May 2019 Minutes
Old Leake Annual Parish Council Meeting
8 May 2019
MINUTES
In Attendance: Councillor David Norton, Councillor Frank Pickett, Councillor Tom Ashton, Councillor Guy Bull, Councillor John Baxter, Councillor Ian Money, Councillor Anne Hawthorn and Councillor Julian Crouch .
Open Forum 7.00pm
No comments were made from the public forum.
1/5/19 Election of the Chair
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously agreed to elect Councillor David Norton as the Chairman. Resolved.
2/5/19 To receive the signed declaration of acceptance to office
Councillor Norton signed to acceptance form.
3/5/19 Election of the Vice-Chair
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously agreed to elect Councillor Frank Pickett as the Vice Chairman. Resolved.
4/5/19 Apologies for absence and reason given
Apologies were received and accepted from Councillor Pickett who stated he may be late.
5/5/19 Declarations of Interests in accordance with 2000 Local Government Act
No declarations were made.
The Chairman moved up agenda item number 18/5/19 To consider candidates for Parish Council vacancy and resolve whether to co-opt
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously agreed to co-opt Nigel McCulloch for the vacancy on the Parish Council. Resolved.
6/5/19 Elections of members to working groups and outside organisations
The following Councillors were elected to these groups:
| Councillor(s) | Organisation / Group |
| Norton, Pickett | Finance |
| McCulloch, Money & Pickett | CCTV |
| Pickett | LALC & Playgrounds |
| Baxter & Hawthorn | Rural Isolation Project |
| Pickett | Alanson & Erskinn Foundation |
| Baxter | Community Centre |
| Pickett, Hawthorn, Baxter, Crouch, McCulloch | Enos Wood |
| Norton | Alms Houses |
| Pickett, Hawthorn, Baxter, Crouch, McCulloch | Washdyke Lane Project Group |
7/5/19 Review Policies: Standing Orders, Code of Conduct, Declaration of Interest, Equal Opportunities, CCTV, Publication Scheme, Complaints Procedure, Health & Safety & Environmental Statement
The policies were reviewed and found to be in order.
8/5/19 To note reports from the Police Liaison Officer & representatives of outside bodies
The report from PCSO Kym Davis was not available for the meeting.
9/5/19 Reports from representatives from outside bodies
Councillor Baxter provided an update of forthcoming events at the community centre including an Abba event, Comedy night, lunch club and launch of the youth club with a donation of £1000 for equipment from Cusina Sano
Councillor Money is looking at future dates for the next Speedwatch outing, however it is proving to be a little difficult to get 3 daytime volunteers.
10/5/19 To note CCTV requests.
No CCTV requests were made.
11/5/19 To accept playground inspection reports and Enos Wood report
No new items were recorded for maintenance. The Beech tree had been removed from Enos Wood. The fence at the rear of Enos Wood is not completed and needs to be followed up.
12/5/18 Draft Notes from the meeting held on 10 April 2019
The notes were proposed and seconded, all agreed. The notes were accepted and adopted as the minutes. Resolved.
13/5/19 Accounts the list of accounts circulated at the meeting were proposed, seconded and unanimously agreed. Resolved.
| Payee | Cheque Number | Total |
| Staff Expenditure | 1747 | 502.14 |
| Michael Shaw - Litter Picker March/April | 1749 | 118.56 |
| K & P Services - Washdyke Area Caretaker - March | 1750 | 52.50 |
| Thomson Tree Service - Enos Wood Tree Works | 1751 | 440.00 |
| Came & Co - Insurance price based on 3 year agreement | 1752 | 1336.71 |
| Thomson Tree Services | 1753 | 992.00 |
| TOTAL | 3441.91 |
14/5/19 Highways Matters – Report items requiring maintenance/repair
Concrete block left on Cowbroads Lane was reported.
15/5/19 Planning Applications
1. B/19/0134 The Cottage, Washdyke Lane
The Council supported this application.
2. B/19/0125 The White Hart, change of conditions
The Council made no comment on this application
16/5/19 To consider and resolve whether to take on the sponsorship of the Rural Isolation Grant
It was proposed Councillors Hawthorn & Baxter seek clarification at the next meeting for use of the funding and any residual funds. After much discussion it was agreed that Councillor Norton attend the next Rural Isolation meeting. The Council will consider the feedback at the June meeting and suggest possible ideas.
17/5/19 To consider a Community Grant Application from Inspire Lincs and resolve the outcome
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously agreed to donate £150 towards the Inspire Lincs Annual Community Luncheon.
Agenda item 18 was resolved after agenda item 5.
19/5/19 To note general correspondences
The council noted the Alternative Energy information and the Clerk & Council publication.
20/5/19 Agenda items for the next meeting
Enos Wood, Washdyke Lane, Clerks Appraisal report
DATE & TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 12th June 2019 at 7.00 pm at the Community Centre