MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMSTON, SAXELBYE AND

SHOBY PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY  2^ND APRIL 2007 AT GRIMSTON

PRESENT

Mrs. M. Sleath (Chairman)

Mr. R. Easom

Mr. E. Morris

Mrs. M. Fenton (Clerk)

Cllr. J. Orson

APOLOGIES – Mr. A. Lomas, Mr. J. Davies & Mr. B. Chapman

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 19^th February 2007 were approved and signed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

The Members had no interests to declare at this stage.                                                                     

MATTERS ARISING

Annual Parish Meeting - The Clerk confirmed the Annual Parish Meeting has been arranged for

Monday 30^th April.  Hopefully Penny Coates will attend as Guest Speaker but if it is not possible

John Froggatt, Director of East Midlands Airport will come along.

White Posts, Saxelbye  - Clerk reported application has been made for Asfordby Mine Environmental Improvement Grant. 

Maintenance - Creosote has been purchased for Nathan to stain Bus Shelters.  Mr. Easom to liaise with Mr. & Mrs. Gibbons regarding wood stain for seat and notice board.

Decided Stocks should not be wood stained.

Chairman reported she has washed the ‘No Parking’ Sign on the Green.

Borough Liaison Meeting - Clerk & Chairman reported on Meeting attended chaired by Ab Kettleby Parish Council.  Circulated Minutes for information.

Melton Branch LRAPLC Meeting  - Clerk reported on Meeting attended.  Clerk to inform Chairman of Melton Branch no Member of P.C. has been to Royal Garden Party and all Members of P.C. would like to attend visit to Green Recycling site at Sproxton.

Global Warming Film - DVD available at M.B.C. if anyone would like to borrow.

CORRESPONDENCE

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

Melton Borough Council - Publicity in Forthcoming Elections. 

Leics. County Council - Carriageway resurfacing of Ostlers Lane, Saxelbye.

Leics. County Council - Partnership Funding for Rural Bus Shelters.

Melton Community Partnership - Circulated for information.

Leics. Constabulary - Circulated for information.

LRAPLC - March Newsletter.

Leics. County Council - Developing Supported Accommodation for Older People Consultation.  Circulated & comments to be made at next Meeting.

Brooksby East Midlands Food Festival Briefing.  Mr. Easom to attend.

Booklets Handed Out:-

Community Voice

Village Voice

Clerks & Councils Direct

Leics. Matters

Emda

ACCOUNTS

Current Account      £624.99                                   Deposit Account    £3903.31

Transfer £1000.00 from Deposit Account to Current Account

Cheques signed as follows:-

LRAPLC (Meeting Posters)                                           £12.00

ABB Ltd.                                                                     £42.08

R.C.C. (Annual Membership)                                         £30.00

M. Fenton (Salary & Expenses)                                     £311.64

Allianz Cornhill                                                             £351.60

PLANNING MATTERS

Orchard House, 31 Main Street, Grimston (Application No. 07/00247/FUL)  - Conversion of loft space above garage, new staircase and access linkway alterations.  The Parish Council agreed to support the application.

Curates Folly, 7 Main Street, Grimston (Application No. 07/00171/TCA) - Application for Consent to Work on Trees.  The Parish Council agreed to support the application.

Four Winds, 23 Main Street, Grimston (Application No. 07/00014/FUL)  - Approval of Planning Permission received.

Brook Farm, Saxelbye  (Application No. 07/00063/TCA)  - Consent to Work on Trees received.

Draft Village Envelope & Important Open Areas Newsletter.  Circulated for information.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

The Chairman reported the conker tree has pushed the path up by the Church Gate (west gate adjacent to Red House).  Path needs taking up and re-tarmacing.  Clerk to inform Highways.

Mr. Morris commented Richard Spooner has been to look at Old School Room, Saxelbye.  Repairs will cost much more than originally expected and looking into possible funding.  Parish Council had agreed donation of £100.  Will report back when more information available.  

Mr. Morris reported water leak by bridge on main road to Saxelbye.  Clerk to inform Severn-Trent.

DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

Annual Parish Meeting - Monday 30^th April 2007 at 7.30 pm at Grimston.

Annual Parish Council Meeting - Monday 14^th May 2007 at 7.30 pm at Grimston.