Minutes of a meeting held on 18 November 2015
Minutes of North Scarle Parish Council Meeting
18th November 2015
7.30 p.m. in Church Hall
PRESENT
Cllr Mr David Russell (Chairman)
Mrs B Baker
Mr Chris Dixon
Mr Roger Honey
Mr David Jennings
Mrs B Wells, clerk & District Councillor
2 parishioners
APOLOGIES
Cllr Mrs L Nearns
Cllr Mr A Walsh
Mrs S Appleby – District Council
Beat Team rep.
Minutes of last meeting were read.
OPEN SESSION:-
The Parish Council have sent in comments on 2 Planning Applications.
The land opposite Carp Lane Fisheries on Eagle Road and land on Chapel Lane for 1 dwelling. Copies of objections to these applications are available.
The old telephone box is in a bad state of repair, Open Reach are going to fit a New door. Mr S Titterton asked the Parish Council if they would pay for the renovations and the money would be raised to repay to the Council. Costs will be presented to the next meeting, this item will be on the agenda.
Concern about traffic travelling fast through the village and HGV,s using School Lane were expressed, these issues to be raised with the beat team.
The Council then moved into formal session.
Declarations of interest – None
Police – 1 theft in village
MINUTES – Approved and signed as a true record.
Matters Arising –
Mill Dam Dyke, Newark Drainage Board will clean the dyke out along Swinderby Road, Chapel lane and School Lane, the kerb on Chapel Lane has been reported to the surveyor.
Eagle Road Planning for Gypsy Site appeal will be decided by written comments to the Minister.
Caravan, Meadow Lane – A letter has been received from the Enforcement team NKDC of action to be taken to get the caravan removed from the field.
Bank – a new mandate is now in place, D. Russell, L Nearn and C Dixon are now signatures on cheques, any 2 of 3.
Mr T Gourley is working with Highways about laying stones on Folly Lane, The Parish Council insurance does not cover this work.
Correspondence –
Litter Picking
School Admission Policy – e mailed to all councillors
Cost of Parish Council Election - £882.04
Various posters for notice board
Play & Leisure
Dustbin collection dates over Christmas, to be published in magazine
LALC – Fee increase of £4.67 – Electorate 467
NKDC – Pollution report, Lodge Farm.
Street Lights
Telephone Box – already discussed in open session.
WEBSITE
Margaret Roe explained the new transparency laws that are now in effect. All items will now be on the Parish Council website.
LOCAL PLAN –
A hard copy of the proposed Local Plan has been received and can be viewed on NKDC website. Various pages on North Scarle have been copied for all councillors. The hard copy is in the Parish Office for anyone to see.
VILLAGE WORK
It was discussed and agreed that the Clerk ask Mr Bateman if he could tidy up the Pinfold and Well Garden for the winter.
PLANNING
Chapel Lane for 1 dwelling for Mr Webster, comments against this application have been sent in.
New entrance off Spalford Road and extension to Aubourn Farm, the Council agree with this application.
FINANCE
Expenses
23/07/15 – Lincoln Print & Copy 178.50
27/07/15 – Ableworld, Batteries 75.98
06/08/15 – G Worrell 51.00
06/08/15 – E-on Lighting 195.65
10/08/15 – B.T 35.99
19/08/15 – P & M Croft, cemetery 218.00
19/08/15 – Anglian Water 30.84
19/08/15 – B Bateman 70.49
19/08/15 – Methodist Church Hall 80.00
01/09/15 – JK Solutions 70.00
01/09/15 – E-on Heritage Room 139.27
01/09/15 – NKDC Dog Bins 531.50
01/09/15 – Grant Thornton(audit) 120.00
01/09/15 – G. Worrell 51.00
Income
17/07/15 – Grant – litter picking 142.17
24/07/15 – Sale of Book 15.00
24/07/15 – 10/08/15 – Adverts 255.00
08/09/15 – Gills, burial of ashes 30.00
08/09/15 – Sale of book 15.00
08/09/15 – Adverts 30.00
Bank Balance
Reserve Account - £32,658.93
Cheque a/c 500.00
£33.158.93
PARISH ITEMS
Telephone box to be on next agenda.
Next meeting will be on the second Wednesday in January.
There being no other business the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.20.p.m