August 2022 Minutes
NORTH KELSEY PARISH COUNCIL
28 Allington Drive
Grimsby DN37 9FF
clerk.northkelseyparish@gmail.com
Minutes of the North Kelsey Parish Council held at 7.00 pm at the Village Hall on 9 August 2022
Present: Cllr D. Hunt (Chair), Cllr R. Hunt, Cllr M. Williams, Cllr P. Jackson, Cllr A. Robinson, In Attendance: C. Thomas (Clerk), Cllr P.Morris (WLDC),
Members of public present: 0
1 Welcome from the chairman and public session (15 mins) - Ref: 26
No members of the public present
2 Reports from Unitary Councillors - Ref: 27
Cllr Morris provided an update on the West Lindsey District Council 2023/24 budget consultation. Cllr Smith provided an update on pot hole repairs and took a number of questions from councillors.
3 Apologies and reasons for absence - Ref: 28
None
4 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 - Ref: 29
None
5 To approve the draft minuets of the Council meeting held on 12/07/22 - Ref: 30
It was resolved to approve the minutes as a true record.
Proposed:
Cllr R. Hunt Seconder: Cllr M. Williams All in favour
6 Finance Report - Ref: 31
a) Accounting statements for period ending 31/07/22 - Ref: 32
The Clerk had previously circulated the accounting statements for the period ending 31/07/22 It was resolved to approve these as a true record.
Proposed:
Cllr M. Williams Seconder: Cllr P. Jackson All in favour
b) Schedule of payments - Ref: 33
It was resolved to approve the schedule of payments totalling £1592.38
Proposed:
Cllr D. Hunt Seconder: Cllr R. Hunt All in favour
7 To receive any reports from external organisations - Ref: 34
No reports were available.
8 Parish Matters - Ref: 35
a) Parish Council logo - Ref: 36
It was suggested to involve the school in a logo design as part of Cllr A. Robinson proposals for improved engagement.
b) Clerks review of council procedures, management and policies - Ref: 37
The Clerk had previously circulated a review. As part of this review:- The asset register was reviewed.
It was resolved to purchase a fire proof bag for cemetery records Proposer: Cllr P. Jackson Seconder: Cllr A. Robinson All in favour
It was agreed to investigate costings of a gov.uk domain name before making a decision. A dedicated council Facebook page would be created.
Policies would be reviewed over a 4-5 month period.
c) Dog bins around the village (AR) - Ref: 38
Cllr Robinson raised concerns regarding dog fouling in the area, signage and conditions of the dog bins.
d) Parish Council Plan (AR) - Ref: 39
Cllr Robinson proposed a Parish Plan. After some discussion it was suggested to prepare a draft of such a plan to discuss further at a future meeting.
e) Village Engagement (AR) - Ref: 40
Cllr Robinson discussed and suggested ways forward to improve community engagement. After some discussion it was suggested to include this in or as part of a Parish Plan to be discussed further at a future meeting.
f) Maintenance of the Cemetery (RH) - Ref: 41
Cllr R. Hunt had provided a list of various matters pertaining to the maintenance of the cemetery grounds.
It was agreed to have a working party tidy up the grounds and the Clerk would also look at any other matters requiring 3rd party assistance.
g) Review tracking report - Ref: 42
20590 - Moles
It was resolved to appoint Axholme Pest Control on a 12 month contract at a cost of £720 / annum. Proposer: Cllr D. Hunt Seconder: Cllr P. Jackson For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1
20595 - Notice Boards
The Clerk would seek a permit from LCC for installation of the notice board on Owmby Lane. A decision on the actual board would be made at the next meeting.
It was felt a wooden, roofed notice board would be more suitable for the Village Green. The Clerk would look at costings for such a board for the next meeting.
20596 - Playing Field Fencing Quotes had been requested.
20597 - Playing Field - Childrens Play Area Improvements
The Clerk had met with the school who would be interested in engaging on this project.
20626 - New Seats
A permit request had been submitted and was awaiting an Officer to visit to approve.
9 Clerks report - Relevant correspondence received - Ref: 43
a) Cars parking on village green - Ref: 44
The Clerk had been in communication with residents regarding parking of cars on the Village Green.
10 Planning applications and decisions received - Ref: 45
a) 145096 - Hybrid planning application for proposed 57km pipeline scheme between Elsham and Lincoln.
- Ref: 46
With the limited information at this stage there were no comments.
b) 145202 - Land off, Carr Road, North Kelsey, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6LG
Planning application for erection of 2no. dwellings including garages being amendment to plots 3 and 4 of planning permission 142532(20627) - Ref: 47
No objections
11 Next meeting will be Tuesday 13/09/22 at 7 pm - Ref: 48
Any agenda items to be received by 06/09/22 Meeting closed at 9.30 pm