Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 4^th November 2008, at 7.15pm at Tattershall Library and CAP

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Public Forum:  Prior to the meeting a public forum took place.

Chairman’s Report:  The Chairman reported that Cllr. H. Barrack had tended his resignation due to poor health after over 30 years service.  The Chairman thanked Cllr Barrack for all his help and loyal service over the years and said he would be sadly missed.  The Chairman asked members of the Planning Committee to circulate plans as quickly as possible in order to submit responses within the specified deadlines.

Present:  Cllrs. R. Pick (Chairman), G. Shaw, S. Coulber, B. Harvey, J. Roberts, J. Pow, B. Wayman, B. Abbiss, G. Harness, P. Day, C. Dawson, H. Barrack, P. Barrack, J. Meanwell, N. Leggate and Mrs J. Girling (Clerk).

4159    There were no apologies.

4160    Declarations of Interest: Declarations of interest were made by the following Councillors:

            Cllr. G. Shaw – Agenda Item 14 – Speed restriction on Lodge Road (resident of Lodge Road)

Cllr. R. Pick – Agenda Item 7b – Tattershall Country Park (personal use of facilities)

Cllr. R. Pick – Agenda Item 7e – Minerals and Waste Core Strategy (employed in aggregate industry)

Cllr. P. Barrack – Agenda Item 7b – Tattershall Country Park (business connections)

Cllr. G. Harness – Agenda Item 7b – Tattershall Country Park (family connections)

Cllr. J. Roberts – Agenda Item 7e – Minerals and Waste Core Strategy (employed in aggregates industry)

 4161   Notes:  It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously that the notes of the Extraordinary Meeting held on 18th September 2008, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record.   It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously that the notes of the last meeting held on 7^th October 2008, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record.

4162        Clerk’s Report:  The Clerk reported that the Dog Warden had agreed to provide a combination dog/litter bin free of charge, to be sited on the public footpath adjacent to The Blue Bell Inn, Tattershall Thorpe.  It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Cllrs. Meanwell and Pick would contact the landowner to obtain permission for the bin to be installed.

4163        Financial Matters:

It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the following accounts be paid:

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Payee                         Goods/Services Provided              Amount         Chq No.

Mrs J Girling                Reimbursement postage                    29.08               400099

Youthworx                   Donation (from flag proceeds)            100.00             400100

Mr H Chapman            Supply & repair of notice boards        38.00               400101

ELDC                          Reproduction of Annual Report          150.00             400102

Mrs J Girling                Clerks salary & expenses                   424.29             400103

HM Revenue Cust       PAYE contributions                             66.53               400104

4164    Planning:

            a)         S/176/02623/08 – Mr E Hare, Lindum Park, Station Road, Ruskington.

Erection of detached dormer bungalow and construction of associated vehicular and pedestrian access with provision of parking and turning area on the site of existing bank premises.

18 High Street, Tattershall

Full Planning Permission

S/176/02500/08 – Mr A Wrightson, Land at Shoulder of Mutton Alley, Chapel Lane, Tattershall Thorpe

Removal of condition no 2 as imposed on planning permission ref. S/176/1668/05

Refusal to remove or vary a condition

b)                  Tattershall Country Park – Cllrs. G. Harness, R. Pick and P. Barrack declared an interest and left the room.  A report had been received from the Principle Planning Enforcement Officer to the effect that no further progress had been made.

c)                  East Lindsey Local Development Framework – The questionnaire was completed to the effect that it was discouraging private enterprise and members did not in any way wish the growth and beauty of the village to be impeded.

d)                  Blue Bell Inn, Tattershall Thorpe Proposal – Section 191 application to determine the lawful use of the land as a touring caravan site and for the siting of 2 no. static caravans.  Members confirmed that there had been 2 no. residential caravans on the site for the last 50 years and touring caravans for many years. 

e)                  Minerals and Waste Core Strategy Issues and Options statutory consultation – Cllrs. R. Pick and J. Roberts declared an interest and left the room.  It was felt that roads should be given consideration.

4165    To elect a Chairman of the following committees:  It was proposed, seconded and resolved to elect a chairman for each committee when the respective meetings took place.

4166    Health and Safety Risk Assessment:

a)         Annual Report – Cllr. P. Barrack reported that everything was in good order apart from the following issues:           

                        (i)         A broken rail over the wooden footbridge on Tattershall cut.

                                    It was proposed, seconded and resolved to report the problem

                                    to the Footpaths Officer.

(ii)                Pins missing from one wooden bin in Market Place

It was proposed, seconded and resolved to contact the blacksmith to repair the bin.

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b)      Masons Lane – Cllr. P. Barrack carried out an inspection following a report that the hedge was very high and overshadowing the lane.  Cllr. Barrack reported that there was no health and safety risk but if it could be reduced in height, this would improve the light.  It was proposed, seconded and resolved to contact Highways to report that the hedge overshadowed the street light.

4167    To consider a proposal to reduce the number of elected Members:   On behalf of members of the public, Cllr. J. Pow raised this issue but after prolonged discussion it was agreed that nothing would be gained by a reduction of serving members. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that no changes be made.

4168    Correspondence:

            a)         East Lindsey Citizens Advice Bureau – Correspondence had been received from Mrs Jill Scott advising that they were in the process of securing sufficient funds in order to hold surgeries using the facilities at Tattershall CAP.

            b)         The Royal British Legion – The Annual Service of Remembrance would be held on Sunday 9^th November at St Michaels Church, Coningsby.

            c)         Lincolnshire FWAG – The Annual General Meeting would be held on Tuesday 18^th November at 6.30pm at The Admiral Rodney Hotel, Horncastle.

            d)         Southern Area Committee – The next meeting of the Southern Area Committee would be held on Monday 8^th December 2008 in the Village Hall, New Leake, at 7pm.  It was proposed, seconded and resolved to ask that the Chief Constable attend the meeting to explain his financial strategies in today’s climate.

 4169   Market Place & Greens: 

            a)         Flag Raising Report – Cllr. G. Shaw reported that the flag had been flown on two occasions last month.

            b)         Maple trees on North Road, Tattershall Thorpe – Cllr. P. Barrack informed members that he was waiting for contact details of the landowner.

4170    Public Lighting & Amenities:

a)         Disabled access to sluice – Correspondence had been received from Mr J Stockdale, Senior Highways Officer (Countryside Team) advising that there were two options to move forward.  The first option would be for the landowner to place a condition upon the authority responsible for the old canal to use only machinery that should not affect the proposed newly constructed path.  The second option would be the path could be constructed to a 1.2 metre wide surfaced path that would not be fully compliant with the DDA but would be suitable for wheelchair use.  A passing place could be created at the exit from the NT car park that would result in minimum disturbance by machinery whilst allowing for wheelchair users to pass safely.  It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Option 2 was the best solution.

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4171        Lodge Road:     Cllr. G. Shaw declared an interest.  It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to Graham Butler to request a speed check on Lodge Road.

4172    Presentation by National Probation Service:  The Clerk reported that all the necessary arrangements were in place for the presentation which would be held on Tuesday 18^th November at 7pm in the Holy Trinity School.  Cllr. J. Pow would provide refreshments.

4173    Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony:  Cllr. R. Pick asked for volunteers to help erect the Christmas tree on Sunday 30^th November, meeting at 9.30am in the Market Place.  Cllr. B. Wayman reported that the tree lighting ceremony would be held on Thursday 4^th December at 6pm followed by a police escorted procession to Tattershall Castle where the children would provide entertainment and carols would be sung.  It was proposed, seconded and resolved that £55 be allocated to purchase glow sticks, hot chocolate etc. for the children.

4174    Annual Parish Dinner:

            a)         To elect a committee – It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Dinner Committee would be comprised of the following councillors:  Cllrs. J. Pow, C. Dawson, P. Day, B. Abbiss, B. Wayman, J. Roberts and R. Pick, with J. Meanwell (reserve).

            b)         Guest speaker – A decision was still pending.

4175    Tree work required in Holy Trinity Closed Churchyard: - It was proposed, seconded and resolved to make enquiries through the following routes:

(i)                  Contact Nigel Sardeson, Tree Officer, LCC

(ii)                Contact the Probation Service Community Payback Scheme

(iii)               ELDC’s new initiative re neglected trees.

(iv)              Community grant towards the work

 It was reported that the Tree Warden would be out of commission for the next two months.

4176    Reports fom District and County Councillors and any other outside bodies:  Cllr. S. Avison reported that Mr J Sardeson, ELDC Planning Office, had looked at the roadside/bridge area of the Hunters Chase development and advised that two drop down bollards would be erected which would cater for the emergency services.  There was no report from the County Councillor.

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4177    Reports from Outside Meetings: Cllr. P. Barrack reported that he had attended the Annual Emergency Planning Meeting.  Cllr. B. Wayman reported that she had attended the AGM of the LALC.  Cllr. J. Pow reported that she had attended a Planning Meeting and an invitation had been extended for her to visit the Planning Office at Manby.  Cllr. S. Coulber reported that the photograph competition being held by the Parish Plan committee had now closed and Mr Sivill would judge the entries.        

4178    Items for the Next Agenda:

            Tattershall Country Park

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