January 2020 Minutes
2020-01-14 Minutes
Parish Council Meeting held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 14th January 2020
In Attendance: Parish Councillors Joan Brocklebank, Louise Isaacs, Geoff Mayling, Ken Otter, Philip Sagar and John Smith also in attendance, District Cllrs Rosemary Trollope-Bellew, Kelham Cooke. 7 members of the public were also in attendance.
Agenda Items
20-01 / 1. Public Forum:
Problem with sewerage pumping out daily near Searson Close, have had problems in West Deeping – Anglian Water are aware.
Sadly we have received resignation from Robert Golland due to work commitments – Cllr Mayling would like to record our thanks to Robert for the number of years ‘service he has given on the Parish Council. Robert has offered to carry on looking after MG for us and the Speed Sign. SKDC have been advised of vacancy – going through correct process to recruit.
20-01 / 2. Opening of Meeting:
Cllr Mayling welcomed everyone to meeting.
20-01 / 3. To receive any apologies for absence: None.
20-01 / 4. Declaration of Interest: (Councillors are reminded of their obligation under the Codes of Conduct to declare pecuniary interests): None.
20-01 / 5. To agree Minutes of 12th November 2019:
Cllr Isaacs proposed, seconded Cllr Smith that the above minutes be signed as a true and accurate record, all Cllrs in agreement.
20-01 / 6. Matters Arising from Minutes:
Speed Signs on bins – Signs are wearing well, made for about £1.35 each, lasted longer than expected. Very effective, will be better double sided if we get them professionally printed. Worthwhile continuing. All Cllrs in agreement to continue replacing signs as and when. Obtain quotes for re printing.
20-01 / 7. Finance/Authorisation of Payments:
Parish Clerk Salary – November/December £365.00.
Parish Clerk Expenses - £76.09.
Community Cleaner - £149.58.
Watts Farm Services - £600.00
Parish Online – hold off paying invoice until discussed with LALC re discount.
Bank Account Signatures:
Form obtained from Bank. Cllrs Isaacs and Sagar to complete relevant sections and Cllr Mayling will deposit at Bank.
20-01 / 8. To agree Precept for 2020/2021:
Cllr Sagar explained how the precept was worked out. Cllr Sagar awaiting further explanation/understanding from SKDC – will email all Cllrs with findings and put forward Precept figure (Cllrs to agree via email) before request submitted by deadline of 17th January 2020.
20-01 / 9. Bypass and level crossing closure committee preferred bypass route for Parish Councils:
Cllr Sagar proposed that Route 1 is the preferred route for the village and we work on that basis for the present time. Seconded Cllr Otter, all in favour (unanimous).
Item on the agenda when there is something to report i.e. after committee have met etc.
20-01 / 10. Planning:
S19/2245 Tallington Parish Council have concerns as this was not what was agreed on previous planning application.
Application S19/1977 and S19/1978 re The Crooked Billet, Church Lane – Planning permissions granted.
20-01 / 11. Highways:
• Lack of Road Signs – Cllr Trollope-Bellew still chasing.
• Maintenance of Footpaths – Cllr Trollope-bellew reported LCC will only get involved if it becomes overgrown/unsafe etc. Resident reported Sewer/Manhole cover on bend in pavement trip hazard near No.1 Cottage, Main Road A1175 – report Fix My Street.
20-01 / 12. Planting on LCC Land:
Cllrs Mayling and Sagar met with owners of property and explained why we are unable to complete form and that they would have to reply to LCC accordingly – resident will take legal advice and come back to us for support if required.
Footpath at back of his property – leaves have been dumped on footpath near entrance to Playing field.
20-01 / 13. Correspondence: None.
20-01 / 14. To receive a report on the Village Hall:
Since last meeting some committee members have resigned leaving Pauline Horrocks, Richard Allan and Geoff Sutcliffe. Need minimum of 3 Trustees to comply with Charity Commission. Desperately need more people!!
Village Hall Roof – Geoff Sutcliffe and Cllr Mayling working on this project – getting tenders and looking at grants. SKDC advised we can make another application for funding. Mick George re Landfill Tax another option to be investigated.
Play Park – works going to be done sometime in the spring – will put funding for play equipment on hold at the moment. Going to progress school holidays fitness scheme.
Some funding applications dependent on Parish Plan – Cllr Mayling needs to look at plan and what is involved.
Have a number of commercial activities taking place in the hall. NYE Party i.e. Charity Event already booked into diary.
MacMillan Coffee Morning raised approx. £1000.
20-01 / 15. Field in Trust Dedication (Millennium Green) – We have been asked to re submit application i.e. land registry details etc. We can provide information from Parish Online.
20-01 / 16. Parish Council ownership of the Stamford Canal Lock Gate in Herons Close:
Ownership clear – a volunteer is prepared to look after the lock gate. Cllr Otter will take on and look after getting others to help. Didn’t think should be a garden. Cllr Otter will also do a “risk assessment” on project.
20-01 / 17. Adoption of Constitution for Tallington Parish Council:
Document circulated, - all changes made. All in agreement.
20-01 / 18. Trees on Millennium Green:
Rob Golland taking on. Keep as agenda item.
20-01 / 19. Action Group for Works on Millennium Green:
No progress. Agenda item for next meeting. Rob Golland and Rob Burdock for update.
20-01 / 20. Reports from Councillors:
Cllr Trollope-Bellew – Speed Limit Mill Lane – contacted Rowan Smith, will chase up.
Cllr Otter – liaising with EA re flood levels, meeting with local River Wardens soon. Grit bins (1 full/1 half empty).
Cllr Smith - Surface water issues – agenda item for next meeting.
Cllr Isaacs – cleared around sign near village hall.
Cllr R Trollope-Bellew
20-01 / 21. Public Forum:
Gigaclear outstanding items - Cllr Otter will chase up again.
20-01 / 22. Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday 10th March 2020 commencing at 7.30 p.m.
The meeting closed at 9.20 pm.