November 2022 Minutes
Old Leake Parish Council
MINUTES
Old Leake Parish Council Meeting
9 November 2022
Public Forum
A member of the public was present and had questions about planning comments. They were encouraged to keep pressing the planning authority, Boston Borough Council, for a response to their complaints.
In attendance
Chairman Councillor Frank Pickett, Nigel McCulloch, Guy Bull, Julian Crouch, Brett Butler & Community Member Walter Seekamp.
Also in attendance:
LCC Councillor Paul Skinner
Parish Clerk Joann Greer
1/11/22 Opening comments from the Chairman
The Chair, Councillor Pickett welcomed everybody to the meeting.
2/11/22 Apologies for absence and reasons given
Apologies had been received from Councillor Tom Ashton.
3/11/22 Declarations of interest in accordance with 2011 Localism Act
No declarations were made.
4/11/22 To consider applicants for Co-option as parish councillor
The member of the public who expressed an interest withdrew his application.
5/11/22 To note reports from representatives of outside bodies
Councillor Picket attended the community centre committee meeting. The committee are still requesting to have access to the parish council CCTV. The Clerk is to formally write to them stating there would be no access permitted to the committee for the CCTV equipment as the parish council are registered members of the ICO and must comply to strict viewing procedures.
6/11/22 To note CCTV updates & image requests
No images have been requested.
7/11/22 To note the outcome of the onsite meeting with the Kompan representative, resolve action and budget if required
The meeting with the Kompan representative took place on 19th October over the three sites. The Council agreed to the warranty work to be completed, which was vastly overdue. The Council did not wish to accept the post frame at the MUGA on Old Main Road which was being offered free of charge. It was proposed, seconded and unanimously resolved to ensure the warranty issues are completed and then all further communications are to be terminated with the company.
8/11/22 To receive a report from the Recreational Area Working Group, resolve actions and expenditure for issues raised in the reports:
a. Washdyke – Councillor Pickett expressed his appreciation for all the time and effort Councillor Crouch has put into the meadow and play area at Washdyke Lane. The Council agreed to invest in a set of 5 aside goal posts. The warranty issues would be monitored by Councillor Crouch.
b. Furlongs – the overhanging branches have been removed from the view of CCTV. The zip wire/cable runway would be replaced with equipment from Wicksteed.
c. Enos Wood. The tree survey report is due in prior to the budget setting to accommodate any expenditure.
9/11/22 Draft notes of the meeting held on 12 October resolution to adopt
It was then proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to accept the notes as the minutes.
10/11/22 Resolution to approve payment of accounts as listed It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to approve the payments listed below.
|
Person / Company to be paid |
Invoice No |
Details |
Amount |
|
Employee Cost |
22/23 - 063 |
November salary, Nest pension, PAYE |
816.24 |
|
Clerks Expenses |
22/23 - 064 |
Travel/Giff Washdyke CCTV |
16.40 |
|
K & P Services |
22/23 - 065 |
Enos Wood & Washdyke Caretaker |
76.00 |
|
Mr M A Johnson |
22/23 - 066 |
Village Litter Picker |
150.00 |
|
ARK ICT Solutions Ltd |
22/23 - 067 |
Monthly Antivirus payment |
10.02 |
|
BT Broadband Community Centre |
22/23 - 068 |
Monthly Broadband Payment |
40.14 |
|
Royal British Legion |
22/23 - 069 |
Poppy Wreath Donation |
50.00 |
|
Ajet |
22/23 - 070 |
Car park drain clearing |
90.00 |
11/11/22 Highway Matters:
a. To receive an update regarding the meeting with the Road Safety Partnership and solar powered reactive speed signs
The parish council were recommended to instal 2 Unipart Dortmund battery operated reactive speed signs in the village and not solar powered signs. The Clerk is to enquire if there is a second-hand sign available from a neighbouring parish.
b. To receive a progress report from the highways and traffic policy group
A report was not available for the meeting.
c. Receive issues requiring maintenance / repair
The Clerk is to report the large pothole at Washdyke Lane play area on fixmystreet.
12/11/22 Planning Matters:
a. B/22/0419 The Bungalow, Sibsey Road, Old Leake, Boston, PE22 9QS Removal of agricultural store and conversion of general store to form annexe including construction of link block
The parish council supported this application.
b. B/22/0016 Corrected description change of use of land for siting of two shepherd huts holiday lets and the continuation of animal grazing at The Shrubbery, Station Road Old Leake PE22 9RF
The Parish Council supported this application.
c. Proposed Communication Installation for ARQIVA smart meter network for Anglian Water
The Parish Council supported this application.
Determined Applications - approved
B/22/0076 Engine Yard, Chapel Road, demolition of old building for replacement
B/22/0319 Springfields, Station Rd, vehicular access
B/22/0305 Hideaway Cottage, Hampton Lane, proposed annex
13/11/22 To consider and resolve OLPC corporate email addresses in line with GDPR
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to adopt the corporate e mail address and include the cost in the 2023/24 budget. Cloudnext was the agreed provider from the list produced by LALC.
14/11/22 To consider the 2 schedule for the grass and tree maintenance 3-year contracts 2023/25
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to keep the 2 tender documents the same. The Clerk is to distribute them to reputable companies and advertise them on the web site.
15/11/22 To consider and develop the first draft budget for 2023-24 financial year
The draft budget was discussed at length. A further version will be considered at the December meeting with the amendments included. The budget will form the amount required for the precept 2023-24.
16/11/22 To note and respond to the correspondence from the management of the Community Centre including external lighting and antisocial behaviour
The correspondence was not received by the Council.
17/11/22 To note general correspondences not addressed on this agenda & respond if required
There were no other correspondences.
18/11/22 To set the date and time of the next meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday December 14th.
19/11/22 To resolve to move into closed session to consider Community Development future
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to move into closed session.
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to keep the position of Community Development Worker open for Michelle Cound until the end of January pending her own assessment to continue. Adaptions to the post would be considered wherever possible
The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.55 pm.
The next Parish Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 14 December at 7.00 pm AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE