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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE OXTON PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON THURSDAY 17^TH AUGUST 2006

Meeting commenced at 7.30p.m

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Present: Mesdames Cooper, Jacobs and Roe, Messrs. Johnson, Kilpatrick and Bayliss (part). Clerk Mr. B Machin. County Councillors Stewart (part) and Laughton (part).

Apologies for absence: Apologies for absence were received from Mrs. Bennett and Councillor Armstrong.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 11^TH JULY 2006

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The minutes having been circulated prior to the meeting were confirmed and signed as a true record.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF 11^TH JULY 2006

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Utility Cabin Main Street: The Clerk reported that Notts. CC had emailed to say the lock had been repaired and that whilst damp inside, the cabin was perfectly safe.

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Chiropody: The Chairman reported that she had not yet received money.

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Best Kept Village:  The Clerk reported that Oxton was judged runner-up in the second round of the competition and would receive a £50 prize at the NALC AGM.

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Oxton Hill Sweeping and Blocked Drains: The Clerk reported that Notts. CC had arranged to do the work in w/c 24^th July. Mrs. Jacobs did not believe the work had been done and was asked to confirm the position with Notts.CC.

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Affordable Housing: The Chairman asked the Clerk to determine progress by Notts. RCC.

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Oxton Roundabout: Dr. Kilpatrick reported on the meeting held with Notts. CC. Seven accidents involving injury (4 serious) had occurred since January 2002; the proposed ‘flicker boards’ are intended to address this hazard, however, Council considered that the boards were a hazard in themselves as they obstructed vision for vehicles approaching the roundabout, a narrower strip was suggested which would allow vision over and underneath. Councillors were also concerned that the carriageway was not wide enough for the proposed two lanes. Notts. CC has agreed to review the proposals and report back to Council. Councillor Stewart reported that proposals were being drawn up to improve the By-pass/Forest Road/Oaks Lane junction.

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A6097 Tractor Signs: Councillor Stewart reported that safety signing of the junction was now in the current programme and would hopefully soon be done.

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Oxton Hill Milestone: The Chairman reported that the milestone had been installed; she said it was not in its original position but situated close by in a small ‘lay by’ area which she considered satisfactory.

The Clerk reported that he had received a letter from Notts. CC asking that the stone and surrounding area be repaired, maintained and kept in a safe condition in perpetuity by Council and that the County Council would not accept any future responsibility for the post. Councillor Stewart said that the stone is and always had been part of the street furniture and was the responsibility of the County Council. The Clerk was asked to reply accordingly.

Mr. Bayliss arrived at this point

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Flooding Calverton Road: The Clerk reported that Notts. CC had arranged to do the work in w/c 24^th July.

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Playing Field Hut: Mrs. Jacobs was concerned that not only timber, which she was willing to receive, but roofing felt had been put in her paddock for burning. The Clerk reported that the contractor had done as the Clerk had requested. It was agreed the offending material would be removed at the time of the bonfire.

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School Bus Stop: The Clerk reported that Notts. CC had responded saying it would look at our request and let Council know if the location suggested is safe from a highway point of view. Mr. Bayliss said he was strongly against the provision of any more bus shelters, the Chairman pointed out that Council had agreed to proceed at the last meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS;

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NALC AGM: The meeting is to be held on 15^th November Council nominated the two voting delegates as the Chairman and Miss Roe.

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Newark & Sherwood PCT – AGM: Council noted this meeting on 20^th September; no-one is to attend.

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Parish Council Conferences: The Clerk circulated the minutes of the last conference and asked if Councillors had any suggestions for inclusion on the agenda of the next conference. It was agreed to discuss this item further at the next meeting.

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Rural Touring Cinema Scheme: Council noted this scheme but the Chairman said it was being followed up by the VHMC.

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N&SDC Gambling Policy: Receipt of this consultation paper was noted without comment.

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Code of Conduct Training: Training on the Local Investigation Procedure is to be held on 7th September, no-one is to attend.

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Training Opportunities: A request was received from NALC asking for any training requirements Council has; Council has no requirements.

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Litter Hit Squad: The squad will visit the parish again week commencing 30^th October and the team has asked for any additional litter spots to be identified. It was agreed to add Blind Lane, Oaks Lane and the By pass to the list.

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Notts. CC Community Transport Strategy: It Was agreed the Chairman should respond to this strategy and report back to Council.

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Nottingham Connexions: It was agreed that Mr. Johnson complete a survey on activities for 7 to 11 year olds in the village.

HIGHWAYS:

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Permissive Footpath: Miss Roe reported that two stiles were defective, the one at the Roman Camp end and one two stiles down; Mr. Johnson reported that the Greaves Lane stile was still completely missing.

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County Councillor Budgets: Councillor Laughton informed the meeting that each County Councillor had a £2000 budget to spend before the end of the year equating to about £250 per Council per Councillor. The Chairman asked Councillors to identify any suggestions for requirements at the next meeting.

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Speeding Traffic: Dr. Kilpatrick informed the meeting that in his role as speed watch co coordinator he receives lots of comments about speeding traffic particularly along New Road and Sandy Lane. Councillor Stewart said that Quiet Lanes will not solve the problem as they are not to be used purely as a speed limiter, he did agree to enquire into possible actions that could be taken to reduce speed.

Councillors Stewart and Laughton left at this point.

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Speedwatch: Dr. Kilpatrick informed the meeting that he hoped to have the speedwatch equipment again in October for three weeks. He had discovered that a Home Office approved camera would cost approx. £750. Mr. Johnson pointed out that purchasing a camera was not a solution as there appeared to be reluctance on the part of parishioners to volunteer for the scheme.

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Honeyknab Lane Underground Cable: Mr. Johnson informed the meeting that contractors were laying a cable from Fallows and that the road surface had been damaged, he had informed the contractor.

The Chairman changed the order of the meeting at this point.

RINGMASTER:

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Dr. Kilpatrick said he had not yet received an invoice. Miss Roe asked if the Ringmaster reports should really go on the notice board as they could provide

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information to criminals; it was agreed they should, Miss Roe, therefore, also agreed to put a copy in the Post Office. Mrs. Jacobs suggested that anyone wanting ringmaster by email should arrange this with their coordinator. Mr. Bayliss said he had no information on Ringmaster or Neighbourhood Watch and as such Ringmaster was a waste of money; Mr. Johnson said the coordinator could not be blamed as there had been plenty of information in the Dover Beck and at meetings. Mr. Bayliss asked how much the scheme had cost and what beneficial information Council had received, it was agreed to discuss these issues at the next meeting.

PLANNING:

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7-9 New Road - Create Two Separate Dwellings: N&SDC has given full approval.

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Grange Farm - Composting Scheme: Notts. County Council has approved this scheme.

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Church House Farm N&SDC has given permission to the felling of twenty Leylandii trees.

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Ramleh Hatfield Lane - Replacement of Garage: There was no objection to an application to replace the timber and asbestos garage with a new timber garage and garden room.

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Wind Turbines Rainworth: The Clerk presented an application for five wind turbines and associated infrastructure on land to the West of Blidworth Lane Rainworth, whilst not in Oxton Parish N&SDC were seeking observations from a wide area of parishes. Councils opinion was that the location of turbines was inappropriate being too near residential properties.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

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Monthly Report: Mrs. Jacobs reported that she had been unable to undertake the inspection.

Mrs. Jacobs left at this point.

FINANCIAL MATTERS:

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Invoices and Payments:

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Financial Report for July: The Clerk reported a current account balance of £3281.81 with receipts of £50.67 and payments of £1918.01 and a balance of £7752.84 in the sinking fund.

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ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

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Ice House: Mr. Johnson pointed out that access was now through the grounds of Little Manor a private house.

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September Meeting: It was agreed to change the date of the meeting to Tuesday 12^th September

Meeting Closed at 21.25.

Signed……………………………Chairman      Date………………….