PRESENT: Chairman Cllr. Lee Sinclair, Councillors, Mrs. B. Barber, Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs. R. Whate, P. Beresford, F. Clark, District Councillor Mr. M. Jenkins and 3 members of the public. The Chairman welcomed Dist. Cllr. Mr. Jenkins to his first meeting of Laneham Parish Council and thanked him for coming.
1. APOLOGIES
2. DECLARATION OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
None
3. MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD ON 7.6.04 & 24.6.04
The minutes had been circulated prior to the meeting. Cllr. F. Clark proposed they were correct records of the meeting. This was seconded by Cllr. P. Beresford and unanimously agreed.
4. MATTERS ARISING
b) Village Hall Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark has now analysed the questionnaires and produced an excellent report. The document was circulated and discussed. A copy to be sent to Frith Moxon. The Chairman thanked Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark for producing such a thorough report.
c) Parish Plan it had not been possible to arrange for the speaker tonight. However, Carola Jones has agreed to come to the next meeting on 9th August. This meeting will now start at 6.30 p.m. to accommodate this. It is expected the council meeting will need to start about 7.15 p.m. that night. The Chairman will invite the other interested parties to attend this meeting.
d) Garden a reply has been received from Mrs. Nina Hemstock expressing her disappointment with the way things have turned out, but hopes that maybe at some time in the future the matter can be concluded as her mother wished.
e) Bus Shelter a site meeting has been arranged for 16th July by Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark.
f) Trentfield Lane/Parish Field our solicitor has confirmed that Mr. Hardmans solicitors have still not got back to him with any suggestions. He is now going to urge the Land Registry to proceed.
g) Severn Trent the response from the Environmental Dept at BDC indicates that the information provided by Severn Trent is correct. However they did urge the council to monitor the situation and report any abnormal discharges from the overflow pipe on Moor Lane.
h) Best Kept Village Competition no word yet but councillors agreed the village was looking good at the moment.
i) Trees, Wharf Road (Cllr. Mrs. B. Barber declared a personal interest) Two verbal quotes have been received. Mr. C. Barber £50, but requested some help. Mr. J. Martin £275.00 per day. After discussion it was proposed by Cllr. F. Clark and seconded by Cllr. Beresford to accept Mr. Barbers offer. This was unanimously agreed. Cllrs. F. Clark and L. Sinclair to be contacted if help needed.
j) Manure Burning BDC have advised only more recent planning applications are covered by this, otherwise there is no blanket restriction, if nuisance continues should be reported to Environmental Health.
k) Rampton Hospital Ms. Betts has been trying to contact the Clerk but had not left a contact number. Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark to try and speak to her.
l) NCC Civic Service Cllr. Mrs. Whate had not attended as she had not realised it had been switched to the morning this year.
m) On Trent the questionnaire had been received. The Chairman agreed to complete the form.
n) Public Toilets a reply has been received from Ian Roebuck BDC. This was discussed and it was agreed to arrange a meeting of all interested parties.
The Chairman closed the council meeting to allow public discussion, after which the council meeting was reopened.
5. PUBLIC DISCUSSION
The following matters had been raised which needed further discussion.
a) Hedge, Broadings Lane the hedge of the field owned by Mr. S. Horne, which forms part of the boundary of Broadings Lane had been reported as being very overgrown. It was agreed to write to Mr. Horne and ask if he could trim the hedge.
b) Maintenance, Broadings Lane there seems to be an increasing amount of speeding traffic using this lane. It is thought this has contributed to the poor state of the lane. It was agreed to write to NCC again to see if they had any spare planings.
c) Scooters once again the matter of scooters being used on the roads was highlighted. It was agreed to mention this matter in Roundabout again.
6. PLANNING APPLICATION Land Adjoining The Old Cottage Erect Detached Dwelling and Garage.
(Cllr. Sinclair declared a personal interest) The application is for outline planning permission. The site plan was available for inspection. After discussion 6 out of 6 councillors voted in favour of the application. BDC to be requested to make any plans for the dwelling available to the council for approval.
At this point it was suggested the council write to BDC expressing their concern that no low cost/first time buyer properties were available or are being built in the village.
7. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
a) Lee Sinclair renewal of Web Site £14.98 (000529)
b) Dunham Garden Services street cleaning £34.98 (000530)
c) Caretaker £333.33 (000531)
Cllr. Mrs. Whate proposed the above be paid, this was seconded by Cllr. Mr. F. Clark and agreed by all.
7a BELL HOLT & WHARF
A meeting had taken place with members of the Boat Club and Fishing Club. The notes from the meeting were circulated and discussed. Some amendments were thought to be necessary. It was proposed by Cllr. Mrs. Whate and seconded by Cllr. Sinclair that copies are sent to the Boat Club and Fishing Club to ask for their comments and/or amendments.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Robert Sutton has advised he is no longer a councillor but if the Parish Council feel he can be any help in the future he can be contacted.
b) NALC Health and Safety meeting to be held at Walesby Village Hall on 29th July. Cllr. Sinclair said he would like to attend.
c) East Midlands Rural Business Desk leaflets distributed.
d) NCC Building Better Communities meeting at Boughton Pumping Station on 15th July. Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate agreed to attend.
e) BDC Open Space Assessment Cllr. Sinclair agreed to consider the document before the next meeting.
f) Planning, Garage at Bay Cottage approved by BDC
g) Rampton Hospital next meeting now on 26th July.
h) Countryside Agency Plan of Common Land received. Note to be placed in Roundabout to say plan can be inspected at the Chairmans home by appointment.
i) Mobile Rural Contact next visits 9th August 2.45 4.15 p.m. and 6th September 2 3 p.m.
9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) Bus Shelter some young people have been causing a nuisance at the bus shelter over the last week or two. The light is staying on quite late and this is considered unnecessary, as there are no late buses. It is thought the light being on may be attracting people into the shelter at night. NCC to be contacted to see if this can be switched off earlier.
There was no further business and the meeting closed at 9.10 p.m.