Cllr S Robertson

Cllr K Camm

Cllr D Clark

Cllr B Purdy

Cllr I Round

Cllr S Turner

V Clayton

Chairman

Parish Clerk

County Cllr K Bridger

R Walkling

1 member of the public was also present

County Councillor

PCSO

The council meeting was opened by the chairman at 7:15 p.m. after the open forum.

District Councillor B Theobald.

It was resolved that the apology be accepted.

Notes of meeting held on 7 Oct 2008 to be approved as minutes: It was resolved that the notes of the meetings held on 7 Oct 2008 be confirmed and signed as a correct record and approved as minutes.

Clerk’s report:

1. Reports have been received about rubbish being dumped in areas around the former Officers' Mess site.  WLDC has been informed.

2. Hedges have been cut around the village green.

Police Report:  PCSO Walkling reported that there have been no major issues in the village recently. He also informed the meeting that Notices have been served on motor vehicle owners for illegal parking..  

Reports from representatives of District/County Councils and other outside bodies:  

1. County Councillor K Bridger answered questions on matters regarding the village and informed the meeting that there is now a bus service between market Rasen and Louth, calling at Brookenby, on Wednesdays and Fridays.

2. Cllr B Purdy, as Chairman of the Parish Plan Steering Group, informed the meeting that members of the Steering Group are hoping to complete the Parish Plan in the near future.

Finance:

       (i)           The clerk reported bank balances as follows:

1.                   Current a/c £6681

2.                   Holding a/c £25

       (ii) It was resolved that the following be approved for payment:

1.                V.J. Clayton - Clerk‘s salary: £178.21

2.         BCCMC - Christmas lights: £80.00

3.         Veolia - Grass Cutting: £696.57

4.         Royal British Legion: £100

(iii)    The following deferred matters were resolved: 

 a.     That Mr C Camm should carry out handy man work for the Parish Council for 2 hours per week. 

  b.    A Bobcat and a post-hole digger be hired

Planning applications: None received.

Correspondence received: 

1.     Correspondence was tabled and discussed.  

Officers' reports:  Officers reported on the progress of their assignments

Next meeting:  It was resolved that the next meeting be on 2 December 2008 at 7:00 pm

CHAIRMAN