PRESENT:      Mr M Morris - Chair

                           Mrs A Gee – Vice-Chair

                           Mrs J Gregory

                           Mrs M Meadows

                           Mr C Starr

                           Mr C Spencer

APOLOGIES:   Mr D Prince

                            Mr L Milbourn

                            Mr R Broughall

                            Cllr Mark Spencer                

ACTION:

Mr John Hollins was attending on behalf of our local PSCO James Leivesley who was not on duty that evening. Mr Hollins gave a report of recent events. The Clerk asked Mr Hollins if he could arrange for the crime statistics to be circulated again for our area, as this was very useful.

Mr Starr asked if a further traffic surveillance could be undertaken on Green Lane as Mr Starr and other Green Lane residents commented that many vehicles were still speeding excessively up this road. The Chair thanked Mr Hollins for his attendance.

Annual General Meeting

The Chair asked the Clerk asked for nominations for the School Governor Representative – Mr D Prince was has agreed to carry on with this position and this was Proposed by Mrs Gregory and Seconded by Mrs Meadows. This was agreed without dissent.      

Minutes of the last Meeting & Matters Arising

1. Park Lane – Severn Trent – the Clerk had heard from our insurance brokers and they would like to know how much the Sum Insured for the pipework would be. After discussion, it was agreed at £2,500 and the Clerk will inform the Brokers accordingly.
2. Cemetery – the Clerk has asked Spring Lane Landscapes to put up a fence in the cemetery near the tap and this will be completed in the next few weeks. It was agreed that the Clerk will ask if the tap could be moved.

The minutes of the April meeting were also circulated and agreed as correct. They were Proposed by Mrs Gregory and Seconded by Mrs Gee.

The minutes of the May meeting were Proposed by Mrs Gee and Seconded by Mr Starr as a true record and this was agreed without dissent.

The Clerk

The Clerk

Village Maintenance/Improvements

1. Village Sign – the Clerk will chase up our grant application for this project. Mrs Gee has spoken to Mr R Spencer, after we wrote to him to ask for a donation towards this project Mr Spencer was interested and asked for more details to be sent to him, which Mrs Gee will do.
2. Playground – Mr Conroy has started checking the area daily, mowing the grass and doing general repairs. The plants at the bottom of the steps near school need watering and it was agreed that the Clerk would ask Mr Conroy to do this as well.
3. Bridlepath – The Clerk will write to Jenny Romero, Rights of Way Officer for an update on the footpaths around Lambley. Mrs Gee asked if the footpath that runs behind the bungalows on Grange Close could be reported, as it is very muddy and gets very wet most of the year. The Clerk will do this.
4. Phone Box – The contract has been looked at by the Chair and Mr Starr and will now be signed and returned.
5. Highways – The area opposite Wood Farm has a number of vehicles being parked on this area. New reflective bollards need putting up.  The hedge on Park Lane near the Folly needs cutting back and the Clerk will report these items
6. Playing Field –The Parish Council have now registered this land it is now their responsibility. The Chair will meet up with the Head Teacher at Lambley in September. The Lambley Cricket Club will be contacted for their ideas. Also the Clerk will get out old paperwork from quotes obtained about a year ago. Drawings and a specification need to be done next.
7. General Maintenance – The Clerk asked for the bench on Green Lane to be strimmed around as it is too long and walkers cannot sit on it. Also, the area of grass next to the Woodlark at the bottom of Orchard Rise needs cutting also.

Mrs Gee

The Clerk

The Clerk

The Clerk

The Clerk

Parish Plan

Mrs Meadows informed the council that the Village Directory is coming together and every household will hopefully receive a copy free of charge

It was hoped that the booklet could be produced in colour and would be self-funded by advertisements etc.

Mrs Meadows

Planning Applications

ACTION:

The following applications were received and have been returned to Gedling Borough Council before the meeting.

Finance

The balance of the accounts – Reserve - £12,674.67 – Current - £16,650.00

All the above were circulated around the members and agreed and signed accordingly on the night.

Correspondence

Correspondence was placed on the table for members to take anything of interest. Items included: Invitation to civic service, leaflets from Notts County Council, Fire Brigade Newsletter etc.

A letter had been received asking if a Pony Party could be held on the school field. This was discussed and it was agreed in principle, but more details of the party organisers were requested. The Clerk will speak to the family and feedback by email so as not to delay the request.

A letter from Notts County Council re: severe weather was distributed with the minutes and the Chair asked for comments. Thanks to the Council for the hard work during the severe cold weather.

The Clerk

Any Other Business

Mrs Gee asked if anyone was happy with the newsletter – this was agreed and that printing would be approx £35 and delivery approx £30. This was also agreed.

Mr Starr had received a quote for some work to have the Xmas tree across the road at the bottom of Catfoot Lane. A quote for the concreting and tubing is to be obtained.

Mrs Meadows asked if there were any keys for the windows in the committee room. Mrs Gee said they were on order. The sign up the Dumbles at Bonny Doles needs cleaning and Mrs Gee will ask Lee Scudder from the Dumbles Project to see if they could do this.

Mr Morris attended the last Arts Committee meeting and the accounts will be scanned and circulate to all the members.

Meeting Closed 9.14pm                                             Jane Walker

      June 2010                                                                 Parish Clerk

 Mrs Gee