Minutes June 2007 |
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604 Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 5th June 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 the speed indicating device had proved very enlightening and the results of the survey would be presented to the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership. The Chairman reported that the Annual Dinner had been very successful and thanked all councillors for their support. Present: Cllrs. S. Coulber (Chairman), R. Pick (Vice Chairman), P. Maltby, B. Wayman, P. Day, B. Harvey, P. Barrack, H. Barrack, J. Roberts, G. Harness, G. Shaw, B. Abbiss, N. Leggate, J. Meanwell and Mrs J. Girling (Clerk) 3984 Apologies were received from Cllr. J. Pow. 3985 Declarations of Interest: Declarations of Interest were made by the following Councillors: R. Pick Agenda Item 9A Tattershall Country Park (Personal Interest due to personal use of the facilities). R. Pick Agenda Item 12A Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund (Prejudicial Interest being employed in the aggregates industry) J. Roberts Agenda Item 12A Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund (Prejudicial Interest being employed in the aggregates industry) P. Barrack Agenda Item 9A Tattershall Country Park (Prejudicial Interest being a major customer) 3986 Notes: It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously, that the notes of the last meeting held on 8th May 2007, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record. 3987 Clerks Report on Matters Outstanding: The Clerk reported that Highways had issued an order to re-mark all the lines within the Market Place during the Summer months. The clerk reported that the new gate at Willows Court was receiving attention. 3988 Financial Matters: a) To resolve to pay honorarium to Mr Bellamy It was proposed, seconded and resolved to pay the honorarium to Mr Bellamy. b) To receive Internal Audit Report It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the report from the Internal Auditor be approved. c) To resolve to review the system of internal audit cover It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Responsible Financial Officer and apprentice meet to review the effectiveness of the internal audit system. d) To resolve to accept the Annual Financial Accounts Return It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously that the Annual Financial Accounts Return be approved. e) To resolve payment of accounts It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously that the following accounts should be paid and the relevant invoices were presented. Payee Goods/Service Provided Amount Chq No Mr Bellamy Gatekeeping duties £125.00 1141 Mr S Coulber Reimbursement for paint to renovate seat £13.58 1142 Butterfly Hospice Donation of bricks from flag flying £100.00 1143 LCC Hire of school for council meetings £251.40 1144 LCC April photocopying £74.50 1145 SCIS UK Ltd Toner for Brother printer £48.77 1146 Northampton News. Advert for 2 Annual Assemblies £46.15 1147 Chairman .. 604 605 Payee Goods/Service Provided Amount Chq No. Continued Glasdon UK Ltd 3 dog waste bins £258.77 1148 P A Seymour internal auditor (cheque re-issue) £60.00 1149 Mrs J Girling Clerks salary & expenses £442.87 1150 HM Rev & Customs PAYE contributions £22.66 ` 1151 3989 Appointment of Parish Council Committees 2007/2008: Committees for the ensuing year were as follows. Finance & General Purposes Planning Cllr. N. Leggate Cllr G Harness Cllr Mrs B Wayman Cllr J Roberts Cllr Mrs G Shaw Cllr N Leggate Cllr H Barrack Cllr Mrs B Wayman Cllr R Pick Cllr Mrs J Pow Cllr S Coulber Cllr Mrs G Shaw Cllr P Barrack Cllr R Pick Cllr Maltby Cllr SCoulber Cllr J Meanwell Cllr B. Harvey Market Place & Greens Public Lighting & Amenities Cllr G Harness Cllr G Harness Cllr J Roberts Cllr J Roberts Cllr Mrs P Day Cllr P Day Cllr Mrs B Abbiss Cllr B Abbiss Cllr Mrs J Pow Cllr G Shaw Cllr Mrs G Shaw Cllr H Barrack Cllr H Barrack Cllr R Pick Cllr R Pick Cllr S Coulber Cllr S Coulber Cllr P Barrack Cllr J Meanwell 3990 Planning: a) The following planning applications had been refused. S/175/00766/07 Mr & Mrs Green, 23 High Street, Tattershall erection of a house and attached single garage S/176/00501/07 Mr S N Galbraith- change of use of Methodist chapel, Tattershall Thorpe, to offices providing computer technology support b) The following planning application had been granted. S/175/00363/07 Hugh Bourn Homes land off Hunters Lane, Tattershall - erection of 4 no. detached houses with detached garages, 4 no. pairs of semi-detached houses with integral garages, l no. terrace of 3 no. houses c) The following planning application had been granted Listed Building Consent S/175/00883/07 The National Trust 2 Castle Cottages, 33 Sleaford Road, Tattershall Internal alterations and replacement of dormer window. Chairman 605 606 3991 Correspondence: a) Tattershall Lakes Country Park Cllr. R. Pick and Cllr. P. Barrack declared an interest and left the room. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that a letter be sent to Cllr. S. Avison requesting an update. b) Standards Board for EnglandI It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously to adopt the new Code of Conduct with the addition of paragraph 12(2). c) Ministry of Defence Information had been received about a community project Home Front. Further information will follow at a later date.
3992 Annual Report: The clerk had received a quotation from ELDC of approximately £190 for the printing of 1300 black and white Annual Reports for the 2006/2007 year. A further sum of approximately £25 would be payable to Lincolnshire Newspapers for distribution of the Annual Report. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that these quotations be accepted. 3993 Market Place and Greens Matters: a) Flag Raising Report Cllr. G. Shaw reported that the flag had been flown on four occasions over the last month. b) Best Kept Garden Competition Cllr. S. Coulber asked that the judging be completed in order to submit entries to the next parish council meeting. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Mr and Mrs Tony Wells of Coningsby be invited to judge the final round. 3994 Public Lighting and Amenities: a) To give a report on the grant application to Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund Cllr R. Pick and Cllr. J. Roberts declared an interest and left the room. The Clerk reported that an application had been made for funds to promote and provide facilities for access to the countryside through the footpath network within the parish. The Clerk reported that an application had been made for £2,035, being 90% of the total cost of the project. The remaining funds were to be provided through voluntary labour and materials, which would be provided from earmarked reserves. b) To discuss the provision of extra litter bins As there was no provision in the budget at this time, it was proposed, seconded and resolved that these items be included in costings for the next financial year. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the RAF be approached to enquire if they could provide litter bins and dog bins for the Castlefields estate. 3995 Footbridge over River Bain: It was proposed, seconded and resolved that an opening ceremony be held on the bridge at 7.00pm on the evening of Thursday 28th June, meeting in the Market Place at 6.30pm 3996 Reports from District and County Councillors: Cllr. B. Harvey advised that there would be an exhibition by the Primary Care Trust on the subject of the future of the Health Service in this area. This was to take place on the 15th June, 10am until 2pm in Coningsby Community Hall. There would be a meeting regarding the setting up of a Childrens Centre based at Clinton Park School to support parents and children 0-5 years and families. This would take place at Clinton Park School from 1.30pm to 3.30pm on Monday 12th June. 3997 Reports on Outside Meetings: Cllr. S. Coulber reported that the Annual Assembly of Tattershall Thorpe electorate had a good attendance of approximately 22 people. The main issue discussed was the possible provision of a cycle way/footpath linking Woodhall Spa to Tattershall Thorpe. The Clerk was instructed to write to Lincolnshire County Council to make enquiries. Cllr. S. Coulber reported that he had attended a Community Access Point meeting. Plans were going ahead and the target completion date was March 2008. 606 607 3998 Items for Next Agenda: None As there was no further business, the meeting closed at 9.20pm. Chairman Date .. 607 |
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