Minutes April 2009 |
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690 Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 7th April 2009, at 7.15pm at Tattershall Library and CAP Public Forum: Prior to the meeting a public forum took place. Chairmans Report: The Chairman welcomed Cllr. B. Haynes as a new member of the parish council. The Chairman reported that the notice board removed from Clinton Park had been re-sited adjacent to Butts Bridge. Present: Cllrs. R. Pick (Chairman), G. Shaw, S. Coulber, B. Harvey, J. Roberts, J. Pow, B. Wayman, G. Harness, C. Dawson, P. Barrack, P. Day, N. Leggate, J. Meanwell, B. Abbiss, B. Haynes and Mrs J. Girling (Clerk). 4226 There were no apologies. 4227 Declarations of Interest in accordance with the 2000 Local Government Act: Declarations of interest were made by the following Councillors: Cllr. R. Pick Agenda Item 8b Cemex (employee of Cemex) Cllr R. Pick Agenda Item 8c Tesco (spouse employed in retail trade) Cllr B Harvey Agenda Item 8b (Cemex (adjacent landowner) Cllr. P. Barrack Agenda Item 8c Tesco (shop keeper in village) Cllr. P. Barrack Agenda Item 8b Cemex (business connections) Cllr. J. Roberts Agenda Item 8b Cemex (employee of Cemex) Cllr. C. Dawson Agenda Item 8c Tesco (local business owner) 4228 Notes: It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously that the notes of the last meeting held on 3rd March 2009, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record. 4229 Clerks Report: The clerk reported that PAT testing had been carried out in the Parish Office. 4230 Annual Parish Meetings: The Annual Parish Meeting for Tattershall would be held on Friday 1st May in Tattershall Village Hall at 7pm. The Annual Parish Meeting for Tattershall Thorpe would be held on Wednesday 6th May in Thorpe Camp at 7pm. 4231 Financial Matters: a) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to enter Tattershall and Tattershall Thorpe in the Best Kept Village competition. b) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to affiliate to the Lincolnshire branch of the CPRE for 2009/2010. c) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to approve the following payments: Chairman 690 691 Payee Goods/Services Provided Amount Chq No. Mrs J Girling Clerks salary & expenses 448.33 400132 Lincs Blind Soc. Donation 25.00 400133 CPRE Affiliation 25.00 400134 Community Lincs BKV Competition 10.00 400135 Woodco Office Eq. Minute paper 24.14 400136 Easily Co. 1 year website domain 113.85 400137 Mencap Donation 50.00 400138 B&B Trees Tree surgery closed churchyard 805.00 400139 Mrs J Girling Solicitors oath fee 5.52 400140 Lincs Fieldpaths Subscription 5.00 400141 FWAG Subscription 42.00 400142 Victim Support Donation 50.00 400143 LCC Quarterly office rent 231.50 400144 LCC Office rent June 08 to Feb 09 694.50 400145 LALC Annual membership fee 372.40 400146 HM Rev & Customs PAYE contributions 120.82 400147 d) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to give a donation of £25 to Thorpe Camp. e) It was proposed, seconded and resolved not to donate to the Tattershall Castle arts project. f) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to Mouchel to enquire if there were any surplus computers which could be used in the parish office. 4232 Planning: a) The following decisions had been received. S/176/03596/08 Mrs S Morrell, Bank Farm, Marsh Lane, Tattershall Erection of a cafι building on the site of an existing agricultural warehouse building which is to be demolished, which is an amendment to that previously approved under planning permission reference S/176/2226/08. Full planning permission S/175/03471/08 Ms A Means, Cosmoor Farm, Lodge Road, Tattershall Erection of buildings for use as a cattery comprising of 12 pens each with cat runs, 1 shed and an isolation unit on the site of a derelict outbuilding which is to be partially demolished. Full planning permission S/176/1067/06 Woodhall Spa Sand and Gravel Ltd., Tattershall Road, Kirkby on Bain To extract sand and gravel as an extension of an existing quarry with restoration to low level agriculture at the field to the east of Annpasture Land, Tattershall Thorpe. Full planning permission Chairman . 691 692 b) Park Farm planning application (i) Cllrs, Harvey and Pick declared an interest and left the room. Cllr. Shaw gave a report of the recent meeting with Cemex and other agencies in which Cemex had answered all the main issues raised. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to Coningsby Town Council and Woodhall Spa Parish Council to invite them to send representatives to sit on a Liaison Committee. (ii) A belated apology, together with a short report, had been received from the Drainage Board c) Proposed Tesco store No further information had been received. d) ELDC A notification of appeal had been received regarding planning application S/175/02684/08 re Mr R. Johnson land at 3 Butt Lane, Tattershall. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to support the appeal. 4233 Parish Plan: Cllr. S. Coulber summarised the results of the Tattershall Thorpe Parish Plan and distributed copies of the report. Cllr. R. Pick congratulated the Parish Plan Committee on their dedication and hard work. 4234 Councillor Surgeries: Cllr. G. Shaw advised that councillor surgeries were one of the discretionary criteria for Quality Status re-accreditation and suggested holding a surgery once a month in the Parish Office whilst the clerk carried out her duties from home. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that councillors sit in the office only if the clerk was unable to be at work. 4235 Sub Lease to Parish Office: It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Chairman and Vice Chairman should execute the Counterpart Licence to Underlet. 4236 Correspondence: a) Southern Area Committee An invitation had been received to attend the next meeting of the Southern Area Committee which would be held on Monday 27th April 2009 in the New York Lecture Hall, Langrick Road, New York at 7pm. b) RAF Defence Estates An acknowledgement had been received with regard to the removal of the notice board from Clinton Park. c) Holy Trinity Church A letter had been received from the Secretary of the Parochial Church Council pointing out that the ivy had not been removed from the lime tree near to the Bowls Club. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to advise the PCC that the situation would be closely monitored and the Tree Warden would be informed. d) LCC Correspondence had been received from LCC advising that the request to salt the Market Place would be reviewed in the summer. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write requesting a site meeting. e) ELDC Correspondence had been received advising that the telephone kiosk on East Drive would be retained. Chairman 692 693 f) LCC Details of the Lincs Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund had been received. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to apply for funding for curbing around the island on North Road in Tattershall Thorpe and also for interpretation boards which could be sited along the parish footpath network. g) LCC Highways: (i) Notification had been received from Mr Lovelock, Highways Officer, that reflective posts had been placed in front of the hole in Masons Lane as this was an integral part of the drainage system which could not be filled in. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to inform Mr Lovelock that this was a Health & Safety issue and required further attention. (ii) A request had been made from a resident of Castleview that an unkempt area of grass be cut. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to advise Mr Lovelock that this was private land and it was the responsibility of the landowner. h) Upgrade of access path to Sluice A letter had been received from a disabled resident expressing delight that a wheelchair friendly path was proposed. i) ELDC A Nightstop awareness event would take place on the 24th April at Horncastle Youth Centre, Willow Row, Horncastle between 10am and 2pm. j) National Trust A letter of thanks had been received for the donation towards the electricity used by Tattershall Castle at the 2008 Xmas celebrations.
4237 Annual Parish Dinner: Cllr. J. Pow reported that posters had been distributed and tickets were printed and on sale.
4238 Market Place & Greens: a) Flag Raising Report Cllr. G. Shaw reported that the flag had been flown on two occasions last month and on two occasions this month to date. b) Environmental Project Cllr. G. Shaw reported that it was hoped that beavers would litter pick, the cubs would plant wild flower seeds in the closed churchyard, part of the open churchyard and Masons Lane, if sufficient seed allowed, and scouts would clear Gibsons Cut of rubbish.
4239 Public Lighting & Amenities Matters: a) ELDC Car Park Following discussion with the Car Parks/Amenities Manger, the Clerk reported that as this was a free unpatrolled car park, disabled bays were discretionary. There was only a requirement to put in bays if there was access to a particular building. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write again to ask for a re-assessment of the situation. Chairman .. 693 694 b) Provision of railings outside Gartree School Cllr. B. Wayman reported that a site meeting had been arranged for the 24th April at 3pm. 4240 Report from County and District Councillors and any other outside agencies: Cllr. B. Harvey reported that LCC would shortly carry out a traffic speed survey along Lodge Road. 4241 Reports on Outside Meetings: There were no reports. 4242 Items for Next Agenda: Representative to sit on Newsletter Committee 4243 It was proposed, seconded and resolved to close the meeting to press and public in order to announce the Manning Trophy award winner. 4244 Manning Trophy: The winner of the Manning Trophy Award 2009 was Mr. D. Shaw. Chairman Date .. 694 |
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