Minutes January 2010

Minutes of the Meeting held of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on 5^th January 2010, at 7.15pm – Tattershall Library & CAP

Public Forum – The public forum commenced and issues raised included the vacancy for a parish councillor and the resignation of Cllr Mrs Abbiss plus the allotments – it has been suggested that a joint launch event is held for the parish plan and the new allotments at which Mr Julian Fellowes would attend.  There are 13 potential allotmenteers.  A card will be sent to the retiring PCSO.  There were no members of the public or press present.

Chairman’s Report – Cllr Pick advised that the Christmas tree will be taken down on Sunday at 9am.

Present – Cllrs R Pick Chairman, P Barrack, S Coulber, G Harness, B Haynes, Mrs B Harvey, Mrs G Shaw, Mrs J Pow, Mrs C Dawson, J Roberts and the clerk.

4364    Apologies – Cllr Meanwell, Cllr Mrs Day and Cllr Mrs Pow, plus Cllr Avison.  It was resolved to include the Tesco planning application amendment as item 7b) on this evenings agenda due to the urgent nature of this matter.

4365    Declarations of Interest in accordance with 2000 Local government act Declarations made by following: Cllrs Pick, Barrack and Dawson for item 7b).  Cllr Harness arrived 7.26pm.

4366    Notes – It was proposed, seconded & resolved unanimously that the notes of the last meeting held on 1^st December 2009, having been previously circulated, were approved as a true record of minutes, Chairman signed & dated.

4367    Clerks Report –  a) War Memorial Trust – the grant has been awarded and the contractor instructed, however the work will not be done until the weather has improved.  Discussion took place regarding potential improvements to the chapel frontage and the aggregates levy fund.  b) Proposed New Printer – Following discussion it was resolved to get more information and further quotes.  c) Youth Achievement Award – contact is to be made with Coningsby and further reported at the next meeting.  d) Training – more information is to be supplied for the next meeting.  e) Non Email Councillors – it was resolved that hard copies of emailed information will be posted to those without computers on a weekly basis.  f)  Land on Castleview – It was resolved to pay the £13 land registry fees, complete the forms and pursue this matter further.

4368    Financial Matters –

a)         The two damaged wooden litter bins are to be made more presentable when time allows.  Cllr Coulber is to get paint and other cllrs are to assist in the refurbishment.

b)         Proposal to pay accounts as listed, seconded & resolved unanimously that the following accounts be approved:-

 c)        Having been clarified at a previous F & GP meeting the budget has been finalised, resolved and approved and the precept set for 2010-2011 at £14,000.

4369    Planning –

a)         LDF – a final decision on our reply is to be worked upon by three cllrs tomorrow afternoon in the parish office this will then be forwarded to ELDC for inclusion.

b)         S/175/01649/09 Tesco – Those with interests left the room 8pm.  The Vice Chairman took over the meeting and further discussion in particular about the specific amendments to the application took place.  It was noted that 50% of our residents are in favour of this application.  The proposal to reduce the height of the store building was approved.  The proposal to reduce the height of the service yard boundary wall was not approved.  The proposal for enhancements should involve further consultation with residents and the parish council and any monies forthcoming should be at the discretion of the parish council.  It was also noted that the parish council have concerns over the security of the proposed Harness Park and the lack of public conveniences.  We understand that road traffic is to be discouraged and in order to further this view an extension to the footpath to Clinton Park from Blacksmith’s Corner should be included.  Also none of the car parking spaces should be lost from the current market place layout.  Councillors returned.

It was noted that there are 3 bollards in need of repair in the market place and the clerk is requested to action this.

4370    Correspondence –

a)         It was resolved to pay £50 to the Coningsby and District Memorial Book Fund.

4371    Market Place and Greens –

a)         Lime Trees – Cllr Roberts has inspected and no work has been done.  Cllr Avison has had site visit.  Clerk was instructed to write to the last contractors, request a site visit and recommended work to be detailed and quoted for.

4372    Reports from outside meetings – Cllrs Mrs Shaw attended planning meeting and believes that Tattershall with Thorpe PC have been ignored by County Council planning department.  It was resolved to send a letter requesting an extension to the footway and 30mph zone Paul’s Lane/Get Stuffed corner.

4373    Reports from District and County Councillors – Cllr Mrs Harvey advised that the footpaths were very bad and the grit boxes were empty.  Could the litter picker be used to put down grit during inclement weather? Clerk to make enquiries.  Two extra grit bins are to be requested one for Fortescue Arms and one for Car Park.

4374    Items for Next Agenda – Trees in Church Yard, printer, Youth Award and Parish Plan.

 Dates of Next Meeting – Tuesday 26^th January F & GP committee, Tuesday 2^nd February Full Council meeting, both will start at 7.15pm.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.50pm.

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