November 2024 Minutes
MINUTES
Old Leake Parish Council Meeting
November 13, 2024
Public Forum
3 members of the public were present. Updated on deteriorating road conditions on Cowbroads, HGV’s burst water pipes and excessive amounts of traffic. This issue had been passed onto BBC and LCC previously.
Councillors Present
Councillors, Chair Councillor Frank Picket, Tom Ashton, David Dickason, Sandra Pickett, Paul Skinner and Susan Nutman.
Also in attendance:
Boston Borough Councillor Callum Butler
Parish Clerk Joann Greer
FC/1/11/24 Opening Comments from the Chairman
The Chairman, Councillor Frank Pickett, thanked the Council for covering in his absence from recent meetings.
FC/2/11/ 24 Apologies for absence and reasons given
Councillor Bull’s apologies were noted and accepted. No correspondences had been received from Councillor Mc Culloch.
FC/3/11/24 Declarations of interest in accordance with 2011 Localism Act
No declarations were made.
FC/4/11/24 Tote reports from representatives of outside bodies
Boston Borough Councillor Butler had previously sent a written report which had been circulated to Councillors.
Lincolnshire County Councillor Paul Skinner also provided a repot updating LCC works.
Councillor Pickett reviewed the new CCTV cabinet/room at the community centre. The room was not sufficiently lit. This information was given to the community centre chairman, Mr Booley, who was present at the meeting.
FC/511/24 To note CCTV updates & image requests
No requests were made.
FC/6/11/24 To receive a report from the Recreational Area Working Group, resolve actions and expenditure for issues raised:
a. Washdyke – power washing and minor maintenance is to be scheduled in for March.
b. Furlongs – Councillor Skinner is to liaise directly with Tay Play regarding the cables on the Cone Climber. The quote to replace the wires is £3500.00 but it is uncertain how the cables will be dispatched to the manufacturer.
c. Enos Wood – It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to instruct Arboglyph Ltd to conduct a thorough tree survey off all OLPC assets and form a schedule of maintenance.
FC/7/11/24 Draft notes of the meeting held on 9 October 2024 resolution to adopt
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to adopt the notes as the minutes.
FC/8/11/24 Financial Matters:
a. Resolution to approve payment of accounts as listed
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to authorise the payments as listed.
|
Person / Company to be paid |
Invoice No |
Details |
Amount |
|
Employee Costs |
24/25 - 052 |
November Salary/Pension/ HMRC |
1158.50 |
|
Clerk Expenses |
24/25 - 053 |
November Travel/Giff |
16.40 |
|
Valerie Greenfield |
24/25 - 054 |
November Litter Picker |
150.00 |
|
K & P Services |
24/25 - 055 |
November Enos Wood & Washdyke Caretaker |
111.75 |
|
ARK ICT Solutions Ltd |
24/25 - 056 |
November Monthly Antivirus payment |
11.22 |
|
BT Broadband Community Centre |
24/25 - 057 |
November Monthly Broadband Payment |
51.96 |
|
Old Leake Community Centre |
24/25 - 058 |
Youth Project room hire & safety deposit |
280.00 |
|
Old Leake Community Centre |
24/25 - 059 |
Room Hire funding bread and butter thing July 2024 – December 2024 |
910.00 |
|
Boston Borough Council |
24/25 - 060 |
Footway Lighting Upgrades |
9841.20 |
|
LALC |
24/25 - 061 |
5 hours Webmaster Time |
108.00 |
b. To note the bank reconciliation
The bank reconciliation of £94367.92 on 2.10.24 was noted.
FC/9/11/24 Highway Matters:
a. Receive issues requiring maintenance / repair
The Highways officer had recently conducted a village visit with Councillor Skinner recording any faults.
FC/10/11/24 Planning Matters:
B/24/0407 It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to support planning application for a side extension at 7 Lime Close.
FC/11/11/24 First DRAFT Budget 2025 - 2026
a. Youth Development – current & Future
b. Warm Hub
c. Upgrade outdoor play equipment
d. Ear Marked Reserves
e. Regular
The figures were considered at length. The Clerk is to forward the updated excel spreadsheet to all councillors prior to the December meeting for the second and final budget setting.
FC/12/11/24 To consider supporting a request for road signage warning of pedestrians and horses
It was proposed, seconded, and unanimously resolved to support this request. The Clerk is to confirm in writing to LCC Councillor Skinner.
FC/13/11/24 To note general correspondences not addressed on this agenda & respond if required
A general donation request from LIVES had been received. The Council re confirmed they are specifically supporting matters and projects directly within the village
FC/14/11/24 To confirm the date and time of the next meeting in December
The next meeting was confirmed as Wednesday 11th December.