Parish Council Minutes
February 2004
Present :- Mr J Quimby –Chairman |
Apologies :- |
1807 Minutes
Minutes of meeting held 4th December 2003 read and endorsed.
1808 Question Time
Residents raised the following issues:
Vandalism at the church – it was agreed to contact Sergeant Harrison for advice, include the Crimestoppers telephone number in Parish Newsline (where information can be left anonymously) and write to Parochial Council for their views.
Parking on grass verges near Sir John Moore School – it was agreed to request parents collecting & delivering children not to park on verges by letter to school governors and request included in Parish Newsline.
Bonfires causing problems for neighbours & request for preschool play equipment on recreation ground – support information passed to the Parish Council who will discuss as agenda items during next meeting.
1809 Declarations Of Amendment To The Register Of Interests
K Colver to complete 'Changes to Register of Interests' form.
1810 Declaration Of Interest To Items On Agenda
None.
1811 Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers
03/01930/FUL erection of conservatory – 28 St. Michael's Drive – no objections
03/01987/LBC replacement single glazed timber windows – The Old Rectory,
55 Rectory Lane – no objections
Severn Trent Water Limited – Rectory lane Allotments - £31.05 - paid
December 2003 the notice of conclusion of audit and right to inspect Annual Return put on notice board as legally required
All agreed.
1812 Police Matters
No officer present.
1813 Planning Applications
04/00084/FUL erection of single storey extension to house ATM machine – Fina Petrol Station, Atherstone Road – no objections
04/00086/FUL erection of part two storey, part single storey side & rear extension – Lavender Cottage, 14 Rectory Lane – objection to use of rendered block work letter to NWLDC
04/00103/FUL erection of detached single storey building to form double garage, workshop & stable/garden store - Jasmine Cottage, 24 Snarestone Road – no objections
04/00100/RET cont. use for keeping dogs, erection of 2 kennels, 4 dog runs & access gates & replacement & repositioning of fences – The Old Rectory, 55 Rectory Lane –
worries about number of dogs kept & quantity of retrospective planning consultations letter to NWLDC
1814 Planning Decision Notices
03/01676/FUL demolish existing single storey dwelling & erection of two storey dwelling – Nixons Garage, New Road – refused
03/01752/FUL retention works in relation to conversion of outbuildings to office accommodation – The Old Rectory, 55 Rectory Lane – refused
03/01753/LBC retention of external alterations to outbuildings - The Old Rectory,
55 Rectory Lane – refused
03/01843/LBC works to floor finishes to interior – The Old Rectory, 55 Rectory Lane - granted
03/01906/FUL erection of two storey side extension – 3 Moore Close – granted
03/01930/FUL erection of conservatory – 28 St. Michael's Drive – granted
1815 Approval Of Budget And Financial Statements
The budget and financial statements from 1st April to 22nd December & 1st April to 22 January 2004 were noted and accepted.
1816 Accounts For Payment
Karen Stirk – Clerk's Payment – 1st December to 31st December 2003 - £257.08
Karen Stirk – Clerk's Payment – 1st January to 31st January 2004 - £257.08
Karen Stirk – Expenses for November 2003 - £15.21
Karen Stirk – Expenses for December 2003 - £9.93
Hacker Young – Audit of Annual Return 31st March 2003 - £141.00
All cheques agreed and signed.
1817 Letter Received from a Resident
Problem of cricket balls travelling beyond recreation ground boundary into garden, resident requested a safety screen/nets. It was agreed to obtain a risk assessment, estimates for nets, investigate funding and contact NWLDC for advice. Appleby Magna Cricket Club also seeking advice & information. Item to be on March agenda.
1818 Letter from L.C.C. – Highways Defect Reporting Line
Roadline Freephone poster to be displayed on notice board. Councillors to report broken street lights.
1819 Criminal Justice & Police Act 2001
Alcohol Consumption in Public Places – Measham – no comment.
1820 Register of Electors 2004
Clerk to obtain copy for Vice Chairman.
1821 Dog Fouling Leaflets
It was agreed to contribute £40 to Trustees of Sir John Moore School Foundation to cover printing costs of the leaflets.
1822 LRAPLC Training Initiative 2004 – First Quarter Programme
Approval given for clerk to attend ½ day training course.
1823 Letter received from Phil Ellis – Parish Liaison Officer NWLDC
Planning training & councillor I.D. cards – it was agreed that these are not necessary.
1824 Letter received from Campaign to Protect Rural England
Letter of support for 'Campaign to Protect Rural England' to Minister for Housing & Planning.
1825 Works to Mature Beech Tree & Lime Tree in Churchyard
Permission given by NWLDC for works to above trees. Final quotes to be obtained, incl. possible road closure & details of any interested tree sculptors.
1826 Bank of Ireland – Application Form
Signatories' identification documents were supplied and councillors completing change of bank account form.
1827 Wicksteed Leisure Quotation for Works to Play Equipment
Works to swings, slide and gate on recreation ground to be booked for April 2004.
1828 Letter received from Macmillan Cancer Relief
Donation of £25 agreed with a further donation in next financial year.
1829 Letter received from NWLDC – Code of Conduct
No comments.
1830 Letter received from NWLDC – Draft Guidance for Car Boot Sales
No comments.
1831 Estimated Budget for 2004/5 & Estimated Precept for 2004/5
It was agreed a precept of £10,500 required for 2004/5. Revised budget as agenda item for March meeting. Letters to AMCC & AMFC referring to use of yearly donations.
1832 Letter received from NWLDC – Sports Forum
Questionnaire to be completed by K Colver.
1833 Chilcote Garden Services Quotation for Churchyard Maintenance
Noted but not taken.
1834 N.W. Leicestershire Partnership in Safer Communities - Mobile CCTV Initiative
It was agreed to actively pursue the offer of CCTV to combat vandalism in the village. Inform villagers in the Parish Newsline.
1835 L.C.C. Proposed Speed Limit Amendments A444 – A42 to A5
Letter to be sent to L.C.C. requesting a review of signs for hotel & services at motorway junction 11. Copy letter to County Councillor Sheahan.
1836 Forward with Leicestershire Aggregates Grants
Clerk to obtain further information of grants for play equipment.
1837 Letter received from Menphys Appeals Office
It was agreed that an A4 poster for the above could be posted on notice boards when supplied.
1838 N.W.L.D.C. Request to Display Poster
It was agreed that Youth Trust Flagship Event poster be displayed on notice board.
1839 Meeting of North West Branch APLC - 17th February 2004
No takers.
1840 Developments in the Village
Teenage shelters / preschool play equipment to be discussed at March meeting.
1841 Parish Newsline
It was agreed to include the following in the next Parish Newsline - Crimestoppers details, problem of parking on verges, possible mobile CCTV to combat vandalism and details on next Parish Council meetings.
1842 Litter in Village Lay-Bys – Letter of Complaint from Resident
(taken as urgent item to give acceptable response time)
Letter to NWLDC requesting bins emptied more frequently & rubbish cleared & reply to resident.
1843 Planning Application
(taken as urgent due to response time)
04/00172/AGP erection of agricultural building – Upper Rectory Farm, Snarestone Road – no objections
1844 Audit Commission Questionnaire – N.W.L.D.C. – Survey of Town & Parish Councils
(taken as urgent due to response time)
No comments due to return deadline.
Ms K Stirk
Clerk to the Parish Council
07.02.04