Minutes April 2007 |
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596 Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 3rd April 2007, at 7.15 pm at the Holy Trinity Primary School, Tattershall Public Interval: Prior to the start of the meeting there was a short public interval. Chairmans Report: The Chairman reported that Cllr. K. Newholm had not stood for the 2007 Election. The Chairman thanked Cllr. K. Newholm for all the hard work he had carried out over the years. Cllr. K. Newholm said it had been an honour to serve on the Parish Council and wished everyone good fortune. 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, P. Maltby, N. Leggate, District Councillor S. Avison and Mrs. J. Girling (Clerk) 3943 Apologies were received from Cllr. J. Porter. 3944 Declarations of Interest: Declarations of Interest were made by the following Councillors: P. Barrack Agenda Item 7e Thorpe Camp (Personal Interest being a Member) P. Barrack Agenda Item 8c Tattershall Country Park (Prejudicial Interest being a major customer) P. Barrack Agenda Item 9 HERS Scheme (Prejudicial Interest being business owner within the area being considered) R. Pick Agenda Item 8c Tattershall Country Park (Personal Interest due to personal use of the facilities) 3945 Notes: Following one amendment, it was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously, that the notes of the last meeting held on 6th March 2007, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record. 3946 Clerks Report on Matters Outstanding: The Clerk reported that the Principal Rights of Way Officer had advised that the footbridge had been constructed and would be positioned over the River Bain once ground conditions allowed. The Clerk reported that Mr Roger Moors, Senior Rural Housing Enabler was to be the guest speaker at the June meeting. 3947 Annual Parish Meetings: Cllr. S. Coulber informed Members that the Annual Assembly for Tattershall would be held at 6.30pm on Tuesday 8th May, followed by the Annual General Meeting. The Annual Assembly for Tattershall Thorpe would be held at 7.00pm on Tuesday 22nd May 2007. 3948 Financial Matters: a) To resolve to enter the Best Kept Village Competition It was proposed, seconded and carried that Tattershall and Tattershall Thorpe enter the competition. b) To resolve Payment of Accounts including grants and donations It was proposed, seconded and carried that the following accounts should be paid and the relevant invoices were presented. Payee Goods/Service Provided Amount Chq No RAF Coningsby Notice Board erection on RAF property £5.00 1115 Tattershall V. Hall Hire of meeting room £13.50 1116 ESPO Stationery and shredder £51.01 1117 LCC Photocopying February and March £69.97 1118 CPRE Annual subscription £20.00 1119 FWAG Donation £42.00 1120 Chairman .. 596 597 Payee Goods/Service Provided Amount Chq No. Continued Victim Support Donation £25.00 1121 WRVS Donation £25.00 1122 Vitalise Donation £25.00 1123 Revesby Playscheme Donation £25.00 1124 Coningsby Lunch Cl. Donation £100.00 1125 Lincs Fieldpaths As. Annual subscription £5.00 1126 CAB Donation £30.00 1127 Mrs J Girling Clerks Salary & Expenses £389.27 1128 Cleanaway Ltd Grasscutting March £258.50 1129 Anwick Forge Balance remaining on seat £3,084.38 1130 c) To resolve to accept the recommendations of the F&GP Committee re Coningsby Lunch Club It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the proposal be accepted and a donation of £100.00 be made. d) To advise Council that the VAT Reclaim had been received The Clerk advised Members that a reclaim of £1,003.56 had been received. e) To resolve to give a donation to Thorpe Camp Cllr. P. Barrack declared a personal interest and left the room. It was proposed, seconded and carried that a donation of £25.00 be given to Thorpe Camp. f) To resolve to adopt the amendments to Standing Orders It was proposed, seconded and carried that the amendment to Standing Orders No. 10 and 26(j) be adopted. g) To resolve to close the Community High Interest Deposit Account and open a Community Instant Reserve account as recommended by the F&GP Committee It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the recommendations of the F&GP Committee be accepted. h) East Midlands Parish Council Insurance Scheme opportunity to obtain a competitive quote It was proposed, seconded and carried that the Clerk complete the forms. 3949 Planning: a) Planning Application: The following planning application had been withdrawn: S/175/02827/06 National Trust Listed Building Consent conversion of and alterations to an existing dwelling 2 Castle Cottages, 33 Sleaford Road, Tattershall b) To notify members of reasons for recent planning refusals: S/176/02423/06 S Morrell, Bank Farm, Marsh Lane, Tattershall The reason for the refusal was as stated on the copy of the Decision Notice dated 7/2/07 S/175/02489/06 R Johnson, land at 3 Butt Lane, Tattershall The reason for the refusal was as stated on the copy of the Decision Notice dated 7/2/07 c) 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. The site was to be sold again and it was hoped that the planning application would be received by Easter.
3950 HERS Scheme: Cllr. P. Barrack declared an interest and left the room. The new bench had now arrived and was installed in the Market Place. Cllr. Shaw reported that it was necessary to make an immediate decision, otherwise funding would be lost, with regard to the central grass island in the Market Place. The Clerk was instructed to contact the Principal Conservation Officer to arrange an early meeting. Chairman 597 598 3951 Correspondence: a) CPRE opportunity to enter Calor Lincs Village of the Year Competition - There was no interest in this competition. b) Chattertons Solicitors request for information re Methodist Chapel Following a request for information about the War Memorial, the Clerk was instructed to provide the necessary details. c) Royal British Legion invitation to Drumhead Service Cllrs. J. Pow, P. Barrack, S. Coulber and G. Shaw expressed an interest in attending the service. d) Parishioners letter re poor street lighting outside village hall The Clerk was instructed to write to the County Council to request that the street lighting be either upgraded or cleaned and also to complain about the poor state of the footway. e) RAF Defence Estates - to sign an agreement with RAF Coningsby to erect a notice board on the Community Building. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the agreement be signed.
3952 Annual Parish Dinner: Cllr. R. Pick reported that the tickets were now on sale. 3953 Lincolnshire Pathfinder: The current situation was discussed fully. At this point Cllr. J. Pow left the meeting. 3954 Community Website: Cllr. P. Barrack reported that the site had averaged approximately 5000 hits per month over the last 3 months and the annual cost to run the site was £122.40. An opportunity of the County Council taking over its administration under its own format was discussed at length. It was proposed, seconded and carried that Cllr. P. Barrack, assisted by Cllr. J. Roberts, continue to run the site. 3955 Report from County and District Councillors: Cllr. B. Harvey reported that there was a vacancy for a Member to sit on Tattershall Primary School Board of Governors. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that Cllr. G. Shaw represent the Parish Council. District Cllr. S. Avison reported that the consultation had just begun on the Local Development Framework which was due out in 2009. District Cllr. S. Avison reported that the County Council had gravelled the footpath by the bowling club. 3956 Amenity Matters: a) Flag Raising Report. Cllr. G. Shaw reported that the flag had been flown on 2 official and 5 unofficial occasions. 3957 Public Lighting and Amenities Matters: a) Recycling facility It was proposed, seconded and carried, with 9 in favour, 3 against, that this matter be left temporarily in abeyance. 3958 Reports on Outside Meetings: Cllr. P. Maltby reported that he had attended the recent meeting on the subject of Parish Plans. Unfortunately there had been no other attendees and there was no local support. 3959 Items for Next Agenda: Parish Plan Chairman . 598 599 3960 To resolve to close the meeting to the press and public: a) To discuss Manning Trophy Award Winner - It was reported that the winner of the Manning Trophy was Tattershall Lunch Club. b) To resolve to accept the recommendations of the F&GP Committee re Clerks salary and expenses - It was proposed, seconded and carried that the recommendations be accepted and the Clerks salary be increased by 1 point on the spinal column with expenses increased by £10 per year. Due to the Clerks inability to carry out her current workload within the allotted 10 hours per week it was proposed, seconded and carried that the Clerks hours of work be increased to 12 hours per week. There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.35pm. Chairman .. Date 599 |
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