MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF GRIMSTON, SAXELBYE ANDSHOBY PARISH COUNCIL

 HELD ON WEDNESDAY 4^TH MAY 2005 AT GRIMSTON

PRESENT

Mr. E. Morris (Chairman)

Mr. J. Davies

Mr. R. Easom

Mrs. M. Sleath

Mr. A. Lomas

Mrs. M. Fenton (Clerk)

Cllr. & Mrs. B. Chapman

Cllr. N. Angrave

16 Members of the Public

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the Meeting.  The Chairman thanked Cllr. Chapman for the support he had given the Parish Council over the last 16 years as County Councillor and wished him a happy retirement.  The Parish Council presented to Cllr. Chapman an engraved crystal tankard and Mrs. Chapman a bouquet of flowers.

Cllr. Chapman thanked the Parish Council and stated he would still be interested in Parish affairs particularly developments at Shoby Crossroads.

APOLOGIES  - None

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Mr. John Davies was elected Chairman, proposed by Mr. Easom and seconded by Mr. Lomas.

Mrs. Margaret Sleath was elected Vice Chairman, proposed by Mr. Morris and seconded by Mr. Easom.  

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 21^st April 2005 were approved and signed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

The Members had no interests to declare at this stage.

MATTERS ARISING

Melton Local Development Framework – Village Envelope Consultation Scheme. 

Cllr. Angrave reported that the consultation would be delayed until late Summer. Shoby Cross Roads – Clerk reported on letter received from Mr. Mike Hay referring to recent site visit. When funds are available he will inform Parish Council of firm proposals.

Play Area Inspection – Clerk reported cushionfill for play surface should be ordered before ROSPA inspection.  Decided Clerk liase with Mr. Morris.

Saxelbye Telephone Kiosk – Clerk reported BT have agreed payphone to remain for time being.  The usage will be monitored and reviewed at a later date.  Clerk to inform Webster’s Dairy.

MATTERS ARISING – ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.  Clerk reported she has contacted Gwilda Holmes, Community Co-ordinator and she has agreed to come out and meet Parish Council and volunteers.  Decided to leave until Autumn and discuss at same time as Village Envelope Consultation.

CORRESPONDENCE

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

Melton Borough Council – Licensing Act 2003.

LARAPLC – March & April Updates.

DEFRA – Quality Parishes & Parish Planning.

Leics. County Council – Graffiti Removal Project.

Leics. County Council – Planning & Compulsory Act 2004.

East Midlands Regional Assembly – East Midlands Regional Plan.  Passed to Chairman.

Melton Borough Council – Community Newsletter.

Village Life – Letter received from Chairman (B. Jefferies)  thanking Parish Council for generous donation and asking for account of Parish Council Meetings for inclusion in Village Life.  Decided Clerk reports anything relevant in Village Life.

Booklets Handed Out:-

Clerks & Councils Direct

Melton LPU Newsletter

Community Voice

Rural Links

ACCOUNTS

Current Account  £268.68           Deposit Account £2978.80

Cheques were signed as follows:-

Glasdon UK Ltd. (Dog Bin)                                      £124.73

B. & H. Midland Services (Tankard)                                 £  28.12

M. Fenton (Salary & Expenses)                                 £318.00

M. Sleath (Flowers)                                                                   £  20.00

PLANNING MATTERS

Old Goods Yard, Grimston Station – Clerk reported no decision has yet been made.  Melton Borough Council has contacted Alstom UK Ltd. and waiting for their comments.

19 Main Street, Grimston (Application No. 05/00331/LBC).  Internal doorway widened, existing door replaced & window & chimney alterations.  Parish Council has no observations.

Red House, Grimston.  Complaints have been received that 2 big windows have been replaced facing due west and not in keeping with house.  Clerk to contact Planning Dept. and report back at next Meeting. 

Shoby Lodge Farm, Shoby (05/00388).  Agricultural Determination Form received.

Site Inspections -  Clerk reported on letter from Melton Borough Council regarding revised site inspections protocol for planning applications.

Planning Training Session at Asfordby Parish Hall.  Clerk to confirm date with Melton Borough Council and inform Parish Councillors.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Mr. Lomas stated there is an Open Day at Melton Mowbray Court on 21^st May.  Clerk to put Poster on Notice Board.

Grass verges around Grimston need re-instating.  Chairman proposed a survey be carried out to determine which grass verges require attention.

Big pot hole outside Walker’s Farm, Shoby and opposite grain dryer on Shoby Lane.  Clerk to inform Highways Dept.

Mrs. Sleath thanked the Clerk for organising the present for Cllr. Chapman.  Mr. Easom thanked Mr. Morris for his hard work as Chairman for the past year.

The Chairman asked for the following items to be placed on the Agenda of the next Meeting.  Village Seats, Grimston Post Box and Changes to Controlled Airspace at N.E.M.A. 

DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, 14^th June 2005 at 7.30 pm at Grimston.