1.

Apologies for Absence.   None

3.

Declaration of Interest   None

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Public Participation.  There were no members of the public present.

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Minutes of the previous meeting & matters arising  Minutes of the previous committee meeting had been approved at the March full council meeting.

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Footpaths

1. The Rights of Way Officer has visited Goxhill to monitor fly-tipping/encroachment on bridleways Nan Brigham/Little Ramper.  Dumping of garden refuse continues to be a problem on Nan Brigham and it was agreed to write to the adjacent householder who had been identified as fly-tipping.
2. Quotation for posts – Green Ramper.  Clerk to contact Fauldings to discuss this further.
3. Additions to definitive map (Kings St – Church St).  The Definitive Map Officer had met with the clerk to look at the options on this path, and it has been arranged for the Map Officer, Rights of Way Officer, Church Wardens, and parish council rep. to meet up on Thursday 29^th May.
4. Footpath walked:   48, 52, 62, 58, 55, 49, 53, 68, 64, 63, Green Ramper, Little Ramper

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Any other business and date of next meeting. 

North Lincolnshire Council have confirmed that the creation of  a new footpath to link Fpath 62 and Green Ramper is to go ahead.  Funds are also available for a new security fence along the rear perimeter of the primary school, although it is still unsure whether the post and rail fence will be erected alongside the allotments and playing field extension.

Alan Gould’s footpath bookets have been reprinted and spare copies will be available to the public at a cost of £3.00 per copy.

It was noted that horse riders have been using the footpath side of Green Ramper and requesting walkers to move out of the way. 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 7.15 pm.  Next meeting to be held on Thursday 3^rd July 2008.

1.

Apologies for Absence.  Mrs Bruce

2.

Declaration of Interest  None

3.

Public Participation.  There were no members of the public present.

4.

Minutes of the previous meetings and matters arising.  Minutes of the previous committee meeting had been approved at the March full council meeting.

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General Parish Room issues & maintenance

1.             Wayleave payments.  Notice has been given to YEDL that the council would like to see the post and cables flush against the wall, otherwise notice will be given for them to be removed.

2.             Use of computers/hire of room.  Following an enquiry from a digital camera class to use the room and computers, the library services have written to say they cannot activate the computers outside library hours.  This is not in accordance with the terms of the library lease and Mr Gathercole agreed to take this up with Sandra Barker or Jacki Haddock at the next meeting.

3.             Rates for hire of room/advertising.  It was agreed that the parish room should be made available for hire to classes or groups, although there would be no charge where people wished to have a venue to discuss matters of interest ,or it was a service to the village.   This will be advertised on the Gander website at a rate of £5 per 2 hour booking.

4.             Maintenance. 

           Arrangements will be made to draw up an agreement for the caretaker.  

           Clerk is waiting to hear from Mike Wilson with regard to purchasing the drinks

          machine.  

           Clerk to purchase 4 x lockable posts for the parish room car park.

Any other business and date of next meeting  There being no further business, the meeting closed at 7.30 pm.  Next meeting to be held on Thursday 3^rd July 2008

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AGENDA

Apologies for Absence.  Mrs S Bruce, Mr M Carn

2.

Public Participation. There were no members of the public present.

3.

Minutes of the previous meetings and matters arising.  Minutes of the previous committee meeting had been approved at the March full council meeting

4.

General Cemetery issues & Maintenance

1.             Proposed installation of 2^nd water pipe.  This is still on-going.  Clerk to chase up with Mr Faulding to see if he has a quote from Anglian Water

2.             Grass cutting.  Deferred to the next full council meeting.

3.             Planting scheme.  Mrs Tucker has agreed to meet with the committee to discuss the planting scheme.  Mrs Gorbutt to arrange suitable date and time.

4.             Regulations.  It was unanimously resolved to amend the regulations as follows:

-       to restrict the height of memorials in the centre circles to a height of 4 inches

-       to charge a fee of £30 for any vase between 4 – 8 inches in height.

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Any other business and date of next meeting 

Maurice Brawn has kindly donated a cherry tree to replace the one in the 2^nd circle,  and Mrs Gorbutt agreed to pick it up and arrange planting.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 7.45 pm.  Next meeting to be held on Thursday 3^rd July 2008.

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2.

Apologies for Absence   Miss H Sugden

Declaration of Interest   None

3.

Public Participation.  There were no members of the public present.

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Minutes of the previous meeting & Matters Arising.  Minutes of the previous committee meeting had been approved at the March full council meeting

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Playing Field issues

2.    1.   Ditch clearing.  The ditch alongside the school boundary has been cleared and it was unanimously agred to ask the contractor to clear all the other ditches, together with brambles and debris.

3.    2.   Extension to football pitch – Now there is access from the playing field into the new field behind the school, it was agreed to get Barton Mowing to cut the grass, and also the allotment paths.

4.    3.   Business rates for portacabin.  The portacabin is liable for business rates of £131.67.As both football teams no longer use it, the question of whether to pay the rates was discussed.  It was agreed to leave the portacabin for a further season to see if it could be used, and look at the situation again next year.

4.   Any other maintenance issues.  None at present.

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Any other business and date of next meeting  There being no further business, the meeting closed at 7.45 pm.  Next meeting to be held on Thursday 3^rd July 2008.