February 2022 Minutes

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NORTH KELSEY PARISH COUNCIL
c/o Chipendale,
Lincoln Road,
Holton cum Beckering,
Lincolnshire,
LN8 5NG
Telephone: 07884 114373

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 8 February 2022, at 7.00pm 

Present: Cllr M Williams, Cllr D Hunt, Cllr H Burrows, Cllr R Hunt

In attendance: J Robertson (Clerk)

A public forum was available for members of the public to ask questions, two members of the public were in attendance who wanted to raise concerns regarding the application for an extension to outbuildings at Biesthorpe Farm for the use of a pig unit.

LCC Update –Cllr. Smith sent his apologies.  He was aware of the two road traffic incidents that occurred recently thankfully no one was injured in either. He has contacted Graeme Butler who works with the road safety partnership on the 3rd of February and the PCSO.  

Regarding the number of drainage issues causing flooding and potholes that are being investigated by the Highways Agency, this will be updated at the next meeting. 

WLDC Update – Cllr Morris sent his apologies 

7.25pm    The Chairman opened the meeting.

21/494   To receive apologies and reasons for absence.  

Cllr S Haynes – No apology received

21/495    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. 

21/496   To approve draft minutes of the Meeting on 11 January 2022

Resolved to approve as a true record. Proposed Cllr R Hunt proposed, Seconded Cllr. H Burrows

All in favour.

21/497   Chair & Councillors Report 

A resident had asked about plants and bulbs to be planted at North Kelsey Moor.

To be deferred to a later date.
                                       
21/498    Clerk’s report on matters outstanding

The Clerk reported that a member of the public had written in regarding issues on the playing field etc.
Resolved – Clerk to respond

21/499   Casual Vacancies

Awaiting publication of advert in The Kelsey Group Church and Community News booklet.

21/500   North Kelsey Youth Club

It is unclear as to whether the funds can be released to the Youth Club as the donator was deceased. 

Clerk to add to the agenda for the next meeting.

21/501    Litter picking

A local resident contacted the Parish Council with regarding picker etc. 

Cllr Burrows to respond giving Cllr D Hunt details to contact.
 
21/502    Mole Contract

Cllr Burrows to put advert on Parish Council Facebook page for contractors.

Clerk to forward quotes to Cllr Burrows

21/503    Bowls Club

The Bowls Club have submitted a request for support 

Resolved – Clerk to respond to advise to contact WLDC

21/504   Issues with the Playing Field

Play area surfacing needs reviewing

Resolved – to defer to the next meeting

21/505   Updates on:

a. New Notice Boards - Ongoing

b. New Seat in Play Area – Ongoing

c. Fencing both on and around the playing field - Ongoing

d. Chapel repairs in cemetery – Ongoing

e. The Queens Diamond Jubilee – 

Mugs to be ordered – All in favour

Clerk to contact supplier to order, 
   
21/506    Financial Matters 

The Clerk & RFO reported no payments received since the last meeting and presented accounts for payment. 

Resolved to approve payments.£1256.86 Proposed Cllr. D Hunt. Seconded Cllr. M Williams.

All in favour

21/507   Planning Maters

No planning matters arising
      
21/508      Staffing

LALC to be contacted to arrange training for Clerk.

Date and Time of next meeting: 

Tuesday 8 March 2022 at 7pm 
Village Hall, North Kelsey 

Meeting concluded 10pm