Previous Meetings

Parish Council Meeting

Date: 2004-09-22
Time: 19:30
Venue: Church Meeting Room

AGENDA

Present
Apologies
To Approve Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of 25-08-2004
To deal with matters, if any remaining from last meeting
To Co-Opt Parish Councillor
To Elect Vice Chairman for remaining year
To receive Correspondence
To authorise payments of accounts/S137 and note balances
To receive Planning Applications
To discuss and complete MRH NHS PCT Questionnaire
To note future items
To note date of next meeting

MINUTES

2004/116 Present

Cllrs. Crowther, Dean, Hudson, O'Neil, Rodger, Ryder and one member of the public.

2004/117 Apologies

County Councillor Rob Toy.

2004/118 To Approve Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of 25-08-2004

The Clerk having circulated the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 25th July 2004, Cllr. Rodger proposed and Cllr. Ryder seconded that they be accepted as a true record and this was agreed by all present.

2004/119 To deal with matters, if any, remaining from last meeting

2004/13 - One-Way System - The Clerk reported that Gary Toogood from Highways had contacted him and clarified that Version 4 was to make Bowling Green Lane 'one-way' from Main Street to a position just short of Kings Close and that Pinfold Lane would remain 'two-way'. The residents in the village would be informed shortly and asked for their comments about the scheme.
2004/99 - Churchyard - Cllr. Ryder enquired whether any correspondence had been received from Steve Gluning and the Clerk confirmed that he was still awaiting a reply.
2004/85 - Millenium Sculpture - Cllr. Rodger informed members that the repair to the Millenium Sculpture had been delayed because the Council was still waiting for the delivery of 'special glue' to complete the work.

2004/120 To Co-Opt Parish Councillor

The Clerk confirmed that the deadline for 10 electors to request an election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. J. Southerington had passed on Monday 6th September 2004. He confirmed that the legal requirement for the 'Vacancy' notice was 14 days following notifications from RCC to fill the vacancy by co-option.

The Clerk informed members that he had received one application from Mr. Andrew Stewart of 59 Thistleton Road. (At this point the Chairman asked the member of the public to retire). After a brief discussion, Cllr. Ryder proposed that Mr. Andrew Stewart be co-opted on to the Parish Council, Cllr. O'Neill seconded and this was carried. Mr. Stewart being nearby, was invited to join the meeting, he then signed the 'Acceptance of Office of Councillor' form and completed the 'Register of Members' Interests' form.

2004/121 To Elect Vice Chairman for remaining year

The Chairman asked for nominations for the position of Vice Chairman; Cllr. Hudson proposed Cllr. Dean, Cllr. Rodger seconded this, there being no other nominations, the motion was carried.

2004/122 To receive Correspondence

There were several items of correspondence to circulate/notices for meetings:

RCC - Moving of 30 mph signs - 'Notice of Making'. The Clerk informed members that when the signs are moved, RCC would paint '30' on the road. Members felt that the village sign should also be moved at the same time and Cllr. Stewart enquired about 'please slow signs' being erected. It was agreed that the Clerk would find out from Highways what cost would be involved.
National Association of Local Councils - Statutory Dismissal, Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.
RCC - Primary School Organisation Review Meeting - 24th or 25th September.
Sir John Sedley Trust - 2004-5 Prospectus.
LRAPLC - Rutland Branch Meeting - Whissendine Primary School Wednesday 29th September 2004 19:30.

2004/123 To authorise payments of accounts/S137 and note balances

Cllr. Rodger proposed and Cllr. O'Neill seconded that the following invoices amounting to £90.92 be authorised for payment:

Market Overton Parochial Church Council - Room Hire - £15.00
C.J. Graydon - Mowing and Strimming - £56.00
R. Dean - Re - Rutland Garden Centre - bulbs - £19.92

The Clerk having circulated the Monthly statement of Accounts; members noted the balance of accounts.

2004/124 To receive Planning Applications

Members agreed to support the following applications:

CAT/2004/0904/MT - 7 Pinfold Lane - Fell 1 Willow Tree
CAC/2004/0829/AH - 31 Bowling Green Lane - Demolition of lean-to garage and part of kitchen.
FUL/2004/0828/AH - 31 Bowling Green Lane - Construction of 2 storey extension to side (north) elevation, single extension to rear (west) and garage to side (south) elevation

2004/125 To discuss and complete MRH NHS PCT Questionnaire

Members discussed the consultation document and duly completed the questionnaire.

2004/126 To note future items

To consider Welcome Pack to village
Christmas Party for O.A.P.'s at RAF Cottesmore

2004/140 To note date of next meeting

The date of the next meeting was arranged for Wednesday 27th October 2004 at 19:30 in the Church Meeting Room.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 20.30.