September 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 12 September 2023
Present: Cllr J. Cundill (Chair), Cllr P. Jackson, Cllr J. Waite, Cllr D. Waite, Cllr S. March, Cllr P.Bryan, In Attendance:
Members of public present: 0
1 Welcome from the chairman and public session (15 mins) - Ref: 340
No members of the public present
2 Reports from Unitary Councillors - Ref: 341
Cllr T Smith joined the meeting 7.09pm.
County Council report - work on going to deal with flooding on Midenwell Lane, West Street and work by Orchard House will be done as soon as possible as the property is in danger of flooding. The deadline for the voluntary work scheme has been extended.
Cllr T Smith then left the meeting.
3 Apologies and reasons for absence - Ref: 342
Cllrs A. Robinson, M. Williams and R. Hunt Cllr P.Morris (WLDC)
C. Thomas (Cllr J. Waite took minutes)
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: 343
Cllr J. Cundill in any matter related to North Kelsey Community Association.
5 To approve the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on 08/08/23 - Ref: 344
It was resolved to approve these as a true record.
Proposed:
Cllr J. Cundill Seconder: Cllr P.Bryan All in favour
6 Finance Report - Ref: 345
a) Accounting statements for period ending 31/08/23 - Ref: 346
The Clerk had previously circulated the accounting statements for the period ending 31/08/23. It was resolved to approve these as a true record.
Proposed:
Cllr J. Cundill Seconder: Cllr P. Jackson For: 3 Against: 1 Abstain: 2
b) Schedule of payments - Ref: 347
It was resolved to approve the Schedule of Payments totalling £3502.72.
Proposed:
Cllr J. Cundill Seconder: Cllr P. Jackson For: 3 Against: 1 Abstain: 2
7 To receive any reports from external organisations - Ref: 348
Cllr J. Cundill from the North Kelsey Community Association - the internal decorations work has been started, and the water leak in the car park identified and works are taking place to address this. Advertising has been done to increase hall use.
8 Parish Plan Update - Ref: 349
a) Communication - Ref: 350
The latest copy of the newsletter has been distributed and it is planned that the next one will go out late October. Focus on Remembrance Day to be co ordinated by DW and PB. A question was raised about the budget for the newsletter and for this to be discussed at the October meeting.
The issue of the notice boards was put back to the October meeting, as it was unclear if a supplier had been resolved at the August meeting, as another quote had been sent to the Clerk.
b) Celebrations / Remembrance Occasions - Ref: 351
Clerk to organise poppy wreath. Contact local wreath making groups as to if they can be involved, and ask school about doing small wooded crosses.
c) Village Events - Ref: 352
Idea of a floral pump dressing and barn dance to be at same time as scare crow completion was discussed.
d) Weekly Coffee Mornings - Ref: 353
No dates discussed.
e) Litter Picking - Ref: 354
It was felt that now the initial work had been started then the need and village interest in doing this one a month had declined. It was suggested the a Big Village Clean Up was held twice a year and that other litter picks wold be done as needed.
f) Playing Field - Ref: 355
The ROSPA report highlighted several areas which need attention and it was proposed to have a sub committee to look at this, and obtain quotes for work. Cllrs Bryan, March and Jackson will report back on these issues at the next meeting.
The picnic tables and benches need to be moved and fitted as soon as possible, as the current area they are stored in by Cllr Bryan will not be available once the weather deteriorates.
g) Graveyard - Ref: 356
The guttering on the Chapel has now been mended.
h) Speed Signs & Speed Controls
i) Easthall Road Reactivate Speed Sign - To approve purchase, installation and maintenance of the sign.
- Ref: 357
LCC have now installed the required post.
It was resolved to purchase the reactive speed sign at a cost of £2339.99 net of VAT - A donation from a resident had been made to cover the cost of the sign.
It was resolved to install the signs at a cost not exceeding £200. It was resolved to take responsibility for maintenance of the sign.
Proposed:
Cllr J. Cundill Seconder: Cllr J. Waite All in favour
9 Parish Matters - Ref: 358
a) LCC Councillor Volunteer Schemes - Ref: 359
The following schemes were put forward to LCC:- Playing Field - painting of the Children’s Play Equipment
Village Green - painting of the Water Pump, the old street signage, cleaning of the rubbish bin Cemetery - painting of the metal entrance gate
Throughout the village - cleaning of street signage
b) School parking concerns (RH) - Ref: 360
This matter was deferred
c) Review tracking report - Ref: 361
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 are now in storage and it was agreed that they be moved and placed at the park as soon as possible.
Cllr Bryan and Cllr D Waite to oversee.
9 Clerks report - Relevant correspondence received - Ref: 362
None received
10 Planning applications and decisions received - Ref: 363
None received
11 Next meeting will be Tuesday 10/10/23 at 7 pm - Ref: 364
Meeting closed at 8.35 pm