Minutes September 2008660 Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 2nd September 2008, at 7.15pm at Tattershall CAP and Library |
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Public Interval: Prior to the start of the meeting there was a short public interval. Chairmans Report: The Chairman welcomed everyone to the first council meeting in the Community Access Centre. The Chairman offered condolences to Cllrs. G. Harness, P. Day and to the Clerk, Mrs J. Girling. The Chairman reported that the AGM of the LALC would be held on Saturday 11th October at Horncastle College to which the Chairman would attend, along with Cllr. H. Barrack. An employment seminar would take place in West Ashby on 15th October to which Cllrs. S. Coulber and P. Barrack would attend. Present: Cllrs. H. Barrack, P. Barrack, S. Coulber, B. Harvey, N. Leggate, J. Meanwell, R. Pick, B. Abbiss, J. Pow, G Shaw, B. Wayman, P. Day, C. Dawson and Mrs J. Girling (Clerk). 4213 It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Cllr. G. Shaw take notes of the meeting. 4214 Apologies were received from Cllrs. G. Harness, J. Roberts and Mrs. J. Girling, Clerk. 4215 Declarations of Interest: Declarations of interest were made by the following Councillors: Cllr. R. Pick Agenda Item 7b Tattershall Country Park (Personal Interest use of facilities) Cllr. R. Pick Agenda Item 8j Lincs Aggregates Levy (Personal Interest employee of aggregates industry) Cllr. P. Barrack Agenda Item 6c Poppy Wreaths (Personal Interest spouses involvement with Royal British Legion poppy appeal) Cllr. P. Barrack Agenda Item 7b Tattershall Country Park (Prejudicial Interest business in the area) Cllr. P. Barrack Agenda Item 8e CCTV (Prejudicial Interest business affected) Cllr. C. Dawson Agenda Item 8h Ball games on Castleview (Personal Interest resides in the area) 4216 Notes: It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously that the notes of the last meeting held on 1st July 2008, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record.
4217 Clerks Report: On behalf of the Clerk the Chairman reported that the Service in the Field of the Sibsey Lancaster Memorial Trust would be held on Sunday 5th October at 2.30pm. The Chairman reported that Tattershall Thorpe had been unsuccessful this year in the Best Kept Village Competition. Chairman 660 661 4218 Financial Matters: a) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to pay Mr Bellamy the quarterly gate keeping allowance. b) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the following accounts be paid. Payee Goods/Services Provided Amount Chq No. Mr Bellamy Gate keeping duties £125.00 400080 Northcliffe Media Delivery of Annual Report £25.00 400081 Mr A Jackson Grass cutting July & August £990.00 400082 Thos. Fattorini Engraving Chairmans Chain £21.79 400083 Mr. B. Haynes Parish Plan Stationery £16.24 400084 A. Odrowaz-Coates Parish Plan Translation service £15.00 400085 Mrs Jean Girling Reimbursement of postage £6.90 400086 Mrs Jean Girling Clerks salary & expenses £798.95 400087 HM Revenue & Cust PAYE contributions £240.67 400088 c) Cllr. P. Barrack declared an interest and left the room. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to purchase 3 poppy wreaths. d) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to defer the purchase of combination litter/dog bins from ELDC until their positioning was agreed and finance was secure. e) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to determine the availability of O.S. maps of the parish from LCC. Cllr. B. Harvey would look into this issue. f) It was reported that the Bede House Trust accounts to 31st March 2008 had been received. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that these be brought to the attention of the annual meeting of the Finance & General Purposes Committee. 4219 Planning: a) To notify decisions on outstanding applications: Applicant Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 11 Market Place, Tattershall Application No. S/175/01558/08 Consent to display 1 no. externally illuminated double-sided projecting hanging sign at proposed restaurant/takeaway. Applicant Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 11 Market Place, Tattershall Applicant Number S/175/01557/08 Full Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of and alterations to a ground floor former tea room restaurant/residential building to provide a mixed use consisting of a restaurant and takeaway on the ground floor, retaining residential use of the first and second floors, provision of an extract ventilation duct, replacement of 2 no. PVCU framed bay windows with timber sash windows and removal of concrete fence posts with replacement iron railings. Chairman 661
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Applicant Mr E Hare re 18 High Street, Tattershall Applicant No. S/175/01391/08 Refusal of Planning Permission Erection of a dormer bungalow with an integral garage, construction of vehicular and pedestrian access on the site of an existing bank which is to be removed. Applicant Waste Recycling Ltd Application No. S94/100/08 Planning permission To site an inert waste storage, screening and crushing facility at Kirkby on Bain Landfill Site, Tattershall Road, Kirkby on Bain. b) Tattershall Country Park Cllr. R. Pick and Cllr. P. Barrack declared an interest and left the room. Cllr. G. Shaw temporarily took over the Chairmanship of the meeting. The Enforcement Officer was currently liaising with the ELDC Legal Officer with regard to taking further action. 4220 Correspondence: a) It was reported that Cllr. G. Shaw had been authorised as an account signatory in addition to Cllr. R. Pick, Cllr. H. Barrack and Cllr. S. Coulber. b) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Somerfields Supermarket be allowed to carry out their coffee morning on September 26th in the Market Place. c) A letter of complaint had been received from a resident of Willows Court with regard to anti-social behaviour. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to contact the police and to request a visit from ELDC Cleansing Department to blitz the car park. d) LCC had advised that street lighting columns on the perimeter access road around the estate would be replaced in September 2008. The question of ownership of the alley lights was raised and this matter is to be investigated. e) Cllr. P. Barrack declared an interest and left the room. ELDC had advised that the Scrutiny A Committee would shortly be conducting a review of CCTV within the district. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that a letter be forwarded to ELDC confirming the need for CCTV in Tattershall. f) The next Southern Committee Meeting would be held on Monday 15th September in New York Lecture Hall at 7pm. g) A report had been received from LCC Footpaths Officer following receipt of the councils annual footpath walking report. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to contact the ELDC Dog Warden to deal with the dog fouling issue. h) Cllr. C. Dawson declared an interest and left the room. LCC advised that they could provide a sign to deter children playing ball on Castleview but the police would have to enforce it. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to inform the police of the problem. i) An invitation had been received from East Lindsey Citizens Advice Bureau to the AGM to be held on 11th September at Alford. j) LCC Lincolnshire Aggregates Levy Sustainability Grant: Cllr. R. Pick declared an interest and left the room. Cllr. G. Shaw temporarily took over Chairmanship of the meeting. It was reported that the bid to obtain a grant from the Lincolnshire Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund had been unsuccessful. Chairman .. 662 663 4221 Market Place and Greens Matters: a) Dying tree on Carrwood Close. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to hold a site meeting on Wednesday 3rd September. b) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to obtain bulbs from local sources and to plant them in Masons Lane, outside the Fortescue Arms, along the High Street and in the Market Place. c) Tree Preservation Order on maple trees on North Road, Tattershall Thorpe. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to defer this matter in order that Cllr. R. Pick could clarify their ownership. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to re-allocate funds in order to cut the grass on one more occasion this season. 4222 Public Lighting & Amenities Matters: a) Flag Raising Report: Cllr. G. Shaw reported that the flag had been flown on 1 official and 4 unofficial occasions in August. b) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to LCC Highways and the Road Safety Partnership to request the installation of railings outside Gartree School to prevent children from running into the road and also to prevent parking problems. 4223 Health & Safety Risk Assessments: This matter was deferred to the next meeting. 4224 Holy Trinity Closed Churchyard: Correspondence had been received from the PCC Secretary advising of the nuisance and danger to the public being caused by various trees in the closed churchyard. An additional communication had been received from the Community Development Officer (Environment) ELDC stating the proposed work on 1 elm and 1 lime tree. A site meeting had been arranged for Wednesday 3rd September 2008. 4225 Lodge Road: The general state of repair of the road and pavements was discussed. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to the Divisional Manager, Highways to report the problems. 4226 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: The ceremony would be held on Friday 5th December at 6pm, followed by a procession to the castle where carols would be sung. The schools were willing to be involved. 4227 Parish Office: Cllr. B. Harvey reported that a meeting had been requested with LCC to negotiate on the cost to the parish for use of the parish office. 4228 Presentation by Lincolnshire Probation Service: Letters had been circulated to parish councils and other bodies in the area to ascertain interest in this presentation. 4229 Annual Dinner: It was proposed, seconded and resolved to hold the Annual Dinner on Friday 8th May 2009. Various suggestions were made for the speaker and a decision would be made at the next meeting. Chairman 663 664
4230 Reports on Outside Meetings: There were no reports. 4231 Reports fom District and County Councillors and any other outside bodies: ELDC had sent a letter protesting about the Post Office closures. The cost of the footpath upgrade was to be ascertained and the possibility of obtaining a grant through Awards for All was suggested. 4232 Items for the Next Agenda: Bollards Hunters Chase Tattershall Country Park Report from Health & Safety Officer Parish Office Lease Presentation date to be set 4233 It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the meeting be closed to the press and public to announce the winners of the Best Kept Garden Competition. The Chairman announced the competition winners and a suitable date for the presentation of the awards would be agreed. Chairman Date 664 |
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