November 2022
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held 14 November 2022
Welcome Min. No. 2022.11.01
Councillor Mosedale welcomed everyone to the meeting
Public Time Min. No. 2022.11.02
2 members of the public in attendance with concerns about the planning application at 1 Bassingham Road Aubourn and in particular the size and possible intended use. The Parish Council advised the residents that the item was on the agenda for discussion during the formal meeting and that they shared the residents' concerns and would be addressing them with the Planning department at NKDC
Police Time Min. No. 2022.11.03
No recent Police news updates
District/County News Min. No. 2022.11.04
Councillor Mrs Overton’s (Lincolnshire County Council) newsletter had been previously circulated. She discussed tackling the cost-of-living increases. A copy of the full report can be obtained from the clerk on request.
Formal session commenced 18:20
In Attendance Min. No. 22.11.05
Councillor Mosedale (Chairman); Councillor Mrs Woodman MBE (Vice Chairman); Councillor Earnshaw; Councillor Mrs Plackett-Smith, Kerrie Vickers (Parish Clerk).
Apologies Min. No. 22.11.06
Councillor Snape - accepted
Minutes of Previous Meeting Min.No. 2022.11.07
Agreed and signed as a true record.
Matters Arising Min. No. 2022.11.08
None – bench/paint for telephone box – both on agenda
Declarations of Interest Min. No. 22.11.09
None
Finance Report Min. No. 22.11.10
Bank reconciliation :- Community account £20,634.58
Clock Tower account £3,254.86
Payments for agreeing and authorising
Lincolnshire speed watch signs £120.00
LALC new councillor training session £27.60
Reimburse clerk for Microsoft subscription £59.99
Reimburse clerk for paint £55.98
Clerks November pay + £20 agreed expenses £314.72
Clerks backpay following pay award £1 p/h x 24 hours x 7 mths £168.00
Cleaning of Heritage Centre £15.00
Grass cutting in Church yard £140.00
Income received – 0
Financial Standing Orders Min. No. 22.11.11
To be deferred to a later meeting to give all Councillors the opportunity to look into this in more deta Action All
Corporate debit card Min. No. 22.11.12
The clerk advised she has looked into attaining a corporate debit card for the Parish Council. There is a set-up fee of £50 plus a £3.00 monthly fee. The clerk advised she was prepared to carry on paying for items herself that have been agreed at a meeting on the provision that the payment can be reimbursed straight away instead of waiting until the next meeting as currently happens. It was agreed that the clerk will forward the receipt for the item(s) prior to sending the online payment authorisation request for reimbursement.
Clerk’s Report Min. No. 22.11.13
The clerk has been in touch with a broker regarding getting a fixed rate contract for the Clock Tower electricity and unmetered streetlighting.
The best price for the Clock Tower account is with Eon to fix for 1 year. It was agreed to take the contract. The current streetlighting contract is set to expire in December 2022. The broker is now working on this. Clerk to advise.
Planning Min. No. 22.11.14
22/1436/HOUS - 1 Bassingham Road, erection of garage. The Parish Council have concerns regarding the size of the proposed garage and feel it is not in keeping with the area. There are also concerns regarding the intended use of the garage. Clerk to contact the planning officer with these concerns prior to the Parish Council deciding if they will submit an objection/letter of concern. Action Clerk
22/1484/LDEXI - Bridge Farm, certificate of lawfulness. The planning department had sought advice from the Parish Council on the use of the land relating to the creation of a vehicular access over a ten year period. The Parish Council debated the issue and agreed to the best of their knowledge, the land in question had only been used on occasion for car parking purposes. Action Clerk
Highways Min. No. 22.11.15
The 'no through traffic’ sign is still missing on Dovecote Lane. Clerk to report on Fixmystreet Action Clerk
Street lighting Min. No. 22.11.16
The Parish Council discussed the quote received to upgrade/fix the streetlights. Councillor Mosedale proposed to do all lights which had been deemed as category 4(poor) and to remove the streetlight on Old Haddington Lane near the slip road to the A46. Agreed by all. Action Clerk
Review of Ongoing Actions Min. No. 22.11.17
The new bench has been received and will be installed shortly. Clerk to order plaque.
The paint for the telephone box has been received.
The passive speed signs are ready for collection. Action Cllr Mosedale
The noticeboard for the Clock Tower has been refurbished by Cllr Mosedale and will be reinstated weather permitting.
Emails/Correspondence Min. No. 22.11.18
N/a
Nevile/Summers Charity Min. No. 22.11.19
No news.
Heritage Open Day 27 November 2022 Min. No. 22.11.20
All Councillor's agreed to assist with the event and will set up in the Clock Tower on the day before. There is no entry charge. Raffle tickets will be sold on the day and refreshments and a bring and buy sale to raise funds for the air ambulance. The Councillors were asked to provide items for the raffle and bring and buy stall. Action All
Kings Coronation Min. No. 22.11.21
The Councillors are to think of ideas of ways to celebrate the upcoming coronation and ask parishioners for suggestions/assistance. Action All
Chairman’s Report Min. No. 22.11.22
Cllr Mosedale advised he had had discussions regarding the carols on the green event with some residents who had agreed to assist in drumming up some interest.
Individual Councillors Report Min. No. 22.11.23
Councillor Earnshaw proposed putting the Parish Councillors photographs on the noticeboards and website in the hope of engaging more with the community. All Councillors agreed this was a good idea. Action All
Items for Staple/Herald Min. No. 22.11.24
Carols around the Christmas Tree. Heritage Open Day at Clock Tower.
Items for Next Agenda Min. No. 22.11.25
Budget 2023/24. Highways – queries for visiting highways team member
Date of Next Meeting Min. No. 22.11.26
12th November 2022.
Meeting concluded at 20:00