2019 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

01/19

Alan Watts – Boston Borough (re conservation areas)

Mr Watts came from the Borough to give members a brief insight into what is permissible/not permissible within a conservation area.  He discussed article 4 action which would take approximately 2 years to complete should it be decided on by the Council but would protect those things that are deemed important within the Conservation Area, in that it could remove permitted development rights.

02/19

Chairman’s comments

The Chairman reported that the gate had been erected to block the entrance to Kings Court over the Christmas period.

She also asked members to help with the wreath collection in the cemetery in February.  The Clerk will email all nearer the time.  Cllr Foster will provide a trailer.

The repaired footpath from the Town Hall to Kings Court was vandalised after being repaired.  The Clerk will look on the CCTV to see if the incident is on there.  Cllr Danby is keen for restorative justice to be served.  The Clerk has spoken to the Police who will help with identifying the culprit.

03/19

Apologies for absence and reason given

Cllr P Watson, M Brookes, C Rylott and C Sharp sent their apologies and reasons for absence which were accepted by the Council.

04/19

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 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.

05/19

Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting

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

06/19

Police Matters

PC Jon Thornton and PCSO Neil Williams informed members that there had been 5 crimes reported since the last meeting:

1 x burglary – undetected

1 x arson of a vehicle – under investigation

1 x murder – ongoing investigation

1 x theft – undetected

1 x assault – under investigation.

They mentioned an ongoing issue with one resident who is now the subject of a community protection warning notice.  Cllr Turner agreed to write a statement on behalf of the council.

PC Thornton also asked for the views from the council of having an event within the village at Halloween.

07/19

Viewpoints on questions from members of the public

Nothing further to add.

08/19

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

Cllr Austin reported that following on from her meeting with Andy Wharf at Highways, the A16 roundabout was discussed again.  It was thought that the red painted area from Boston to Spalding side, was really faded.

The new grit bin on Skeldyke Road has now been delivered.

(Cllr Austin left)

09/19

Accounts for payment/Finance

Members were given the 3rd ¼ figures to digest.

It was resolved to accept the payments as per payment sheet dated January 2019 10 of 12.

10/19

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

11/19

Correspondence received which the Council are invited to resolve on

1.  Lincolnshire County Council – Temporary Road Closure – Kirton Holme – Essential maintenance works by Telec Utilities – Hammond Beck Bank (between Sandpit Lane and Holme Road) – 18.02.19 – 19.02.19 (as and when during this period).
2. Emails received from resident at Kirton End requesting that the Parish Council set up a meeting with the residents of the group KEROTD (Kirton End Residents Opposed to Development) and the Borough Planning Department as think that the Planning Department is not acting as they should regarding developments that KEROTD are opposing.

Members resolved not to get involved with this spat with this resident and the Planning Department.

3. Lincolnshire County Council – Temporary Road Closure – Kirton – Bungley Lane – for essential maintenance works by Harlaxton Engineering – 19.02.19-19.03.19
4. Lincolnshire County Council – Temporary Road Closure – Kirton End – Essential works by Telec Utilities – Kirton Holme road (between B1391 Donington Road and a point 140 meters North West) – 06.03.19

12/19

Town Hall

No meeting held since last Parish Council meeting as put back until next week.

13/19

Cemetery

It was proposed by Cllr Turner that the footpaths within the cemetery need to be extended to the new gate level.  It was further proposed that the Garden of Remembrance gravel path should also be extended but also upgraded to tarmac too.  This was resolved.  Clerk to get quotations for the work.

14/19

Parish matters

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

None held

2. Update on Park Inspections

Nothing new raised.

3. Neighbourhood Planning – Cllr Turner to discuss – plus further to insert in meeting envelope sent to all members

A steering group made up of 4 councillors and the Chairman of the Town Hall will all read the document which makes up Horncastle’s Neighbourhood plan, then formulate their own plans.

4. Meeting dates for 2019 – consider approval of.

It was resolved to approve the meeting dates for 2019 as per sheet prepared by Clerk.

15/19

Reports for Various Bodies

Cllr Hannay asked when the wreaths would be removed from the War Memorial.  Cllr Turner said he would contact the British Legion and ask them to arrange it.  It was also resolved to get in touch with the lady who supplied and put up the poppies on the railings of the War Memorial and ask her to remove them too if she wants to keep them, otherwise they would be removed at the same time as the wreaths.

16/19

Planning applications:

B/18/0516 – First floor rear extension at 32 Boston Road, Kirton - NO OBJECTIONS

B/18/0517 – Outline application with some matters (layout, appearance, landscaping and scale) reserved for later approval for up to three residential detached dwellings and private access road at Land North of Millstone, Donington Road, Kirton End - Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 provides for the protection of wild birds - there are Owl boxes positioned around the site.  These should not be disturbed.  The land is prime agricultural land and should not be used for building on.  The site is outside the curtilage of the village. 

Members were informed that an appeal has been raised with the Planning Inspectorate with regards to planning application 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.

17/19

Date & time of the next Parish Council Meeting

Date & Time of the next Meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Thursday 21st February 2019 (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 8.35 pm.