September 2021 Minutes

NORTH THORESBY,  GRAINSBY AND WAITHE PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES FOR THE MEETING 6th SEPTEMBER 2021. 7pm, AT THE VILLAGE HALL NORTH THORESBY.

Attending.

Cllr Knight(chairman). Cllr Kuzemczak (vice chair) Cllr Burnett, Cllr Fisher. Cllr Howard. Cllr Wyatt. Cllr Smith. Cllr Marfleet. Members of the public.

Zoe Snell Parish Clerk/RFO.

Minutes.

01/09/21. Apologies. Cllr Thomas, Cllr Aldridge unable to attend.

02/09/21. Declarations. None.

03/09/21. To agree minutes for meeting held on 2nd August. It was agreed to amend comments regarding the planning application N/133/01413/21. Clerk to amend.  It was RESOLVED that the minutes were a true record of the meeting held on 2nd August 2021. All in favour.

04/09/21. Public Forum. Working party to be set up regarding Beanlands planning application. Urgent decision and proposal recorded. Recommended to reflect to vote on working party and membership can proceed. Proposal amended and RESOLVED, All in favour.

Members of Pop in attended the meeting regarding the move of crockery to within the kitchen, what alternative storage could be offered, concerns regarding storage of large items. It was agreed that they offered a valued service for the community. Will discuss further on Agenda item 18/09/21.

Cllr Marfleet commented on the large number of houses proposed for the Beanlands site, he noted there were 250 comments on line and would speak at planning meeting. Waiting to see what Boris Johnson says this evening regarding Adult Social Care and where it goes. Ludborough Road has had a tidy up until full re surfacing in 2022. Whites Lane has had repairs which are not ideal.

Cllr Smith commented that he will go to the planning meeting regarding Beanlands and speak. Concerns regarding the nuclear waste dump and rail transportation planned for Theddlethorpe. Cllr Smith commented on Old Barn Church Lane. The remains of the property are unacceptable and dangerous. Planning lapsed last year. Planning and Enforcements’ say it’s not dangerous. Area should be cleaned up and owner should be responsible owner has not done it. ELDC has written to the owner but no response.

Ian Wright, representing Events would like more communication with Parish Council, he was disappointed regarding newsletter, no acknowledgement. Would like better communication. Chairman felt the communication was good and will put on next agenda.

05/09/21Planning application N/133/01797/21. Wychwood. High Street. North Thoresby. DN365PL.  NTPC had no objections all in favour. RESOLVED.

Planning application N/133/01720/21. Westwood House Station Road. North Thoresby DN365QS. It was felt that not enough information was available. Concerns raised regarding the shared access to the rear of the property, the number of residents, parking increase of traffic and visitors to the site.

On the bases of not enough information, it was RESOLVED to recommend refusal of planning permission for change of use from existing offices to residential accommodation, due to lack of information on planning application.  All in favour.

Planning Application N/133/01710/21. It is unclear as to the ownership of the public highway fronting the proposed site. Cllr Smith will ask for response and clarification of the road. It was RESOLVED that not enough information was available.

06/09/21. Update on Ludborough Road. Updated by Cllr Marfleet.

07/09/21. To agree tree survey quotations. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk would get 3 quotes for tree survey on Parish Ground. All in favour.

08/09/21. To agreed additional CCTV for Village Hall. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk would get further information from company regarding further works. All in favour.

09/09/21. To agree to purchase 4 litter pickers. It was RESOLVED to purchase 4 more litter pickers. All in favour.

10/09/21, To agree to purchase plastic storage bins. It was RESOLVED to purchase plastic storage bins for Magpies. All in favour.

11/09/21. To agree a maximum budget of £200 for Magpies(litter picker group) It was RESOLVED to set a budget of £200 for Magpies (litter pickers) for refreshments and small items. All in favour.

12/09/21. To consider the quality of the yellow lining at the bus stop. It was RESOLVED to add this item onto the next agenda.

13/09/21. To consider quotes for replacing Defib machine. It was RESOLVED that a budget of £1510 +vat to be spent on a replacement Defib machine. All in favour.

14/09/21. To consider ROSPA report. It was RESOLVED to arrange repairs recommended by the ROSPA Report and get quotes for shelter and fencing from Platers.

15/09/21. To review bank signatories. It was RESOLVED that the Clerk would get forms for signatures required for bank accounts and add to the next agenda 4/10/21. All in favour.

16/09/21. To review newsletter. It was RESOLVED that the dates proposed by Events for Parish Newsletter would be acceptable. Quarterly meetings working group between Events and Parish Council could would be set up. All in favour.

17/09/21. To submit a plan and specimens for trees in playpark. It was RESOLVED that advise should be taken from the tree surveyors as to what species and where trees could be planted. All in favour.

18/09/21. To agree next steps for storage at Village Hall. It was RESOLVED to consider comments made regarding storage, large items and security for Pop in. Cupboards in the kitchen will be offered for storage while area off the main hall can be refreshed and rearranged to accommodate more storage which is in short supply. Pop in to go ahead with their cleaning program, Clerk will contact Pop in to arrange meeting at the hall to look at storage and bring back to a meeting in the new year to discuss how the re-opening of lunches has been attended and a way forward. All in favour.

19/09/21.To receive results of Best Kept Village. Results of BKV. Clerk reported that we did very well coming equal 3rd. Many gardens were mention by the judges, acknowledgement’s will be sent to these residents to thank them for their efforts. Judges noted that North Thoresby was a tidy and well-kept village and had a lot going on, the Village Square looked lovely.   It was RESOLVED that North Thoresby will enter Best kept Village next year.

20/09/21. To resolve to make enquiries regarding conditions placed on public toilets when transferred. It was RESOLVED to make enquiries regarding any conditions on transfer of assets regarding the Public Toilets. All in favour.

21/09/21. To review the website. It was RESOLVED to use the service recommended by LALC for a period of 3 months (£15 pm) to see if is of benefit to the running of the Parish Council. All in favour.

22/09/21. Action sheet sent to Councillors for information.

23/09/21. Budget information sent to Councillors. It was RESOLVED that a full budget report would be on the Agenda for October to plan for next year.

24/09/21. It was RESOLVED to agree finance. Parish mag printers, £161.00. Helping hand (litter pickers) £61.49. SLCC Training. £72.00.

Meeting closed 8.30. Next meeting. Monday 4th October 2021.