1.

Apologies for Absence.  Mr P Shields, Miss H Sugden, Mrs K Stillyards, Cllr J Wardle,

Cllr P Clark

2.

Welcome of New Councillor and Signature of Acceptance of Office  Mr Bradnum was welcomed as a member of the Council and signed the Acceptance of Office.

3.

Declaration of Interest    There were no declarations of interest.

4.

Public Participation/update from Ward Councillors/Police Matters   There were no members of the public present.

Cllr Wells informed the meeting that Goxhill had been scheduled for road gully clearance in the week.  Cllrs confirmed that the vehicles had been seen in the village, but that Ruards Lane and Bridge Hill (Ferry Rd) had not been cleaned, and also opposite Chestnut way was blocked.  Cllr Wells advised the clerk of the relevant contacts in North Lincs Council

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Minutes of the previous meetings and matters arising.   It was noted that Mrs Prestwood had attended the November meeting and the minutes were amended before signature.

Matters arising: Clerk explained the problem of moving the planning items before hearing the correspondence, and it was agreed to leave the agenda in its current format.

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Accounts/Financial

1.    Receipts and payments, as per attached list, were agreed and signed.

7.

Current Correspondence.

1. Highways Dept.  Request for Salt bins/white lines – no reply to date

8.

New Correspondence

1.  Shona McIsaac MP.  Letter re: Post Office Card Account success was noted.

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Planning Applications.

2008/1486

Kenny

Acorn Cottage, North End.  Planning permission to erect extensions to create a two storey dwelling (amended plans). 

No comments or objection.

2000/1614

Bennett

Hallands, Thornton Road.  Planning permission to erect a detached bungalow with reception and a detached cattery building.

Support application:  this will tidy up the approach into Goxhill and will not adversely affect the drainage.

2008/1530

Burton

Land to rear of Ye Olde Blacksmiths, The Square.  Outline planning permission for a detached bungalow.

Unanimous objection to due narrow access, drainage problems and potential for further development.

2008/1541

Wiepcke

North of Longfield, Ferry Road.  Planning permission to erect a detached bungalow with garage.

No objection as already has outline permission, but comments regarding access onto Ferry Road and drainage problems.

2008/1639

Faulding

Land north east of Goxhill Airfield.  Application for determination of the requirement for prior approval for an agricultural building.

No comment or objection.

Planning Applications granted

2008/1364

Westray

The Hawthorns, King Street.  Full planning permission to convert existing outbuildings into a residential annexe.

Planning Applications refused

2008/1432

Banks

Culzean, North End.  Refusal of planning permission to demolish existing dwelling and erect two pairs of semi detached dwellings.

2008/1399

Johnson

London House, King Street.  Refusal of Planning permission to convert existing vacant commercial property with attached dwelling into two dwellings, erect a new detached dwelling and convert existing outbuilding into a one bedroomed flat.

2008/1386

Banks

Orobanche, Stothards Lane.  Refusal of planning permission to erect 2 detached houses with integral garages.

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Report from ERNLLCA Meeting. Mrs Prestwood spoke on the ERNLLCA meeting which had included items on managing Community Buildings and how they could combine to save energy costs, and also parish planning.

11

Allotments Update  There are currently two vacant allotments for rent.

12

Memorial Hall. Mr Leaning gave an update on the Memorial Hall, which is currently undergoing redecoration.  It was noted that the roof was still leaking, and Mr Leaning agreed to take the reponsibility for authorising the roofing contractor to be recalled and informed the work was not satisfactory.  Mr Ross suggested that more grants may be available if the Hall were to be a listed builidng and Mr Leaning agreed to put this proposal to the Committee.

13

Goalpost Safety Scheme.  Funding has been awarded for 50% of costs for one set of adult goalposts, and one set of youth goals.  Mr Gathercole proposed to move the position of the posts further towards the back of the field, and Mr Bradnum confirmed that this had been their original position.  It was agreed that the posts should be ordered, and the Clerk should contact contractors at Barrow Haven for installation.

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Cemetery Planting Scheme.   The planting scheme and quotation was discussed, and it was resolved that this would now have to go out to tender, due to it being over the approved financial limit.  Clerk to write to Mrs Tucker and thank her for the scheme and explain the situation.  It was also agreed to look into whether the refineries could supply some of the plants under their carbon offset scheme.

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Highways/Environmental Issues 

Clerk to contact Highways Dept over the following issues;

 - missing name sign for The Close

-  7.5 tonne weight limit sign for Chestnut Way

-  Caution – Children sign for drivers entering the village from the northern end of Ferry Rd,

   together with a request for a pavement/footpath.

Mr Ross has been approached by the Brocklesby Hunt to see if a donation could be made towards a bonfire and fireworks display next year.  It was agreed this would be considered if the request was put in writing for the precept meeting.

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Date of Next Meeting and Any Other Business   There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.45pm.  Next meeting to be held on Thursday 8^th Jan commencing with committee meetings at 7pm.