MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMSTON, SAXELBYE AND

SHOBY PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON M0NDAY 2^ND MARCH 2009 AT GRIMSTON

PRESENT

Mr. A. Lomas (Chairman)

Mr. E. Morris

Mr. R Easom

Mrs. M. Sleath

Mrs. L. Smith

Mrs. M. Fenton (Clerk)

Cllr. J. Orson

2 Members of the Public

The Chairman welcomed members of the public and invited them to speak.      

Concern was raised regarding the Planning Application for 31 Main Street, Grimston.  Decided the Clerk informs Melton Borough Council work has started and ask them to check levels before foundations commence.

APOLOGIES  - None

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Laura Smith declared an interest in the Application for Tree Works at 29 Main Street, Grimston.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 19^th January 2009 were approved and signed.

MATTERS ARISING

Annual Parish Meeting - The Clerk to inform Brian Ravenscroft of Jenny Allsop’s phone number and liaise regarding screen and projector.

Street Furniture Insurance - The Parish Council decided to increase the premium as detailed in letter dated 21^st January 2009 from Allianz Insurance.

Melton West Community Forum - Next Meeting to be held on 26^th March at Nether Broughton

Village Hall.  Agenda to follow.

CORRESPONDENCE

The following items were brought to the attention of the Council:-

Melton Borough Council - Mayor’s Awards of Merit.

Melton Borough Council - Enforcement Updates Quarterly Report.  Circulated.

Melton Borough Council  - Parish Council Liaison Meeting.

Melton Borough Council -  Civic Dinner.

University of Leicester. - Churchyards.  Passed to Church Wardens.

LARALC - Newsletter.  Circulated.

Countryside Gardens.

QPSMR Ltd. - Parish Surveys.

Leics. County Council - Flowering Basket Attachments to Street Lighting Columns.

Booklets Handed Out:-

Leics. Matters

Trading Standards Consumer Affairs

A 2 B

Clerks & Councils Direct

STANDING ORDERS

The Clerk circulated draft copy of new Standing Orders.  Decided to put on Agenda of next Meeting.

ACCOUNTS

Current Account      £1505.88                      Deposit Account    £2101.27

Cheques signed as follows:-

E-On  (Jan Charge)                                                                    £14.89

PLANNING MATTERS

Laura Smith declared an interest.

29 Main Street, Grimston (Application No. 09/00054/TCA).  Remove single large multi trunked conifer.  The Parish Council agreed to support the Application.

Church Farm, Main Street, Grimston (Application No. 08/00953/TCA).  Consent to Work on Trees received.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Bumble Cottage, Grimston - Clerk to contact Mr. Dudley regarding Application for a Lawful Development Certificate.  

Mr. Morris reported the Horse Chestnut tree is weeping.  Clerk to arrange for Julian Simpson of Leics. County Council to inspect Horse Chestnut Tree and other Parish Council trees in Grimston for bi-annual inspection.

Mrs. Sleath reported there are still moles on the Play Area.  Clerk to contact Dave Allen.

DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

Parish Council Meeting - Monday 6^th April 2009 at 7.30 pm at Grimston.

Annual Parish Meeting - Wednesday 29^th April 2009 at 7.30 pm at Grimston.