August 2023 Minutes
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 8 August 2023
Present: Cllr A. Robinson (Chair), Cllr R. Hunt, Cllr M. Williams, Cllr P. Jackson, Cllr S. March, Cllr P.Bryan, Cllr J. Cundill,
In Attendance: C. Thomas (Clerk), Peter Morris (WLDC),
Members of public present: 0
1 Welcome from the chairman and public session (15 mins) - Ref: 315
No members of the public where present
2 Reports from Unitary Councillors - Ref: 316
Cllr P. Morris informed the meeting about a funding event being hosted by WLDC
3 Apologies and reasons for absence - Ref: 317
Clrs J. Waite D. Waite Cllr T.Smith (LCC)
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: 318
Cllr M. Williams in item 11a
Cllr J. Cundill in any matters relating to North Kelsey Community Association Cllr A. Robinson in any matters relating to North Kelsey Community Association
5 To approve the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on 11/07/23 - Ref: 319
It was resolved to approve the minutes as a true record.
Proposed:
Cllr J. Cundill Seconder: Cllr R. Hunt All in favour
6 Finance Report - Ref: 320
a) Accounting statements for period ending 31/07/23 - Ref: 321
The Clerk had previously circulated the accounting statements.
It was resolved to approve the accounting statements ending 31/07/23.
Proposed:
Cllr A. Robinson Seconder: Cllr P. Jackson For: 6 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
b) Schedule of payments - Ref: 322
It was resolved to approve the schedule of payments totalling £3141.32
Proposed:
Cllr J. Cundill Seconder: Cllr R. Hunt For: 6 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
7 To receive any reports from external organisations - Ref: 323
Cllr J. Cundill suggested that the parish council may be asked to become Trustees of the North Kelsey Community Association. A discussion took place reviewing the pros and cons and it was agreed to obtain further advice before considering the matters further.
8 Parish Plan Update - Ref: 324
a) Communication
i) To consider purchase of notice board(s) - Ref: 325
The July newsletter was ready for distribution.
It was agreed to purchase notice boards from Louth Volks World at a cost of £1200 each.
Locations were still to be agreed and discussed further at the September meeting where formal resolution to purchase would be taken.
b) Celebrations / Remembrance Occasions - Ref: 326
i) It was resolved to purchase 2 x memorial planters at a cost of £300. Proposer: Cllr J. Cundill Seconder: Cllr P. Bryan All in favour
ii) It was agreed to not purchase any commemorative trees at this moment in time due to limited locations for planting.
c) Village Events - Ref: 327
Scarecrow event would be held in May 2024.
Cllrs J. Cundill and Cllr R. Hunt agreed to join with Cllr P. Jackson in forming working group for this event.
d) Weekly Coffee Mornings - Ref: 328
Councillors would join with the North Kelsey Community Association in a modified version with a weekly breakfast club on the 3rd Thursday of every month starting on 21st September.
e) Litter Picking - Ref: 329
These events would continue on 02/09/23 (East Hall Road), 04/11/23 (Cross Lane), 02/12 (North Kelsey Moor), 03/02/24 (Station Road), 02/03/24 (Carr Road) and 06/04/23 (Village centre).
f) Playing Field
i) CCTV cameras/signage - Ref: 330
CCTV cameras had been obtained and would be installed shortly.
Quotes were being obtained for repairs to fencing, re-surfacing of the car park and tree/hedge maintenance. Fencing around the wildlife area was to be removed to reduce vandalism and aid maintenance of the area. Further damage had been noted around the childrens play area. Signage indicating no alcohol was considered. The waste bin still was not being emptied and Cllr P. Morris agreed to take forward with WLDC.
g) Graveyard - Ref: 331
Concern was raised regarding maintenance of the proposed rose garden and as such this matter was deferred. Cllr Cundill felt a decision needs to be made as to what the PC are doing with The Chapel. Cllr P. Morris would investigate with WLDC is listed as an historical building and report back to the October meeting.
h) Speed Signs & Speed Controls - Ref: 332
A location for the reactive speed sign had been agreed on East Hall Road and now awaiting LCC to install the required post.
Further locations to be considered and The Clerk would seek an assessment is undertake with Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership together with a consideration to implementing a Community Speedwatch Scheme.
9 Parish Matters - Ref: 333
a) To consider purchase of a defibrillator - Ref: 334
It was resolved to purchase a second defibrillator to be located at the Butchers Arms pub through the WLDC scheme. This would be funded with a £400 grant received from Caistor & District Lions and thanks were extended to the Lions for their generous donation.
Proposed:
Cllr J. Cundill Seconder: Cllr P. Jackson All in favour
b) Review tracking report - Ref: 335
20539 - Owmby Lane Connection To Main Sewer No further progress had been made
20626 - New Seats Bench
Caistor & District Lions were to fit the benches and it was agreed to fit these on concrete slabs with slabs laid to the front of each bench also.
20683 - Picnic Benches
These had been ordered and not yet delivered.
10 Clerks report - Relevant correspondence received - Ref: 336
None received
11 Planning applications and decisions received - Ref: 337
a) Planning: 146936 - Queens Head, Station Road, North Kelsey Moor, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6HD
Planning application for change of use from former public house to form 1no. dwelling with studio workspace & attached annexe, including additional self-contained annexe to be used as holiday
The Clerk gave a brief summary of a meeting held with a number of residents regarding this application together with 3 emails received from residents.
Councillors discussed this application taking onboard the comments made by residents. No objections were raised to the application.
12 Next meeting will be Tuesday 12/09/23 at 7 pm - Ref: 339
Meeting closed at 9.10 pm