2020 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

STICKFORD PARISH COUNCIL

PARISH COUNCIL STATUORY MEETING

at STICKFORD Community Centre

1st September 2020

THE MINUTES

No. of Residents present, 4          Official attendees read Y for attending N for non-attendance

Chairman Councillor Mrs Pamela Bryant Y        Vice Chairman Councillor Mr Graham Bradley Y      

Councillor Mrs Lesley Reeson                Y       Councillor Mr Robert Morley         N             

Councillor Mr Clive Kingswood              Y        Councillor vacancy                                    

Councillor Mr John Howlett                   Y        Parish Clerk Mr John Spencer  Y                                                

1. The Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed all present.

2. Apologies for absence.

There was 2 apologies Councillor Robert Morley and LCC Councillor Wendy Bowkett.

3. Public Forum

The Chairman invited the public to raise any issue.

1. The STICKFORD road sign along the A16 coming from Spilsby is obscured by shrubs and trees. Clerk to investigate.
2. W/m Clock – to be discussed later at item 11.
3. Culvert at the end of Fen road. Clerk to investigate.

4. Any declaration of interest.

There was no declaration

5. Due to another commitment the local Police could not attend.

6. Due to another commitment the LCC Wendy Bowkett could not attend.

7. Due unforeseen circumstances the ELDC Jim Swanson could not attend.

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8. Review and Approve both last meetings .

          Annual Meeting of the Parish 4th August 2020 Approved as correct by

                   Councillor     Lesley Reeson,                 Seconded by Councillor Graham Bradley.

Meeting of the Parish Council 4 August 2020

Approved as correct by Councillor Graham Bradley

Seconded by Councillor Lesley Reeson.

9. Review of issued raised by both meeting as at item 8 above.

1. Review of issues raised at the meetings as at item 8 above.

1. War Memorial Clock update to be given at agenda item 11.
2. Pot Holes some have been done but clerk to investigate when the next visit by the highways repair team
3. Speeding in the village. Preliminary investigations by the clerk suggests each village resident person who wishes to be involved may need to go on a course at the cost of about £2500 per person. Further investigations by the clerk is continuing.
4. Salt bins filling before the winter months. At least 1 is full. the clerk to check the rest.
5. Dog Bins. There has been no reports of dog fouling or dog bins overflowing.
6. Bus Shelters These should be treated with wood preserver soonest.

10.    Financial Matters.

1. There are 2 payments due for payment.

1. Income tax £137.50      ii) Clerk pay £550.00

                    These were approved proposed and signed by,

                    Councillor Lesley Reeson seconded by Councillor Graham  Bradley.

2. Half year accounts report,

1. The Community Account £10365.89.

2. The Business Account £ 8090.339 of which £7000.00 is ring fenced.

3. The uncashed cheque £40.00 to the ICO has still not been cashed.

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11.  War Memorial Clock update.

Councillor John Howlett gave the update: One of the cables has snapped and will need replacing. It is hoped that the clock will be able to chime for the Remembrance Service in November. The Parish Council agreed to have the two pinions replaced over the winter months. A review of the condition of the clock will be taken in 2021.

12. Correspondence

There was no correspondence.

13.  Planning

There was 1 planning application.

1.  S/168/01329/20      Mr J Ford. Basses Farm Hobhole Bank Stickford PE22 8EN.

extension to existing dwelling to provide a home office, a gymnasium and w.c.

14.  Any other issues raised by councillors only.

1. Farming Allotments, awaiting estimates for the cost of drainage.
2. Glass bin area, the enforcement dept from ELDC have visited and cleaned up. There has not been any reported fly tipping recently. A meeting to be arranged between the ELDC enforcement dept, Chairman, and Clerk, to see what can be done to keep the area clear of dumped glass and rubbish.
3. The claim for a replacement village seat near to the main noticeboard, damaged in a road accident.  Is being pursued by the Chairman with the insurance company.  

15.   The chairman closed the meeting at 9.00 p.m.

16.    Date of the next meeting is 1st December at 7.30.  This is subject to any Government       ruling, due to the Covid- 19 Virus.   

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