April 2022 Minutes
NORTH KELSEY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 12th April 2022 at 7pm
Present: Cllr M Williams (Chair), Cllr R Hunt & Cllr H Burrows,
Cllr D Hunt (Acting Clerk)
Clerk did not attend as she resigned due to ill health.
A public forum was available for members of the public to ask questions, no members of the public were in attendance.
LCC Update –Cllr. Smith updates. 1) Seats at South St/Church St and Occupation Lane/West St (ongoing). 2) Speed limit at South St 20mph – LCC have changed their policy and Cllr Smith will asked for it to be assessed and will keep the Parish Council informed. 3) To request Joe Phillips (Area highways manager) to look at Cemetery Road, Brigg Road and Halls Lane as the roads are in a poor state of repair. 5) Cllr Smith arranged with Cllrs R Hunt and Cllr D Hunt to walk round North Kelsey and to note the various problems.
WLDC Update - Cllr Morris updates: 1) The fish drying plant planning has been withdrawn. 2) Egdon have been refused planning for drilling.
7.15pm The Chairman opened the meeting.
21/525 To receive apologies and reasons for absence.
Cllr S Haynes – apology received as he had covid.
21/526 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.
21/527 To approve draft minutes of the Meeting on 15th March 2022
Resolved to approve as a true record. Proposed Cllr R Hunt Seconded Cllr. D Hunt
All in favour.
21/528 Chair & Councillors Report
It is with regret that Jane Robertson the Clerk has had to leave our employ due to ill heath. As this is within the probationary period it is acceptable to contact a previous applicant to see if they are still interested in the position. Proposed
Cllr H Burrows Seconded Cllr D Hunt – All in favour.
Land to rear of green burial site ongoing with WLDC
21/529 Clerk’s report on matters outstanding
None
21/530 Planning matters
Egdon Smithfield Road planning permission - refused
21.531 Parish Council vacancies
No one has come forward at this time
21/532 Playing field fencing
Ongoing – contractors to be contacted
Proposed Cllr Burrows, Seconded Cllr Haynes
All in favour.
21/533 New noticeboards
Permission is required from LCC for the positioning at North Kelsey Moor.
21/534 New seat in play area
Awaiting confirmation from LCC with regards to the other two seats before confirming order so all three can be delivered together.
21/535 Fencing both on and around the playing field
Ongoing
21/536 Chapel repairs
Tenders received for re-roofing the chapel.
Agreed to accept Matt Timby Ltd
Proposed Cllr M Williams Seconded Cllr H Burrows – All in favour
21/537 The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee mugs
Ordered awaiting delivery
21/538 To approve accounts for payment
No receipts received since last meeting. Resolved to approve payments £2831.61
Proposed Cllr D Hunt Seconded Cllr Burrows – All in favour
21/539 To receive update on accounting matters
Internal audit to be contacted with regards to the year end accounts.
Date and Time of next meeting:
Tuesday 10th May 2022 at 8pm
Village Hall, North Kelsey
Meeting concluded 9.20pm