July 2021 Minutes
Old Leake Parish Council Meeting
14th July 2021
Public Forum
A member of the public asked for advice regarding report a disruptive neighbour. It was advised to report this on 101 to the police or 999 if it became an emergency.
1/7/21 Opening comments from the Chairman
Vice Chair Councillor Money took the Chair in the absence of Picket, welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2/7/21 Apologies for absence and reasons given
Apologies were noted and accepted from Councillors Pickett, Ashton and Crouch.
3/7/21 Declarations of interest in accordance with 2011 Localism Act
No declarations were made.
4/7/21 To note the report from the Police Liaison Officer
The following report was provided by PCSO Kym Rayment:
2 incidents of anti-social behaviour-Old Main Road and Caleb Hill Road.
1 fraud/forgery incident-Sandygate Crescent.
1 incident of violence-Fellands Gate.
1 vehicle offence-Hawthorn Road.
1 traffic offence-Hawthorn Road.
4 suspicious circumstances- 2 x Lade Bank, Hawthorn Road and Meadow Way.
5 concern for safety incidents-Sea Lane, 3x Sandygate Crescent, Church Road and Hobhole Bank.
1 wildlife incident-Church Road.
5 road traffic collisions-Church End, Chapel Road, Main A52, The Gride and Hobhole Bank.
5/7/21 Update from Michelle Cound, Village Community Development Worker
Michelle provided an update regarding the various projects and asked the Council if they would authorise her to gather information for a feasibility study for a grant application for a community project vehicle. It was agreed for her to proceed at this stage.
6/7/21 To note reports from representatives of outside bodies
Councillor McCulloch reported back regarding recent incidents regarding inflammatory comments from a member of the parish. Little progress had been made but Councillor McCulloch said he would persevere and report back at the next meeting if necessary.
7/7/21 CCTV To note CCTV requests & update on new system
No requests were made, the new system has been installed and is proving to be a huge success with 24-hour access to images for police enquiries. The Clerk is to inform PCSO Rayment.
8/7/21 To note Councillor Pickett’s proposal for the use of his Boston Borough Councillor Grant £1000 grant
Councillor Pickett proposed his grant of £1000 be spent to fund the improvements for the Old Main Road MUGA. The Council welcomed this idea.
9/7/21To consider applying for the parish council BBC grant of £1000 and allocate a project
After some consideration it was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to apply for the grant with the identified project listed as demolition of the abandoned house on Crackholt Lane.
10/7/21 To note the MUGA RoSPA report & outcome of a meeting with the school, plan a way forward
RoSPA inspection was completed, and the repairs would be manageable especially with the grant from Councillor Pickett. The Primary School did not arrange to meet the Parish Council and stated there is no onus on them to repair or maintain the MUGA. Further discussions are needed, ownership of the site is to be established, however OLPC still wish to repair, maintain, and insure the asset.
11/7/21 To accept the playgrounds & Enos Wood monthly check sheets action any repairs
The reports did not state any new issues. Enos Wood is to have a major clean up work on overgrown vegetation.
2/7/21 Draft notes of the meeting held on 9 June 2021 resolution to adopt
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to accept the draft notes as the minutes.
13/7/21 Resolution to approve payment of accounts
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolve to make the payments as listed below.
|
Person / Company to be paid |
Invoice No |
Details |
Amount |
|
LALC |
21/22 - 029 |
Annual Membership |
439.80 |
|
Employee Cost |
21/22 –030 |
July & August Salary, Nest pension, HMRC |
1337.20 |
|
Clerk Expenses |
21/22 – 031 |
Travel & Stamps |
26.80 |
|
Mr M A Johnson |
21/22 – 032 |
Interim Village Litter Picking July & August |
275.00 |
|
K & P Services |
21/22 – 033 |
July & August payment |
120.00 |
|
ARK ICT Solutions Ltd |
21/22 – 034 |
Monthly Antivirus payment July & August |
19.80 |
|
Michelle Cound |
21/22 – 035 |
July & August Village Community Worker |
1250.00 |
|
BT Broadband Community Centre |
21/22 – 036 |
July & August Payment |
80.28 |
|
Boston Borough Council |
21/22 - 037 |
Street Light Repairs |
300.00 |
|
Initium Solutions Lts |
21/22 - 038 |
CCTV System |
4865.52 |
|
RoSPA |
21/22 - 039 |
Old Main Road MUGA Inspection |
474.00 |
|
HMRC |
21/22 - 040 |
August PAYE |
119.80 |
|
Western Power |
21/22 - 040 |
Electricity Supply @ Washdyke |
Discount To be confirmed |
14/7/21 Highway Matters: items requiring maintenance / repair
The long-awaited repairs on Hawthorn Road were duly noted.
15/7/21 Planning Matters:
Application No: B/21/0313 Demolition of existing single story stores and erection of two storey rear extension at 19, Kent Road, Old Leake
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to support this planning application.
Application No: B/21/0265 Proposed rear extension to bungalow at Wavecrest, Forty Foot Lane, Old Leake
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to support this planning application.
16/7/21 To consider applicants for the Parish Councillor vacancy and resolve to co-opt
No applications were received for the current three vacancies. The Clerk is to produce a poster to advertise the vacancies with details of how to apply.
17/7/21 To note general correspondences & respond if required
None received
18/7/21 To set the date and time of the next meeting & room at the Community Centre
The next Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday 8th September at 7.00 pm
AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE