PRESENT: Chairman Cllr. Mrs. R. Whate, Councillors, Mrs. B. Barber, Mrs. A. Clark, P. Beresford, F. Clark, J. Cobb, L. Sinclair, County Councillor John Hempsall and 3 members of the public.
1. APOLOGIES
2. GUEST SPEAKER ANDREA OSWIN, YOUTH LEADER
The Chairman welcomed Andrea. The youth bus was available for the councillors to inspect. Andrea brings the bus into the village once a week. Andrea explained the project explaining it was about fun as well as educational. Youngsters between 12 and 19 are welcome to attend. They are taken to sports venues, indoor games are available, outdoor sports and barbecues are some of the activities on offer. Sometime the young people just wish to sit and discuss current topics. Funds are needed and it is hoped the village will support a fund raising event. It is hoped the young people will be giving a presentation on the project to the village in the near future. The Chairman thanked Andrea for coming along and for the interesting information provided.
3. DECLARATION OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
None
4. MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD ON 15TH SEPTEMBER, 2003
The minutes had been circulated prior to the meeting. It was proposed by Cllr. F. Clark and seconded by Cllr. L. Sinclair that they were a correct record. This was unanimously agreed.
5. MATTERS ARISING
a) Boat Club Lease No reply from Mr. Maher despite follow up letter.
b) Village Hall an employee of Frith Moxon had met with the Chairman to discuss the feasibility study. He has inspected the current hall and the possible new site. He will draw up suggested plans for extending the present hall and for a new hall on the Broadings Lane site. Once this has been completed the whole village will be consulted. This feasibility study is being done free by Frith Moxon.
c) Trent Valley Way The Chairman has discussed this with Mr. Bill Tyas from the Environment Agency over the telephone. He does not think this area is much of a problem. One tree needs attention, as do some of the fishing pegs. He suggested the Fishing Club be asked to do some repair work on the peg sites. The council should deal with the tree. After discussion it was agreed to arrange a meeting with the Fishing Club.
d) Risk Assessment still not completed. The first set of notes has been typed up.
e) Parish Plan another volunteer has come forward. Could do with more help but Cllrs. Mrs. A. Clark and L. Sinclair will now arrange a meeting with all the volunteers.
f) Pot Holes etc. a letter to be sent to NCC about the work still needing to be done.
g) Autumn Sweep 5 volunteers had turned out and conducted a clean up. The Chairman thanked all those who took part.
h) Standards Board video still being passed round councillors.
i) Parking, Melson House the Chairman has visited again but only workmen were on site. However, they did say they would pass on the message. The situation has improved, vehicles are now being parked on the grass and once the workmen have finished it is expected the situation will improve further. To be monitored.
j) Trees, Main Street NCC have been contacted again and Cllr. Hempsall also agreed to follow up.
k) Prescriptions Cllr. F. Clark had made enquiries. Mrs. Robinsons shop is closed on Fridays when prescriptions are available for collection. It was decided that the situation would be left as it is.
l) Public Toilets Mr. Roebuck has replied to the councils letter. He stated that BDC will be looking into the possibility of putting on lockable gates but cost will be a major consideration.
m) Rampton Hospital The Chairman and Cllr Beresford had attended the last meeting, which included a tour of the hospital. They had found this very interesting and suggested that all councillors might like to do this. It was agreed to write and ask if this was possible.
n) Countryside Agency. The Right to Roam Cllr Sinclair had read this information and does not feel there are any comments to add.
o) Lights - Stokeham entrance no response from NCC to date. Cllr Hempsall to follow up.
p) Electric Pole as this pole still has a temporary repair it was decided to write and ask EMEB when a permanent repair would be done.
q) Bus Shelter a letter has been received from RENEW stating they do not have enough money to put a bus shelter at the bottom of Broadings Lane. County Cllr John Hempsall agreeed to follow this up.
6. PLANNING APPLICATION 1 MILL HOUSE - EXTENSION
The plans were inspected and discussed. 7 out of 7 councillors voted in favour of the application. Comment to be made about the broken roofline.
PLANNING APPLICATION 2 HOLMESIDE EXTENSION
The plans were inspected and discussed. 7 out of 7 councillors voted in favour of the application. Comment to be made about the flatness of the front elevation.
The meeting was closed, and opened for Public Discussion.
The council meeting then continued. Cllr Cobb left the meeting
7. PUBLIC DISCUSSION
a) It had been brought to the attention of the Council that a notice put up by the Boat Club on Bell Holt and Wharf stated that they leased the land from the council. A lease has not yet been put in place as information is still awaited from NCC. It was proposed by Cllr. F. Clark and seconded by Cllr Beresford that the Boat Club is asked to remove this notice. This was unanimously agreed. It was also mentioned at this point that some pallets and wood had been put on Bell Holt and Wharf. The Chairman had made enquiries about this, but it seems the wood has now been removed
8. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
a) P. Robinson, Footpath Sweeper August £33.00 (000488) and September £33.00
(000490)
b) Caretaker - £333.33 (000493)
c) CPRE Best Kept Village Competition, the original cheque had gone missing between CPRE and their treasurer, so they have asked for replacement. It was confirmed that the original cheque had not been cashed. £5.00 (000494)
It was proposed by Cllr. F. Clark and seconded by Cllr. Beresford that the above be paid. This was unanimously agreed.
9. POOR CLOSE TRUSTEES
It was felt another trustee was needed. Cllr. F. Clark proposed Cllr. Beresford. Cllr Sinclair seconded this and it was unanimously agreed. Cllr Beresford agreed.
10. CORRESPONDENCE
a) NCC Parking and Planning - Information received regarding parking to be taken into consideration when considering planning application.
b) NCC Highways advised inspections would be taking place in Laneham in October and April.
c) Mine of Information AGM The meeting will be held on 29.10.03. No one will be able to attend
d) Brunnen House an appeal has been lodged against the turned down planning application adjacent to Brunnen House. The council has no further comments to make.
e) Fledglings the request for a contribution to funds was left in abeyance until the end of the financial year.
f) Laneham Internal Drainage Board need to do some alterations to the pumping station on Moor Lane which will require the use of a small amount of Parish Land. After discussion it was agreed the Chairman should contact Mr. Davis to discuss this matter in more detail.
g) Letter from Mr. A.M. Hardman after discussion Cllr Sinclair proposed and Cllr Beresford seconded the letter be ignored. The Chairman proposed and Cllr. Mrs. B. Barber seconded that the letter be replied to. The other two councillors present abstained from voting. Cllr. Sinclair then withdrew his proposal. A reply was drafted.
h) Countryside Agency information on grants was passed to the Chairman.
i) Notts Building Preservation Trust Cllr F. Clark agreed to once again represent the council.
j) RADAR Cllr Mrs. Whate declared an interest as she is a member of the first response team. The response team still needs more volunteers also more money. It was agreed to consider this request at the end of the financial year.
k) Leaflets several leaflets received.
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a) Village Garden Cllr. Sinclair has found a letter from 1988 referring to the garden. Further records to be checked.
b) Local Channel Website Cllr Sinclair has linked the website into this under www.thelocalchannel.co.uk/laneham
There was no further business and the meeting closed at approximately 9.00 p.m.