October 2021 Minutes
NORTH THORESBY, GRAINSBY AND WAITHE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES FOR THE MEETING 4TH OCTOBER 2021. 7pm, AT THE VILLAGE HALL NORTH THORESBY.
Attending. Cllr Kuzemczak.(vice chair) Cllr Wyatt. Cllr Fisher. Cllr Howard. Cllr Thomas. Cllr Burnett. Cllr Smith. Cllr Aldridge. Members of the public.
Cllr Kuzemczak Chaired the meeting.
01/10/21. To receive and consider for approval, apologies for absence and reason given. Cllr Knight on holiday.
02/10/21. To receive declarations of interest openness and transparency or personal interest. None.
03/10/21. To approve minutes from meeting held on the 6th September and minutes of extraordinary full council meeting held on 16th September 2021. Agreed to amend items 5/09/21, to recommend refusal of planning permission. 10/09/21. Add wording:bins for Magpies. 24/09/21. Add finances.
04/10/21. Public Forum.
Member of the public concerned about the possible loss of the Post Office if the property is sold and has change of use. It is a valued community service. Clerk to seek advice from LALC and add to next agenda.
Member of the public commented that the cookers in the kitchen are working but shelves are needed. Also, the oven in the wall unit is difficult to access and an alternative door opening would be helpful. Clerk to contact caretaker regarding PAT testing ovens, shelving and cleaning ovens.
05/10/21. Update from District and County Councillors. No change with regards to the proposed waste dump which could continue discussions for many years. Cllr Smith shared information about adoption of historic site list. Nominations can be made for any site with historic social importance not just buildings. Information from Conservation officer for a list of sites.
Turn round time for complaints through ELDC should be 20 days.
06/10/21. Planning applications. N/133/01878/21. In relation to condition no 2 (occupancy) previously imposed on planning application N/133/03002/05. N/133/02432/06. Stanholme Cottage. Main Road. North Thoresby.DN365PP.
RESOLVED to submit the same comments as the previous application as nothing has changed.
TPO. North Thoresby 1961(133.01) tree(s)AC Application no0116/21/TPA. Holmefield. Station Road. North Thoresby. RESOLVED no objections.
07/10/21. Update The Barn Church Lane North Thoresby. Ref EC/133/00469/21 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) untidy land and building. A complaint has been received by ELDC and the matter will be fully investigated by an enforcement officer within 18 days from 13th September. (01/10/21) RESOLVED to seek update from ELDC.
08/10/21. Update from Beanlands working party. Working party had a meeting in September looked at ways forward. The situation of the sewage/drainage and contacting Louth Leader. Concerns regarding the over development of the site. Width of the road is incorrect on the planning application, misrepresentation of information. Propose a letter to inform villagers of progress. It was RESOLVED that Clerk to enquire about the proposed committee date and a copy of the officer’s report. Also, to contact Masons regarding the sale of the land off the High Street North Thoresby.
09/10/21. To consider quotes for work on trees. And advise on planting oak trees at the Playpark. RESOLVED to complete survey of trees owned by NTGWPC.As the quote £350 +VAT. And advice for other species to be planted at playpark.
10/10/21. To agree signatures and complete forms for Parish Council bank account. RESOLVED that Cllr Wyatt and Cllr Howard would be added to the signatories on the bank mandate.
11/10/21. Update from Cllr Wyatt regarding speed watch, report sent to Councillors. And discuss complaints made by members of the public.
Cllr Wyatt update, more volunteers are needed for the Speed watch to continue, perhaps an item in the newsletter for more volunteers. Digital signs in the village could be a deterrent. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk would seek quotes for 2 x digital signs and permission to site them from highways, and possible funding.
12/10/21. To agree who will be contributing to newsletter and date for next edition, and update on events communications. It was RESOLVED that PC items would be added to the newsletter, the cut off date for contributions would be 12th November, and the Clerk would email Ian Write for his contribution.
13/10/21. To consider quote from Platers for repairs to fence, gate at the play park, and supply and fit shelter. Quote not received. It was RESOLVED that this item would be added to the next agenda in November.
14/10/21. To consider recommended improvement quote for CCTV. Information sent to Councillors. It was RESOLVED that a site meeting would be arrange to meet the security company to discuss proposed updates.
15/10/21. To consider the quality of the yellow bus stop signs outside the village hall. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk would contact Highways and Conservation officers regarding the quality of the yellow lines outside the hall, and why have they put yellow lines on the opposite corner when the square is a conservation area.
16/10/21. To consider carrying out a village survey. It was RESOLVED that a Village Survey would be included in the next Newsletter and Cllr Kuzemczak would organise it.
17/10/21. Update regarding Pop in relocation within the village hall. It was RESOLVED to look at quotes for possible work need in the kitchen.
18/10/21. To consider the information received regarding the transfer of the Public Toilets. It was RESOLVED to consider change of use and clerk to contact ELDC.
19/10/21. To approve and agree to purchase Remembrance Wreaths under section 137. It was RESOLVED to purchase wreaths for Remembrance Day and to seek cost for permanent remembrance item.
20/10/21. To receive conclusion of audit from PK Littlejohn. It was RESOLVED that the Audit was complete.
21/10/21. Action sheet update sent to Councillors. It was RESOLVED to continue the action sheet and to itemise actions to link with Agenda items.
22/10/21. To consider budget report. Sent to Councillors. Budget report received.
23/10/21. To agree to pay finances. Parish mag printers, £161.00. Helping hand (litter pickers) £61.49. SLCC Clerk training. £72.00. It was RESOLVED to agree finances.
Meeting closed 8.50pm.
Next meeting 1st November 2021.