2018 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

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Chairman’s comments

The Chairman announced to all the news that Kirton had been judged to be Best Kept Village in the Large village category in this year’s CPRE competition.  He thanked the contractors (grass/hedge cutting, watering), Cheers nurseries, Barbara the village Caretaker and The Friday Group for their combined efforts in achieving this.  Not to forget the residents and businesses which have tended their properties too.

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Apologies for absence and reason given

Cllr M Brookes and S Ransome sent their apologies and reasons for absence which were accepted by the Council.

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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 Town Hall on the agenda as her mother is Chairman.

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

157/18

Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting

It was resolved that the notes of the meeting held on the 20th September 2018, previously circulated, should be recorded as the minutes.

158/18

Police Matters

No Police attended.

There is an ongoing issue with litter along the Church Wall/Fence.  Cllr Turner will speak to the Police.

159/18

Viewpoints on questions from members of the public

Nothing further was added.

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

Cllr Rylott reported that Boston had come 1st in category in the East Midlands in Bloom competition.

Cllr Austin had not met with the head of Highways for a few months.  She was asked follow up the signs/lights on the roundabout as a matter of urgency stating that it is a Health and Safety matter.  She asked that the Parish Council also write to the Road Safety Partnership and ask that they investigate whether the current layout is suitable.

Cllr Austin also informed members that the flooding issues were still being investigated. 

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Accounts for payment/Finance

It was resolved to pay the accounts for payment as per payment sheet dated October 2018/19 (7 of 12).

Cllr Danby proposed that following on from Cllr Turners proposal last month which was not resolved, and the winning of Best Kept Village, that 5 more tubs should be purchased.  3 for Kirton and 2 for Kirton Holme.  This was resolved unanimously.

162/18

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

163/18

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.

It was resolved that it was not a route the Parish Council wanted to take.

2. Boston Borough Council – Info received that 14 Skeldyke lamp cover was broken and replaced.  Owners of overhanging trees which caused the damage written to to trim trees back.
3. Resident of Skeldyke Road (opposite Ripe Now) has asked for help regarding lorries which leave their refrigeration units on overnight.  He asks for help to get the company to be prohibited from allowing this practice.  He believes the introduction of double yellow lines will make this enforceable.
4. Lincolnshire County Council – Remembrance Parade – Event Management approval given.
5. Update on Fundraising for the Old King’s Head, Kirton received from Heritage Lincolnshire

164/18

Town Hall

There are many events planned at the Town Hall including a Xmas Bizarre which will run to an extended time of 4.30pm to coincide with the lights switch on on 1st December.  The Town Hall are keen on the idea of French doors/Patio doors to the rear of the Town Hall and ask whether the Parish Council agree to the idea in principal before they go further and get quotations for work to be done etc.

165/18

Cemetery

A Cemetery Committee meeting was set for November.

The remaining resident left.

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Parish matters

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

The OAP/Carols/Last Night of the Proms committees met to finalise details.

The Last Night of the Proms tickets have not been selling very well.It was resolved that if 60 tickets were not sold by Tuesday that it would be cancelled.

2. Update on Park Inspections

No issues to consider

3. To consider CCTV quotations

These were discussed and a contractor appointed.Clerk to liaise to get the new cameras/system fitted.

4. To consider quotations for ramp at rear of Upsall Room

The quotations were discussed and a contractor appointed.Clerk to liaise with contractor.

167/18

Reports for Various Bodies

Cllr Rylott reminded members of the Beacon lighting at Kirton Holme on the 11th November at 6pm to commemorate the end of WW1.  Refreshments will be served at the Golf club afterwards.

Cllr Sharp informed members that the Friday Group were looking to target hotspots within the village – if there were any areas needed specific attention they could be contacted.

Cllr Turner reported that the paint   on the Zebra Crossing on Station Road was looking rather worn – Clerk to report to LCC.

Cllr Turner has also been approached by residents on Donington Road complaining about the speed of vehicles along it.

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Planning applications:

B/18/0391 – Erection of two storey side extension with car port at Wyberton Cottage, Princess Road, Kirton – NO OBJECTIONS

B/18/0407 – First floor side extension of form a bedroom and garage conversion to form a kitchen dining area at 37, Grosvenor Road, Frampton – NO OBJECTIONS

B/16/0380/NMA/NMA – Application under s96A for a non-material amendment to approval B/16/0380 (Outline application for the erection of up to 215 dwellings with all matters (scale, layout, landscaping, appearance) except access reserved with public open space and drainage infrastructure), amendment to the wording of conditions 6 and 10 at Land at Middlegate Road West, Frampton – NO COMMENTS

B/18/0396 – Application under s.73 to vary condition 6 (Parameters plan) and 10 (Flood Risk) approved under application B/16/0380 (The erection of up to 215 dwellings including access off Middlegate Road West, public open space and drainage infrastructure) at Land at Middlegate Road West, Frampton, Boston – NO COMMENTS

Planning Decisions:

B/18/0342 – Change of use to convert existing barn to two storey holiday cottage at Burton House Farm, Nidds Lane, Kirton – GRANT

B/18/0226 – Outline planning application to erect single dwelling house and paddock with details of access, with all other matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved at Leyland, 322A Willington Road, Kirton End – GRANT

B/18/0251 – Change of use of existing store area into hot food takeaway (Class A5) and relocation of ATM at One Stop Shop, 47 London Road, Kirton - GRANT

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Date & time of the next Parish Council Meeting

Date & Time of the next Meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 15th November (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 9.35pm.