Minutes March 2007 |
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590 Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 6th March 2007, at 7.15 pm at the Holy Trinity Primary School, Tattershall Public Interval: Guest speaker Mr Chris Avis, Anti-Social Behaviour Unit, ELDC, addressed the meeting on the subject of anti-social behaviour within the community. PCSO A. Evans stated there had been 4 anti-social behaviour incidents, 25 other incidents and 8 crimes during this period. Chairmans Report: The Chairman reported that a Neighbourhood Watch meeting had been arranged for Tattershall Thorpe on Wednesday 7th March. Information was distributed regarding the Butterfly Hospice. Present: Cllrs. S. Coulber Chairman, R. Pick Vice Chairman, G.M.F. Shaw, H. Barrack, P. Barrack, J.E. Meanwell, J. Pow, B. Harvey, K. Newholm, J. Roberts, B. Wayman and Mrs. J. Girling (Clerk) 3925 Apologies were received from Cllrs. P. Maltby, J. Porter, N. Leggate and District Councillor S. Avison. Declarations of Interest: Declarations of Interest were made by the following Councillors: P. Barrack Agenda Item 6d Coningsby, Tattershall & District Community Hall Accounts (Personal Interest being a Trustee) P. Barrack Agenda Item 7b Tattershall Country Park (Prejudicial Interest being business owner within the area being considered) P. Barrack Agenda Item 12 HERS Scheme (Prejudicial Interest being business owner within the area being considered) R. Pick Agenda Item 7b Tattershall Country Park (Personal Interest due to personal use of the facilities) K. Newholm Agenda Item 8c Tattershall Village Hall (Personal Interest being a Member of the Village Hall Committee) 3927 Notes: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously, that the notes of the last meeting held on 6th February 2006, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record. 3928 Clerks Report on Matters Outstanding: The Clerk reported that the Police Mobile Unit would visit Tattershall Market Place on 8th March and Tatteshall Thorpe on the 9th March. The Clerk reported that the damaged telephone kiosk had been reported in writing to BT. The Clerk reported that the application to the Clerks Training Bursary Fund had been successful. Financial Matters: a) To resolve to pay Honorarium to Mr Bellamy. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the Honorarium be paid to Mr Bellamy. b) To resolve to pay annual subscription to Easily Co. Ltd. for Web Site. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the subscription be paid. 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 LCC Photocopies, Office & Phone Hire 779.44 1106 Mr S Coulber Reimbursement for woodstain 8.98 1107 Mrs J Girling Reimbursement printer cartridge 14.97 1108 SLCC Registration fee Clerks accreditation 70.00 1109 LALC Annual Training Scheme subscription 100.00 1110 Chairman .. 590 591 LALC Annual Subscription 312.00 1111 Mr Bellamy Gatekeeping duties 125.00 1112 Mrs J Girling Clerks Salary & Expenses 381.42 1113 Easily Ltd Annual website subscription 116.33 1114 To present Annual Coningsby, Tattershall & District Community Hall Accounts. Cllr. P. Barrack declared a personal interest. The Annual Accounts were presented to the full Council for comment. To inform Members of the 2007/2008 Section 137 allowance. Members were advised that the Section 137 allowance for 2007/2008 would be £5.64 per elector. To advise 2006/2007 Audit Commission fees. Members were advised that the Audit Commission fees for 2006/2007 would be £135.00. To consider applications for donations from Lindsey Blind Society and Coningsby Luncheon Club. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the application from the Blind Society be referred to the Annual Finance & General Purposes Committee Meeting in November. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the application from Coningsby Luncheon Club be referred to the next Finance & General Purposes Committee Meeting. Planning: Planning Applications: The following planning applications had been rejected: S/175/02489/06 Mr R Johnson erection of a dwellinghouse and detached double garage 3 Butts Lane, Tattershall S/176/02423/06 S Morrell - use of land for siting of 10 log cabins for use as Holiday accommodation Bank Farm, Marsh Lane, Tattershall It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the Clerk write to the Planning Authority to request full details of the refusals. Full planning permission had been given to the following application: S/176/02800/06 Mr J Meanwell erection of bungalow with integral single garage, construction of a vehicular access and turning area Plot at Chapel Farm, Chapel Lane, Tattershall Thorpe 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. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the Clerk contact District Cllr. Avison to ascertain when the background paperwork would be made available by ELDC. 3931 Correspondence: LALC various training seminars. The Clerk reported that there would be a Local and Regional Planning Seminar at Baumber on Tuesday 20th March at 1.30pm and a Councillors Training Evening at Swinstead on 6th June at 7pm. Local Works update on the Sustainable Communities Bill. It was proposed and seconded, with 1 abstention, that the Clerk write to the MP in support of the bill. Tattershall Village Hall AGM and election of Committee. Cllr. K. Newholm declared a personal interest. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that Cllr. G. Shaw represent the Parish Council on the Village Hall Committee. Chairman 591 592 Longhurst Homes repair/replacement of gate at Willows Court. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that Longhurst Homes be asked to replace the gate. ELDC opportunity of an Energy Efficiency Talk. The Clerk was instructed to decline this offer. ELDC District & Parish Elections. The Clerk reported that the District and Parish Council Elections were to take place on Thursday 3rd May 2007. It was proposed, seconded and carried that the May meeting be held on Tuesday 8th May 2007. 3932 Code of Conduct: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that this matter be referred to a sub-committee. 3933 Annual Parish Dinner: The Chairman reported that the cost of the dinner would be £9 per head, tickets had been printed and Anchor Catering were providing the meal. Raffle prizes were requested. Manning Trophy: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the Public Lighting & Amenities Committee meet on Thursday 22nd March at 7.30 pm at Offside, Chapel Lane. 3935 HERS Scheme: a) To receive a report on the recent site meeting in the Market Place. Cllr. P. Barrack declared a prejudicial interest and left the room. Cllr G. Shaw reported that a site meeting had been held in the Market Place which Robert Walker (Conservation Officer), Clive Fletcher (English Heritage) and Andy Ratcliffe (Highways) had attendied. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the Clerk write to English Heritage immediately to request their proposal which would be discussed at a specially convened meeting. 3936 Clerks 6 Months Appraisal: The Chairman reported that the Committee had reviewed the Clerks performance through the means of an LALC recommended Appraisal Form. 3937 Parish Plan: The Clerk reported that Cllr. P. Maltby would attend a meeting to be held on Thursday 8th March 2007 at Tattershall Castle. Cllr. H. Barrack was unable to attend due to a prior engagement. 3938 Report from County and District Councillors: Cllr. B. Harvey reported that she had recently attended a Joint Town Meeting. One representative of Tattershall Parish Council and Coningsby Town Council was to be elected. 3939 Amenity Matters: Flag Raising Report. Cllr. G. Shaw reported that the flag had been flown on 2 official occasions. Litter. Cllr J. Pow reported large quantities of litter around the parish, particularly off the main thoroughfares. It was agreed that a working party would clear up the churchyard on Monday 26th March 2007 at 6pm. Pavements. Cllr. J. Pow reported that many of the pavements around the parish were in a poor state of repair. Chairman 592 593 3940 Newsletter: It was agreed that the Newsletter would continue to be produced annually in the Autumn/Winter period. 3941 Reports on Outside Meetings: Cllr. J. Meanwell and District Cllr. S. Avison reported that they had attended a recent Bede House Trust meeting. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that Cllr. J. Meanwell and District Cllr. S. Avison represent the Parish Council on this committee. Cllr. B. Wayman reported that the Coningsby & Tattershall Sports Forum were to hold an open day at Gartree School on Saturday 14th April. This was a free of charge come and have a go day to encourage sport into the community. Cllr. R. Pick reported that the Finance & General Purposes Committee would meet on Thursday 8th March to discuss Standing Orders and simplification of the budget format. 3942 Items for Next Agenda: Website Schedule of dates for forthcoming meetings There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.35pm. Chairman .. Date 593 |
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