February 2020 Minutes
Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held at JJ’s Cafe on Monday 24 February 2020 commencing at 7.00 p.m.
Present: With Cllr Richard Hammond in the Chair there were present, Cllrs Mr Mark Clayton, Mr Edmund Done, Mrs Rachel Elliott, Mr David Powell, Mr John Redman
In attendance: Clerk Mrs Susan Archibald
Also present: 1 member of the public
Cllr Hammond wished to thank LCC for the comprehensive cut back of paths around Main Road and the extensive cut back of overhanging branches in the lay-by; it was expected that this had been due to the intercession of Cllr Marfleet and the Clerk undertook to pass on thanks to LCC officers through him.
In the absence of Cllrs Grover and Marfleet, there were no reports of ELDC, LCC or the Police.
The meeting opened at 7.04 p.m.
93. Chairman’s Announcements
There were none.
94. Apologies for absence and reasons given
Apologies were accepted from Cllr Morris-Holmes.
95. Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 not previously notified and/or consideration of any written request for Dispensation
Cllr Hammond wished to declare a pecuniary interest in respect of the retrospective reimbursement for the purchase of a replacement Union Flag.
96. Notes of the meeting of the Council held on Monday 13 January 2020 to be approved as Minutes and signed by the Chairman
It was proposed, seconded and:-
RESOLVED – That the notes of the meeting of the Council held on Monday 13 January 2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
97. Highways Matters
(i) Update on gulley clearance.
The Clerk advised that the gulley plan had been requested of LCC, but no response had yet been received; and the blocked gulley north of the Church down Lusby Road had been marked as needing no further action by LCC.
(ii) To note temporary traffic restrictions for Anglian Water works on Church Lane 18 March to 20 March 2020
Members noted the foregoing.
98. Financial Matters
(a) Monies at Bank
Current account - £4102.60
Bus account - £6029.74
(b) To approve payments schedule
It was proposed, seconded and:-
RESOLVED –(a) That the monies at bank at (a) and payments detailed at (b) be noted and approved; and
(c) To consider and ratify (or otherwise) retrospective approval of the purchase of a Replacement Union Flag due to the unexpected loss in adverse weather of the existing flag, and urgent need for a speedy replacement; with reimbursement to Cllr Hammond of c. £37.00
It was further proposed, seconded and:-
RESOLVED – (b) That Cllr Hammond be reimbursed in the sum of £34.95 for the replacement Union Flag.
99. Planning Matters
Members considered their response to the following planning application received:
S/070/00154/20 – LAND REAR OF RICHMOND, CHURCH LANE, HAGWORTHINGHAM Planning Permission – Detailed particulars, erection of 1no detached house and detached triple garage
It was proposed by Cllr Elliott, seconded by Cllr Powell and:-
RESOLVED - That the Parish Council supports this application.
Planning Permission:-
S/070/02288/19 Outline erection of up to 3no. dwellings on the site of an existing agricultural building which is to be demolished (with means of access to be considered). HOME FARM, MAIN ROAD, HAGWORTHINGHAM, SPILSBY, PE23 4LT
The Parish Council supported this application.
Planning Appeal:-
To note planning appeal against ELDC Refusal of Application N/160/00493/18 Manor Farm, Brinkhill, South Ormsby
Members noted the foregoing.
100. To receive reports from Councillors relating to outstanding projects
The subject of spending some of the £500 Anglian Water Goodwill payment to support the VE Day commemoration day at the Church in May would be on the agenda of the next meeting.
Cllr Elliot raised the subject of possible use of the monies towards repairs at the War Memorial.
101. To receive reports from the Clerk in relation to Council matters
There were none.
102. To receive general correspondence
There was none.
103. To confirm the date of the next meeting of the Council
It was proposed, seconded and:-
RESOLVED – That the date of the next ordinary meeting of the Parish Council be agreed as Monday 6 April 2020 to be immediately preceded by the Annual Parish Meeting at 7.00 p.m. in JJ’s Café
The meeting closed at 7.22 p.m.