| Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 2nd November, 2004, at 7.15pm at the Holy Trinity Primary School, Tattershall |
498Present: Mrs. G.M.F. Shaw- Chairman, S. Coulber Vice-Chairman, K.V. Newholm, J.G. Porter, H. Barrack, P. Barrack, M. Moss, B. Harvey, C. Norman, B. Wayman, J. Meanwell and Mrs. T. Wall (Clerk) Public Forum: There were no members of the public present. 3516 Chairmans Report: The Chairman said that although she did not condone the way in which Cllr. Avison forwarded his apologies prior to the meeting on 5th October 2004, unfortunately the Council were not given the opportunity to either accept or refuse them, which has resulted in Cllr. Avison forwarding his resignation. The Clerk had spoken to Cllr. Avison, apologising on behalf of herself and the Chairman for this error in procedure, offering Cllr. Avison to withdraw his resignation. Cllr Avison accepted the apologies but declined the offer. 3517 Apologies: Were received from: Cllr. Pick, Wayman and Meanwell 3518 Declaration of Interests: Councillors declaring an interest were: J. Porter Agenda item 10: Burial Ground and Cllr. P. Barrack Agenda item 16: report on C.A.T.S. meeting. 3519 Minutes: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously, that the minutes of the last meeting held on 5th October 2004, having been previously circulated were approved and signed. 3520 Vacancy of Parish Councillor: Following the resignation of Councillor S.M. Avison, the Clerk was asked to make the necessary arrangements. 3521 Clerks report on matters outstanding: The Clerk reported that there is to be a consultation document outlining proposed exclusive grants hopefully to be made available for Quality Status Councils from January 2005, initially from £1,000 to £15,000. A letter from Mr. Bartle from County Council Highways Department had been received confirming the work to be carried out following the recent site meeting. Confirmation had been received from the Road Safety Partnership regarding the deployment of the Speed Trailor. A letter from Lincolnshire County Council stating that the Community Grant Scheme would be unable to assist the Parish Council with the purchase of notice boards. A Letter from ELDC stating that it would take no further action regarding the Councils complaint against Oxbows event, Kirkby Lane, Tattershall, following receipt of a letter from Wolds Collective. 3522 Correspondence: RBLI: Information regarding the forthcoming Remembrance Day had been received for Sunday 14th November. Tattershall Village Hall: A letter was read inviting the Parish Council to attend the official re-opening ceremony of Tattershall Village Hall on Sunday 7th November 2004 at 3.00pm. 3523 Street Cleaning: A letter from Coningsby Parish Council had been received stating that they are happy with the current service. Following lengthy discussions, the Clerk was asked to invite Mr. Kaszics from East Lindsey Environmental Health Department to attend a Parish Council meeting to resolve the street cleaning problems experienced in Tattershall. Cllr. Wayman arrived. 499 3524 Website: Cllr. P. Barrack updated members on the current situation and was pleased to report that the hits on the site are slowly increasing. Cllr. Porter enquired whether the Flood site had been looked at to see if the recent high waters would affect the residents. 3525 Burial Ground: Cllr. J. Porter declared an interest and left the room. Cllr. Shaw advised that following recent changes in the PCC Law, there could be possibilities in the future for a burial ground. 3526 Financial Matters: To resolve payment of accounts: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the following accounts should be paid and relevant invoices were presented. 1. £ 380.00 Salaries 2. £ 30.00 Mrs. T. Wall Petty Cash 3. £ 57.46 Shaw & Sons Ltd New Receipts and Payments Book 4. £ 46.98 The Toner Factory Ink Cartridges 5. £ 20.97 Woodco Minute Paper 6. £ 21.00 Post Office 100 x 2nd class stamps 7. £ 16.74 Gartree School - Photocopying It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the following payments, under Section 137 of the 1972 Local Government Act, be paid. 1. £ 15.65 Tattershall Engraving, - Trophies x 3 2. £ 38.00 RBLI Poppy Appeal ( 2 x wreaths) 3. £ 29.38 Newton & Newton St. Georges Flag To Resolve Publication of Annual Report via Local Newspaper: The Clerk showed members of the Council the final report and advised that a quotation from ELDC to publish the report was approximately £120.00 and the distribution cost via the Target Newspaper could cost approximately £25.00. Following discussions, it was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously to go ahead with the publishing of the report but the Clerk was asked to obtain a quotation from Royal Mail to distribute the leaflets to each household. Christmas Tree Lights for Tattershall Thorpe: The Chairman advised that a set of lights had been purchased at a cost of approximately £10.00. To Resolve to Forward a Donation to the Thorpe Chapel: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously to donate £25.00 for use of the Chapel for the Finance and General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday 1st November 2004. 3527 Reports from County Councillor: Cllr. B. Harvey reported on highway matters within the parish, stating that unfortunately due to issues which are unable to currently be resolved, the footpath along Lodge Road is to be put on hold for the time being. The footway behind Tomlinson Close is progressing. The Chairman thanked Cllr. Harvey for all her efforts in assisting the Lodge Road Footway Scheme. 3528 Market Place and Greens Matters: Flag Raising Report: The Chairman reported that the flag had been flown on four occasions in October, one being an official occasion. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that the next £100.00 would be forwarded to the Macmillan Nurses fund. 500 Report by Cllr. H. Barrack: Cllr. H. Barrack reported that grass cutting is now suspended until the new year. Cllr. H. Barrack now has the bulbs ready for planting in the market place and requested pupils from Gartree School and other volunteers to help on Saturday morning. Cllr. J. Meanwell arrived. 3529 Public Lighting and Amenity Matters: Cllr. Moss requested the drain be attended to near to the meals on wheels building at the end of Cromwell Place. The Clerk advised that this matter is being looked into. 3530 Planning and Licence Applications: Planning Applications - Granted: The following applications have been granted full planning permission, following the recommendations from the Planning Committee being forwarded to the District Council for consideration. S/175/01413/04 D.R. Maxfield : Change of use of existing agricultural land Sleaford Road, Tattershall. S/176/01015/04 Mr & Mrs I. Moses : Listed building consent Blue Bell Inn, Tattershall Thorpe S/176/01290/04 J. N. Gorensweigh : Change of use to existing restaurant Thorpe Road, Tattershall Thorpe Planning Applications - Refused: The following application has been refused planning permission: S176/01414/04 Mr. J. Meanwell : Erection of Bungalow with integral garage Chapel Lane, Tattershall Thorpe 3531 Reports on Outside Meetings: C.A.T.S. Prior to discussion, Cllr. P. Barrack declared an interest and left the room. The Chairman reported on a very enjoyable meeting whereby CATS agreed to take the project of Tattershalls scheme forward. They will liaise with the Clerk and Councillor Moss to collate all relevant information. LALC AGM : Cllrs. Norman, Coulber and Newholm all attended this very enjoyable meeting and reported on various workshops held throughout the day. Presentation Evening Coningsby Community Hall: Cllr. H. Barrack reported on a very enjoyable presentation evening whereby Coningsby came 4th in the Best Kept Village Hall Competition. Cllr. Harvey advised members that Cllr. Barrack had been awarded the first presentation of the Mr. Barker Plate for his contribution to the Village Halls Committee for many years. The Council were very pleased for him. 501 3532 Items for Next Agenda: a) Distribution of Annual Report b) Paper on Training Fees c) Community in Action d) Annual Parish Dinner e) Standing Orders 3533 To Resolve to Close the Meeting to Press and Public: It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously to close the meeting to the Press and Public. 3534 Discussion of recent vacancy This matter was discussed to a mutual satisfactory end. There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting. Chairman .. 501 |
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