Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held at 7.00 p.m. on Monday, 13^th January, 2003 in the Village Hall

PRESENT: Chairman Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate, Councillors, Mrs. A Clark, F. Clark, J. Cobb, L. Sinclair.   1 member of the public.

1.      APOLOGIES

Councillors Mrs. B. Barber and P. Beresford, Co. Cllr J.Hempsall, Dist. Cllr R. Sutton

2.       DECLARATION OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS

Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate declared an interest in the second planning application to be discussed.

3.      MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 9.12.02

The minutes had been circulated prior to the meeting.  It was proposed by Cllr. F. Clark and seconded by Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark that they were a correct record of the meeting, this was unanimously approved.

4.       MATTERS ARISING

a)      BizFizz – still no details received.

b)      Lane Repairs – Complaint has been received about Shortleys Lane that brick rubble, tarmac and limestone have been put down and not levelled and that planings are coming out of the holes.  It is thought that the dumped rubble is on the Rampton owned section of the lane but an inspection will be carried out.

c)      War Memorial – Account promised within a week.

d)      Boat Club Lease – no further contact from Mr. Willoughby.

e)      Touring Caravans - Trentfield Farm –  Cllr Isard was not present to advise if the query regarding the 106 agreement had been followed up.

f)       Bus Shelter – Lynne Adams has advised that the Parish Council will not need to circulate a questionnaire regarding buses as this had been done by including it in the local paper.

g)      Post Office – It is believed that a planning application has been submitted.

h)      Dyke – now running OK but still to be monitored.

i)        Trentfield Lane – due to none co-operation by Jones & Co., solicitors a further extension has been granted until 31.1.03 for the submission of the Declaration. 

j)        Audit – no reply to the query.

k)     Village Hall – A Feasibility Study grant of £7000 has now been applied for.  A meeting of the Children’s committee is being held on 25.1.03 and Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark agreed to attend.

l)        Poor Close – hedge cutting quotes now received and work in hand.  A new gate is also needed.  Trustees will organise this.

m)    Defibrillator – The Chairman had gone to the meeting at Rampton, but the speaker had arrived an hour late, after most people had gone.  However the Chairman had received some information by telephone.  The equipment will be used for villages within a five-mile radius of Rampton i.e. Laneham, Treswell, Cottam, Stokeham and Headon.  Need volunteers, who will work in pairs on a rota system, plus standby volunteers.  It is expected the equipment will cost £3000, a grant will be available but financial help is also requested. 

n)      Freedom of Information, Model Publication Scheme – the Chairman had studied the documents and highlighted some points to be investigated before forms are completed.  Clerk to compile information and follow up queries.

o)      Signs – enquiries to be made regarding the insurance situation.

p)      Parish Land – further information to be sought from the Land Registry.

q)      Helenships – the Clerk had been informed that the work would be completed before Christmas.  However, this had not been done.  Cllr. F. Clark has been informed it will be undertaken shortly along with other work to streetlights.

The meeting was closed to allow public discussion.

5.      PUBLIC DISCUSSION

The meeting was quickly reopened for council business.

6.      PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

Local Council Review Subscription £11.59 (000460)  Proposed by Cllr. F. Clark and seconded by Cllr J. Cobb and unanimously agreed that payment be made.

7.      PLANNING APPLICATIONS

a)      Amendment – Land Next to Brunnen House, erect dwelling.  The new plans submitted were discussed, the change being the site of the new driveway.  Cllr. F. Clark proposed and Cllr. Sinclair seconded that the plans be approved.  This was unanimously agreed.  However, the council did state that they hoped the new tree planting would be instigated.

b)      Land at Rear of Lakinwell, erect Detached Dwelling (The Chairman, having declared an interest in this item handed over to the Vice Chairman and left the room.)  The submitted plans for Outline Planning Permission were discussed and Cllr. F. Clark proposed and Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark seconded that they be approved.  This was unanimously agreed. 

The Chairman rejoined the meeting and took the Chair.

Cllr. Cobb left at this point.

8.      PRECEPT

Lengthy discussion took place.  The task was more difficult this year due to BDC not recommending increases and that BDC contributions have to be worked out on two different figures.  The Clerk submitted figures, but it is evident that a significant increase will need to be applied for.  There is a meeting on 22^nd January to discuss budgets, the Chairman and Clerk to attend.  After the discussion Cllr. Sinclair proposed that an increase of £1000 be applied for (this is mainly for Solicitors fees), the Chairman seconded this and it was unanimously agreed, with a proviso that the outcome of the meeting on 22.1.03 be considered.

9.      CORRESPONDENCE

a)      Fledgelings – a request has been received for assistance.  To advise due to present financial situation this will be considered at a later date.

b)      Funding Seminar, 5.2.03, Carlton in Lindrick – the Chairman Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark took details and will try to attend.

c)      Town Planning Training – meeting on 16.1.03.

d)      British Waterways – payment of £69.77 received.

e)      Hall Insurance – Invoice for £301.40 (0004610 for buildings insurance.  Proposed by Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate and seconded by Cllr. F. Clark that this is paid, unanimously agreed. 

f)       NALC New Councillors Roadshow – notice to be displayed.

g)      BDC Parish Council Liaison Group – meeting re budgets on 22.1.03 in Worksop.  Chairman and Clerk to attend.

h)      Various Circulars made available.

10.  ANY OTHER BUSINESS

a)      Flooding -  several people have approached Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark regarding the recent flooding.  Environment Agency has told people that some pumps would be available, but only if the request came from the Parish Council. This to be followed through to see if this will alleviate the flooding, a site meeting to be arranged if necessary.

b)      Repairs – Cllr. F. Clark confirmed that the Helenships Lane, Broadings Lane speed limit signs and street light repairs would be undertaken shortly.

c)       Footpath – Cllr. F. Clark requested that NCC be asked to sweep the footpath between Top Town Bridge and Church Laneham with their mechanical sweeper.

d)      Salt Boxes – requests have been made for a salt box to be placed at the Ferry Boat Inn hill, and a request has been made for the salt box at Broadings Lane to be moved across the road.  This box is damaged and salt is on the pavement.

e)      Trees, Dunham Road – Some trees have been cut down, not known by whom.  Cllr. Mrs. A. Clark advised that Mr. Clark and not the council had planted these trees, and that Mrs. D. Clark had arranged for them to be cut down.

There was no further business and the meeting closed at 8.50 p.m. 

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