September 2022 Minutes
Tealby Parish Council
21 Wood Farm Close, Nettleton, LN7 6AS. Tealbypc@gmail.com
Notes of the Meeting of Monday 5th September 2022
At Tealby Village Hall 7.30pm
Present: Cllr Shilling (acting chair) Cllr, Adams, Cllr Bevan, Cllr Mercer, Cllr Noon, Cllr. Brown J. Grainger,Clerk & RFO.
Cllr Shilling opened the meeting, welcoming our newest Councillor John Brown. No members of the public were present.
46.22 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr. Bunney (LCC), Cllr. Spivey with reasons accepted.
47.22 TO RECEIVE COUNCILLORS’ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011
None received.
48.22 TO APPROVE THE NOTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD ON 4th JULY 2022, AND ADOPT AS MINUTES.
It was proposed, seconded and Resolved: That the notes of the meeting be approved as a correct record and signed by the Vice-Chairman.
49.22 CHAIRMAN AND COUNCILLOR COMMENTS/UPDATES ON ANY MATTERS OUTSTANDING FROM THE LAST MEETING AND RESOLVE AS NECESSARY.
Cllr Spivey forwarded information that the trees in the cemetery have received consent (Ash & Elm). These can now be removed, with additional quotations required before work can commence. It has also been confirmed that the canopy lift on the Village Green does not need consent as it is outside of the conservation area. The Councillors discussed that this was now a priority and would be required before winter.
50.22 TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM COUNTY & DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
The clerk received an email from Cllr Bunney in his absence, which reported a meeting with the Highways Officer to discuss various concerns, with a progress report due 6th October. Cllr Bunney reported he was in contact with a resident Caistor Rd with their ongoing downpipe issues. Tealby Ford has recently had updated signage, but no Traffic Prohibition Order. The neighbourhood policing team have had some changes, with questionnaires distributed at the meeting.
51.22 TO RECEIVE CLERKS UPDATE
The clerk reported that the Certificate of Exemption and year end was now concluded.
The clerk reported that the letter sent to the Village Hall Treasurer had received a reply from Tony Neal who reported £750 has been transferred from the Village Hall, with £628.40 remaining as float. The clerk reported that equipment had been purchased for the Community Speed Watch Group, and that training was still to be undertaken. The organizer Chris Constable has offered to submit a report or attend each council meeting, which was welcomed. Councillors discussed the placement of the 30 mph signage purchased last year, which requires action. The clerk reported that the current grass cutting contract was nearing an end, which would need new quotations – the schedule would be issued to obtain 3 quotations for the next meeting.
52.22 PLANNING APPLICATIONS & DECISIONS
142547 – Old Bakery – concerns raised regarding Upvc windows – planning enforcement contacted
144687 – Oak Hse – Rasen Rd – Appealed
144718 – Beeches – Rasen Rd – Granted
144134 – Kingshead – no decision at this time
144740 – Sycamore Cott – Rasen Rd – Granted
145118 – Land Adj 5 Beck Hill – Dwelling – no decision at this time
144959 – Jim’s Yard – Granted
144979 – (139158) variation –Granted
144395 – Barnaby 18 Rasen Rd – Granted
145180 – 1 Cow Lane – extension – No decision at this time
145204 – Folly View – Landscaping – No decision at this time
145090 – The Old Barn – Dwelling – no objection
53.22 FINANCE - TO AUTHORISE THE SIGNING OF PAYMENT AND TO NOTE INCOME FOR SEPTEMBER 2022
It was proposed, seconded and Resolved: That orders for payment made to the sum of £2458.48 for September 2022. Income is £124.24 PCC Maintenance contribution, £0.27 interest for this period. The clerk reported that financial reporting has a slight delay as statements are being received on the 10th of each month, relating to the previous month – for example 10th September statement would give financial information up to 1st August 2022.
54.22 TO DISCUSS POLICIES FOR ADOPTION – INCLUDING CIVILITY AND RESPECT PLEDGE
Deferred until November 2022.
55.22 TO DISCUSS PLAY AREA INSPECTION REPORT & TREE MAINENANCE
Receipt of the latest inspection report was discussed at length. It was proposed to sell the zip wire, sold as seen, to be advertised locally for one month, with a specific removal date, (before autumn weather hampers removal). A schedule of work has now been identified, quotations required and clarification of the resistance testing results cross referenced, to ensure items identified for replacement are valid. Tealby Parish Council seek quotations for ground work, joinery work and tree felling/maintenance from contractors with the correct insurances in place. Clerk to liaise with all councillors in relation to the schedule of works, and quotations.
56.22 TO RECEIVED UPDATE FROM VILLAGE HALL REGARDING FUNDS RAISED BY THE VILLAGE GREEN GROUP
Deferred until November. Once banking statements are received.
Meeting closed at 8.55pm
Date of next meeting 3rd November 2022