November 2018 Minutes
Minutes of the meeting held in The Cabin, Blackmoor House, Doddington on Monday 12th November 2018 at 6.30pm.
In attendance
Cllrs Beale, Cunniffe, Mathers, Patrick, Whiles
LCC Cllr M Thompson
Clerk to Council J Kilcoyne
Public forum
Reports from representatives
Lincolnshire Police Apologies were received from PCSO Sarah Lingard.
No crimes were reported.
- NKDC Apologies were received from Cllr S Appleby and Cllr P Rothwell.
Cllr Appleby sent a written report concerning: Whisby Natural World Centre
- LCC Cllr Thompson gave a verbal report regarding: Social care additional funding; Active Lincolnshire: Lincolnshire Physical Activity Task Force; Gritter blessing; Gritting routes; Highways update
Council session
18.115 To receive apologies for absence None received
18.116 To receive declarations of interest None received
18.117 Minutes of previous meetings
It was proposed, seconded and Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 8th October 2018 be approved.
18.118 Matters arising from minutes
- 17.78.3 Blocked dyke on Lincoln Road
No further information received. Clerk to follow up.
- ii) 18.98 Replacement of the Whisby noticeboard
Cllr Patrick now has keys to the board and will replace
- 18.99 Refurbishment of the Doddington telephone kiosk
Clerk to contact Wellingore and Digby parishes regarding their progress on kiosk refurbishment
18.119 Kennel Lane
To consider provision of a ‘No Parking’ notice
Cllr Patrick will investigate suitable wording and cost. Council has power to install under Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 s72.1
18.120 Highway Safety
- TFM, Thorpe Road Whisby. It was reported that up to approximately 700 transactions are made per week, an increase of 300% over the last three years. This involves 1400 lorry movements together with an increased number of lorries for deliveries. This site is near a school bus stop with houses and businesses on both sides of a twisting road. There is a weight limit in place and council would request a 40mph limit.
Clerk to request data on accidents in that area from LRSP, then pass on to Highways. Also to request similar data on B1190; Black Lane.
- Community Speedwatch
Recommendations had been received from LRSP regarding hand-held radar, warning signs and protective equipment.
It was proposed, seconded and Resolved that equipment be purchase as specified.
£1000 has been allocated in the budget for 2018-2019 for highway safety equipment
18.121 Newsletter
Amendments were made to the draft newsletter. The Clerk will produce a final version for printing by printtalk and distribution by councillors across the parish.
18.122 To note correspondence received since 8th October
The following items of correspondence were presented to the Parish Council for consideration:
- Lincolnshire County Council: MT Community Speedwatch; MT Speed survey request details; MT Whisby incident; MT Highways walkabout; Grit bin; Winter self-help extension; MT Highways update
- North Kesteven District Council: Whisby Nature Park Steering Board; What’s On, October; Listings appeal; Brownfield Land Register; NKDC Brownfield Land Register - Site Assessment Evidence Report 2018; Dog waste and litter bins; Christmas waste collection; Electoral register; request forms for clerk/councillor
- LALC: Tesco Bags of Help; Training- planning; NALC Webinar Rural Community Business; Emergency text alert; Safeguarding course; War memorials grant
- NALC: Newsletter; Chief Executive’s Bulletin; Spring conference; Electoral register
- Lincolnshire Police: KW Community Speedwatch
- Funding: Lincolnshire Funding Portal
- Other: EON Monthly market report; Bransby Horses; Pudsey Diamond Engineering
- Residents: NH Accidents at Whisby
18.123 Planning
i) To consider planning applications validated by NKDC since 8th October 2018
None received
ii) to note planning decisions received from NKDC since the 8th October 2018
None received
18.124 Financial matters
i. To review and consider payment of accounts
It was proposed, seconded and Resolved: That Council approve the payment of accounts
- EON 100258 36 £74.75 Lighting- energy
- LALC 100259 100260 37 38 £8.50; £10 Training lunch, AGM
- J Kilcoyne 100261 100262 39, 40 £141.46; £39.75 Salary and expenses
- HMRC 100263 41 £35.40 Tax
ii. To review budget, income and expenditure to 12th November 2018
Bank balance recorded at £14985.79 before today's expenditure; Expenditure to date 2018-2019 £4009.60
iii. To review banking arrangements
Cllr Mathers to visit HSBC for identity check to set up as a signatory
18.125 To consider items for inclusion on the agenda for the next meeting of the Parish Council, to be held on 10th December 2018, 6.30pm
Concern over removal of fence and change of pathway at churchyard
Precept
Meeting closed 20:07