Minutes December 2007 |
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625 Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 4th December 2007, 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 speakers were Mr Robert Walker, ELDC Conservation Officer, and Mr Colin Davies, traffic engineer, who spoke about traffic calming measures in the Market Place. Cllr. N. Leggate joined the meeting at 7.40pm. Chairmans Report: The Chairman reported that the clerk had now vacated the parish office to allow the building work to commence for the Community Access Point. The clerks contact telephone number was 01526 353163. The Chairman thanked everyone involved in erecting and dressing the Christmas tree and reminded everyone that the tree lighting ceremony would take place at 3.30pm on Friday 7th December. Present: Cllrs. S. Coulber (Chairman), R. Pick (Vice Chairman), G. Harness, J. Meanwell, N. Leggate, B. Abbiss, G. Shaw, B. Harvey, J. Roberts, P. Maltby, P. Barrack, J. Pow, B. Wayman, P. Day and Mrs J. Girling (Clerk). 4065 An apology from Cllr H. Barrack was approved by the full council. 4066 Declarations of Interest: Declarations of interest were made by the following Councillors: Cllr. P. Barrack - Agenda Item 7b Tattershall Country Park (Prejudicial Interest major customer) Cllr. R. Pick Agenda Item 7b Tattershall Country Park (Personal Interest use of facilities) Cllr. S. Coulber Agenda Item 10 Parish Plan (Personal Interest Chairman of the steering committee) Cllr P. Barrack Agenda Item 12 HERS Scheme (Prejudicial Interest business in area) 4067 Notes: it was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously that the notes of the last meeting held on 6th November 2007, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record. 4068 Clerks Report on Matters Outstanding: The Clerk reported that she had been awarded a pass in the Certificate in Local Council Administration. She was congratulated by Members. The Clerk reported that she had received a message of thanks for the councils speedy action in getting the hedge cut along Sleaford Road. The Clerk reported that Lincolnshire County Council had provided confirmation that the temporary road closure had been put in place from 14.30 hours to 18.00 hours on Friday 7th December 2007. 4069 Financial Matters: a) 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: Chairman 625 626 Payee Goods/Services Provided Amount Chq No. Mr Bellamy Gatekeeping duties £125.00 1 Mr S Coulber Concrete to fix seats on path 174 £17.28 2 Mrs J Girling Postage £5.72 3 LCC Photocopies October 2007 £21.44 4 Veolia ES (UK)Ltd Grounds maintenance October 07 £517.00 5 Woodco Office Equp. Minute paper £24.66 6 ELDC Printing Walks leaflet £492.00 7 LCC Office rent and telephone £710.00 8 Goodwins Light bulbs Xmas tree £95.00 9 Russell Green Xmas tree £58.75 10 Mrs J Girling Clerks salary & expenses £515.37 11 HM Rev & Customs PAYE contributions £43.54 12 b) To resolve to pay Mr Bellamy Honorarium. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to pay Mr Bellamy an honorarium. c) To approve 2008/2009 budget from the Annual Finance Meeting held on 8th November 2007. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to defer this item until the next meeting. d) To approve updated Asset Register. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the updated Asset Register be approved, with copies to be circulated to Members. 4070 Planning: a) Notify members of decisions on outstanding applications. Application withdrawn S/175/02458/07 Mr and Mrs A Bradger Extension to existing dwelling to provide a conservatory 7 Cromwell Place, Tattershall, LN4 4NW Full Planning Permission S/094/01887/07 Waste Recycling Group Alterations and improvements to widen existing vehicular access in association with existing waste recycling centre. Landfill site, Tattershall Road, Kirkby on Bain. Full Planning Permission S/175/02005/07 Mr & Mrs R Brown Extension to existing dwelling to include the raising of the roof height to provide an additional 2no. bedrooms, an en-suite, a bathroom and the provision of 2no. dormer windows on the front elevation in accordance with the amended plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 15th October 2007. 16 Hunters Lane, Tattershall, LN4 4PB Full Planning Permission S/175/02278/07 Messrs John & Associates Alterations to existing hairdressers/health and beauty salon to include the provision of a new shop front and a barbers pole. 3-5 High Street, Tattershall, LN4 4LE Full Planning Permission S/176/02048/07 Miss M & Mr L Gregory & Dines Erection of a stable block comprising of 3no. stables and a tack/feed room and change of use of existing agricultural land to use for the keeping of horses. Amys Farm, Woodhall Road, Tattershall Thorpe, LN4 4JT Chairman .. 626 627 Planning Permission S/175/2385/07/3 Lincolnshire County Council To create a car park to include 4no. bays and 1no. space for disabled users at Tattershall Clinton Park Community Primary School, Tattershall. Planning Permission S/175/2622/07/3 Lincolnshire County Council To extend the existing car park providing 12 no. additional parking spaces and 2 no. parking bays for disabled users for the library/community access point and the school at Tattershall Library, Tattershall. b) Tattershall Country Park. Cllrs. P. Barrack and R. Pick declared an interest and left the room. The Clerk reported that Mr Nigel Howells, Chief Executive of ELDC had acknowledged the councils request for help and support and confirmed that he would respond shortly. The Clerk was instructed to write again to ELDC Planning, English Nature and the local M.P. 4071 Community Access Point: a) To resolve to accept the draft lease with Lincolnshire County Council. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the lease be accepted. 4072 Correspondence: a) Southern Area Committee. The Clerk reported that the next meeting would be held on Monday 10th December in the New York Lecture Hall, New York, at 7.00pm. Cllrs. Maltby, Barrack and Coulber were to attend. b) NALC Opportunity for Quality Councils to receive free website link from The Local Channel. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that this be accepted. c) Groundwork Lincolnshire. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Cllr B. Wayman complete a playing fields consultation. d) Rekk. Co. Uk. The Clerk reported that information on youth shelters could be obtained from this company. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that this information be given to the Parish Plan Steering Committee. 4073 Parish Plan: a) Progress Report. Cllr. S. Coulber declared a personal interest. Cllr. Coulber reported that the Steering Committee now had a Parish Plan Constitution and they had formulated a timetable of events for the coming year. b) To resolve to allocate funds to the Parish Plan for administration purposes. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to allocate £125 to the Parish Plan, with the funds to be held by the Clerk in the Parish Council bank account. c) To resolve to accept the Parish Plan application form for funding. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the application be accepted, noting that a young person and family could be involved. Chairman 627 628 4074 Annual Parish Dinner: a) To decide on a guest speaker. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Judy Theobald of Radio Lincolnshire be approached as first choice and Al Pinner of BBMF as second choice. b) To set Committee. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that a committee of the following members be formed: Cllr G Shaw Cllr J Pow Cllr B Wayman Cllr R Pick Cllr B. Abbiss Cllr H Barrack (advisor) 4075 HERS Scheme: Cllr. P. Barrack declared an interest and left the room. During the public session Mr R Walker had intimated that an immediate decision by the council would be required in order to secure an extension for funding if any further work was to go ahead. With this in mind, it was proposed, seconded and resolved to agree in principle to Scheme 4 of the presentation by Mr C Davies, which basically stipulated the narrowing of the road closest to the green down to one lane, whilst maintaining the bus turning road and no loss to current parking. Cllr. B. Harvey abstained from voting. It was also felt that the Fortescue Arms junction was very tight and it would need opening up considerably. It was understood that there would be a central refuge rather than a formal crossing. It was stipulated that Lincolnshire County Council Highways should be fully involved and that members be kept informed at all stages of the process. The Clerk was instructed to contact the Lord of the Manor and advise him of the proposed plan. 4076 East Lindsey District Council Development Framework: It was proposed, seconded and resolved to defer this item to the Finance and General Purposes Meeting to be held on Thursday 13th December 2007. 4077 Market Place and Greens Matters: a) Review of grass cutting schedule prior to tendering. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the area of grass opposite North Road corner and the end of Pauls Lane be made to the schedule. 4078 Public Lighting and Amenity Matters: a) Free Tattershall and Tattershall Thorpe walks leaflets. The Chairman informed Members that the Countryside Access Officer had added the parish to her 2008 schedule for village walks leaflet production. She had indicated that approximately 10,000 copies would be made available. b) Litter bins and dog bins on Grange Drive. This item was left in abeyance. c) Permission to purchase paint to re-decorate bus shelter at Tattershall Thorpe. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Cllr. S. Coulber purchase the necessary paint. Chairman .. 628 629
d) Report of Footpath 222 site meeting. Cllr. G. Shaw reported that she had attended a site meeting with Cllr. J. Roberts and Mr J Stockdale, LCC Footpaths Officer. Mr Stockdale approved the scheme to upgrade the footpath for disability access from Sleaford Road to the bank of the River Bain, providing permission could be obtained from the landowner, National Trust, and there was no objection from the Environment Agency and 3rd Witham Drainage Board. 4079 Reports from District and County Councillors and any other outide bodies: Cllr. J. Pow, reported that she was to stand down as the current Tree Warden. Cllr Pow indicated that Mrs Dinah Emmitt would be willing to take over this role. 250 hedging plants have been obtained from this years quota. 4080 Reports on Outside Meetings: Cllr. G. Shaw and Cllr P. Barrack reported on their recent attendance of the Town and Parish Assembly at Skegness. The session on flood management had been very informative although it was felt that the parish were well ahead and congratulations were due to the Emergency Team. 4081 Items for Next Agenda: Tattershall Country Park HERS Scheme 4082 Permission for the Finance & General Purposes Committee to act on behalf of the Council until the next meeting of the Parish Council on Tuesday 5th February 2008: It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously that permission be granted. Chairman .. Date 629
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