Parish Council Minutes
March 2004
Thursday 4th March 2004
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Present :- Mr J Quimby –Chairman |
Apologies :- Mr P Hemmerdinger |
1845 Minutes
Minutes of meeting held 5th February 2004 read and endorsed.
1846 Question Time
No questions.
1847 Declarations Of Amendment To The Register Of Interests
Letter read from NWLDC concerning register of interests, councillors to declare if Freemason or Member of Political Party Council Associations – none declared.
1848 Declaration Of Interest To Items On Agenda
None.
1849 Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers
None.
1850 Cricket Balls Travelling Beyond Recreation Ground Boundary
This item was brought forward on agenda as several interested parties attended. It was agreed that the resident affected contribute £500, Appleby Magna Cricket Club contribute £500 with the Parish Council contributing £500 if funds cannot be obtained elsewhere, to construct a safety structure. A.M.C.C. to raise funds from other sources including Coalfields Rural Initiatives Fund. Clerk to obtain planning permission, if required. Item to be discussed further on April agenda.
1851 Police Matters
No officer present.
1852 Planning Applications
03/01753/LBC & 03/01752/FUL retention of external alterations to outbuildings & retention works to convert outbuildings to office accommodation – The Old Rectory, 55 Rectory Lane – Appeal to Secretary of State. NWLDC request any further comments – none.
1853 Planning Decision Notices
03/01987/LBC replacement single glazed window units – The Old Rectory, 55 Rectory Lane – granted
03/01028/LBC retention of access ramp subject to modifications – Sir John Moore School, Top Street - granted
1854 Approval Of Budget And Financial Statements
The budget and financial statements from 1st April 2003 to 22nd February 2004 were noted and accepted.
1855 Accounts For Payment
Karen Stirk – Clerk's Payment – 1st February to 29th February 2004 - £257.08
Karen Stirk – Expenses for January 2004 - £17.30
Trustees of Sir John Moore School Foundation – printing cost of dog fouling leaflets - £40
Macmillan Cancer Relief – donation - £25
Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Parish & Local Councils – Karen's ½ day training course - £15
North West Leicestershire District Council – May 2003 Parish Election Costs - £199.77
ESPO – stationery - £56.06
All cheques agreed and signed.
1856 Letter received from Appleby Magna Cricket Club
Request for maintenance of Recreation Ground year 2003 - £618.33 – agreed & cheque signed for the full amount. Letter to be sent to AMCC to request breakdown of costs for future years.
1857 Revised Budget for 2004/5
Noted.
1858 Campaign to Protect Rural England
Request for renewal of membership - £25 – agreed and cheque signed.
1859 Developments in the Village
Residents request for pre-school play equipment on recreation ground. It was agreed to invite resident to April meeting to discuss further. Clerk to investigate grant funding.
1860 Winged Fellowship Trust (London)
Donation request – it was agreed that clerk inform Winged Fellowship that the Parish Council support their Skylarks Centre, near Nottingham.
1861 Nuisance of Bonfires
Complaint by resident who has produced a leaflet – it was agreed to invite resident to April meeting to discuss further. Clerk to contact Environmental Health for advise on the legal position.
1862 Calor Village of the Year
Invitation from Rural Community Council to enter – it was agreed not to enter this year.
1863 Midlands Rural Housing & Village Development Association Limited
Request to discuss affordable local housing needs – it was agreed to invite their representative to a future meeting.
1864 Invitation to N.W. Leics. Partnership in Safer Communities
Monday 8th March 11am-7pm The Royal Hotel, Ashby de la Zouch – noted.
1865 Leicestershire County Council
Offer of funding for rural bus shelters –it was agreed to inform L.C.C. that offer received too late for this financial year as budget already set.
1866 Works to Mature Beech Tree & Lime Tree in Churchyard
Update of quotes & letter received from Parochial Church Council – noted. It was agreed to contact Midland Tree Surgeons to carry out works. Clerk to make further search for a tree sculptor.
1867 NWLDC Parish & Town Council Charter 2004/07
Noted.
1868 NWLDC Renewal of Public Entertainment Licences
Observations requested on Exchange Metro Hotel Junction 11/M42 – it was agreed no comments to the renewal.
1869 Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Community Consultation Seminar – clerk to request information on sources of grants available.
1870 Parish News Line
It was agreed to include in the Parish News Line
a) inform allotment holders where & when to pay rents & available allotments
b) details of recent visit by mobile CCTV to village
c) amount of precept & cost to each household
d) inform villagers of watercourse maintenance by NWLDC
e) details of forthcoming meetings
1871 Planning Application
(taken as urgent due to response time)
04/00326/FUL demolition of garage & conservatory & erection of two storey rear extension – Chapel Cottage, 12 Rectory Lane – no objections.
1872 Planning Application
(taken as urgent due to response time)
04/00347/FUL erection of detached garage block – 37A Church Street – councillors to have a more detailed inspection – decision deferred.
1873 Watercourse Maintenance Works to Appleby Magna Brook
(taken as urgent to inform councillors)
Noted & item to be put in Parish News Line to inform villagers. Clerk to contact NWLDC to request that care be taken when clearing brook, so that any garden retaining walls are not undermined.
Ms K. Stirk
Clerk to the Parish Council
6th March 2004