A
meeting of the Parish Council took place on Wednesday 13th June 2007 at 7.30pm in the Cator Hall
Present
Mrs M Curry, Mr R Neale, Mr D Brozyna, Mr R
Howes, Mr R Brown, Mrs S Wilson, Mr L Haslam and 8 parishioners.
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on
Wednesday 9th May were read.
It was proposed by Mrs S Wilson, seconded by Mr L Haslam and agreed
unanimously that these be signed as a true record.
The meeting was then adjourned to allow
parishioners to raise points for discussion during the meeting and then
re-opened.
Matters
Arising
- Finger post – Main
Street/Wellow Road
junction. Clerk and Councillor Andy Stewart confirmed that this would be
repaired to a good standard and not replaced.
- Code of Conduct. Clerk
explained that the pro-forma which we used, adapted and adopted in May
contained an error. This has been
corrected and amended copies sent to N&S District Council and the
Standards Board as required. All
Councillors now have a copy.
Correspondence
The following items were received, discussed,
circulated or displayed.
- Letters from Central Networks and Mr & Mrs Worley of
Jasmine Cottage re access to sub-station.
It was agreed that a pedestrian gate in the fence adjoining
footpath 19 (Back
Lane-Kirklington Road)
to allow access to the sub-station should open inwards, i.e. onto land at
Jasmine Cottage. Cost to be met by
Mr & Mrs Worley, gate to be padlocked with Central Networks holding
key. New access required as gates
are to be erected blocking current access from Kirklington Road. Clerk to check with
NCC Rights of Way Officer that this is OK.
- Written confirmation that the creation of a lay-by on Kirklington Road is scheduled for implementation 2007/2008 following detailed
design work, accurate cost estimate and consultation with affected parties. Details of timescale therefore not yet
possible.
- Proposed installation of oak seat of same design as one near
telephone box and opposite Savile Arms in memory of Jack Palin, a life
long resident of Eakring. Seat to
be erected by Bartle family on verge near entrance to church when all
necessary checks by NCC Highways have been completed. It was proposed by Mr D Brozyna with all
in agreement that this seat, when installed, be accepted as a gift to the
Parish.
- Planning and Property brief May 07
- Election results poster
- Dog Control Orders – response by end May completed and returned
- NALC Countywise, New Councillor Training Seminar, Legal
Briefing re Code of Conduct.
- NALC Notice of Meeting Newark Area
Committee 6th June Minster Centre 7.30pm.
- Bus timetable Blidworth, Bilsthorpe and Southwell
- Notts Police Authority – Policing for You
- CHUB notice of Annual Report on website.
- Model Code of Conduct
- Parish Council Contact update – completed and returned.
- The Code of Conduct – Guide for Members (10 copies). Copy to each Councillor.
- Notts Wildlife Trust – Future of Dukes Wood. Invite for Chairman to consultation
event 21.6.07.
- MRCP Poster 27th July 1.15 – 2.15
- Training Code of Conduct – outline of the local investigation
procedure. 27.6.07 6pm Kelham Hall Music Room
- Planning and Property Briefing June 07
- BBC Radio Nottingham re Groundswell broadcasts
- Glasdon Newssheet and Brochure
Planning
The following planning applications were
received.
Application Number 07/00376/FUL
Cherry Lea, Back Lane
Detached Garage
Circulated and returned 18.6.07
For 6, Absent 1
Application Number 07/00663/FUL
National Grid/Transco
Raising the height of an existing chimney
Discussed at meeting
For 7, Against Nil
Cator
Hall
It was proposed by Mr D Brozyna, seconded
by Mr R Neale that Mr R Brown replace Mr D Walker as Trustee. Mr R Howes to continue as the other Trustee.
The disabled access will hopefully be
installed be the end of the month. The
annual fire check has been carried out.
The flat roof continues to cause concern.
Recreation
Ground
Thanks were given to Mr R Brown and Mr L
Haslam who cleared the rubbish from the dike.
Tyres still to be disposed of.
Cost is expected to be approx 75p/tyre.
Clerk has requested replacement key for padlock on gate. New chain also required.
Accounts
NALC New Councillor Training (4) £60.00
Insurance
£157.85
CAB Grant
£50.00
It was proposed by Mrs M Curry, seconded by
Mr D Brozyna with all in agreement that these accounts be paid.
The audited figures for the year ending
31.3.07 were given. Mr L Haslam
proposed, Mr D Brozyna seconded with all in agreement that these be
accepted. Signed by Chairman and
Clerk. The annual governance statement
was approved by Council and duly signed.
New Councillors completed the forms for new signatories for bank
account.
Any
Other Business
- Speeding in Village.
Parishioner has again complained about excessive speeds on Kirklington Road. Funding for cameras
has been reduced. Beat Officers are
being trained to use police cameras.
This will not be operational until September. Clerk to write to Chief Constable. Letter to National Grid/Transco re
speeding vehicles.
- Complaints received re occupants of 5 Triumph Close currently
being used to house Bilsthorpe residents during renovations. Letter sent asking for help and
advice. Copy of letter to be send
to Cllr Bruce Laughton.
- Clerk to ensure highway problems continue to be reported and
followed up.
There being no further business the meeting
closed at 8.30pm.
No meetings July and August
Next meeting scheduled for 12th
September.
Signed: M Curry 06.09.07