2018 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

 

There were no members of the public present. Councillors Mrs Harvey, Mr Coulber, Mr Brown (Chair), Mr Langley, Mr Leggate, Mrs Shaw, Mr Eldridge, Mr Fitter, Mr Edwards, Mr Fletcher (Vice Chair), Mrs Kay and D Cllr Mr S Avison plus clerk Mrs K Elliott.

 

7.15pm - Public Forum: The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and a request was received for the road sweeper to visit all parts of the parishes as there is grass growing in the gutters. The meeting discussed polling places and a request was received for a venue in Tattershall Thorpe. The clerk advised of the letter received from Holy Trinity Church and in principle those present agreed to support this bid for funding. A request for walk leaflets was also received and the clerk will bring some to the next meeting. The meeting discussed the recent speeding comments on the parish council face book page and the last Archers Survey in Thorpe.

 

2018/092 Chairman’s Report – NB had nothing to report since the meeting in September.

 

2018/093 Apologies – The parish clerk reported that apologies for absence with valid reasons given had been received from Mr Singleton Cragg, Mr Adams and Mrs Dawson plus D Cllr Mr Foster and C Cllr Mr T Ashton and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that apologies be noted with valid reasons for absence being accepted.

 

2018/094 To Receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 – There were none.

 

2018/095 To approve as a correct record the Notes of the meeting of the Council – It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED unanimously that the official minutes of the last meeting held on 4th September 2018 having been previously circulated were approved as a true record of the minutes, Chairman signed and dated.

 

2018/096 Reports from District and County Councillors, Police and any other outside agencies – Mr Avison advised that there are to be 12 electric car charging points installed in the District. Also, that all dog breeders will be required to hold a licence from 1.10.2018. D Cllr Mr Fosters report confirmed that these car charging points will charge two cars simultaneously and the nearest one will be in Coningsby Silver Street Car Park. The Police report was circulated to all present.

 

2018/097 Clerks report on correspondence and matters outstanding:

 

a) Preparations for Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – it was confirmed that the tree will be installed on 25th November and will be supplied via Coningsby Town Council. The Tattershall Thorpe tree will be donated by Mr S Leggate. The letters regarding the small tree scheme will be sent out in due course.

 

b) Lime Trees – this work is due to be carried out on 11th October and the Tree Warden will be able to inspect the work carried out.

 

c) Community Led Housing Scheme - there is nothing to report at the current time.

 

d) ELDC installation of bins – there is no action to date and the clerk was requested to keep chasing the street scene department. It is noted that there have been 42,000 visitors to the Castle between March and September. D Cllr Mr Avison was asked to assist where possible.

 

2018/098 To report on S106 agreement proposal - The clerk advised the meeting of the emails exchanged with A Shorland at ELDC and following discussion it was RESOLVED to insist on holding a meeting to discuss this matter in full and continue to pursue a positive conclusion. D Cllrs M Foster and S Avison are to request that our reasonable requirements are taken in to consideration.

 

2018/099 Tattershall Thorpe Remembrance – Mr Eldridge has attended the training and therefore the proposed Tattershall Thorpe Remembrance event is compliant. This year arrangements will be different from previous with all War Memorials being attended at 11am. The Church service will follow afterwards in Coningsby. Mr Eldridge gave a thorough report on what is required should a road closure be needed and what equipment would be provided free of charge to the parish council to enable this. Mr Eldridge stated that if the TTRO is not used and subsequently people stand in the road for the Remembrance event this will be Illegal. Following extensive discussion about the changes in arrangements it was concluded that the numbers attending Tattershall Thorpe will be reduced as a result of the changes in arrangements and the road closure (TTRO) will not be required however the clerk was requested to make arrangements for the equipment to be supplied and stored for possible use in the future.

 

2018/100 Armistice Commemorations – will be at 11am at all venues. The clerk will contact Mrs J Pow regarding her bell and also the local schools regarding the planting of the crosses. It is hoped that more information will be available at the next meeting and that this information will be available to be included in the next Wapentake circulation. It is also noted that the large poppies will be displayed in the parish from 4th November.

 

2018/101 To consider extra sites for the Speed device – the clerk reported that the sites have now been approved by LRSP and the mounting plates have been ordered.

 

2018/102 To consider proposal for Benches – it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the Finance and General Purposes committee include the cost of 2 new benches for Cromwell and Curzon sites.

 

2018/103 To approve costs for attending LALC AGM, Conference & Networking Day – the clerk confirmed that the total cost for this is £30 and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that this expenditure is approved.

 

2018/104 To consider resident’s concerns re speeding - this matter was discussed and the meeting concluded that this is a difficult matter to enforce. It is noted that a 30mph sign is blocked by a hedge. A request is to be made that the LRSP speed van visits the parish and in particular Lodge Road. The meeting also discussed the Community Speed Watch Scheme and the clerk was requested to chase our membership of the scheme and training for councillors plus painting of 30mph on Marsh Lane.

 

2018/105 To receive items for consideration at the Budget and Precept setting meeting – these will include 2 new benches, Market Place improvement works and refurbishment of Street Lamps. The date of this meeting is to be brought forward to Tuesday 30th October and it will be held at NB Law offices from 6.30pm.

 

2018/106 Planning Matters:

 

a) S/176/01836/18 – Willow Holt Caravan Park – it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support this application.

 

b) S/035/01833/18 – This is not within our parish and councillors had no comments to make.

 

c) S/175/01850/18 – Flat Roof Farm – it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support this application.

 

d) A letter has been received confirming the investigation into a breach of planning control with regard to a business premises.

 

e) S/175/01890/18 – Tattershall Lakes, Swimming Pool – this matter was also circulated to all present for comments.

 

2018/107 Financial Matters: to authorise the signing of cheques and to note income for this month.

 

a) Payment of Accounts – see attached accounts sheet and bank reconciliation. Members were advised of the list of payments and it was then proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that payments were made to the sum of £3,927.60 including VAT and income was noted for the month of £10,019.50

 

b) External Audit – this is now complete.

 

2018/108 Reports from Outside meetings – there were none. It is noted that Tattershall Thorpe have once again been awarded a Silver Gilt Award from the East Midlands in Bloom team.

 

2018/109 Items for next agenda are requested. It is noted that Mrs Shaw will not be present at the November meeting.

 

a) Full Council Meeting – will be on Tuesday 6th November 2018 at 7.15pm at the Village Hall.

 

b) Finance & General Purposes Committee meeting – will be held on Tuesday 30th October at 6.30pm in the office at N B Law.

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.47 pm.