Minutes 2021

March 2021

Clerks Notes of HEYDOUR with AISBY and OASBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday 9th March 2021 via Zoom at 6pm.

 

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

Present: Parish Clerk, 3 members of the public, including PennyC, Cllr Martin Hill (LCC)

Public Forum:

PennyC raised the recent planning application S21/0340 which will be discussed later as an Agenda item, and asked why the application for build seemed to be nearer to the pathway.  Cllr Taylor commented that he had reviewed the plans and that in his opinion they had been in an attempt to make the build squarer.  Cllr Neville requested that we ask about the footpath and get reassurance that the footpaths officer was ok with the application.

 

Action
  1. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None received

 
  1. Apologies for Absence

Received from Cllr Trotter who had a prior meeting will be joining later

 
  1. Approval of Clerks Notes – Tuesday 9th February 2021 (circulated)

Clerks’ notes approved

 
  1. Updates from County and District Councillors

Cllr Hill (LCC) update – The drainage/flooding issue at Aisby has not quite been cured but is better, Cllr Hill has requested that officers revisit the site.

Cllr Hill reported that the precept has been set for the year 21/22 with a 2% increase.  There has been a £12million allocation for road repair to smaller roads in the county, plus a £12million support package for businesses affected by COVID19.

The vaccination programme in Lincolnshire appears to be going well

Cllr Kennedy reported that there was a blocked drain adjacent to the Cemetery gates and Cllr Hill replied that this would either the land owner’s responsibility or that of Anglian Water

In addition, King Street surface seems to be deteriorating – Cllr Hill agreed to investigate

Cllr Sarah Trotter (SKDC) update – Cllr Trotter raised the issue of motorbikes and racing across land in Dembleby and Ropsley, Cllr Kennedy reported that there had been some activity in Nightingale Wood and Cllr Trotter reported that this activity was not allowed, as it presents a noise and health and safety issue.  Cllr Kennedy and Neville had concerns about the deterioration of footpaths due to activity and Cllr Neville agreed to send photos as evidence.

Cllr Trotter reported that there was no further news about the planning application at Cold Harbour due to current restrictions in place.

 
  1. Planning matters:

Planning ref

location

remarks

Date/outcome

S20/2190

Highfield House, Ancaster Lane, Oasby

Erection of detached garage, conversion of existing garage to gym, extension of existing bedroom to inc. balcony with terrace to rear

approved

 

S21/0078

Lime Cottage, Oasby

T1 Willow Tree, fell and remove

approved

 

S21/0237

Land off Mere Lane, Aisby

Erection of single dwelling, det. garage & associated hard/soft landscaping

Parish Council to submit comments in line with those received from parishioners regarding the drainage

12 March 2021

 

S21/0244

81 Village Street, Oasby

Trees in CA

Section 211 notice Comments submitted

S21/0340

Bramble Cottage , Village Street, Oasby

Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning approval S20/0743 (Construction of 30m x 30m horse menage) to alter siting of proposal

Parish council to submit comment that any decision should be subject to the acceptance of the footpaths officer

22nd March

 

S21/0049

North Barn, Green Lane, Aisby

Single storey extension to outbuilding

approved

 

S21/0209

82 Village Street, Oasby

Leylandii (T1) – fell due to outgrown position and damage by high winds

Works allowed – 8th March 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments by 12th March 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments by 22nd March 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clerk to chase Simpsons regarding the works to trees in Aisby

 

6. Clerks Update

a. Finance update – Clerk reported that the current balance of the Parish Council account was £7,250.34, this taking into account the cheques (below) issued.  Payments approved.

Date

Cheque number

payee

amount

7h March 2021

396

W E Moore – Clerks Salary

£90.10

7th March 2021

397

HMRC

£22.60

In addition, o the above the Dog Poo bins have now been purchased and reimbursement to be made to the Clerk for £225.18

b. Correspondence

i. Joy King – Meliora's Charity – the Parish Council had received a request for the Charity for representation.  Cllr Taylor is a co-opted member of the Charity and noted that ideally this should be in addition to his role.

 

ii. Graeme Hempsall – SKDC re Sand Bags - an offer has been made via Cllr Moseley at SKDC regarding provision of sand and bags. Following discussion, it was decided not to take up this offer as there were issues around appropriate storage and disposal.

Cllr Hill reported that sandbags were available from LCC by making contact with the Customer Service Centre and these could be delivered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clerk to make contact with Norman Hatcliff to ask for information to be circulated
  1. Parish Council work plan/diary – workplan distributed and actions noted for next meeting(s).

 

 
  1. LALC membership and subscription to Training Scheme

Information and invoices have been received from LALC regarding their annual membership and training schemes.  Following discussion, it was agreed that these should be paid

Proposed by Cllr Kennedy, seconded by Cllr Neville

 

Clerk to pay invoices
  1. Renewal of Zoom subscription

Following discussion, it was agreed to renew the subscription for Zoom to enable virtual meetings.

 

Proposed by Cllr Taylor, seconded by Cllr Ballaam

 

Clerk to renew
  1. Grass cutting contract – Following discussion and consideration, it was agreed that the contract be awarded to BDG Mowing

Proposed by Cllr Turner, seconded by Cllr Ballaam

 

Clerk to inform BDG

11. Preparing for meeting in person – 7th May 2021

 

Agreed to postpone until next meeting
  1. Annual Parish Meeting – 11th. May 2021

Cllr Peace reported that he had spoken with Norman Hatcliff who had agreed to circulate information about the Annual meetings nearer to the time

Parish Clerk reported that she had been in contact with the newly appointed Safer Streets Officer for South Kesteven, who has agreed to be a guest speaker at the meeting

 

Clerk to prepare wording, mid/end April – standing Agenda item until May
  1. South Kesteven District Council 

• Draft Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven (SPD) – Public consultation 

• Draft statement of community involvement – public consultation

No further comments from the parish councillors – the consultations were noted.

 

 
  1. Parish Council website update

Cllr Peace suggested that an informal meeting be held to review content of the new website

 

 

Clerk to arrange informal meeting

15. Ward member grant

Cllr Trotter reported that she would have a Cllr grant available in 2021/22 but a total of £500 was available across the area.  Parish Council to advise if there was any requirement

 

 
  1. Dog poo bins

The Clerk reported that the bins were currently en route to Cllr Neville’s house

 

 

17. Next-door App and website

 

To be Agenda’d for the next meeting

18. Mill Lane, Oasby traffic speed survey

 

To be Agenda’d for the next meeting

19. Play equipment inspection and repairs

 

To be Agenda’d for the next meeting

The Council will decide if they are to move to a closed session to discuss other matters

 

 

20. Date and time of next meeting – Tuesday 13th April 2021

6pm via Zoom