April 2019 Minutes
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 2nd April 2019 at 7.15pm in Tattershall Village Hall.
There was one member of the public present. Councillors Mrs Shaw, Mrs Kay, Mrs Harvey, Mr Brown (Chair), Mr Langley, Mr Leggate, Mrs Dawson, Mr Fletcher, Mr Fitter, Mr Coulber, Mr Adams and C Cllr Mr T Ashton plus clerk Mrs K Elliott.
7.15pm - Public Forum: The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and street lighting was discussed in the Market Place as it has been noted that the lights go off when they should be left on as there are defibrillators at the Post Office and Village Hall. The clerk was requested to contact LCC. It was reported that one of the new bins has been installed at the wrong end of Cromwell Place and the clerk was requested to report this to ELDC. Mrs Shaw handed over the parish flags and the bolts for the Christmas Tree access.
2019/193 Chairman’s Report – NB thanked everyone for their attendance and noted that this is the last meeting before the parish council elections. NB also noted that there are a number of current councillors who are not standing for re-election for various reasons and he thanked them on behalf of all the council and residents for their work and dedication over a number of years to the parishes of Tattershall and Tattershall Thorpe.
2019/194 Apologies – The parish clerk reported that apologies for absence with valid reasons given had been received from Mr Eldridge, Mr Edwards, Mr Singleton Cragg plus D Cllrs Mr Avison and Mr Foster and it was proposed, seconded, voted and RESOLVED that apologies be noted with valid reasons for absence being accepted.
2019/195 To Receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 – There were none.
2019/196 To approve as a correct record the Notes of the meeting of the Council – It was proposed, seconded, voted and RESOLVED unanimously that the official minutes of the last meeting held on 5th March 2019 having been previously circulated were approved as a true record of the minutes, Chairman signed and dated.
2019/197 Reports from District and County Councillors, Police and any other outside agencies – There were no District Councillors present and no Police report had been supplied. Mr Ashton, C Cllr, confirmed that the county council budget has been passed with a 3.95% increase; however this is still the lowest rate of rural county authorities. There is an ongoing consultation with regard to heritage and culture assets with proposals to combine the Usher Gallery and The Collection. Highways have spent £61 million on road maintenance including pothole repairs, resurfacing and gritting.
Details of the Bardney Bridge closure were given. Mr Ashton was thanked for his attendance and he left the meeting at 7.30pm.
2019/198 Clerks report on correspondence and matters outstanding:
a) Village Litter Pick event – those present agreed a date of 20th May for this event with a 6pm start in the Market Place. The clerk was requested to contact the cubs and scouts to see if they are available to assist.
b) Butts Bridge Bench repairs – the clerk is waiting for a quote from Hogg Ricweld or this work.
c) Clerk’s appraisal – this has been arranged for 1.30pm on 16th April at NB Law offices.
2019/199 S106 Market Place Conservation Area
The clerk was able to confirm that ELDC will be getting the works re-costed and then signed off by the portfolio holder. This should be done by the end of April.
2019/200 To receive report on Community Led Housing Scheme – the clerk advised that there is nothing to report currently.
2019/201 Update on Community Speed Watch Scheme – the clerk advised that more co-ordinators have been signed up to enable swift data entry and that a central diary is being kept to ensure that the equipment is available to all users. The meeting also discussed installing more CSW 30mph signs and the clerk was requested to find out availability and cost of these signs.
The clerk was also tasked with finding out when the electricians are collecting and installing the SiD device as this is not being done on a regular basis. It is currently sited on Thorpe Road. A copy of the recent Archers Survey for Market Place/High Street was circulated to all present.
2019/202 Proposal for new laptop – following discussion it was proposed, seconded, voted and RESOLVED that a new laptop can be purchased with a price of approximately £500.
2019/203 Proposal to purchase 2 new benches – the clerk confirmed that purchase and installation will be approximately £1100 and these are to replace old benches at Cromwell and Curzon and it was proposed, seconded, voted and RESOLVED that this work be commenced.
2019/204 Youth Achievement Awards 2019 – the clerk is working with Coningsby Town Council towards this year’s awards.
2019/205 Manning Trophy – it was announced that following this evenings earlier Public Amenities Committee meeting the Manning Trophy is to be awarded to Mr Stan Avison. This is to be presented at the May Meeting.
2019/206 East Midlands in Bloom entry – this entry has been submitted by Mr Coulber and the £10 entry fee will be reimbursed.
2019/207 Church Wall update – the clerk gave a verbal update that the work has been completed and the grass/turf topping is requiring watering more regularly because of the current warm weather. Those present agreed that a cheque can be issued before the next meeting for the penultimate contractors and architects invoices. The clerk was requested to contact the PCC and request a 50% financial contribution to the 10% cost of the works which have not been covered by the HE grant funding. [PA left the meeting at 8.10pm]
2019/208 Tree Work Proposal – following discussion it was proposed, seconded, voted and RESOLVED to support this proposal.
2019/209 Planning Matters: there were no planning items for discussion.
2019/210 Financial Matters: to authorise the signing of cheques and to note income for this month.
a) Payment of Accounts – see attached and circulated accounts sheet and bank reconciliation. Members were advised of the list of payments and it was proposed, seconded, voted and RESOLVED that payments were made to the sum of £1,873.81 including VAT and there was £30.00 income for the month.
2019/211 Reports from Outside meetings – HK has attended a training event and noted that more engagement with the public and community is required to help people to know their councillors. Other parishes have lots of initiatives and this matter was discussed along with the limited financial resources. A joint event with the village hall was suggested.
2019/212 Items for next agenda are requested.
a) Tattershall Thorpe Annual Parish Meeting – will be held at Thorpe Camp on Wednesday 1st May from 7pm.
b) Full Council Meeting – it was proposed, seconded, voted and RESOLVED that this will be on Tuesday 14th May 2019 at 7.15pm at the Village Hall after the APM.
c) Annual Parish Meeting – Tattershall; this will be held from 6pm on Tuesday 14th May and refreshments will be provided.
Bus timetables were also discussed along with the replacement of the windows in the bus shelter at North Road, Tattershall Thorpe.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.34 pm.