January 2024 Minutes
Present:
Clerk Tony Shaw
Councillors Steven Spivey (Chair), David Mercer, Richard Noon and David Bevan
District Councillor Moira Westley
County Councillor Stephen Bunney
Public No members of the public
01:01/24 Declarations of Interest:
a) To record declarations of interest by any member in respect of the agenda items listed below. Members should identify the agenda item and type of interest being declared.
b) To note dispensations given to any member in respect of the agenda items listed below.
There were no declarations relevant to the business on the agenda.
02:01/24 Apologies:
To receive any apologies sent to the Clerk from Members not able to attend the meeting.
Apologies received from Cllr Shilling and Cllr Brown. The reasons were accepted.
03:01/24 Adoption of Previous Minutes:
To adopt the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 1st November 2023.
RESOLVED: The minutes were adopted and signed by the Chair.
04:01/24 Open Forum:
Members of the public can ask questions or make short statements to the council. Open Forum shall not exceed 15 minutes unless directed by the Chair of the Council.
Two issues were brought to the council’s attention:
1) There are two fallen trees in the Play Park, which require removal by a tree surgeon.
2) The grit bin on Sandy Lane is damaged and needs replacing.
05:01/24 District/County Councillor Reports:
To receive updates from District/County Councillors.
Cllr Bunney advised that:
(1) Resurfacing work on Caistor Lane is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024-25.
(2) Flood grips on Papermill Lane are being regularly cleared to assist with drainage.
06:01/24 Finance:
a) To receive a financial summary from the Clerk.
The Clerk presented a full set of accounts, to the end of December 2023. These showed that the total cash held on 31st December 2023 was £35,417 including any committed expenditure or expected income.
b) To approve a Schedule of Payments for invoices received since the last meeting.
RESOLVED: All items in the table below were approved for payment.
|
Supplier |
Description |
Net |
VAT |
Gross |
|
HMRC |
PAYE |
161.00 |
|
161.00 |
|
HMRC |
PAYE |
60.40 |
60.40 |
|
|
Unity Bank |
Service charge |
18.00 |
18.00 |
|
|
Amazon Europe |
Ink cartridges |
33.33 |
6.66 |
39.99 |
|
LALC |
CiLCA training |
137.50 |
27.50 |
165.00 |
|
A J Williams |
Play park fencing |
1505.00 |
301.00 |
1806.00 |
|
Antony Shaw |
Salary for Nov and Dec |
676.97 |
|
676.97 |
|
Antony Shaw |
Expenses for Nov and Dec |
61.90 |
|
61.90 |
|
Tennyson d’Eyncourt |
Hall hire |
40.00 |
|
40.00 |
|
WLDC |
Defib Maintenance |
83.33 |
16.67 |
100.00 |
c) To review the budget proposal and agree the precept for 2024-25.
The Clerk presented a budget proposal, showing predicted expenditure and income for 2024-25.
RESOLVED: The precept for 2024-25 will be set at £18,000.
07:01/24 Planning:
a) To consider any planning applications received since the last meeting.
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Planning Ref: |
147682 |
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Applicant: |
Mr Nic Horner |
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Location: |
Thorpe House Farm, Thorpe Lane, Tealby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3XJ |
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Proposal: |
Planning application for proposed oak framed garden room |
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Link: |
RESOLVED: No objection.
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Planning Ref: |
147724 |
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Applicant: |
Mr Tom Pickering (Skylark Homes Ltd) |
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Location: |
Glebe Farm Willingham Road Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3RQ |
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Proposal: |
Application for approval of reserved matters, considering appearance, landscaping and scale-following outline planning permission 133864 granted 30th November 2016 for proposed development consisting of the creation of a highly landscaped woodland walk, public green space and 48no. dwellings - being variation of condition 1 of planning permission 144494 granted 16 May 2022, being variation of condition 1 of 147276 granted 28 January 2023 - amended house type for plot 42. |
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Link: |
RESOLVED: No objection.
b) To review the “Planning Tracker” and agree any additions or deletions.
Updates to existing planning applications were noted.
08:01/24 Play Park Improvements:
To receive an update on quotes received for refurbishment of the Play Park.
Two quotes have been received so far but due to the value of the project, a third will be sought.
09:01/24 Community Wildlife Project:
To consider a proposal for signage to explain the work of the Community Wildlife Project.
RESOLVED: Council approved the installation of plastic signage.
Exclusion of Press and Public:
To consider passing a resolution in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, that public and press be excluded from the meeting for the matters set out below on the grounds that it could involve the likely disclosure of private and confidential information.
10:01/24 Staffing Matter:
A confidential staffing matter was discussed.