October 2020 Minutes

THESE DRAFT NOTES ARE FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO ALTERATION AT THE NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WHEN THEY WILL BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL AS MINUTES.

WALCOTT PARISH COUNCIL
PARISH OFFICE
11 Fen Road
Timberland
Lincoln
LN4 3SD

PHONE: 07961 892 012
EMAIL: tracy.martin11@btinternet.com
WEBSITE: www.parishes/lincolnshire.gov.uk/WalcottnrBillinghay

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 22nd October 2020 AT CLLR GRANTHAM’S OFFICE AT 7PM.

Present: PC Simon Grantham (Chair), PC Jonathan Pearson, PC Jackie Morris, PC Sarah Lawrence, PC Richard Scarborough.

Also present: Tracy Martin (Clerk).

1. Public Forum.

1.1 None present.

2. Apologies for Absence.

2.1 CC R. Kendrick, DC G. Ogden, PC G. Flatters PC G. Black.

3. Notes of the last meeting held on 30th July 2020 to be approved as minutes.

3.1 It was resolved to accept the minutes. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed and signed.

4. Playing Field Footpath.

4.1 A quote to repair the footpath was circulated to the PC’s for their approval.

5. Bible update.

5.1 Cllr Grantham to obtain quotes after COVID restrictions are lifted.

6. Village Gateways.

6.1 Planning permission is pending for the gateway’s installation.

7. Churchyard grass cutting.

7.1 Greendale are to be contacted for them quote for the grass cutting.

8. L.I.V.E.S 2020.

8.1 A donation is to be made to LIVES for 2020. The Clerk to sort.

9. Financial Matters - Financial report and accounts for payments.

9.1 It was agreed to purchase 1 x set of defib pads for the defibulator.

9.2 Cheques for payment from 1/4/20 – 22/10/20

  • 000548 GS Grantham Grass cut 20/3 £ 68.93
  • 000549 Clerks Microsoft Office renewal 2020/21 £ 59.99
  • 000550 GS Grantham Grass cut 24/4-15/5 £137.86
  • 000551 BHIB Insurance renewal 2020/21 £488.36
  • 000552 T. Martin Salary/Expenses inv. 48 £421.94
  • 000553 GS Grantham Grass cut 5/6 £ 68.93
  • 000554 T. Martin Salary Expenses inv. 49 £237.26
  • 000555 GS Grantham 3/7-24/7 £137.86
  • 000556 CPRE renewal subs 202/21 £ 36.00
  • 000557 CABD Donation 2020/21 £ 50.00
  • 000558 J. White Internal Audit Accounts 2019/20 £ 50.00
  • 000559 NKDC Planning Application. £231.00
  • 000560 Walcott PCC Donation 2020/21 £600.00
  • 000561 GS Grantham Grass cut 14/8 £ 68.93
  • 000562 Spoilt Cheque £ 0.00
  • 000563 Playsafety UK ROSPA equip. check £132.60
  • 000564 Walters Rural Maps inv. 0810 £ 56.00
  • 000565 GS Grantham Ltd Grass cut 4/9-18/9 £137.86
  • 000566 Mrs Callow War Mem. Clean 2020/21 £ 90.00
  • 000567 T. Martin Salary/Expenses inv. 50 £402.15

10. Planning Applications

10.1 20/0533/FUL Amended Plans for erection of agricultural dwelling in connection to the poultry farm. Opposite Elms Field, Main Road, Thorpe Tilney. (circ. 18/9)

10.2 20/1169/FUL Walcott Parish Council - Village Gateways x 2 pairs. (circ 25/9)

11. Correspondence

11.1. PCSO Sleaford Newsletter.

11.2 LALC – News update. New websites and what needs to be published.

11.3 NKDC Environmental Health – Posters dog fouling.

12. Any other business to be discussed

12.1. The laurels around the war memorial need cutting. Simon to organise.

12.2. The pavements in West End need repairing. The Clerk to contact highways.

12.3 Cardyke Parish Newsletter. The Clerk to ask for a copy for the Parish Councillors.

13. Date of next meeting.

The date of the next Parish Council meeting is to be held on Thursday 21st January 2021 at 7pm at Cllr. Grantham’s office.