CASTOR PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE  MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 6th JUNE 2007 8.00 P.M. IN THE VILLAGE HALL

 

1.      APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Martin Chillcott. Members of the public present: Cllr Diane Lamb, Cllr. John Holdich, Kerry Davies and Ian Sheldon

2.      MINUTES OF THE AGM AND THE LAST MEETING held on Wednesday 2nd May 2007 had been circulated prior to the meeting and copies placed on the Notice Board. It was proposed by Eleanor Hoggart and seconded by Brian Goode that these be signed.

3.      AGENDA ORDER – The agenda order was not revised.

4.      PLANNING - None

5.      MATTERS ARISING

a)      Road Safety – The flashing sign is in place on Loves Hill. John Taylor will enquire with Ailsworth parish Council as to whether they are interested in putting one up.

b)      Glebefield –Nothing to report.

c)      Plaque for Chairman’s Bench – The wording for this has now been agreed.

d)      Clay Lane development – The design consultants are awaiting further instructions from English Partnership

e)      Plot 26 Stonewall – Walter Howard will speak to Tim Enness.

f)        Granite posts on the Green and other areas –cannot find any granite posts. William Baxter will investigate the cost of oak Posts.

g)      Village Cross – John Taylor will discuss this with William Burke

h)      Children’s Play area – Walter Howard will arrange a meeting with the play equipment contractor. The fencing around the play area needs some attention.

i)        Lamp posts in Sylvester Road – The Clerk will contact Highways department

j)        Church fete – The parish Council will not have stand this year

k)      Storm drain in Clay Lane – access to the drain seems to be an issue. Tracey Blackmore is dealing with this matter.

6.      REQUEST FROM CRICKET CLUB FOR ASSISTANCE REGARDING FUNDING FOR YOUTH TEAM EQUIPMENT ETC

After discussion it was proposed by Tracey Blackmore and seconded by Eleanor Hoggart that the Parish Council give a donation of £800.00 to the cricket club to assist with purchasing Youth Team equipment.

7.      MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT

Parish Councils have until 1st October 2007 to adopt the revised Code of Conduct. Eleanor Hoggart had looked at the model code of conduct and advised that some of the items were not relevant to the Parish Council but the new code should be adopted. It was proposed by John Taylor and seconded by Brian Goode that the code be adopted; this was agreed by all present

8.      FINANCE –

Payments: Mrs S. Henson wages for May                    £    198.51

 

                Current Account                £    953.32

                Deposit Account               £50,765.81

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                                                        £51,719.13

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9.      VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT – Ian Sheldon reported to the meeting that Mr Chillcott (senior) had offered to take on the project of the kitchen. Tracey Blackmore and Eleanor Hoggart will meet with Ian at the beginning of August to try and move on with the trusteeship

10.  CORRESPONDENCE

a)      St. Kyneburgha’s Beaver colony had written requesting help with funding a healthy fruit snack for the children and also the annual subscription to Restore. It was proposed by Eleanor Hoggart and seconded by Brian Goode that a donation of £217.00 is given

b)      Rural Working Group workshops. The councillors were asked to attend these workshops, the clerk will email with the candidates.

11.  REPORTS AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Agenda items:

Road safety – JT

   Glebefield – TB/JT

   Clay Lane development – TB/JT

   Children’s Play Area – WH

   Plot 26 – Stone wall – AS/WH

   Oak posts – WB/JT

   Bench in Splash Lane – JT

   Village Cross – JT

   Lampposts in Sylvester Road – SH

   Projects

12.QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR  - None

 

 

The meeting closed at 9.10 p.m.

 

OUR NEXT MEETING WILL ON WEDNESDAY 4TH JULY AT 8 P.M. IN THE VILLAGE HALL