Minutes December 2008 |
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675 Minutes of the Meeting of Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council held on Tuesday 2nd December 2008, at 7.15pm at Tattershall Library and CAP Public Forum: Prior to the meeting a public forum took place. Guest Speakers: Sue Crabtree and Stuart Crowe who spoke about the Tattershall Castle Arts Project. Chairmans Report: The Chairman reported that the Interim Housing Policy consultation was available to view on line and there was an opportunity to forward any comments. The Chairman thanked everyone who had helped to erect the Christmas Tree. Present: Cllrs. R. Pick (Chairman), G. Shaw, P. Barrack, S. Coulber J. Meanwell, N. Leggate, B. Harvey, J. Roberts, J. Pow, B. Wayman, B. Abbiss, G. Harness, P. Day, and Mrs J. Girling (Clerk). 4179 An apology from Cllr. C. Dawson was approved by the full council. An apology had also been received from Cllr. S. Avison. 4180 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. G. Harness Agenda Item 7b Tattershall Country Park (Personal Interest family connection) Cllr. P. Barrack Agenda Item 7b Tattershall Country Park (Prejudical Interest business interests) Cllr. B. Wayman Agenda Item 10b Bramhall Residential Home (Personal Interest residential home close to own home) 4181 Notes: It was proposed, seconded and resolved unanimously that the notes of the last meeting held on 4th November 2008, having been previously circulated, were approved as the Minutes and signed as a true record. 4182 Clerks Report: The clerk reported that Highways had agreed to carry out an inspection of Masons Lane to determine whether there was a need for any safety fencing to be erected along the drainage ditch. The clerk reported that an order had been issued for the chestnut tree on Carwood Crescent to be felled. The deteriorating condition of the footway and carriageway on Lodge Road had been noted and plans were in place for resurfacing works in the new financial year. The clerk reported that ELDC had been informed of the resignation of Cllr. H. Barrack. Chairman 675 676
4183 Financial Matters: a) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the honorarium be paid to Mr. Bellamy. b) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the following accounts be paid. Payee Goods/Services Provided Amount Chq No. Mrs B Wayman Xmas festivities £55.00 400105 Mrs J Girling Clerks salary & expenses £424.40 400106 HM Rev & Customs PAYE contributions £66.33 400107 Mr Bellamy Gatekeeping duties £125.00 400108 Mr B Haynes Competition prizes (Parish Plan) £110.00 400109 DJM Wholesale Sprung pens (Parish Plan) £117.50 400110 Richard Sivill Framed photos (Parish Plan) £80.00 400111 Mrs J Pow Reimb. Catering exp. NPS £5.87 400112 LCC Hire school room NPS present. £26.00 400113 Mrs J Girling Reimb. Ink cartridges/receipt book £37.29 400114 SB Barker Ltd Xmas tree light PAT testing £16.33 400115 c) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to discuss Item 12 prior to approving the budget. d) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to LCC to ask for a reappraisal of the grass cutting schedule. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to obtain two tenders for next seasons grass cutting, one for Tattershall with Thorpe and a joint one with Coningsby Town Council, the tender to specify price per cut and a breakdown of the cost for each item on the schedule. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to plant wild flowers in appropriate areas such as the closed churchyard. e) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the 2009/2010 budget and a precept of £13,500 be approved. f) It was proposed, seconded and resolved to approve the recommendations from the Annual Finance Meeting held on 28th October. g) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Cllr. B. Wayman be elected as the Responsible Financial Officer. Cllr. Wayman accepted the position. h) It was proposed, seconded and resolved that Cllr. B. Wayman replace Cllr. H. Barrack as bank account signatory. 4184 Planning and Licensing: a) Planning Decisions on Outstanding Applications: Application no. S/175/02641/08 Black Swan Cabin, The Lakes Country Club Rear extension to existing cabin to provide a conservatory approved Application no. S/176/02226/08 Mrs S Morrell, Bank Farm, Marsh Lane Change of use of land and buildings to provide a farm park visitor attraction approved Application no. S/175/02695/08 Mr S Charman, 30 Castleview Extension to existing dwelling to provide 2no. first floor bedrooms approved Chairman 676 677 Application no. S/175/02733/08 Allerway Leisure Ltd, 10 Market Place Consent to display 1no. non-illuminated double sided freestanding sign Fairways Inn, Sleaford Road, Tattershall approved Application no. S/175/02684/08 Mr R Johnson, 3 Butts Lane Erection of 1no. detached house and detached double garage, land at 3 Butts Lane. Application no. S/176/00997/08 Mr S Moulson & Mr A Stratford, Blue Bell Inn, Tattershall Thorpe Section 191 application to determine the lawful use of the land as a touring caravan site and for the siting of 2no. static caravans Certificate of Lawful Use of Development approved Application no. S/176/02702/08 Mid-Lincs Methodist Circuit Change of use, conversion of and alterations to former Methodist Chapel to provide a dwelling, construction of vehicular access and provision of parking application withdrawn b) Tattershall Country Park Cllrs. Pick, Barrack and Harness declared an interest and left the room. A report had been received from the Principle Planning Enforcement Officer who understood from the owner of the site that car sales had ceased completely and the caravans were to be moved. It had been agreed that an application to widen the access and change of use of the front area would be submitted before the end of the year. The noise problem at the Go Kart track was almost sorted out and permission would shortly be sought. c) Consultation Communities & Local Government members felt that this was a complete waste of time. 4185 Parish Office: It was proposed, seconded and resolved that LALC be approached initially for advice regarding the lease and if necessary to use a local solicitor. 4186 Freedom of Information Act: It was proposed, seconded and resolved to adopt the Publication Scheme in line with Section 20 of the Act. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the F&GP Committee would complete the form at a meeting to be held on Thursday 15th June at 7.30p.m. 4187 Correspondence: a) National Trust Correspondence had been received from the National Trust stating that the Holm Oak in the churchyard had been removed but it would not be possible to plant a replacement tree as it would be too damaging to the archaeology of the Scheduled Ancient Monument. b) Bramhall Residential Home Cllr. B. Wayman declared an interest and left the room. Correspondence had been received from Mr R Mercer, Proprietor of Bramhall Registered Residential Home requesting that bollards be placed along the edge of the pavement at Doctors Corner as a safety measure. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to LCC Highways confirming support to Mr Mercers own letter to them. Chairman 677 678 4188 Tree Work in Holy Trinity closed churchyard: It was proposed, seconded and resolved to contact B & B Tree Specialists to carry out the required work in the closed churchyard according to their quotation dated 29th September 2008. 4189 Annual Parish Dinner: It was proposed, seconded and resolved to hold the dinner on Friday 15th May 2009. A committee meeting would be held on 17th December. 4190 Curzon Estate: The possibility of extending the double yellow lines at the entrance of Curzon Estate was discussed due to parked cars causing vehicles entering the estate to have to swing out. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to write to LCC Highways for their consideration. 4191 Reports fom District and County Councillors and any other outside bodies: There were no reports. 4192 Reports from Outside Meetings: a) Cllr S Coulber reported that the Parish Plan questionnaire had gone to the printers. b) Tree Warden representative the free trees from LCC had been received from Mr Stockdale. A site meeting would shortly be held to establish their location. 4193 Items for the Next Agenda: Refurbishment of War Memorial at Tattershall Thorpe To consider renovation of wall in churchyard To consider giving a donation to Arts Project at Tattershall Castle 4194 Permission for the Finance &General Purposes Committee to act on behalf of the Council: It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Finance & General Purposes Committee should act on behalf of the Council until the next meeting of the Parish Council on Tuesday 3rd February 2009. 4195 It was proposed, seconded and resolved to go into closed session and that the press and public be asked to leave the premises to discuss the following. 4196 Clerks Contract: It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Clerks salary be increased to SCP 20 in accordance with National Joint Council recommendations. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Clerk receive the additional 2.45% back pay from 1st April 2008 in accordance with National Joint Council recommendations. It was proposed, seconded and resolved that the Clerks expenses be increased by 2.45% to £320 per annum. 4197 Policy re County/District Councillors input at meetings: It was proposed, seconded and resolved with a majority vote of 6 to 5 and 1 abstention that Standing Orders be amended to the effect that County and District Councillors be allowed to speak within the body of the council meeting. Chairman Date 678 |
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