Minutes April 2008 |
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642 Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 1st April 2008, at 7.15pm at the Holy Trinity Primary School, Tattershall Public Interval: Prior to the start of the meeting there was a short public interval. Guest speaker was Mr Ian Penn, Rural Housing Enabler, Community Lincs who spoke on the subject of affordable housing. Chairmans Report: The Chairman reported that the Community Access Point was almost complete and the official opening would take place on 23rd July. The Chairman had received Cllr. P. Maltbys resignation. A report had been received from PCSO A. Evans advising that Pc Duncan Bustin was the new Beat Manager and there had been 11 crimes over the last month. Present: Cllrs. S. Coulber (Chairman), R. Pick (Vice Chairman), J. Meanwell, N. Leggate, G. Shaw, B. Harvey, J. Roberts, J. Pow, B. Wayman, B. Abbiss, G. Harness and Mrs J. Girling (Clerk). 4118 Apologies from Cllrs. P. Barrack, H. Barrack and P. Day were approved by the full council. 4119 Declarations of Interest: Declarations of interest were made by the following Councillors: Cllr. R. Pick Agenda Item 8b Tattershall Country Park (Personal Interest use of facilities) Cllr. R. Pick Agenda Item 8c Cemex Planning Application (Personal Interest employee of Cemex) Cllr. R. Pick Agenda Item 15 Sewage Sludge Disposal (Personal Interest employed by farmers landlord) Cllr. B. Harvey Agenda Item 8c Cemex Planning Application (Personal Interest farms next to the site) Cllr. J. Roberts Agenda Item 8c Cemex Planning Application (Personal Interest employee of Cemex) Cllr. J. Roberts Agenda Item 15 Sewage Sludge Disposal (Personal Interest employed by farmers landlord and family connection) Cllr. G. Harness Agenda Item 8b Tattershall Country Park (Personal Interest family connection) 4120 Notes: It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously that the notes of the last meeting held on 5th March 2008, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record. 4121 Clerks Report: The Clerk reported that ELDC Building Control had responded to the enquiry about the clarification of the streets leading from Fortescue Close. It was stated that if extra names were added to the sign, this would be setting a precedent for other estates. The Clerk reported that the Lincolnshire Probation Service would give a presentation on Local Crime Community Sentence at the October meeting. The Clerk reported that there had been no response from LCC re additional street lighting on Sleaford Road. The Clerk reported that Highways had contacted the housing developers to ask them to remove all items of signage from the 30mph speed restriction signs. Chairman 642 643 4122 Annual Parish Meetings: a) The Annual Parish Meeting for Tattershall Thorpe would be held at Thorpe Camp at 7pm on Wednesday 14th May 2008. The Annual Parish Meeting for Tattershall would be held in Tattershall Village Hall at 7pm on Monday 19th May 2008. b) The Parish Plan committee would put up a display showing progress to date and the Mobile Police Unit would attend. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the village clubs and groups be invited to attend. Refreshments would be served. 4123 Financial Matters: a) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Tattershall and Tattershall Thorpe enter the Best Kept Village Competition. b) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to affiliate to the Lincolnshire branch of the CPRE for 2008/2009. c) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the following accounts be paid. Payee Goods/Services Provided Amount Chq No. LCC Hire of meeting room Parish Plan 28.60 400033 Vitalise Ess. Breaks Donation 25.00 400034 Butterfly Hospice Doncation 50.00 400035 LCC Photocopying February 2008 23.27 400036 LALC Annual subscription 370.15 400037 Mrs J Girling Reimbursement toner cartridge 49.99 400038 Easily Co UK 2 years domain renewal web 50.49 400039 Mrs J Girling Clerks salary & expenses 478.42 400040 HM Revenue & Cus PAYE contributions 66.62 400041 Community Lincs Affiliation CPRE 25.00 400042 Community Lincs Entry fee BKV competition 10.00 400043 LCC Hire of meeting room Parish Plan 21.40 400044 Con & Tatt Newsltr Donation to newsletter 262.03 400045 Tattershall Engrave Manning Trophy 9.81 400046 d) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to give a donation of £25 to Thorpe Camp Preservation Society. e) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to give a donation of £25 to Lincoln & Lindsey Blind Society. f) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to give a donation of £50 to the East Lindsey Citizens Advice Bureau. 4124 Planning: a) To notify decisions on outstanding applications: Applicant Golden Dragon Restaurant, Tattershall Lodge, 11 Market Place, Tattershall Consent to display 1 no. externally illuminated double-sided projecting hanging sign at proposed restaurant/takeaway. Application refused on 19.03.08 Chairman . 643 644 b) Tattershall Country Park Cllrs. R. Pick and G. Harness declared an interest and left the room. Following a meeting with the Mr. N. Howells, Chief Executive, ELDC, Cllr. G. Shaw reported that Mr Howells would investigate the issue of regularising the park and would forward his report as soon as possible. c) Cemex Planning Application Cllrs. R. Pick, J. Roberts and B. Harvey declared an interest and left the room. The Clerk read a communication from Cemexs agent advising that Cemex had held a meeting with LCC and they were reflecting on the changes that they were going to make to the application. 4125 HERS Scheme: No further information to date.
4126 Tattershall Fair: It was proposed, seconded and resolved to defer this matter until the next meeting. 4127 Correspondence: a) Southern Area Committee The next meeting would be held on Monday 28th April at 7pm in Stickney Village Hall. Cllr. G. Shaw would attend. It was felt that it would be beneficial to invite other bodies to the meetings such as the police and the environment agency. b) Greenhart Estate Management Ltd Correspondence had been received querying why the residents of Clinton Park did not receive the same level of litter clearance as other parts of the village. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to inform GEM that Highways only cleaned up the perimeter of the estate as it was privately owned. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to the RAF to request that they tidy up the areas which they were responsible for. c) Temporary Road Closure Pauls Lane There would be a temporary road closure of Pauls Lane for surface dressing works between Monday 21st April and Sunday 15th June 2008. 4128 Annual Parish Dinner: Cllr. R. Pick reported that the tickets were printed and were available for sale. 4129 Market Place and Greens Matters: a) Cllr. G. Shaw reported that the flag had been raised on 1 official and 4 unofficial occasions over the last month. A discussion was held regarding the frequency of flying the flag in Tattershall Thorpe and it was proposed, seconded and resolved that this be discussed at the Annual Parish Meeting. b) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that bulbs be purchased in the Autumn for planting around the village. Cllrs. B. Wayman and B. Abbiss volunteered to carry out this task. c) Correspondence had been received from Jonathan Stockdale with regard to the disability access to the River Bain. He advised that he would get LCC Structures Section to produce the necessary drawings/design through their Capital Structures Programme but he could not guarantee a swift response. Chairman .. 644 645 4130 Public Lighting & Amenities Matters: a) Xmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - It was agreed to wait to hear from the Village Hall Management Committee with regard to the Xmas Tree lighting ceremony. b) Street Cleaner It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to the Cleansing Department to request an increase in street cleaning hours over the summer months until September, also to point out that there had been complaints from the public. c) Mobile Police Unit Cllr. G. Shaw reported that the mobile police unit would be in the village on 21st April, 19th May and 16th June. 4132 Foul Smell at Tattershall Thorpe: Cllr. R. Pick and Cllr. J. Roberts declared an interest. Cllr. R. Pick reported that he had received numerous complaints regarding the foul smell at Tattershall Thorpe. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that a letter be sent to the farmer, copy Environmental Health, advising him of the complaints and requesting an immediate halt to the practice of spreading sewage sludge on to the land. 4133 Reports fom District and County Councillors and any other outside bodies: Cllr. B. Harvey reported that footpaths were currently being inspected for maintenance and gulley emptying would take place in May. It was suggested that a letter be sent to the RAF and to the W.I. respectively congratulating them on their 90th Anniversaries. Cllr. J. Pow advised members that the Tree Warden was currently familiarising herself with the role. 4144 Reports from Outside Meetings: There were no reports. 4145 Items for the Next Agenda: ELDC car park at Somerfields size of disabled spaces Tattershall Country Park Annual Dinner 4146 It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the meeting be closed to the press and public to discuss the following matters: a) Manning Trophy Award Winner: The winner of the Manning Trophy was Coningsby & Tattershall First Responders. b) Clerks Salary & Expenses: It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Clerks salary be increased by one spinal point from 1st April 2008, in line with National Guidelines. c) Grass cutting tender: Of the 12 invitations to tender which the clerk sent out, 4 replies had been received. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the clerk make further enquiries with the ultimate decision being made by the Chairman, subject to satisfactory references. Chairman Date 645
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