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Present: Messrs. Maclaren, Bayliss and Colston. Mesdames Cooper, Jacobs, Bennett and Roe. District Councillor Armstrong. Clerk Mr. B Machin.

Apologies for absence. There were no apologies for absence.

The reference to Hatfield House should have read Hatfield Lane. Otherwise the minutes, having been previously circulated were signed as a correct record.

Poop scoop bins: The Clerk reported he had met the Dog Warden for N&SDC and agreed that Warden would periodically visit the village to show a presence and deter irresponsible dog owners. N&SDC now sub contract poop scoop bin supply and fixing to Sid Paver & Sons, it was agreed the Clerk should get this Company to fit the bin required on Water Lane.

Insurance: The Clerk reported that N&SDC has negotiated a group insurance package for Parish councils at a cost of £140 plus £31.50 for extension to cover play areas. It was agreed that as this years premium had been paid no action be taken but the Clerk should obtain competitive quotes for insurance before next years renewal.

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Grange farm – composting scheme: Approval of the scheme has been granted subject to conditions.

The application was approved without comment.

Whilst outside the Parish N&SDC has asked Council for comments. This mast is in a prominent position visible from the A614 and Council is concerned about the exposed position, the height and the proliferation of masts. Council wish to know if a search has been made of suitable alternative sites and could the mast be located in a less visually impacting position on the farm e.g. behind the stand of trees?

Council is concerned about the general proliferation of telecoms type masts in the area and particularly on Loath Hill, which it considers to be a prominent landscape area worthy of protection. The documentation also appears to suggest that Council is the only objector to these proposals and it would therefore like to know the Planning Authority’s position on the matter.

Council would also like to know what the policy of both Newark & Sherwood District Council and the Government on the provision of telecoms masts is and what requirement there is on providers to liaise to prevent proliferation.

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In relation to each application Council commented as follows.

Loath Hill 20m replacement mast.

Council in pre planning consultation with Orange was willing to consider a 20m mast subject to certain conditions. The current application takes no account of Councils expressed concerns and conditions in that further intensification of the site is already in the pipeline from O2 and Vodaphone, there is no commitment to satisfactory screening and no consideration has been given to alternative sites. Council objects to the proposal.

Loath Hill 15m mast.

The Council objects to this proposal on the above grounds and additionally that it constitutes a further intensification of the use of the site.

A614 – detrunking: Detrunking officially took place on 17^th May, maintenance is now the responsibility of Notts.CC.

Invoices and payments: The following were approved for payment.

B Machin Clerks salary March £118.57

B Machin Clerks expenses 13-03 to 09-06 £87.13

NALC Publications £14.95

HM Land Registry Registration Fees £30.00

Total £250.65

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Monthly inspection report: Mrs. Jacobs presented the report which identified concrete edging around the multi-play equipment which had not been removed as previously agreed. Mr. Bayliss agreed to arrange for its removal by Tim Leafe.

Discussion took place on the previously circulated appraisal form as used by Notts. RCC. It was agreed this would form a suitable basis but required condensing to meet the requirements of Oxton. Medames Cooper and Jacobs agreed to draft a suitable condensed version. The Clerk was asked to get the permission of Notts. RCC to use the document.

Following discussion on the charge for use of the football pitch a resolution to increase the fee to £10 per match, excluding changing room hire, was agreed on a vote with 5 in favour and 2 abstaining.

Mrs. Jacobs asked Council to consider a contribution towards the cost of producing the magazine, the last contribution being in January 1999. Following discussion about the lack of information on the magazines financial accounts it was agreed to make a contribution of £100.

Mrs. Bennett suggested the Council should continue to seek a suitable site for a bin. The Vice Chairman reported that Mr. Meldrum was unwilling to have a bin sited outside his property.

Several possible sites were identified and it was agreed that the Vice Chairman approach the owners of Hollybush House to determine their views on siting the bin adjacent to this property.

Mr. Bayliss outlined the problems with the football pitch and the fact that it is used by few residents, also there has been previous discussion about the provision of tennis and bowling facilities on the site. He suggested that Council should consider what was the best use of the area be involving the community in this process as he was sure a better use could be found for the area.

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The Chairman was of the view that we would not get the village sign from Doughty’s and that Council should review what it wanted as an alternative.

Several alternatives were suggested including a flagpole, a stone village sign or information boards as provided in Woodborough. It was agreed Mrs. Cooper would get information on information boards, Mr. Bayliss stone and the Clerk flagpoles.

The following footpath problems have been identified, the Clerk was asked to report them.

Concrete in stream on Calverton path.

Stile at Roman Camp wobbly.

Sign required at top of Roman Camp to direct walkers to next stile.

Footpath leaflet: The Vice Chairman introduced a leaflet produced by Bradmore Parish Council showing its footpaths which he thought worth consideration for Oxton. It was agreed to circulate the leaflet.