Minutes March 2006

There were no members of the public present. The Council were made aware that the annual litter picking duty ready for the Easter period is growing nearer.

Cllr. G.M.F. Shaw–Chairman, Cllr. S. Coulber – Vice Chairman, K. V. Newholm, H. Barrack, J.G. Porter, P. Barrack, B. Harvey, J.E. Meanwell, R. Pick, N.G. Leggate, B. Wayman, J. Pow, M. Moss, and Mrs. T. Wall (Clerk).

J. Porter – Agenda item 14 ‘Footpaths’ (Personal interest being a landowner)

N.G. Leggate - Agenda item 14 ‘Footpaths’ (Personal interest being a landowner)

B. Harvey - Agenda item 14 ‘Footpaths’ (Personal interest being a landowner)

K.V. Newholm – Agenda 8D ‘Tattershall Village Hall’ (Personal interest being a member of the Tattershall Village Hall Committee)

G.M.F. Shaw - Agenda 8D ‘Tattershall Village Hall’ (Personal interest being a member of the Tattershall Village Hall Committee)

3751 Minutes: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously, that the notes of the last meeting held on 7th February, 2006 having been previously circulated were approved as the minutes and duly signed by the Chairman of the meeting.

Item: 3746 – Dog Litterbin: The clerk reported that following a visit from the ‘Dog Warden’ a dog litter bin will not be provided from Cromwell Place to Clinton Park. The Clerk was asked to research costings for the Parish Council to provide a suitable bin for this area.

a) To Resolve Payment to Mr. Bellamy: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously to pay Mr. Bellamy for Gate keeping Duties

b) Website Subscription: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously to pay the annual fee of £171.30

c) Thomas Fattorini: A quotation had been received £262.39 regarding upgrading the Chairman’s chain. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to go ahead with the work. 1 Councillor abstained from voting.

d) Band D Equivalent: The Clerk informed members that the Band ‘D’ equivalent for the year 2006/2007 is 760.90, which equates to 14.46 per household, an increase of 24.1% on 2005/2006.

e) To resolve Payment of Accounts: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the following accounts should be paid and relevant invoices were presented:

*Chq No:*	*Amount:*	*Payee:*	*Description*
001020	67.69	Mrs. T. Wall	Postage reimbursed
001021	23.60	LCC	Room Hire Fees
001022	34.66	LCC	Photocopying
001023	125.00	Mr. Bellamy	Gate Keeping Duties
001011	518.00		Salaries and Expenses
001024	0.00		Cancelled Cheque
001025	171.30	Easily.Co.UK	Annual Website Subscription
	940.25

Planning Applications - Granted: The following applications have been granted full planning permission, following the recommendations of the Planning Committee being forwarded to the District Council for consideration.

S/175/03011/05 – Cottingham Developments Ltd – Detailed particulars relating to the erection of a detached bungalow and garage. Land adjacent to 1 Thorpe Road, Tattershall

a)ELDC Proposed work to tree at Tattershall Castle: A letter regarding proposed tree works, having been previously circulated, was discussed. The Clerk was asked to find out where the new trees will be planted.

b)ELDC - Next Southern Area Committee Meeting: A letter regarding the next meeting was read having been previously circulated.

c)ELDC - Parish Clerk Awareness Event: A letter inviting the Clerk to attend the awareness event was read having been previously circulated. The Clerk is unable to attend the event. The Clerk was asked to forward comments made to East Lindsey District Council.

d)Tattershall Village Hall – AGM and Election of Members: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously, that the Chairman represents the Council on the committee.

e)LCC – Invite to Limewoods Heritage Workshop: A letter inviting members to attend the workshop was read having been previously circulated.

f)Community Council of Lincolnshire – Invite to enter Village of the Year Competition: The Council decided not to enter this competition.

g)ELDC – Statement of Community Involvement Informal Events: A letter was read having been previously circulated to members.

The Chairman asked all members to forward their nominations to the Clerk. A meeting of the Public Lighting and Amenity Committee was arranged for Monday 13th March at 7.00pm to discuss the nominations.

Following an in depth discussion regarding the proposed youth shelter, the Clerk agreed to source further information and create posters to put up within the parish.

Page 1 and 2 of the current Risk Assessment Policy was discussed and it was agreed to discuss this document quarterly.

3759 Reports from District and County Councillors and Any Other Outside Bodies:

The Clerk read a report received from Cllr Avison in his absence. Cllr. Avison informed members that the meeting previously arranged had been changed, the new wheelie bins were due to be distributed and litter picking around the outskirts of the village had been very successful.

Flag Raising Report: The Chairman reported that the flag had been flown on 2 unofficial and 2 official occasions during February.

Cllr. H. Barrack asked for fertiliser to be put on the green in the Market Place.

Footpaths – Scheduled Closure of Official Map of Public Rights of Way: Members of the Council discussed this matter. This is to be included in the next agenda.

The Chairman reported on the HERS Scheme meeting with Robert Walker and Stan Hall, discussing the new lights proposed for the Market Place.

The Chairman reported on the recent Police Forum Meeting attended together with Cllr. P. Barrack.

Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 7th March 2006, at 7.15pm at the Holy Trinity Primary School, Tattershall

Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 7^th March 2006, at 7.15pm at the Holy Trinity Primary School, Tattershall