July 2020 Notes
TEALBY PARISH COUNCIL
Notes of the Meeting of Monday 6th July 2020
Held online 7.30pm
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Government restrictions on travel, public meetings & social distancing placed on all residents of the UK, the July 2020 meeting of the Parish Council have been held online, as granted in new legislation, valid until May 2021.
Present: Cllr Spivey, Cllr Shilling, Cllr Adams, Cllr Bevan, Cllr Wraith, Cllr Mercer, Clerk & RFO.
33.20 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr Goodall
34.20 TO RECEIVE COUNCILLORS’ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011
35.20 TO APPROVE AS A CORRECT RECORD THE NOTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD ON 4th MAY 2020
It was proposed seconded and Resolved: That the notes of the meeting held on the 4th May 2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
36.20 CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILLOR COMMENTS/UPDATES ON ANY MATTERS OUTSTANDING FROM THE LAST MEETING AND RESOLVE AS NECESSARY.
The Chairman discussed ongoing maintenance issues around the village – the clerk reported in reply that contractors had been contacted, but no quotations had yet been received, as normal working practices were still not available. Cllr. Bevan reported that the village shop Covid-19 funding application had been successful, and discussions were held with regard to the Parish Council applying for this funding too. It was proposed that Cllr. Bevan liaise with all Councillors’ to complete an application form. Proposed Cllr. Spivey, Seconded Cllr. Shilling – Resolved that the PC would apply for local government Covid-19 funding. Cllr. Mercer reported that he had received enquiries regarding the maintenance of a memorial bench in the cemetery, and would report back to the next meeting should it require Parish Council support. Cllr. Spivey requested the clerk to supply information that had previously been received for signage to be placed on the mock gates. Action – Clerk.
Cllr. Shilling & Cllr. Spivey updated the councillors regarding ongoing maintenance requirements for the closed church yard and cemetery. It has been identified that initially a tree survey is required. It was proposed that a letter be sent to the Rev’d Hewitt, outlining the survey, with cost. Recent correspondence from the Rev’d Hewitt had made the offer of financial support towards maintenance costs, following income he expected to receive for any new burials in the church owned cemetery. The Parish Council would like to clarify the work that the Parish Council are required to undertake, and which work is required by the PCC.
37.20 TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM THE CLERK
The clerk reported that the external auditors had received and confirmed the certificate of exemption.
38.20 TO AUTHORISE THE SIGNING OF ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND TO NOTE INCOME FOR MAY & JUNE 2020 . It was proposed, seconded and Resolved: That orders for payment made to the sum of £2266.83,income is £1832.22 being the VAT refund and interest.
39.20 PLANNING APPLICATIONS & DECISIONS
140885 – Willingham Rd – 3 Dwellings – still open at time of meeting.
140906 – Land off Caistor Lane – Water Storage – Dwelling – still open for comment.
140890 – Demolition of Old Barn for erection of dwellings – granted.
39.20 PLANNING APPLICATIONS & DECISIONS/continued ..
140991 – Castle Farm – still open for comment
140736 – Tennis club changes Granted
141086 – r/o Cow Lane – still open for comment
140885 – Land Willingham Road – 3 Dwellings – still open for comment
141166 – Sandy Lane – Stable & Barn – still open for comment
140707 – Sunnyside Farm – Caravan site – Going to Planning Committee – 22/7/20
40.20 TO DISCUSS FUNDING APPLICATIONS FROM Marie Curie & British Red Cross
The councillors discussed each application and proposed £25 for each charity. Proposed Cllr. Adams, Seconded Cllr. Mercer. Resolved.
41.20 TO DISCUSS WHEELIE BIN STICKERS
The clerk had been asked to make enquires about reflective 30 MPH bin stickers, which could be used to remind motorists of the speed limit in the village on Rasen Road. LCC Road Safety Partnership provided costs, and it was agreed to buy a limited number which would be utilized in the village. Propose Cllr. Spivey, Seconded Cllr. Shilling.
42.20 UPDATE ON THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PLAY AREA & RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REOPENING.
The Chairman reported that the play area was regularly being used despite currently being barrier taped off. The clerk circulated current guidelines provided by the Local Government Association and Public Health England. There is no date available at the time of the meeting, to indicate when the play area should be open. However, there have been guidelines issued, in preparation for the opening of all play areas. These guidelines included banning food and drink in the play area, social distance measures (removing items too close to one another i.e. swings & seats), regular sanitizing and cleaning, volunteers to undertake this, PPE & cleaning product management, increased litter disposal, increased signage for instructions for use, and limiting the number of users and parent/carer to child ration numbers. With this in mind Tealby Parish Council discussed the measures required for reopening, and felt that at this current time the play area would remain closed, until it was safe to re-open without unnecessary COVID-19 risk. Proposed Cllr. Spivey, seconded Cllr. Shilling. Resolved that – the play area would remain closed, which would be reviewed again in September.
Meeting closed at 7.40pm
Date of next meeting 7th September 2020 – venue to be confirmed nearer the time.