Minutes June 2008 |
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652 Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 3rd June 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 Sue Crabtree from the White Light Project. Chairmans Report: The Chairman reported that the Community Access Point was now open to the public. The Chairman thanked the Annual Dinner Committee for their hard work which produced a very successful evening. Present: Cllrs. R. Pick (Chairman), S. Coulber J. Meanwell, N. Leggate, B. Harvey, J. Roberts, J. Pow, B. Wayman, B. Abbiss, G. Harness, H. Barrack and Mrs J. Girling (Clerk). 4176 Apologies from Cllrs. P. Barrack, G. Shaw and P. Day were approved by the full council. 4177 Declarations of Interest: Declarations of interest were made by the following Councillors: Cllr. R. Pick Agenda Item 12b Tattershall Country Park (Personal Interest use of facilities) Cllr. R. Pick Agenda Item 15a Lincs Aggregates Levy (Personal Interest employee of aggregates industry) Cllr. S. Coulber Agenda Item 14d - Parish Plan (Personal Interest sits on committee) Cllr. G. Harness Agenda Item 12b Tattershall Country Park (Personal Interest family connection) 4178 Notes: It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously that the notes of the last meeting held on 6th May 2008, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record. 4179 Clerks Report: The clerk reported that she had reserved seats for Cllrs. H. Barrack, R. Pick and P Day to attend the Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the completion of restoration to St Michaels Church, Coningsby. The clerk reported that she had reserved seats for Cllrs. Coulber and Pow to attend the Royal British Legion Veterans Day service on the 29th June 2008. The clerk reported that the Works Service Team from RAF Coningsby had visited Clinton Park and cleared up litter, cans etc. The clerk reported that the LCC Countryside Access Officer had indicated that the new Tattershall Walks leaflet would be printed shortly. The clerk reported that Mr A Hopkinson of ELDC had contacted the Department of Transport regarding the DDA requirements for the Somerfields car park. The clerk reported that to date she had received no response from Highways with regard to the poor state of repair of footpaths outside Gartree School and on Lodge Road. Chairman 652 653 4180 Co-option of Parish Councillor: A communication had been received from the Elections Officer confirming that there had been no requests for an election and therefore the council could now go ahead and co-opt a replacement member. 4181 Ball games played on Castle View: Following general discussion it was agreed that this was a matter for the police. Cllr. S. Avison explained that the Village Hall Committee were happy to allow the children to play ball games providing they kept away from the hall and were well behaved. 4182 Tattershall Fair: It was proposed, seconded and resolved that a committee separate to the parish council be formed to take this forward. 4183 Financial Matters: a) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that an honorarium be paid to Mr Bellamy. b) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to accept the Internal Auditors report. c) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to accept the Annual Financial Accounts Return for the year ending 31st March 2008. d) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the following accounts be paid. Payee Goods/Services Provided Amount Chq No. A. Jackson Grass cutting £495.00 400056 P A Seymour Internal Auditor £60.00 400057 ESPO Stationary £69.85 400058 Allianz Insuance Annual Renewal £1,119.32 400059 LCC Photocopies April 2008 £15.25 400060 LCC Room hire June & July 2008 £52.00 400061 Caroline Dawson Parish Plan funds expenses £66.20 400062 Mr Bellamy Gate keeping duties £125.00 400063 Mrs J Pow Reimbursement expenses APM £5.56 400064 WRVS Donation £30.00 400065 Marion Dunmore Donation (Sen Citizens Party) £50.00 400066 Air Ambulance Donation £50.00 400067 Mrs J Girling Clerks salary & expenses £552.48 400068 HM Rev & Cust Staff PAYE £113.19 400069 LCC Room hire (Parish Plan) £22.20 400070 Tatt Village Hall Room hire £18.25 400071 A Jackson Grass cutting £495.00 400072 e) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to pay the clerk for extra hours incurred in setting up the new office.- 4184 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Cllr. B. Wayman approach the head teachers of the local schools to enquire about the possibility of a joint service being held with the school choirs. Chairman .. 653 654 4185 Housing Development Signs: It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Market Place and Greens Committee inspect the speed restriction signs to ensure that the housing development signs had all been removed. 4186 Planning: a) To notify decisions on outstanding applications: Applicant Mrs E Savage, Evette, North Road, Tattershall Thorpe Rear extension to existing dwelling to provide a living room. Full Planning Permission granted Applicant Mr R Sivill, 4-6 High Street, Tattershall Alterations and renovations to existing ground floor shop and first and second floor living accommodation. Full Planning Permission granted Applicant - Mr & Mrs Parkhouse, The Coach House, 7 Market Place, Sleaford Road Rear extension to existing house to provide a conservatory, existing conservatory on site to be removed. Full Planning Permission granted Applicant RAF Coningsby (Nursery) Nursery School, Clinton Park Erection of a shelter attached to existing nursery building to provide a sheltered play area Full Planning Permission granted 4187 Tattershall Country Park: Cllrs Pick and Harness declared an interest and left the room. Cllr. S. Avison reported that the Go Cart Track was not supposed to be used until the Noise Abatement Order was sorted out. Planning permission had been refused for the Club House. The team of Planning Enforcement Officers would shortly visit the site to carry out a complete site inspection. 4188 Correspondence: a) National Probation Service The possibility of incorporating a presentation by the NPS into a Parish Plan event would be investigated. b) ELDC Street Cleaning Service The clerk was instructed to request that litter bins in the Market Place be emptied on Monday mornings. c) Southern Area Committee The clerk reported that the next meeting would be held on Monday 7th July at 7pm in Irby and Bratoft Village Hall. 4189 Market Place and Greens Matters: a) Flag Raising Report. No report. b) Best Kept Garden Competition - It was proposed, seconded and resolved to invite Mrs Maureen Trafford to judge this years competition. The Chairman asked Members to bring their results to the July meeting. c) Grass cutting It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Cllr. S. Coulber should become the grass cutting liaison officer. Chairman 654 655 d) Parish Plan Cllr. S. Coulber declared an interest. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Parish Plan Committee be given permission to hold a stall in the Market Place on Saturdays throughout the summer months, subject to approval from the Lord of the Manor. e) Grass Verges The clerk was instructed to make enquiries about the possibility of erecting bollards on certain areas of the grass verge on the High Street as parked cars were eroding the grass completely. 4190 Public Lighting & Amenities Matters: a) Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund grant application Cllr. R. Pick declared an interest and left the room. Cllr. B. Harvey reported that she was awaiting quotations in order to proceed with the application. b) Litter bins - It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Market Place & Greens Committee investigate the need for additional litter bins. 4191 Parish Office: The clerk reported that the parish office was now up and running. There were, however, several teething problems particularly that there was no telephone or access to e-mail. 4192 Reports fom District and County Councillors and any other outside bodies: Cllr. B. Harvey reported that LCC had contributed £1.5Million towards provision of Community Support Officers. LCC hoped that the issue of illegal parking would be addressed. Cllr. S. Avison reported that he now held the Vice Chairmanship of ELDC. Congratulations were given. 4193 Reports from Outside Meetings: a) The Chairman gave a brief resume of the Annual Assemblies of the Electors of Tattershall Thorpe and Tattershall. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that all suggested actions be approved. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that a letter of thanks be sent to the village organisations for their valuable contribution. 4194 Items for the Next Agenda: Tattershall Country Park Telephone kiosks Roadside verges Chairman Date 655 |
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