2019 Meetings

Open session

• Correspondence received from parishioner re problem they have with visibility leaving their driveway caused by cars parked on the High Street.
• Cllr Alan Walsh has received a request from a parishioner for written confirmation from Severn Trent that the pumping station in the village is fit for purpose.
• Clerk informed that the deadline for the Vodafone Rural service had expired.

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APOLOGIES

None

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COMPLETION OF FORMS FOR NEW PARISH COUNCILLORS

Declaration of Office forms and Declarations on Pecuniary Interests forms were completed.

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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN

It was resolved that Cllr David Russell would be elected to Chairman and Cllr David Jennings be elected to Vice-Chairman.

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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

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MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD ON 13 MARCH 2019

It was resolved to adopt the Minutes as a true record and these were signed by the Chairman.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

It was resolved to adopt the revised Code of Conduct (version 2).

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CO-OPTION OF NEW PARISH COUNCILLORS

No applications have been received.

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BANKS' CHARITY

It was resolved that Cllr Susan Walsh would join the Committee of the Banks' Charity.

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PLANNING having already been circulated to Cllrs

19/0083/FUL - Fir Tree Farm, Spalford Lane - Erection of replacement building for storage and horses.  It was resolved that there were no objections.

19/0426/FUL - Holly Tree Farm, Eagle Road - Erection of annexe.  It was resolved that there were no objections.

19/0520/VARCON - Land adj to Fir Tree Lodge - to vary condition 11 (footway and surface water run off).  It was resolved to object due to the need for footpath at that location and for adequate soakaways to be installed.

Determinations - for information purposes only

19/0055/FUL - Tea Rooms conversion - determined and approved.

18/1668/HOUS - 30 School Lane, extension - determined and approved.

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HERITAGE ROOM

Clerk informed that NKDC require PC to have formal sub-lease with sub-tenant (postmistress).  Clerk is obtaining quotes for this to be drawn up. PC had intended to sign lease but tenant stated that they wouldn't pay their 50% of the lease fee until the electrics are repaired.  Liability for these repairs was only confirmed to the PC recently hence work has been delayed.  PC will obtain quotes for the work ASAP. Regulations don't allow PC to pay the full amount for the lease.  It was therefore resolved to postpone signing of lease.  As there is no disabled access to the toilet it was resolved that the toilet will no longer be available to the public.

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CEMETERY CAR PARK

Cllr Russell explained the delay in getting the work done.  Favoured quote was received from Fearn Plant Limited.  Cllrs Honey and Jennings to follow this up.

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FINANCE

• A schedule of expenses since the previous meeting was circulated to the Parish Councillors - there were no queries.  Invoices paid via BACS were signed and counter-signed as approved.

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ANNUAL GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN 2018/19

It was resolved to approve and agree the AGAR 2018/19 as prepared and based on the accounts which had previously been circulated to the Parish Councillors.

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E-ON INVOICE

Clerk explained there is an outstanding amount of £592.34 in respect of street lighting which has come about due to a refund being received streetlights were converted to LED.  The account had been in credit until a year ago but due to an oversight had remained unpaid since then. It was resolved that this amount should now be paid.

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BANK ACCOUNT SIGNATORIES

It was resolved that Cllr Susan Walsh would become a signatory on the bank account.

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STREET LIGHT REPAIRS

Clerk had received notification from E-on that repairs are needed to South Scarle Lane lights no 22 and 23 at a cost of £1,900 +VAT.  It was resolved that this work should go ahead.

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DONATION REQUEST FROM CITIZENS ADVICE MID LINCOLNSHIRE

It was resolved that this request be refused due to there being no local contact, the offices being in Sleaford and Boston

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CLUSTER MEETINGS

Clerk to re-send the questionnaire to Cllrs for their input.

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LCC REPORT

Cllrs Thompson provided information re NHS Healthy Conversation meetings and Distinguished Medical Lectures.  Full LCC meeting on Friday this week.  Highways -  Swinderby Road hoping for completion on 15th July, no date for Wigsley Road to be improved but Cllr Thompson has chased this up with Highways.  Please continue to report problems on FixMyStreet.com and include photos.

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DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on 10th July 2019.