April 2022
MIDDLE RASEN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council on 26/4/22
Present:- Mr M Stamp (Chairman), Mr D Pattison, Mr J Oxley, Mr M O’Connor, Mr P Dawson, and Cllr J Padley
Also Present: Mrs A Harrison (Clerk)
Visitors:- Cllr S Bunney
1. Apologies for Absence:- Mr T Smith, and Mrs G Dennis
Resolved: To accept apologies from Councillors listed above.
2. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the 2011 Localism Act:-
Item 12 – Chair, and Item 13 and 14 - Clerk
3. Notes of last meeting on 15th March 2022, to be approved as minutes:-
Notes be signed as a true record.
4. Chair and Council’s Comments:-
- Cllr Stamp enquired what the circus staff on Lincoln Lane had in place for amenities
- Cllr Pattison had been approached by two residents of Woodhill who would like a sign placing on the eastern side with the area name so anyone visiting would find the house easier. There were especially concerned if an emergency service needed to find the area – Clerk to report to highways
5. Reports from District and County Councillors:-
WLDC
- Cllr Bunney to collect the litter barrow from shed in graveyard
- The development on Lincoln Lane for the Circus had Planning granted 2018 and shows amenities have been installed as to the original plan. Permission for 6 chalets and 4 covered areas for vehicles was given but Council is not sure if chalets are in the right places to plans. There are not allowed any circus productions on site, but they can train there. Registered with WLDC
- New PCSO joined the Local Policing Team and from May new police traffic team will be in the area focusing on speeding, noise and having correct size number plates
LCC – No Councillor in attendance.
6. Crime and Vandalism: -
Statement received from PC Devlin:- We have been aware for some months of the homeless male in Market Rasen. We have been working with the outreach team at two District Councils who are supporting the male and trying to find suitable accommodation. A referral has been made to the Vulnerable Adults Panel. There have been very few reports of begging or Anti-social behaviour to the Police. Please contact 101 and report directly to us at the time, if you have concerns and Officers will be dispatched to deal appropriately. Thank you.
7. Clerk's Report on Matters Outstanding:-
- Potholes on Manor Drive (investigating) and Walesby Road (fixed) reported to highways
- Street light number 6 on Dovecote at the start of the footpath to Church Street reported and fixed
- Details regarding flooding issue on Skinners Lane passed to WLDC via Cllr Bunney
- Blocked drain issues on North Street chased up with highways
- Churchyard shed – shed is now empty apart from the litter barrow which is to be collected shortly
- Jubilee grant applied for, and receipt of application received
8. Planning:-
1444583 - Wilbrook, Mill Lane, Middle Rasen LN8 3LE
Planning application for front porch, garage to side to replace carport, side, and rear extensions and
Other alterations – no comments
144475 – Land at Ainsworth House, Walesby Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3EY
Planning application for proposed barn conversion including removal of existing garages, extension to
barn, and temporary siting of static caravan – no comments
144690 – North Moor Farm, Caistor Road, Middle Rasen, LN8 3JF
Planning application to remove farrowing house, nursery building and dutch barn and erect 4no. pig
finishing houses, a lairage, 2no. nursery accommodation buildings, 2no. slurry stores, 7no. feed bins,
electricity substation and farm track to adjoin the A1103 - being variation of conditions 2 and 5 of
planning permission 139649 granted 21 May 2020 re: demolition and construction dust management
scheme and new access – no comments
9. Correspondence:-
LCC - Public Footpath Diversion Order 2022 PF Nos 1127 and 1147 Middle Rasen
Town and parish council newsletter March 2022
Cllr Marfleet’s April Newsletter
WLDC –Notice of Meetings April to June
March Parish Newsletter
Press release - invite to parishioners to partake in a survey on preparation for emergencies
LALC - E-News 22/03, 29/03, 06/04, 19/04
Middle Rasen Bowling Club – letter of thanks to the Parish Council for the generous donation
Time Assured - New contract paperwork for church clock servicing
10. Finance and Accounts for Payment
Income:- Precept 22-23 £18,500.00
WLDC CIL £346.36
VAT Rebate £624.62
Interest £0.53
A Matthews – shed contents £60.00
Expenditure:-
LALC Training Course £54.00
AMS IT Systems £60.00
Salaries and expenses £471.78
S R Thompson Mole Control £250.00
Lincolnshire Landscapes £312.50
Green Grass Contracting £60.00
Bank Charges £9.00
Quarter 4 reconciliation was presented for review and approval.
Resolved: All Invoices were passed for payment and Quarter 4 reconciliation approved.
11. Reports from meetings: None
The Chairman left the meeting, and the Vice Chair took the chair.
12. To discuss and resolve on Chair’s Expenses
To remain the same as previous year.
Cllr P Dawson proposed and seconded by Cllr J Padley
Resolved: £325.00 to be paid.
The Chairman returned to the meeting and the Clerk left the meeting.
13. To discuss and resolve on Clerk’s Expenses
To remain the same as previous year.
Resolved: £200.00 to be paid.
14. To discuss and resolve Clerks annual pay increment
Cllr P Dawson proposed and seconded by Cllr D Pattinson
Resolved: That annual increment given
The Clerk returned to the meeting.
15. To discuss ideas for newly fenced acre of land at the rear of the graveyard
Cllr M Stamp proposed and seconded by Cllr D Pattison
Resolved: Clerk to contact Mole about placing an advert to hire the land for organic hay production
16. To discuss options for the shed in the graveyard once empty
Cllr M O’Connor proposed and seconded by Cllr P Dawson
Resolved: Chair to contact Mr Gibson about removing steel box
17. To discuss and resolve on forward dates for 2022-23 Parish Council Meetings
17th May 2022
21st June 2022
19th July 2022
16th August 2022
20th September 2022
18th October 2022
15th November 2022
20th December 2022
17th January 2023
21st February 2023
21st March 2023
18th April 2023
16th May 2023
Cllr M O’Connor proposed and seconded by Cllr J Oxley
Resolved: That dates be accepted as presented.
18. To discuss and resolve on meeting venue for 2022-23 Parish Council Meetings
Cllr M O’Connor proposed and seconded by Cllr M Stamp
Resolved: That the Church Hall be booked for all future meetings.
19. Items for next meeting
none
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.30pm.