April 2022 Minutes
Old Leake Parish Council Meeting
13th April 2022
Public Forum
No members of the public were present.
In attendance
Councillors, Frank Pickett, Ian Money, Tom Ashton, Guy Bull & Julian Crouch.
Also in attendance:
Lincolnshire County Councillor Paul Skinner
Parish Clerk Joann Greer
1/4/22 Opening comments from the Chairman
The Chair, Councillor Pickett, welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2/4/22 Apologies for absence and reasons given
Apologies from Councillor McCulloch were noted and accepted.
3/4/22 Declarations of interest in accordance with 2011 Localism Act
No declarations were made.
4/4/22 To note reports from representatives of outside bodies
There were no reports.
5/4/22 Update from Michelle Cound Community Development Worker
Michelle provided an update on progress within the village especially in regard to working with the Lincolnshire CVS. She outlined a big community project for the village between May and September 2022 working with multi agencies. The MOVE project would deliver financial advice, funding for affordable warmth and skill to get into the work place.
Michelle had also been in touch with the Co Op regarding the old Co Op shop in the village and asked if it could be used as a community hub. Michelle is to contact the regional manager soon to discuss further. Councillors were fully supportive of the idea.
6/4/22 To note CCTV requests
Concerns were raised regarding the lack of communication/response with PCSO. Councillor Skinner stated he would follow this up.
a) Community Centre – no formal requests were made. Councillor Pickett received confirmation the Community Centre Committee would contribute £500 towards the car park anpr camera system.
b) Washdyke Lane – no requests were made.
c) Enos Wood – no requests were made.
7/4/22 To receive a report from the recreational Area Working Group, resolve actions and expenditure for issues raised in the reports:
a) Washdyke Lane – The large pot hole at the edge of the grass verge is to be filled in. The Clerk is to look into contractors and get quotes. Councillor Crouch requested funds for a ladder, £90, and additional grass seed at £89 per kilo which the Council agreed to. The old metal stub from the youth shelter is to be angle grinded down completely as the soil has eroded. The Kompan repairs are to be actioned as per Councillor Crouch’s meeting.
b) Furlongs Lane – The highlighted repairs from the RoSPA report are to be actioned.
c) Enos Wood - there are no TPO’s on any of the trees in the wood. A quote is to be sourced to remove the identified trees.
8/4/22 Draft notes of the meeting held on 9th March 2022, resolution to adopt
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to accept the draft notes as the minutes.
9/4/22 To consider the NALC National Salary Award 2021/22 resolution to adopt
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to adopt the salary award and backdate to April 2021 as stated in the documentation.
10/4/22 To consider the new minimum wage effective from 1.4.22 resolution to adopt
The new minimum rate of £9.50 was noted, it was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to use this hourly rate for casual work carried out in the parish.
11/4/22 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 |
|
Employee Cost |
22/23 – 001 |
April salary, Nest pension, HMRC |
819.30 |
|
Clerks Expenses |
22/23 - 002 |
Ink Cartridges /1/4 allowance / travel |
109.82 |
|
K & P Services |
22/23 - 003 |
Enos Wood & Washdyke Caretaker |
60.00 |
|
Mr M A Johnson |
22/23 - 004 |
Village Litter Picking |
150.00 |
|
ARK ICT Solutions Ltd |
22/23 - 005 |
Monthly Antivirus payment |
10.02 |
|
Michelle Cound |
22/23 - 006 |
April Village Community Worker |
625.00 |
|
BT Broadband Community Centre |
22/23 - 007 |
Monthly Payment |
40.14 |
|
St Mary’s |
22/23 - 008 |
Churchyard Maintenance Donation |
750.00 |
|
T A Blackamore |
22/23 - 009 |
Annual Grass Cutting Contract 2021 |
3710.47 |
|
Information Commissioner Office |
22/23 - 010 |
Data Protection Fee |
40.00 |
|
Boston Borough Council |
22/23 - 011 |
Footway Lighting Repair – Old School Lane |
420.00 |
|
Boston Borough Council |
22/23 - 012 |
Footway Lighting Costs Deducted from precept |
4665.28 |
|
Michelle Cound |
22/23 - 013 |
Acting Clerk Payment 60. Funding for projects 300. |
360.00 |
12/4/22 Highway Matters:
a) items requiring maintenance / repair
Several potholes in the parish had been repaired to a good standard. LCC Councillor Skinner reminded everyone to report issues using the Fixmystreet app.
b) Update on reactive speed sign/road safety/Station Road school bus hard standing.
3 quotes are to be sourced for reactive solar powered speed signs and appropriate permission from Highways. LCC Councillor Skinner asked if the parish council could pay for the hard standing and a 30-mph road marker. Costs would need to be considered before the Council can decide.
13/4/22 Planning Matters:
a. ENFORCEMENT Notice No: B/21/0461 Land to the rear of Panache, Station Road. Council noted this enforcement notice.
b. Permission Granted No: B/22/0009 Crackholt Farm, dwelling and dog agility training facility. Council noted this decision.
c. Permission Granted No: B/22/0037 Land South of Station Road, reserved matters. Council noted this decision.
d. Permission Granted No: B/22/0087 Land adjacent to Holly Cottage, Station Road, residential dwelling. This was posted in ERROR and has not been passed.
e. Application No: B/21/0197/CD1 Application to approve details relating to Condition 4 (Foul & Surface Water), C5 (Ecology & Protected Species), C8 (Materials) and C11 (Pollution Reduction) of planning permission B/21/0197. No further comments were made.
f. Application No: B/22/0116 Application to vary conditions for land at Chapel Road , B/21/0197. No further comments were made.
14/4/22 To consider and resolve events/activities to commemorate the Queens Platinum Jubilee and resolve a budget
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to release a budget of £1000 for the village planned Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Michelle Cound is to work alongside the community centre committee to develop the planned events at the community centre. Councillor McCulloch offered the help of Bakkavor for some refreshments and trained staff to help with BBQ and food service.
15/4/22 To consider and resolve whether to purchase new notice board/s to commemorate the Queens Platinum Jubilee at Washdyke Recreation Area, Enos Wood, Butchers Arms and Furlongs Lane play area.
The Council agreed to purchase notice boards for the Washdyke Lane Play Area, the Butchers Arms and at Enos Wood. Sizes and prices are to be sourced to enable the Council to make their decision.
16/4/22 To confirm the level of website management for 2022 from LALC
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to purchase the 10 hour annual plan for a cost of £150 per annum.
17/4/22 To note general correspondences & respond if required
No correspondences
18/4/22 To set the date and time of the next meeting
Wednesday 11th May 2022 at 7.00 pm at the Community. This will be the Annual Parish Council Meeting.
The next Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 11th May 7.00 pm AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE