Parish Council Minutes
December 2003
Appleby Magna Parish Council Meeting – Minutes
Thursday 4th December 2003
Present :- Mr J Quimby – Chairman |
Present :- Brian Tomlinson Christine James |
1777 Minutes
Minutes of meeting held 6th November 2003 read and endorsed.
1778 Question Time
No questions were raised.
1779 Declarations Of Amendment To The Register Of Interests
None.
1780 Declaration Of Interest To Items On Agenda
None.
1781 Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers
None.
1782 Police Matters
No beat officer was present. John Quimby informed the council that an armed robbery had taken place at the Total garage near to junction 11 of the A42/A444 during a routine delivery.
1783 Bank of Ireland
Brian Tomlinson gave a presentation on the benefits for the parish council using the Bank of Ireland. The councillors agreed that the current account be moved to the Bank of Ireland because the account will be accessed at the village post office and a higher interest rate was offered plus other benefits.
1784 Estate Agents' Boards
Christine James (Senior Planning Enforcement Officer N.W.L.D.C.) gave a presentation on general planning and informed the parish council on the legal positioning of estate agents' boards as laid down in 'The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992'.
1785 Planning Applications
03/01843/LBC works to floor finishes – The Old Rectory, 55 Rectory Lane – no objections
1786 Planning Decision Notices
03/01318/FUL conversion of outbuilding into self contained single storey residential annex – 33 Church Street – granted
03/01651/FUL erection of single storey rear extension to form conservatory – 12 Didcott Way – granted
03/01573/TPO removal of branches to a beech tree – 32 Mawbys Lane - granted
1787 Approval Of Budget And Financial Statements
The budget and financial statements from 1st April to 22nd November 2003 were noted and accepted.
1788 Accounts For Payment
Karen Stirk – Clerk's Payment – 1st November to 30th November 2003 - £257.08
Karen Stirk – Expenses for October 2003 - £17.26
Mr J A Robinson, Chilcote Garden Services - £55.00
Wicksteed Leisure – Annual Safety inspection - £35.25
1st Measham Guides – Donation - £25
All cheques agreed and signed.
1789 N.W.L.D.C. Proposed Town / Parish Charter
The draft Parish Charter was noted. Letter to be sent to Mr P Ellis N.W.L.D.C. with two queries. Firstly the draft document states that the Parish Council can complain if the N.W.L.D.C. does not respond to a request for information or fails to consult – but the draft does not state to whom or where the complaint should be made. Secondly, N.W.L.D.C. request that the parish notify them of the precept by 31st January. The District Council does not inform the parish of their council tax base until December, following which the Parish Council has to discuss and agree the precept at the next meeting held at the beginning of February.
1790 Leicestershire & Rutland Victim Support
A request from the above for financial assistance was discussed and it was agreed to donate £25.
1791 Mature Beech Tree – Closed Graveyard
The L.C.C. SHIRES grant scheme will not give a grant towards the cost of felling or replacing the tree. Applications to N.W.L.D.C. are currently being completed to dismantle mature beech and reduce some branches of the mature lime tree. It may be possible to keep the stump of the mature beech for a wood sculpture whilst possible replacement tree grows, this is being considered. A letter to be sent to the Church Council keeping them informed of the progress and requesting possible financial assistance.
1792 Wicksteed Leisure – Play Ground Equipment
It has been agreed that new chains and shackles are required for the swings and that the slide be repainted. Quotation to be obtained for the above works plus a self closing gate to the fenced off area.
1793 West to East Midlands Multi Modal Study
Letter to be sent to Councillor Gordon Tacey who chairs the Rail Partnership, expressing the Parish Council's support for the reinstatement of the Ivanhoe Railway line which would benefit local villages. (Copy to Mr G Box with our thanks.)
1794 Appleby Magna Cricket Club
It was agreed that the Parish Council raise a cheque for £593.53 for the Appleby Magna Cricket Club to cover the cost of maintaining the recreation ground for the year 2002.
1795 N.W.L.D.C. Holocaust Memorial Day
It was agreed that posters be displayed for the above on the parish notice boards. An invitation to Holocaust Memorial Day was declined.
1796 Ashby de la Zouch Town Centre Enhancement Project
Noted and no comments.
1797 Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Parish & Local Councils
Letter to be sent to Mr R Simpson, County Secretary of the above association, expressing our support for their future.
1798 N.W.L.D.C. Invitation to Carol Service at Staunton Harold
Invitation was declined.
1799 Letter from N.W.L.D.C. – The Old Rectory, Rectory Lane
Proposed retention of works was noted.
1800 Renewal of Membership – Society of Local Council Clerks
It was agreed to raise cheque for £72 renewal of 2004 membership.
1801 A.P.L.C. County Training Partnership
It was agreed that training for the clerk, possibly in January should be sourced from the A.P.L.C. Also, to advise the A.P.L.C. to contact the individual parishes when training is to be held locally.
1802 Letter received from Mr M Wicks – Treasurer of St. Michaels Church
A request for financial assistance towards lawn mowing churchyard areas was received from the above and it was agreed that the parish contribute £400. Clerk to seek a quotation for mowing the closed churchyard if included with existing mowing contract.
1803 Developments in the Village
It was agreed that the Parish Council consider the possibility of a teenage shelter when the budget is discussed in the February.
1804 Parish News Line
It was agreed that the item for the Parish News Line inform residents where estate agents' boards can be legally positioned when selling their property.
1805 Letter from Heritage Centre – Donation Request
(Taken as an urgent item due to setting of next year's budget)
It was agreed that the Parish Council should support the Heritage Centre. Therefore it will be presented in the proposed budget for the next financial year.
1806 Planning Application (Taken as urgent due to response time)
03/01906/FUL erection of two storey side extension – 3 Moore Close – no objections
Ms K Stirk - Clerk to the Parish Council - 08.12.03