has now put up the temporary fencing round the fishing pegs considered dangerous. The Chairman thanked Cllr. Cobb for this work.
d) Risk Assessment – Cllrs Sinclair and Cobb have inspected Over Trent Piece, apart from some broken glass and bags of rubbish there are no obvious problems.
e) Parish Plan – The last meeting planned had been cancelled and not yet rearranged.
f) Road Repairs – Cllr. Cobb reported that he had repaired Top Town Bridge railings. The Chairman thanked him for doing this.
g) Trees – pruning still not done, a further letter to be sent to NCC.
h) Rampton Hospital – still no response to request for visit. To be followed up at next hospital meeting.
i) Electricity Pole – still no reply, further letter to be sent.
j) LIDB – work is progressing
k) Dukeries Training Agency – reply now received. The DTA will look into cost of project when time is available.
l) Clayhough Lane – to check before next meeting if anything has been done.
m) Public Toilets – Cllr. Cobb asked to contact Caretaker regarding the roof repairs.
n) Helenships – NCC had advised they would attend to repairs. The repair work has now been done plus some repairs to the roadway.
o) Local Authority Members Allowance – contact has been made with Gillian Blenkinsop to discuss this item. After the councillors discussed this it was agreed no further action was necessary.
p) Best Value Performance Plan – Cllr. Sinclair has inspected the document and amendments, he thinks the best the council can do is follow procedures as best as possible.
q) Auditor – Clerk has been in touch with auditors who have indicated they hope the accounts will be signed off in the near future.
r) Electoral Register – the councillors who had asked for copies have not yet received them. This to be followed up. The Clerk has a copy.
s) Peoples Places Award Scheme – not yet been studied by Cllr. Sinclair.
t) Dumping – lay-by had been cleared of most items. To be inspected again before next meeting.
u) Village Hall – Mr. M. Hardman had repaired the broken door lock. The Chairman thanked Mr. Hardman for doing this. It was agreed that it was not now necessary to purchase a new lock.
v) Parish Field – letter received from the council’s solicitors with enclosures. Councillors need time to study the letter, which will be passed round.
The council meeting was closed to allow public discussion. It was then reopened for council business.
5. PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Two points raised.
a) Countryside Agency Paths Plan – Cllr Sinclair agreed that Mr. M. Hardman could inspect the map the following day at his home.
b) Common Land – a query had been raised regarding vehicles on common land. A document has been received since the last meeting regarding the management of common land. Cllr. Sinclair to inspect the document.
5A PLANNING APPLICATION – Willow Tree Farm – Change of Use of Derelict Stable Block to Living Accommodation. – The plans were inspected there is a slight alteration to the last application. After discussion councillors voted 6 out of 6 to support the application with no further comments.
6. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
a) F. Clark – Timer for Christmas Lights £8.99 (000505)
b) The Bridleway – wood for fencing on Wharf Road £18.65 (000507
c) Caretaker - £333.33 (000506)
It was proposed by Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate and seconded by Cllr. Beresford that the above be paid. This was unanimously agreed.
7. PRECEPT - the figures presented by the Clerk were discussed. After discussion it was proposed by Cllr Sinclair and seconded by Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark that the Precept remain as last year taking into account that BDC contribution is being further reduced by 5%. This was agreed by all. The forms are to be prepared and submitted to BDC before the end of January.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Bulky Refuse Dates – the dates for 2004 received. Cllr F. Clark to be advised for inclusion in Roundabout.
b) Parish Council Liaison Mtg – notes from the meeting held on 3.12.03 received.
c) Planning for the Future – a newsletter received to be passed round.
d) Groundwork Creswell – information regarding their work received to be passed round.
e) DEFRA, The Horse – information being circulated.
f) CPRE – letter requesting support regarding the Planning Bill being put through Parliament. It was agreed to send letter of support.
g) BDC, Special Meeting of Parish Council Liaison Group – the meeting planned for 14.12.04 will now be held in the Town Hall, Worksop. The Chairman hopes to attend.
h) Planning, Alterations Springfield Cottage – Granted
i) Planning, Garage, West View – Granted
j) Planning, Detached House adjoining Springfield House – Refused.
k) Literature – various circulars made available.
7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) Manor House Caravans -Cllr Mrs. Barber reported the work on passing bays and entrance at Manor House has begun.
b) April Meeting – the date already arranged falls on Easter Monday. Cllr. Sinclair proposed and Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark seconded that the date be changed to 19th April, 2004. This was unanimously agreed.
c) Chairman – Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate informed the meeting that she will be leaving the village in the near future and wished to resign from the Council. After discussion Cllr. Mrs. Whate agreed to stay on the Council until the AGM in May. BDC to be contacted. The councillors stated they would be sorry to see Cllr. Mrs. Whate leave.
There was no further business, the meeting closed at approximately 8.45 p.m.