January 2025 Minutes
North Kelsey Parish Council
Minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 14th January 2025
Present: Cllr D Waite (Chairman) Cllr S March (Vice Chair) Cllr P. Bryan, Cllr J Waite, Cllr M. Williams, Cllr J Slater, Cllr.G.Harris, Cllr.R.Hunt and Cllr J Cundill
In attendance:
Members of public present: None
Parish Clerk – Mandy Coote
Note: All documents referenced in the Minutes will be made available on the Council’s website.
Minute Number Item
179/2425 Welcome from Chair and Public Questions
Welcome and best wishes for New Year given, no members of the public present
180/2425 Apologies
Apologies for absence, Cllr. Tom Smith (LCC/WLDC), Cllr. Peter Morris (WLDC)
181/2425 Declarations of interest
None
182/2425 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Tuesday 10 December 2024
Proposed:- Cllr.J.Slater Seconded:- Cllr.S.March All in favour
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting be accepted as a true and proper record.
183/2425 Police & Crime update
Police report for area NC09 not received. Response to questions asked has been received. Details of support for domestic abuse to be published in the newsletter
184/2425 District and County Council reports via email
Cllr T Smith:- LCC & WLDC
Highways Report:- The works in the flooded areas are still due to be done in February.
The scheme at Brandy Wharf is planned for 2026/27 financial year due to budget constraints.
Cllr P Morris:- WLDC
The CEO of WLDC Ian Knowles is to retire on the 30th of June this year.
The governments recent white paper on devolution which is proposing that District Councils such as WLDC are to be abolished, and the administration will be absorbed into a new authority – the white paper is still out for discussion and I will keep you informed of any findings.
185/2425 Chairman’s Update
Nothing to report
186/2425 Parish Councillor updates
Cllr.J.Cundill:- Community shop fitting to be completed and training of volunteers, opening anticipated end of February 2025. The village hall are hosting a race night event on 25th January.
Cllr.S,March:- Hedge on playing field has been cut and a big improvement, the ditch is still to be cleared.
Cllr.P.Bryan:- Drainage problems are causing additional water on pavements, which are already treacherous in icy conditions, when cars are driving through. Problems are being reported constantly and photos being logged, invite for head of highways to next meeting.
Cllr.J.Waite:- Website to be updated with Council contact details
187/2425 Updates from Working Groups
Communications:- Yet to meet, Cllr.D.Waite to contact members to arrange
Strategic:- Met 7th January, discussed budget reserves management, proposals for coming year and 5 year plan to be reviewed annually.
Environment:- Met 13th January, developing action plan and guidelines
188/2425 Clerks Report
Holiday 14 hours taken in December
LALC Training sessions:- JADU 07/02/25 21/02/25 24/02/25 & End of Year 18-02-25
VAT:- Claim submitted £1,528.49
Unity Interest Rate reducing from 18-02-25
TTRO/TTR009701 Temporary traffic restriction: North Kelsey Road closure Order - Brigg Road (Between Station Road & B1434) Period of restriction: 27/01/2025 - 28/01/2025
Lincolnshire County Council’s Executive considered 2025-26 budget proposals, thoughts to share before 5pm on 28 January 2025
189/2425 Parish Matters
Old Railing:- WLDC have still not progressed further regarding buying reclaimed replacement, Cllr.P.Bryan is chasing and will source replacement if necessary.
Cemetery Water Leak:- Changed again to another department, awaiting update
NK Moor bench:- Awaiting North Kelsey Moor Residents Group to confirm new approved location is acceptable, then Caistor Lions to install
NK Moor Noticeboard:- Location approved, Caistor Lions to install at the same time as the bench
Youth Club:- still awaiting commissioner’s office reply working on 12 week response, due 11th Feb
190/2425 Grass Cutting Contract 2025-2027
2 tenders were received, merits of both were discussed
Proposed Cllr.J.Cundill Seconded Cllr.J.Slater All in favour
RESOLVED:-
Contract awarded to MKS Groundcare Ltd, annual cost for maximum 15 cuts £11,095.00 plus vat
191/2425 Tree Survey
4 Quotes were received for a full tree survey
Proposed Cllr.J.Cundill Seconded Cllr.P.Bryan All in favour
RESOLVED:-
To accept quote from All About Arboriculture @ £380.00
192/2425 Cemetery Hedge
1 Quote received
RESOLVED:-
Hedge cutting was included in the Grass/Hedge cutting contract 2025-27, wait for start of contract
Playing field Hedge
Proposed Cllr.J.Waite Seconded Cllr.G.Harris All in favour
RESOLVED:-
To request a 3 year quote for cutting playing field hedge from Ian Moore Contracting
193/2425 RoSPA Report
All items identified low risk, discussed Activity Frame recommendations:-
Replace worn climbing rope and play panels, replace panels or remove underside protruding bolts
RESOLVED
To obtain further quotes for works
194/2425 Community Speed Watch (CSW) scheme
A team of a minimum of 3 volunteers is required, article for the newsletter for parishioners to participate. Look further into all costs and the training required.
195/2425 LALC Membership and Annual Training Scheme Fees
Proposed Cllr.J.Waite Seconded Cllr.R.Hunt All in favour
RESOLVED:-
To renew membership £292.60 and annual training £135.00 + vat, fees to be paid from 2025/26 budget
196/2425 Payments for approval
Proposed:- Cllr.D.Waite Seconded:- Cllr.R.Hunt All in favour
RESOLVED:
to approve the following payments and monitoring reports be received.
Invoice Date Supplier/Payee Details Cost
£ VAT
£ Total
Payment
£
31/12/24 Clerk Salary Dec 24 411.65 411.65
31/12/24 HMRC PAYE Dec 24 102.80 102.80
31/12/24 JM Coote Disbursements/Expenses Dec 24 26.00 26.00
31/12/24 Unity Bank Charges 6.00 6.00
10/01/25 Ian Moore Contracting Playing field hedge cutting 1000.00 200.00 1200.00
Totals 1,546.45 200.00 1,746.45
Bank Balances:- Unity Current £2,436.44, 31/12/2024, reconciled. £1,746.45 committed = £689.99.
Unity Instant Saver £49.309.71, NS&I £5,963.73
197/2425 Precept/Budget 2025/26
The precept be reduced by 10% from 2024-25 precept figure of £21,900.00
Proposed Cllr.J.Cundill Seconded Cllr.J.Slater 2 in favour 6 against 1 abstain
The precept be increased from 2024-25 precept figure of £21,900.00
All against
The precept remain the same as 2024-25 precept figure of £21,900.00
Proposed Cllr.J.Waite Seconded Cllr.G.Harris 6 in favour 2 against 1 abstain
RESOLVED:-
Final precept request for £21,900 to be submitted to WLDC by 24 January 2025
Strategic Group to work with clerk regarding Budget and Capital Spend 2025/26
198/2425 Community Event
Help with marshalling on the day and loan of a marquee
199/2425 Planning applications
None received
Next Ordinary Meeting
200/2425 Items for inclusion on the next Ordinary Meeting agenda
Budget and Capital spend 2025/26
201/2425 Date and time of the next Ordinary Meeting
To confirm date and time of the next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting, is set for Tuesday 11th February 2025 7.15pm
The Meeting started at 7.15pm and closed at 9.15pm