Minutes 2021

Agenda Item

Action

Person responsible

Public Forum:

A member of the public raised concerns about the proposed development on Nightingale Lane – he had already submitted objections to SKDC; the application stated that no trees would be felled, but the individual had spoken to the builder who said that several trees were due to be felled.  The Officer at SKDC had issued a TPO which would last for six months and until a survey could be completed.  It was commented that if the trees were in place there would be some privacy, but not so much if they were felled.

Cllr Peace asked if the individual had received notice of the TPO and the answer was yes.  Copy of objections to be provided to the Clerk.

It was noted that the planning documents have change dover three weeks and have now been updated.

Cllr Peace suggested that the Parish Council look again at the documents and form comment.

Relating to Agenda item 15.  The owner of the property asked for more information about the discussion – Cllr Peace said that some concern had been raised about the height of the fence at the property.  The Parish Council are unable to say who had raised the concern.  However, the Parish Council do not have any power of enforcement.

The owner of the property stated that the height of the fence did not exceed the restrictions and that the previous conifers were over 10ft tall prior to them being replaced by the wall and fence.  The owner stated that SKDC had said that no application was needed, and that once finished the fence would be painted brown.

1

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

DPI received from Cllr Turner on item relating to Byre Cottage Item 5.

2

Apologies for Absence

Cllr Kennedy sent apologies – these were accepted by Council

3

Approval of Clerks Notes – Monday 17th May 2021 Pt 1 and Pt2 (circulated)

Clerks notes from Part 1 – May 2021 - Approved by Council

Clerks notes from Part 2 – May 2021 – Approved by Council

4

Updates from County and District Councillors

None present

5

Planning matters:

Parish Clerk to action all comments/no comments

6

Clerks update

The Clerk gave an update regarding correspondence received about funding that may be available for people affected by flooding – information to be put onto the website

Clerk to add information to the website

7

Finance update financial year 2021/22

• Cheques to be agreed and signed
• Current balance of account

The following cheques were agreed:

19/07/2021  414        BDG Mowing (1704) (1764)    £276.00

19/07/2021  415        HMRC P4                                        £24.80

19/07/2021  416        W E Moore P4                                        £98.68

19/07/2021  417        C Hatcliff                              £75.00

The above cheques left a reconciled balance of £10,956.74

8

Parish Council work plan/diary

The Parish Council work plan was reviewed and it was agreed that the most up to date version be placed on the website

Clerk to add current version of workplan to website

9

Parish Council website

Cllr Peace had sent the Clerk numerous pictures to be placed on the website in the Gallery section.

It was agreed that the Parish Clerk would ask LCC again about a counting tool for the website and also a notification provision

Clerk to add pictures to website

Clerk to ask LCC for information about Counter and Notifications

10

Speed limits

Cllr Peace reported that the Parish Council do occasionally receive comment about speeding within the Parish, particularly along Mill Lane.  Residents and the Parish Council suspect there may be speeding happening and the Council have asked for testing to be carried out by LCC Highways and Cllr Hill has said that he will again look at reducing the speed limit to 30mph.  It was noted that the outcome could depend on the result of the speed check.  Signage for horse riders and pedestrians were suggested and it was agreed to look into what powers the Council had to put signs on the highway.

Parish Clerk to arrange speed check and investigate what powers the Council have

11

Water Main – Oasby – Risk Assessment

Cllr Peace stated that we had been promised a Risk Assessment for the new water main, and that this had not yet occurred.

Next Agenda – Clerk to chase

12

Melliora’s Charity update

Mike Sparkes introduced himself to the Council and stated that the next meeting – his first – is being held on 9th September – he would be giving a report at the next Council meeting

Mike Sparkes to give update at next meeting.  Agenda

13

Water pump - Aisby

The water pump has been renovated and now looks extremely good.  Following discussion, it was agreed to ask Dean to complete works to the Oasby pump as per his quote.

Clerk to contact Dean and ask him to complete works to Oasby pump

14

Play equipment repairs – quote received

A quote has been received for works to the play equipment – following discussion it was agreed to proceed.

Clerk to contact Dean and ask that he complete works to playground as per his quote.

15

Mill Lane Fence

Already discussed in public forum

16

Verge cutting – Mill Lane, and generally.  Quote received

BDG are now not able to cut the verges.  The Parish Council have received a quote from James Pask – via Cllr Turner and following discussion, it was decided that the quote was accepted.  Cllr Turner to make contact with James Pask

Cllr Turner to make contact with James Pask

17

Drain - Lower Aisby

It was noted that SKDC Environmental Health Dept suggest that there may be a well and are going to carry out investigations.  No further detail at this time

Next Agenda

18

SKDC Big Clean

The SKDC Big Clean team would be visiting in the first week in August – it was noted that some work had already been completed.

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

No Closed Session required

Date and time of next meetings

Tuesday 14 September 2021, 7pm

Tuesday 2 November 2021, 7pm.