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585 Public Interval: Guest speaker Robert Walker, Conservation Officer, ELDC, addressed the meeting on the subject of the HERS Scheme. Declaration of Acceptance of Office Signed: The Chairman welcomed Cllr. J. Roberts to the meeting and Cllr. Roberts duly signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office prior to the commencement of the meeting. Chairmans Report: The Chairman congratulated Cllr. P. Maltby on the birth of his daughter. Present: Cllrs. S. Coulber Chairman, R. Pick Vice Chairman, G.M.F. Shaw, H. Barrack, P. Barrack, J.E. Meanwell, J.G. Porter, J. Pow, P. Maltby, B. Harvey, K. Newholm, J. Roberts, District Cllr. S Avison and Mrs. J. Girling (Clerk) 3907 Apologies were received from Cllrs. N. Leggate, B. Wayman and District Cllr. R. Curtis. 3908 Declarations of Interest: Declarations of Interest were made by the following Councillors: P. Barrack Agenda Item 16a HERS Scheme (Prejudicial Interest being a business owner within the area being considered). Agenda item 8e Poppy Appeal (Personal Interest being the spouse of the organiser). Agenda item 9b Tattershall Country Park (Prejudicail Interest being a business owner within the area being considered). R. Pick Agenda Item 9b Tattershall Country Park (Personal Interest due to personal use of the facilities) J. Porter Agenda item 8e RNLI Woodhall Spa (Personal Interest due to close personal involvement). 3909 Notes: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously, that the notes of the last meeting held on 5th December 2006, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record. 3910 Clerks Report on Matters Outstanding: The Clerk reported that the preparatory work had started on the bank of the River Bain and the bridge would be erected once ground conditions allowed. The Clerk reported that the request for bigger light bulbs on Chapel Lane had been refused as they would be useless without taller columns. The Clerk reported that LCC would inspect the tree on Carwood Close in the Spring if it did not bud. The Clerk reported that correspondence had been received from LCC confirming that the issue of street lighting at Blacksmiths Corner was receiving attention. The Clerk reported that Mr Brewitt was retiring shortly and would no longer be able to carry out any work for the Parish Council. The Clerk reported that it was necessary for RAF Coningsby to provide a contract for signature by the Parish Council in order to accept any liability with regard to positioning of the new notice board. 3911 Financial Matters: a) To Receive Report from Responsible Financial Officer. The RFO gave a summary of the current position. b) Parish Precept of £12,500 applied for. The Clerk reported that she had submitted the 2007/2008 Precept Form which had been acknowledged. A 50% payment was expected week commencing 16th April 2007 and a 50% payment was expected week commencing 17th September 2007. c) Band D Equivalent To notify Members of this years precept Band D equivalent. The Clerk reported ELDC had provided a provisional figure of 798.7 which equated to 15.65 per household, as against 14.46 last year. Chairman 585
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d) To Resolve Payment of Accounts. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the following accounts should be paid and the relevant invoices were presented. Payee Goods/Service Provided Amount Chq No Mrs J Girling Reimbursement of Postage Expenses £21.69 1098 Royal Br. Legion Underpayment of Inv. 13 poppy wreaths £9.50 1099 Cleanaway Grasscutting November 2006 £251.45 1100 LALC VAT element of computer kit £8.75 1101 Mr R Brewitt 2 noticeboards and repairs £1,097.66 1102 Mrs J Girling Clerks Salary & Expenses £762.84 1103 Anwick Forge 25% deposit on bench (to be refunded) £1,028.13 1104
e) Insurance: Annual Review. The Clerk reported that she had obtained an alternative quotation from Zurich Financial Services which proved to be no cheaper. The Clerk was instructed to ensure that the railings in the Market Place and the new seat were added to the insurance. f) To Consider purchase of a shredder for the Parish Office. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the Clerk purchase a shredder to the value of £28. g) To Consider purchase of wood stain for obliterating grafite on bus shelter. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the Chairman purchase a pot of wood stain. h) Review of Standing Orders. The Clerk was instructed to arrange a suitable date and venue for the Finance & General Purposes Committee to meet. i) To Inform Members of receipt of grasscutting monies. The Clerk reported that this years payment for grasscutting had been received from LCC to the value of £2,029.19.
3912 Correspondence: a) Letter from LCC re grass cutting of no. 24 High Street. This area of grass was not the responsibility of the parish. b) LALC various training seminars. The Clerk reported that there was to be an Employment Seminar on 14th March at Billinghay, Chairmanship Training on 22nd May at Swayfield, Councillors Training on 13th June at West Ashby. The Clerk reported that she was to begin the CILCA Accreditation course in April. There was an opportunity to apply for an 80% grant via a Bursary Scheme and it was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the Clerk register for the grant. c) Community Council of Lincolnshire Rural Housing Enabler Project. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that Mr Roger Moors, Senior Rural Housing Enabler be invited to attend a meeting to talk about the project. d) Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership. The Clerk reported that correspondence had been received from the Road Safety Officer advising the temporary withdrawal of the signal indicating device due to problems with the equipment. e) ELDC Street Collections 2007. Cllr J. Porter declared a personal interest and left the room. Cllr. P. Barrack declared a personal interest and left the room. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the following street collections be approved. Marie Curie Cancer Care 10th March 2007, Lifeboats Woodhall Spa Branch 11th August 2007, Battle of Britain Wings Appeal 15th September 2007, British Legion Poppy Appeal 3rd November 2007 until 10th November 2007. f) Royal British Legion. Correspondence had been received from the Royal British Legion giving a detailed report advising that it was not possible to make any changes to the existing format of the Remembrance Day Services. g) ELDC discontinuation of textile bank facilities. Correspondence had been received advising that it was no longer practical for this service to go ahead Chairman 586 587 h) Allianz Cornhill Insurance. Correspondence had been received stating that the current policy covered legal liability in respect of the use of the speed indicating device but it would not cover all claims. i) ELDC Nightstop Scheme. Correspondence had been received regarding the possibility of introducing a Nightstop Scheme within East Lindsey. The Clerk was instructed to forward this letter to Coningsby & Tattershall Combined Churches. 3913 Planning: a) Planning Applications: The following planning applications had been granted full planning permission following the recommendations of the Planning Committee being forwarded to the District Council for consideration. S/175/02559/06 Mr & Mrs Pettigrew: Extension and alterations to existing house to provide a first floor en-suite bedroom over existing garage 4 Castleview, Tattershall S/175/02601/06 National Trust:; Change of use and conversion of existing houses to provide meeting room, mess room, WC on ground floor plus self contained flat first floor. 2 Castle Cottages, Sleaford Road, Tattershall b) Tattershall Country Park. Cllr. P. Barrack declared a prejudicial interest and left the room. Cllr R. Pick declared a personal interest and left the room. After a lengthy discussion, it was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that District Cllr. S. Avison apply to ELDC Planning Department for copies of all paperwork in connection with the development of the site. 3914 Holy Trinity Church Wall: The Clerk reported that the Closure Certificate for the old burial ground had been located. An Order in Council dated 19th December 1881 stated that the churchyard was closed with effect from 31st July 1882. A copy of the architects report following his last quinquennial inspection had also been received. A contractor had been hired to cut back the ivy, but not to remove it from the wall, and to kill the roots which would then allow an easier inspection to discover its true state. 3915 Review of Clerks Contract and Performance: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that a Committee be formed comprising the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Responsible Financial Officer in order to carry out the Clerks appraisal. 3916 Tattershall Picnic Site: The Clerk reported that a letter had been received from LCC stating that they would maintain the existing arrangements of opening and closing the gates and continue to pay £500 per year. LCC would raise an invoice for £702 in the next financial year to cover amenity grass cutting of the site. The Clerk was instructed to report the heavy accumulation of wet leaves on the tarmac areas, causing a health and safety hazard. 3917 Annual Parish Dinner: The Chairman reported on progress to date. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that an alternative catering company, Anchor Catering, be approached.
3918 Control of Dogs and Dog Fouling: Correspondence had been received from ELDC regarding the introduction of new regulations for Dog Control Orders. 3919 Manning Trophy: The Chairman asked that nominations in writing be given to the Clerk prior to the next meeting. 3920 HERS Scheme: Cllr. P. Barrack declared a prejudicial interest and left the room. Following discussion, it was proposed and seconded that the feasibility of widening the central grass island be investigated and that a site visit be held with Mr. R. Walker (Conservation Officer), a representative of English Heritage and Mr G Butler (Highways). Cllr. G. Shaw abstained from voting, being a member of the HERS Committee. 587 Chairman .. 588 3921 Report from County and District Councillors: District Cllr. S. Avison reported that the Local Planning Framework document was now out for consultation and this would take over from the Local Plan. Cllr. B. Harvey reported that the Joint Town Meeting asked that Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council be joined with Coningsby for the purpose of representation at future Joint Town Meetings. 3922 Amenity Matters: a) Flag Raising Report. Cllr. G. Shaw reported that the flag had been flown on 1 official and 1 public occasion. b) Xmas Lights. The 2007 Xmas lighting ceremony would be held on Friday 7th December. The Clerk was instructed to inform Rev. Moore, Deacon Tamblin, the Holy Trinity Primary School and Clinton Park Primary School. The Clerk was also instructed to write to LCC to apply for the road closure. 3923 Reports on Outside Meetings: Cllr. J. Pow gave a comprehensive report on behalf of PCSO Alison Evans who was unable to attend the meeting. During December and early January there had been 56 reported incidents, 9 of which were crimes. The Clerk gave a detailed report of the Access Point meeting held on 9th January 2007. To date £60,000 had been allocated from LCC, £30,000 from ELDC and £15,000 from Multi Use Centre monies. A Project Board was formed comprising representatives of Gartree Community School, Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council, LCC, ELDC and Boston College. The next meeting would be held in March 2007. 3924 Items for Next Agenda: Committee report re Clerks Contract & Performance To set a date for the Public Lighting & Amenities Committee to discuss nominations for the Manning Trophy Quarterly Newsletter Report from Finance & General Purposes Committee re review of Standing Orders Parish Plan Tattershall Country Park There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.35pm. Chairman .. Date
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