January 2019 Minutes
Notes of the meeting of the Parish Council Meeting held in the Memorial Hall, Helpringham, Wednesday 15 January 2020
Present: Cllr G Hotchkin – Chairman, Cllr R Spencer, Cllr G Frizzell, Cllr J Frizzell – Vice Chairman, Cllr R Watts, Cllr M Ternouth, and Adrian Illingworth – Parish Clerk.
The Chairman welcomed all present.
As no members of the public were present the Chairman opened the Council Meeting.
2.0 Apologies
Apologises received from District Cllr Tarry. Reason for absence agreed and approved by Council. No apologies received from Cllr Robinson or Cllr Ogden
3.0 Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and Dispensations under Localism Act 2011
There were no individual declarations of interest
4.0 Signing of the minutes
The Council resolved to accept the Clerk’s notes of the Parish Council meeting held on the 4 December to be a true reflection of the meeting. Minutes signed by the Chairman.
5.0 Report from District Councillors
No District Cllrs present
6.0 Planning
6.1 Applications received.
6.1.1 S19/1652 – 5 Vicarage Lane – Two storey extension. Council supported application
6.2 Applications received
6.2.1 S19/1396 – Vicarage Lane – Erection of three bungalows. Approved despite the Councils comments regarding the state of the road.
All applications can be viewed by accessing NKDC’s Planning Portal on the website. https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk.
7.0 Matters arising from the minutes
7.1 Update on Lincs Road Safety Partnership provided by Cllr J Frizzell. A folder has been set up showing site maps and information on procedure. Cllr J Frizzell asked for Councils approval to make payment for articles bought, outside Council meeting. All members agreed. Receipts to be sent to the Clerk
7.2 Information already provided regarding H & S Training
7.3 No further action is to be taken regarding dog fouling due to complexities imposed by NKDC. The Council will continue to review.
7.4 No further action to be taken, at this time, regarding applying for a Public Space Order. To be reviewed at the Annual Meeting.
8.0 Finance (19/88)
8.1 It was proposed, seconded and resolved all orders for payment made to the sum of £653.30 in the current month be authorised.
Clerk informed the meeting the Direct Debit to Scottish Power is to be reduced
8.2 The Financial Summary was approved and signed by the Chairman.
8.3 A lengthy discussion to determine next years Precept took place. In order to maintain current functions, develop new initiatives and, at the same time operate within income, Cllrs recognised and agreed an increase of 4.34% on the current rate.
9.0 Cemetery Report
9.1 Reported presented by Cllr G Frizzell.
A letter of thanks to be sent to Mr T Ireland for his hard work in cutting back the hedge.
Mr Haynes has approached Cllr Frizzell regarding the tender for this year. He has been informed to contact the Clerk for any information.
9.2 No update given regarding the tree in the Cemetery opposite the Church. The Council have been informed the tree is healthy and does not need any work.
10.0 Highways
10.1 The footpath between Ambler House and 67 Station Road needs to be repaired. Clerk to report to Highways.
10.2 A local resident had written to the Council regarding parking outside the Memorial Hall. The Council is to place an article in the Village Magazine and also pass details on to the Memorial Hall Committee.
11.0 Tender for Grass Cutting
A lengthy discussion took place after which is was resolved for a tender to be issued with a closing date of 10 February. Tenders received will be discussed at the Council meeting on 12 February. All tenders to be sent to the Parish Clerk in a sealed envelope marked TENDER
12.0 VE Day
An article is to be placed in the village magazine informing organisations funds may be available from the Parish Council.
13.0 Matters of Urgency
None raised
14.0 Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Council will be Wednesday, 12 February in the Memorial Hall commencing at 7.30pm