l. Present - Messrs. Robert Jones (Chairman), Stuart Hurst, Graham Middleton, Mrs
Jenny Lees & M. N. Bown (Clerk) 4 parishioners were present.
2. Apologies. Apologies received from David Johnson.
3. Minutes of Meeting Held on 24th June 2008:- These had been circulated and were
read and signed by the Chairman.
4. Matters Arising:-
(a) New Noticeboard :- The Chairman reported that ordering had
been delayed because of cost (approx. £1500 + VAT). Mr Middleton suggested that we
should ask the May Fayre Committee for a contribution, this was done and they agreed to
contribute £750.
(b) Closure of Post Offices:- The Clerk reported that we are waiting
for report from LCC but as yet there are no plans to provide Mobile P. O. facilities in
the area.
5. Grass Cutting :- The Chairman reported that 'Highways' had agreed to cut the
greens on St Peter's Road and Mill Hill Road at the same time as verges, at their
expense. He expressed thanks to Mr Brain Eales for cutting the grass in the interim.
6. Dog Fouling :- The Chairman reported that, from his observation particularly on
the green in Mill Hill Road, the situation had improved.
7. Street Lighting :- The Chairman reported that Shearsby were adopting energy
saving and switching their lights off 1am to 5am and he had noticed that, around the
country, many towns were doing the same and he thought it was only a matter of time
before we are instructed to follow. He also said that there are 8 sites being considered
for 'Wind Farm' in our area.
8. Moving seat from Lutterworth Road and site for new seat :- The Chairman
expressed his thanks to Stuart Mason for removing the seat and its foundations from
the verge on Lutterworth Road. It was agreed that the new seat should be installed on
the verge in St Peter's Road near to 'South View'
9.
Circulation of Council papers :- Chairman, Coun. D.Johnson, Coun. G. Middleton,
Coun. S. Hurst and Vice Chairman. It was also suggested that more event papers
should be given to T. Emmony for inclusion on the village Web site.
10. Credit Crunch :- It was decided that the Credit Crunch would not affect the
Council directly. It was reported by Mr Middleton that burglaries had increased in
some areas since the squeeze on credit, so householders should be vigilant.
11. Planning Applications:
(a) No 08/01352/FUL Submitted by Mr Julian
Beardsell, Ruby Cottage, 5 South Close, Arnesby. Creation of an access and
Driveway(retrospective). Objections. (b) No 08/01354/TCA Submitted by:- Tree
Fella, Work to trees in front of 'Bell Cottage' and No 08/01356/TCA at 'Reynolds
Farm', St Peter's Road, Arnesby. Submitted by Tree Fella.No Objections,
(c) No
08/014017FUL. Submitted by :- D and J Mobile Catering Ltd Enderby. 'Change of
use of Smokery at Gallops Farm, Arnesby, to offices and storage'.Objections.
12. Signing Cheques:-
No 431 ABB Light Repair £41.71.
No 432 Clement Keys
Audit 2007/8 £58.75
No 433 Glasdon Ltd. Seat. £289.93.
No 434 E on. Street
Lighting Maintenance £61.97
No 435 E on. Street Lighting (2 Quarters) £320.25.
No
436 E on street lighting. £150.13.
No 437 Tree Fella (work to village trees) £435.00
13. The Village Precept for 2009/10 was agreed at £3000 an increase of £350.
14. To receive Questions from the floor for future reply :-
(a) Mrs Lees reported that
Severn Trent were inspecting drains in St Peter's Road,
(b) reported that the hedge in
Oak Lane needed trimming.
The Meeting Closed at 9.15pm.
