MINUTES OF A MEETING OF GRIMSTON, SAXELBYE AND SHOBY PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON THURSDAY 2^ND SEPTEMBER 2004 AT GRIMSTON

PRESENT

Mr. E. Morris (Chairman)

Mr. R. Easom

Mrs. M. Sleath

Mrs. M. Fenton (Clerk)

3 Members of the Public

APOLOGIES  - Mr. J. Davies and Mr. A. Lomas

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

The Minutes of the Meeting held on the 27^th July 2004 were approved and signed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

The Members had no interests to declare at this stage.

MATTERS ARISING

Play Area - The Clerk reported Playdale have lowered seat & replaced split timber support.  Black/yellow chevrons have been put on telegraph pole support lines.  20 Bags cushionfill required.  Decided Clerk orders 50 Bags cushionfill and Mrs. Sleath agreed to provide storage.  Important the play surface is raked regularly. Agreed Clerk advertises in Village Life for volunteer.  Mrs. Sleath commented the goal post pegs have not yet been put in. 

Parish Council agreed they are happy for Playground Warning Sign to be positioned outside

10 Main Street (marked S2 in yellow paint).  Clerk to inform Leics. County Council. 

30 mph Speed Limit Grimston – Parish Council agreed Leics. County Council compares cost of Traffic Regulation Order and Street Light.  The Parish Council would be in favour of street light being installed if only way of introducing extension to 30 mph Speed Limit.

CORRESPONDENCE

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

Burton & Dalby Parish Council – Legality of Selection of Wheeled Bin Refuse Collection System.

The Chairman asked the members of the public present for their views on the new system.  They agreed the frequency of collection is the only issue.  Parish Council agreed Clerk writes to Burton & Dalby Parish Council stating they do not wish to pursue the matter. Decided they will wait until the questionnaire and evaluation has taken place before making any comments.  Mr. Easom suggested Clerk arranges Cllr. Angrave attends Parish Council Meeting, display on Notice Board that he will attend and invite members of the public to come along and give their views.  Parish Council agreed.

Leics. County Council – Highways Booklet.  Circulated.

Minutes of Annual Meeting between Representatives of Parish & Local Councils & County Council.

Melton Borough Council – Borough/Parish Councils Liaison Meeting Enclosures.

Melton, Rutland & Harborough Primary Care Trust.  Summary of consultation Document for

GP Out of Hours Services.  Questionnaire to complete.  Circulated.

Council for Voluntary Service for Melton Borough – Funding Awareness Day.

Leics. County Council – County Service 7^th November 2004.

Rural Community Council – AGM 16^th September.  Chairman to attend if available.

Macmillan Cancer Relief - World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – 24^th September.  Mrs. Sleath and Clerk to organise in Village Hall.

Office of Deputy Prime Minister – Consultation Document on Draft Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees.

Booklets Handed Out:-

Leics. Rural Partnership Annual Report

Emda Newsletter

Branchline

ACCOUNTS

Current Account   £401.37          Deposit Account £2926.66

Cheques were signed as follows:-

ESPO                                                                          £    1.35

Hacker Young                                                              £141.00

Summerland Contractors & Son                              £  15.00

Hacker Young have now completed Audit of Annual Return to 31/3/2004.  Notice of Conclusion of Audit & Right to Inspect Annual Return has been displayed on Notice Board.  Quality Control Questionnaire has been completed.

PLANNING MATTERS

27 Main Street, Grimston – (04/00624/FUL).  Refused by Development Committee on 31^st August.  Mr. Easom reported he had put the record straight to a member of the public that their had been no skulduggery.  The Parish Council did not know the Applications would be considered out of sequence.

The Parish Council agreed they were not happy with the proposed Condition of Approval that the access drive be surfaced with tarmac for a distance of at least 10 metres.  The Parish Council was concerned that if the Application had been approved would they be able to object to Conditions?  Decided to discuss further at next Parish Council Meeting.      

The Black Horse, Grimston (Application No. 04/00187/FUL).  Copy of Amended Plan & Parking Requirements has now been received from Melton Borough Council.  Decided Clerk contact Melton Borough Council to enquire on latest developments and discuss further at next Parish Council Meeting.

Application for Conservation Area Consent – Nook Cottage, Shoby Lane, Grimston

Melton Local Development Framework – Countryside Discussion Paper.  Questionnaire completed.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Chairman reported a complaint has been received regarding low flying aircraft.  The members of the public were asked for their comments.  Agreed planes can be heard at 4.00 am.  Decided Clerk writes to East Midlands Airport to enquire if there has been any changes since last letter received.

Mrs. Sleath reported there are 2 big holes in the roadway by the Bus Shelter.  Decided Clerk contacts Melton Borough Council to determine who is responsible for maintenance and point out danger. The holes need filling in urgently.

DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, 12^th October 2004 at 7.30 pm at Grimston