2018 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

138/18

Chairman’s comments

The Chairman addressed the disquiet on the length of recent Parish Council meetings and informed members that meetings should ideally be no longer than 2 – 2 ½ hours long.  

139/18

Apologies for absence and reason given

Cllr C Rylott and J Edwards sent their apologies and reasons for absence which were accepted by the Council.

140/18

Receipt of any declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011, and to consider any written requests for dispensations in relation to members’ disclosable pecuniary interests.

Cllr Bemrose declared a personal interest in item 11. Town Hall on the agenda as her mother is Chairman.

Cllr Ransome declared an interest in Planning as she is Vice Chairman on the planning committee at the Borough, she will take no part in discussions in this item. Cllr Ransome is also a member of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan committee.

Cllr Brookes and Brotherton declared an interest in Planning as they are substitute members of the Borough Planning Committee and will take no part in discussions on planning.  Cllr Austin declared an interest in Planning as she is a member of the Borough Planning Committee and will take not part in discussions on planning.

141/18

Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting

It was resolved that the notes of the meeting held on the 16th August 2018, previously circulated, should be recorded as the minutes.

142/18

Police Matters

PC Thornton informed member that he was now fully in post as Beat Manager.  He has 4 PCSOs and together they are responsible for a large area of the Borough.  He informed members that although there have been a few Beat Managers in the last year, he fully intended to serve the remaining 13 years of his time in the Police at Kirton.  The Kirton team have had some good results in the last few days.  They intend to be proactive within the area. 

PC Thornton left.

143/18

Viewpoints on questions from members of the public

No further comments made.

144/18

Matters for the attention of Lincolnshire County Councillors/Boston Borough Councillors

Cllr Brookes informed members that the grit bins are in the process of being refilled and this should be completed by the end of the month.  He informed members that a list of grit bins and their positions will be sent to the Clerks in the County.  The responsibility of informed LCC that the bins need to be refilled is the Parish Council’s.

Cllr Foster asked why the grass verges were not being cut.  Cllr Brookes assured Cllr Foster that the 2nd cut was underway.  The reason many appear not to have been cut this year is because they had the 1st cut too early.  It is thought that LCC may revert to 3 cuts again next year, although this is not finalised.  Cllr Foster asked about the verge harvesting machine.  Cllr Brookes informed Cllr Foster that the verge harvesting trial was halted for this year after the first cut due to problems with the Environment Agency, he was not sure of the exact reason.  The second cut was now to be included in the normal verge cutting programme.

Cllr Austin reported that the roundabout signs were now in place.  She was informed that the signs had again been hit.  Highways are aware, but they may replace fewer signs.

Cllr Austin said that the flooding issues within the village are still ongoing.  It is likely to be costly to get a main pipe replaced/re-laid and funding is still being investigated.

Cllr Ransome informed members she had been commented to by a resident from another village that she was pleased the pot holes on Station Road have finally been filled/fixed.

Cllr Austin left.

Clerk to chase the new 30/40 mph signs from Community Speedwatch.  Also, she is to chase up on the training regarding speed gun use.

Cllr Smith reported that finally the potholes on Sykemouth Drove have been filled.

Cllr Ransome left.

145/18

Accounts for payment/Finance

The accounts for payment as per payment sheet dated September 2018/19 (6 of 12) were to be emailed to all.

New signatory forms were completed by members for the Parish Council’s bank account.

146/18

Report from the minutes of the previous meeting/Clerk’s report

147/18

Correspondence received which the Council are invited to resolve on

1. Boston Borough Council – following on from the Clerks post on the Council’s Facebook page asking for ideas regarding spending of the additional precept monies, the Borough has been in touch asking whether the rural isolation project could be considered.
2. Email received from resident asking for specific details regarding personal/business interests for all councillors – referred him to the Borough who hold a copy of all the forms.

Cllr Turner emphasised how important it was for all members to update their interest forms and copy to the Clerk whenever personal circumstances change.

3. Boston Borough Council – Gambling Act 2005 update.  Information is available on the website.

148/18

Town Hall

There had been 2 meetings since the last Parish Council meeting.  Cllr Sharp reported on the meeting he attended:

• Town Hall Committee updated regarding the ramp at the rear of the Town Hall (Upsall Room)
• They did not want a stage within the Town Hall but would definitely like to have French doors out onto the grass at the rear (although they are exploring funding for this).
• Busy calendar of events.

Cllr Brotherton reported on the meeting he had attended which did not add to the above.

149/18

Cemetery

Nothing to report apart from lots of broken off twigs due to the recent high winds.

2 lawn signs have been replaced, and have been attached to trees so that it removes the risk of them getting hit by lawnmowers.

150/18

Parish matters

1. Reports from committee meetings held since last Council meeting.

None held but Xmas/Last Night meeting scheduled

2. Update on Park Inspections

No major issues

3. Update on ‘There but not There’ structure.

Cllr Bemrose will liaise with the Clerk regarding the forms as funding has been extended.

4. Cllr Sharp reported that parking is better now outside the Chapel on Sundays. 

151/18

Reports for Various Bodies

Cllr Turner asked whether tubs could be purchased to be put at the two Kirton signs plus another at the Kirton Holme sign.

152/18

Planning applications:

B/18/0312 – application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed siting of single mobile home as a family annexe to rear of property at 3 Drainside South, Kirton – THE DESCRIPTION OF A MOBILE HOME DESCRIBES THE STRUCTURE LOOSLEY.  IT DOES NOT HAVE A FRAME OR WHEELS TO ENABLE IT TO BE MOBILE.

B/18/0342 – Change of use to convert existing barn to two storey holiday cottage at Burton House Farm, Nidds Lane, Kirton – NO OBJECTIONS

B/18/0343 – conversion of existing detached garage to form 1.5 storey residential annexe accommodation at the Laurels, Beck Bank, Kirton – NO OBJECTIONS BUT WOULD LIKE A CONDITION THAT IT MUST ONLY BE AS AN ANNEX TO THE DWELLING NOT SEPARATE DWELLING

B/18/0346 – Outline application for residential development (up to 8 dwellings) with all matters reserved for later approval at Land west of Millview, Donington Road, Kirton End – GOES AGAINST PLANNING WHEREBY BUILDING ON AGRICULTURAL LAND SHOULD ONLY BE WHEN NEEDED FOR FARMWORKERS. – NOT IN KEEPING WITH AREA. – NUMBER OF DWELLINGS IS NOT CONSISTANT IN THE PAPERWORK. – NOT WITHIN THE VILLAGE ENVELOPE. – NOT SUSTAINABLE VILLAGE.

Planning Decisions:

B/18/0272 – construction of single storey passive house with living green walls at Land at the corner of Burnham Lane and Marsh Lane, Skeldyke, Kirton – REFUSED

153/18

Date & time of the next Parish Council Meeting

Date & Time of the next Meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 18th October (Upsall Room, Kirton Town Hall) beginning at 7 pm.  There being no further business to discuss, the Chairman thanked those in attendance and declared the meeting closed at 9.05pm.