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PRESENT: |
Cllrs D Lindley (Chairman), B W Lifsey, A Elder,
K Robinson |
| IN ATTENDANCE: | Ward Member Mrs P Schofield |
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Prior to formal opening of meeting a period of up to 15 minutes was allowed for public participation.
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TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT APOLOGIES |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS Cllr Elder declared a personal interest in item 12, application no. 07/03367/REM. Cllr Lifsey declared a personal interest in items 10 and 13. |
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TO DISCUSS ANY MATTERS RAISED BY RESIDENTS No items raised which required discussion. |
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COMMUNITY POLICING The Chairman advised that PC Pyle is now the officer for the area. The Clerk advised that a meeting has been arranged at the New Hall, Bawtry, 7pm on Wednesday 28 November for representatives from parishes in the area, at which the Asst Chief Constable will be present. A letter was received from SY Police asking what kind of attendance the council wishes to see, ie Inspector/Sergeant/Local PC and how often. RESOLVED to request attendance of an Inspector at monthly meetings. |
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DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Cllr Mrs Schofield advised a sum of money has been allocated to ward members (for their ward) and a meeting is soon to be held to discuss how this is to be accessed by parishes. Cllr Mrs Schofield reported on a recent meeting held with representatives of SYPTE and advised temporary emergency bus timetables are to be issued. A new neighbourhood manager has been appointed but only on a temporary basis and another officer will take up the permanent position in the near future. |
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MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD 16 OCTOBER 2007 RESOLVED the minutes be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman. |
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MATTERS ARISING FROM ABOVE MEETING Christmas Tree - The Clerk advised the tree is to be delivered on 21.11.07. Cllr Lifsey and the Chairman will erect and connect the lights as per usual. |
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MATTERS RELATING TO JOINT PLAYING FIELD Information from Blaxton PC re increase in insurance of £3.85
for both parishes Maintenance costs, play equipment Submission of plans to DMBC - new pavilion Grounds maintenance 2008/09 |
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UPDATE FROM RESIDENTS’ MEETINGS TO PRODUCE PARISH PLAN It was reported that meetings are ongoing and a Questionnaire is being circulated. |
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VILLAGE HALL ISSUES To receive quotations to trim holly hedge and cut grass adjacent car park from Need A Hand Ltd - RESOLVED to accept price for £65 and £35 respectively. |
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FINANCIAL MATTERS Signing of Cheques |
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It was noted that the SLCC and NALC had agreed the annual increment for Clerks with effect from 1.4.07. RESOLVED increase be paid on existing spinal column point. |
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TO COMMENT ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS 07/03367/REM details of siting, design, and means of access to
detached dormer bungalow and double garage (outline granted 29.11.04) land
adjacent Rossamar, Chapel Lane Enforcement Appeal Decision - Appeal against Enforcement Notice use of land for residential purposes by siting of a residential caravan, Bank End Quarry - APPEAL DISMISSED Interim Planning Position Statements Consultation - any comments to be submitted by 23 November. RESOLVED to put forward comments drawn up by the Chairman. Decision Notices: |
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TO DISCUSS ISSUES RELATING TO POND To receive quotation to trim tree branches in the water To receive quotation for work on providing standpipe and security
box Duck algae |
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VILLAGE GREENS REGISTRATION It has been clarified that greens have been registered and, being undisputed, became final in 1972. Therefore a solicitor needs to prepare a Statutory Declaration for land fronting Lismore, Old Bawtry Road and the area adjacent to the village hall, as no deeds are available. RESOLVED to contact Messrs Jones, Solicitors, Bawtry. Clerk to check as to whether correspondence exists regarding the small green triangle at junction of Old Bawtry Road/Rectory Lane. |
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TO CONSIDER GIFT/DONATION IN MEMORY OF REV DR OTTEWELL The PCC has not yet definitely decided on a commemoration to Dr Ottewell. RESOLVED to respond advising that as soon as a decision is taken then the parish council will contribute accordingly. |
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HIGHWAY ISSUES TO BE REPORTED TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY Replacement tree, verge outside 50 Wroot Road It was pointed out that DMBC had agreed to plant and maintain a tree free of charge if the parish council funded the cost of the tree. RESOLVED to request a silver birch. Green opposite pond RESOLVED to notify DMBC of grass overgrowing onto the footpath area. |
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TO APPROVE NEWSLETTER ARTICLE, THE ARROW, DECEMBER Prices have been quoted for the various number of pages required. The Chairman produced a copy of a suggested newsletter. RESOLVED that this be printed in entirety at a cost of £285, ie 3 pages. It was felt that such a large newsletter would not be necessary at other times and, in any event, feedback from residents would be welcomed before agreeing future publications. |
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WEBSITE UPDATE The Clerk will forward the October minutes to the Chairman. |
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TO RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE Standards Board for England DVD The code uncovered - resolved this be passed around to members. |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The meeting ended at 10.12 pm.
CHAIRMAN: ........................................................
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