January 2021

CLERKS NOTES OF HEYDOUR WITH AISBY AND OASBY PARSH COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY 12th January 2021 6pm. Via ZOOM

In attendance: Cllrs Peace, Ballaam, Taylor, Turner, Kennedy, Neville

Present: Parish Clerk, 1 member of the public, Cllrs. Sarah Trotter (SKDC)

 

Public Forum:

Cllr Peace thanked the member of the public (MOP) for their attendance and support of parish council activity.

The MOP asked if it was possible to obtain a 30mph sticker for their wheelie bin and Cllr Peace responded that this was certainly the case and some would be delivered.

1. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

Nothing reported

2. Apologies for absence

Received from Cllr Martin Hill - LCC

3. Updates from district and county councillors

Cllr Trotter reported that she had received the up to date statistics relating to COVID19.  She expressed her sadness that there had been a rise in cases and deaths across both the county and the district area.

However it was encouraging that the vaccination programme is being rolled out and appointments will be available at the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre, along with other local sites in time.

Cllr Trotter reported that she had awarded a grant to Heydour Church, and that from April 2021, she would have a new fund for allocation.  Priorities will include isolation and COVID19 related activity.

Cllr Trotter encouraged everyone to abide by the current restrictions:

Wear a mask, stay home etc

Cllr Totter gave an update on the planning application for Cold Harbour which came before council in 2020.  There is likely to be a virtual meeting to discuss the application in the near future

4. Approval of Clerk's Notes.   8th December 2020

Clerk's notes approved as minutes of the meeting held on 8th December 2020.  Proposed – Cllr Ballaam, seconded – Cllr Kennedy.

Clerk to post as Minutes on parish council website

5. Planning matters

Planning reference location remarks date

S20/2190 Highfield House, Ancaster Lane, Oasby Application for erection of detached garage, conversion of existing garage to gym, extension of existing bedroom to include balcony and terrace to rear Comments by 26th January 2021

Cllr Kennedy had observed that the planning application and build showed that the proposed garage is forward of any 'planning line', Cllr Taylor remarked that this, along with the height, could be overpowering.  Cllr Neville also shared these concerns. It was agreed that Council should forward comments about the height and depth of the proposed build, along with drainage note, to SKDC before the deadline of 26th January 2021.

S20/1468 Clowder House, Village Street, Oasby Conversion and extension of redundant barn to form one dwelling Decision notice – planning awarded

Decision notice – no action required

S20/1894 Oasby House, Village Street, Oasby Lime T1 and T2 fell because the tree is dying due to bleeding canker lime Decision notice – consent granted

Decision notice – no action required

Clerk to submit comments to SKDC

6. Clerks Update

a. Finance update

The clerk reported that the current balance of the council account was £8,454.82 (taking into account cheques below)

Cheques for approval as below, all approved

J Bell (website) 390 £250.00

Donation (Church) 391 £754.00

Donation (VH) 392 £400.00

Clerk salary (incudes ink costs) 393 £136.17

HMRC 394 £22.40

b. Draft budget 2021/22

The draft budget was presented to the Council and approved

It was noted that some lines of expenditure had decreased (VH hire) and some increased (costs for Zoom) due to COVID19 and associated restrictions

c. Precept setting

Cllr Peace commented that the precept and annual budget have remained stable for many years and the council have managed to carry out improvement works around the parish.

Parish Clerk to add Zoom subscription to next Agenda

7. Water Pump Aisby – update

The clerk reported that she had requested quotes for refurbishment works

Update at next meeting

8. Website update

It was reported by the clerk and Cllr Peace that the new website is now up and running – the council will be adding more information over the coming weeks and any suggestions/photos etc would be gratefully received.

The Council thanked James Bell for completing works as requested to copy information from old to new.

The clerk agreed to add in links and check contact details were correct.

Clerk to check contact details and hyperlinks on new website

Clerk agreed to send link to the new website to all councillors

Website to be on next Agenda

9. Policies:

• General Data Protection Policy (GDPR)

Cllr Peace reported that the policy was based on the model provided by LALC adapted to our needs

Following discussion the policy was agreed.

Proposed by Cllr Taylor, seconded by Cllr Ballaam

 

• Vexatious behaviour policy

Cllr Peace reported that the policy was based on the model provided by LALC adapted to our needs

Following discussion the policy was agreed.

Proposed by Cllr Turner, seconded by Cllr Neville

Clerk agreed to add all policies to the website

10. Neighbourhood watch

Cllr Neville reported that she had spoken at length to the PCSO (Stuart Bowden) about the subject who advised that there has been little advance of the initiative recently due to COVID19 and the  use of technology.  Discussion took place about the need for a 'central point' of contact to report/be aware of local incidents and to circulate.  Cllr Peace agreed to discuss with a suggested resident.

The use of a social media App was suggested (Next Door)

Cllr Neville agreed to contact PCSO to request any information, including stickers etc for use around the parish.

Cllr Neville to request stickers

11. Speed cameras/signage

Cllr Neville had recently been in discussion with several organisations and individuals about the use of various types of speed cameras etc. Cllr Neville agreed to continue to  investigate and item to be discussed at the next meeting

Speed cameras and costings to be discussed at next meeting

12. Aisby sewerage project

Cllr Peace reported that there had been no new developments with the project and that there was unlikely to be any news before spring.

13. Oasby pipeline project

The Clerk reported that an email had been received from Anglian Water and this had been distributed to all Councillors

Clerk to acknowledge receipt of email from AW

14. Play inspection and repairs

Cllr Kennedy has inspected the play area and has noted the recommendations by ROSPA in their annual report.

It was noted that the trees have now been cut back and are neat and tidy at the moment.

Clerk reported that  quotes had been requested for works

Play area to be standing agenda item

15. Grass cutting quotes – following discussion it was agreed that the parish council were happy with services provided, but would ask Environment SK to quote for comparison.  Quote to be requested for cutting of hedge at playground, grass within playground area and grass at the village green area

Clerk to request quotes for 21/22

16. South Kesteven District Council, Councillors designated budget spend – Poo bin

The clerk reported that council had been awarded £170.00 from Cllr Trotter's designated budget to purchase 2 new bins for the purposes as above.

Cllr Neville agreed that once purchased, she will undertake to empty the bins regularly.

Clerk to purchase bins as agreed

17. Date and time of next meeting:

Tuesday 9th February 2021 6pm via Zoom

 

The Council decided to move to a closed session to discuss other matters

Notes will be taken, however these will not be published.