July
AUBOURN AND HADDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on
Wednesday 3rd July 2013 in Aubourn Clock Tower
At 7.30pm
Present at the meeting
Chairman Mrs. P. Woodman MBE, Cllrs. B. Bower, M. Coulson, D. Knott, N. Wetherill and the Clerk. Cllr. Mrs Sue Howe, Mr D Booker and his colleague.
There were no Police present.
Cllr. Mrs Woodman welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the Focus representatives. The Parish Council are hopeful that a project to close the Thurlby end of Dovecote Lane may be achieved to create a turning head on the lane near the Dovecote. Focus were present to discuss possibilities of grant aid. Philip Wynn’s email was read out (see below) Dear Pat I have spoken to Christopher about the possible 'stopping up' of Dovecote Lane. We are mindful to recommend to the Trustees that part of the existing parking area is gifted to the parish in order that you can construct a new turning area. There a few caveats to this: 1. The area gifted is within the existing parking area and continues to allow unrestricted access to the Dovecote 2. A new hardcore parking area for three cars is constructed on the south side of the parking area and appropriately fenced off 3. The Parish commissions detailed plans of the new layout and deals with all planning issues and management of the development 4. The Parish pays for the development costs of the turning area and car park, planning fees if appropriate and any professional fees in respect of the gift of land from the Trust 5. The Parish within its grant applicant also applies for proper signage for the Dovecote in consultation with the Estate I hope this provides sufficient detail for your initial meeting to consider the development from the Parish's perspective. Best regards Philip
Focus talked about signage & walks leaflets. They said a bigger grant would be more favourable to fund lots of projects instead of just one. Development funding would need to be applied for to support the work needed to put together an application for more money to do the actual work. To include new heating for the clock tower, new mechanism for the clock and a path from the gate to the door of the clock tower. Philip Wynn’s email was given to Focus. They were thanked for their input and left at 8:05 pm.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
There were none
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
Cllr. Mrs Woodman declared an interest in items relating to the clerk and the
paint in finances.
Cllr. Mrs Wetherill declared an interest in finance as she has a bill for gas.
MINUTES OF LAST MEETING AND MATTERS ARISING
The minutes from the last meeting were proposed by Cllr. Mr Coulson and
seconded by Cllr. Mr Knott and agreed to be a true record. The minutes were
then signed by the chairman.
There were no matters arising.
NKDC REPORT
Cllr. Mrs Sue Howe gave her report highlighting activities in the local area, all of
which can be found on the NKDC website.
HIGHWAYS MATTERS
Clerk to email Alan Brown for an update on requests made at site meeting, non
of which have been done. The no access sign in Dovecote Lane needs attention
also the curb is missing opposite The Old Vicarage.
NORTH KESTEVEN
Request from NK to ensure all dog waste bins were accessible. Cllrs confirmed
they were.
Ask District Council to get rid of the “Formerly Haddington Lane” signs.
PLANNING
Royal Oak Inn, Royal Oak Lane, Aubourn 13/0489/OUT.
This is still pending a decision.
Core strategy
Lincoln Enterprise Centre was discussed. It is not in the core strategy.
Clerk to email Luke and ask for 25 copies and keep them on file.
CLOCK TOWER
Next open on 21 July Cllrs Coulson and Bower said they would man it.
Lighting was discussed it was decided that two traditional pendants should be
installed. Clerk to talk to Booker Electrical.
FINANCES
CHEQUES TO BE PAID IN JULY 2013 £
RACHAEL CASSIE CLERK SALARY ARY 16 HRS @ 9.25 148
RACHAEL CASSIE CLERK EXPENSES 51.99
RACHAEL CASSIE CLEANING CLOCK TOWER WER X2 20
PAT WOODMAN PUMP PAINT REIMBURSEMENT 69.9
ALASTAIR OGG GRASS CUTTING X 2 120
EON STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE 160
LALC ANNUAL SUBS 130.8
TOTAL 700.69
BALANCE OF BANK ACCOUNTS AS AT 4TH JUNE
2013 ON 2ND JULY 2013
CURRENT ACCOUNT 7477.31
SAVINGS ACCOUNT 3040.55
CLOCK ACCOUNT 2312.79
clerk expenses breakdown
noticeboard key cut 5.5
stationary 11.49
garden centre vouchers 20
computer/phone 15
total 51.99
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 4th September at 7.30pm. Meeting closed at 9.15pm.