July 2024 Minutes
MINUTES
Old Leake Parish Council Meeting
July 10th, 2024
Public Forum
No members of the public were present.
Councillors Present
Councillors, Chairman Frank Pickett, Tom Ashton, Sandra Pickett, Guy Bull and David Dickason.
Also in attendance:
LCC Councillor Paul Skinner
Community member Walter Seekamp
Parish Clerk Joann Greer
1/7/24 Opening Comments from the Chairman
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2/7/24 Apologies for absence and reasons given
Councillor Nutman sent her apologies. As there had been no response from Councillor McCulloch the Clerk is to make a welfare check.
Boston Borough Councillors Baxter and Butler also sent their apologies.
3/7/24 To consider applicants for a parish council vacancy, resolution to co-opt
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to co opt Paul Skinner onto the Parish Council.
4/7/24 Declarations of interest in accordance with 2011 Localism Act
No declarations were made.
5/7/24 To note reports from representatives of outside bodies
Boston Borough Councillors Baxter and Butler sent a detailed report of issues and actions in the village. This was emailed to all councillors prior to the meeting.
Lincolnshire County Councillor, Paul Skinner, also provided an update which included a report stating 30 potholes had been repaired in the last month.
6/7/24 To note CCTV updates & image requests
No images had been requested.
7/7/24 To receive a report from the Recreational Area Working Group, resolve actions and expenditure for issues raised in the reports:
a) Washdyke -all repairs were under review. The Clerk is to contact the tree surgeon regarding the damage to the tree at the entrance.
b) Furlongs – the slide is due to be painted in the warm dry weather.
c) Enos Wood – no issues raised.
8/7/24 Draft notes of the meeting held on 12 June 2024 resolution to adopt
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to accept the notes as the minutes.
9/7/24 Financial Matters:
a) Resolution to approve payment of accounts as listed
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to approve the payments.
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b) To note the bank reconciliation
The bank reconciliation 03 June 2024 £72,556.73 was noted
10/7/24 Highway Matters:
a) Receive issues requiring maintenance / repair
Potholes have been repaired.
b) Receive Reactive Speed data and consider action
Again Councillor McCulloch has not responded to communications, therefore there is no data to discuss.
11/7/24 Planning Matters:
a) Planning Application B/24/0263 Proposed single storey extension to replace existing conservatory, which is to be demolished at Ingsscott, Fellands Gate, Old Leake PE22 9QY
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to support this application.
12/7/24 To receive a report on progress with the Emergency Parish Plan
Councillor Dickason stated the forms are currently being updated and other local agency plans are being considered in the area.
13/7/24 To receive an update regarding fence repairs at Vicarage Gardens
This issue is still being progressed between BBC, OLPC and Broadgate.
14/7/24 To receive an update regarding YMCA youth project starting in September
Everything is now in order for the YMCA to advertise the new project throughout September to start delivering the service from October to 7 – 18-year-olds.
15/7/24 To consider the offer of volunteer help from Anglian water
Volunteers could been sourced for assistance with delivering the young people’s project, possibly with Enos Wood with bat and bird boxes.
16/7/24 To receive an update on volunteer recruitment for the Speed Watch Campaign
Councillor Dickason updated the Council stating they have 8 volunteers which is enough to deliver the service. Training is now to be scheduled.
17/7/24 To note the Boston Policing Plan 2024
The information booklet was acknowledged. Councillors thought it was a poor attempt and didn’t really address what their plan was.
18/7/24 To note general correspondences not addressed on this agenda & respond if required
A request for funds for an elderly person in the village was received, however OLPC do not provide such a service. The person was directed to Wrangle Parish Council who may be able to assist.
19/7/24 To set the date and time of the next meeting in September
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to hold the next meeting on Wednesday 4th September, one week earlier than scheduled.