July 2022 Minutes
OLD LEAKE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
Old Leake Parish Council Meeting
13th July 2022
Please be advised that these are notes of the meeting taken by the Clerk and cannot in any way be regarded as the official minutes of Council proceedings until they are approved
and signed at the next meeting
Public Forum
Two members of the public were present. They both expressed an interest in becoming Parish Councillors. The Clerk will send appropriate paperwork out to them.
In attendance
Councillors, Frank Pickett, Nigel McCulloch & Julian Crouch.
Also in attendance:
Parish Clerk Joann Greer
Community Development Worker Michelle Cound
1/7/22 Opening comments from the Chairman
The Chair, Councillor Pickett, welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2/7/22 Apologies for absence and reasons given
Apologies from Councillor Ashton and Councillor Bull were noted and accepted.
3/7/22 Declarations of interest in accordance with 2011 Localism Act
No declarations were made.
4/7/22 To note reports from representatives of outside bodies
There were no reports.
5/7/22 To receive a report from Michelle Cound Community Development Worker
All the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations finances were now accounted for and plans for the events for next year are being considered.
The meeting regarding the potential use of the Co Op building has still not been arranged, Michelle requested more support from Councillors with this matter.
Planning information is to be sought from the planning authority.
6/7/22 To note CCTV updates & requests
a) To consider the quotes for the 2 ANPR cameras at the Community Centre and resolve action – It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to award the contract to Initium Solutions.
b) Furlongs Lane – no images requested.
c) Washdyke Lane – No images were requested.
d) Enos Wood – no requests or issues were raised.
7/7/22 To consider the report from Kompan regarding repairs. Resolve action
It was proposed the RAW group go through the information to understand the implications and forward a recommendation with full council in September as it was a very contradictory report.
8/7/22 To receive a report from the recreational Area Working Group, resolve actions and expenditure for issues raised in the reports:
a) Washdyke Lane – There are still outstanding issues with warranty repairs on equipment in the park, this will be followed up with the RAW group. The meadow is to be cut back and is currently establishing well.
b) Furlongs Lane – An onsite review of some of the equipment is required. The Chair, Vice Chair and Clerk will visit and compare information provided by Kompan.
c) Enos Wood – Sarah Bright is to conduct a full tree survey. She is an independent tree specialist formally employed by LCC.
9/7/22 Draft notes of the meeting held on 18 June 2022, resolution to adopt
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to accept the draft notes as the minutes.
10/7/22 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 - 034 |
July/August salary, Nest pension, HMRC |
1364.40 |
|
Clerks Expenses |
22/23 - 035 |
Travel, SIM |
26.40 |
|
K & P Services |
22/23 - 036 |
Enos Wood & Washdyke Caretaker |
167.00 |
|
Mr M A Johnson |
22/23 - 037 |
Village Litter Picking |
300.00 |
|
ARK ICT Solutions Ltd |
22/23 - 038 |
Monthly Antivirus payment |
20.04 |
|
Michelle Cound |
22/23 - 039 |
Village Community Worker |
1250.00 |
|
BT Broadband Community Centre |
22/23 - 040 |
Monthly Broadband Payment |
80.28 |
|
Terra Firma |
22/23 - 041 |
Tree Works at Enos Wood |
1695.00 |
11/7/22 Highway Matters:
a) items requiring maintenance / repair
A quote is to be sourced by Vere Brothers for the large pothole by the Washdyke Lane play.
b) Update on reactive speed sign/road safety/Station Road school bus hard standing.
Councillor Skinner was not at the meeting to provide an update.
Graham Butler from the Road Safety Partnership has stated he is available to attend an onsite visit to locate the best positions for the reactive speed signs.
12/7/22 Planning Matters:
a. Application no: B/22/0272 Permitted development demolition of office for 1no dwelling. North of Station Rd. The Parish Council Supported this application.
*Planning applications received after the distribution date of this agenda may be considered at this meeting*
13/7/22 To consider the footway lighting repair on School Lane and resolve action
It was proposed, seconded, and resolved to complete the repair with LED lighting.
14/7/22 To consider an additional donation requested from St Mary’s church for grounds maintenance and resolve expenditure
The Council requested St Mary’s church produce written documentation as to why they required an additional donation to the one already received this year. Without this information the Council are unable to come to a decision.
15/7/22 To consider a grant application from the Meadows for a bench and resolve action
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolve to purchase a bench for The Meadows with a budget of £250-£300. It may be possible to have a bench made from wood taken from Eno’s Wood.
16/7/22 To note general correspondences not addressed on this agenda & respond if required
There were no additional correspondences
17/7/22 To set the date and time of the next meeting in July
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 14th September at the Community Centre.
The next Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday 14th September 7.00 pm
AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE