October 2021 Minutes
NORTH KELSEY PARISH COUNCIL
c/o Chipendale, Lincoln Road, Holton cum Beckering, Lincolnshire, LN8 5NG
Telephone 07884 114373
Email: clerk.northkelseyparish@gmail.com
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 7.00pm
Present: Cllr M Williams, Cllr D Hunt, Cllr H Burrows. Cllr S Haynes, Cllr R Hunt,
Cllr P Morris WLDC,
Cllr T Smith LCC.
In attendance: J Robertson (Clerk).
A public forum was available to take questions – No public in attendance
7.00pm The Chairman opened the meeting, welcoming both District and County representatives along with welcoming the new Cllr Reg Hunt to the Parish Council.
21/457 To receive apologies and reasons for absence – none received.
21/458 To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interests.
None received.
21/459 To approve draft minutes of the Meeting 7 September 2021
Resolved to approve as a true record. Proposed Cllr H. Burrows, Seconded Cllr. D. Hunt (Vice Chair). All in favour.
21/460 Chair & Councillors Report
WLDC Update - Cllr Morris reminded the PC that information regarding funding opportunities via Democratic Services for the Jubilee should be made available in October 2021 however, he had yet to receive any information.
New Purple bins will be issued by WLDC next year for paper and cardboard which will need separating from the usual blue recycling bins. These will be collected every four weeks and will alternate with the usual blue bin collections.
LCC Update – Highways Issues. Cllr Smith updated the PC regarding the enquiry to reduce the speed limit in South Street. There will be no changes to the speed limit in South Street at this time.
Cllr Smith also advised that there have been a number of oil thefts from houses in the district. Owners are discovering that their tanks have been drained during the night.
21/461 Clerk’s report on matters outstanding
The Clerk updated the PC with the fencing quote obtained for the playing field. Two other companies had declined to quote or failed to arrive on site. Further quotes from those who have contacted the Facebook page will be investigated.
It has been noted that the issue with the vehicle parked at the playing field has been resolved.
There have been a number of issues with the Parish Laptop, namely lack of Antivirus Software. Cllr M Williams has provided contact information for a Computer Maintenance company to provide PC Support and install relevant software.
Resolved – Clerk to contact AMS IT Systems
21/462 To receive an update in relation to:
a) Cemetery
Cllr D Hunt wished to thank Mr A Williams for repairing the chapel door when it came off its hinges recently.
There have been issues with plaster falling off the walls in the chapel. Cllr Haynes has agreed to visit the site with other councillors to inspect the chapel and report back for the next meeting
Cllr Hunt requested permission for the cutting of the hedge on the main road around the cemetery
Resolved - Clerk to contact contractor to cut the hedge.
b) Village Grounds Maintenance
The programme of village ground maintenance that includes verges, hedges and grass cutting has now been completed for 2021. The PC has agreed that the future tender will form a three-year contract with annual reviews for the successful contractor.
Resolved - Clerk to follow up
c) Playing field / Wildlife Area
• Cllr Burrows reported back from her meeting with Komplan for new play equipment. Options with other suppliers are being investigated which will be published within the parish to gain feedback.
• Fencing contractors to be sought for new fencing including any temporary repairs that would be required until permanent solutions are agreed and organised.
Resolved - Clerk to follow up
21/463 Financial Matters
a) The Clerk & RFO reported payments received since the last meeting WLDC £554.77.
Resolved to approve payments £2370.52 Proposed Cllr. D Hunt. Seconded Cllr. H Burrows all in favour
b) Address information is incorrect with current bank
Resolved - Cllr. Burrows to work to resolve this with Nat West.
c) Online banking with Nat West was discussed regarding the ongoing issues. Cllr. Morris suggested that WLDC may offer assistance and will investigate internally and report to the PC at the next meeting.
Date and Time of next meeting:
Tuesday 7 December 2021 at 7pm
Village Hall, North Kelsey
Meeting concluded 9.30pm