Minutes 2019

Middle Rasen Parish Council

Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council on 13/02/19

Present:- Mr M Stamp (Chairman), Mr D Pattison, Mrs S Smith, Mrs J Ranby, Mr P Dawson,

Mr J Padley and Mr T Smith

Also Present: Mrs J Trotter (Clerk)

Visitors:- None.

1) Apologies for Absence:- Cllr G Dennis, Mr M O’Connor (I) and Cllr L Strange

Resolved: That apologies be accepted.

2) To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the 2011 Localism Act:-

Cllr J Padley – Item 14.

3) Notes of last meeting on 15th January 2019, to be approved as minutes:-

The minutes were signed as a true record.

Resolved: To approve and sign the minutes as a true record.

4) Chair and Council’s Comments:-

• Cllr Ranby commented that the Council may wish to write to both WLDC – Mark Sturgess – Head of Paid Service, and Chestnut Homes – to inform them of the Council’s opinion that it will hold both parties entirely responsible for additional flooding in the parish in future years due to the new development – given that this field has always been designated as a flood plain.

Resolved: That Clerk sent letter to WLDC and Chestnut Home as outlined above.

• Cllr Dawson commented that Wilkinson Drive top end is full of potholes and requires urgent attention.

Clerk to inform Highways.

• The Chair reported that there was an issue with the lock at the Burial Ground and a new combination has been bought.

5) Reports from District and County Councillors:-

LCC Councillor: Not in attendance.

WLDC Councillor:

- Leisure Centre planning application passed by committee, works to begin imminently, opening Summer 2020. Lack of swimming pool briefly re-visited by Parish Council.

- C&I committee considering report in respect of non-urgent Ambulance Service transportation.

6) Crime

Councillor reported that there have been a few shed thefts, and the Council discussed issues in the locality.

7) Clerks Report on Matters Outstanding:-

• Map Modification Order confirmation sent to inspectorate and confirmation that Council is satisfied with written representations process.

• Precept Form submitted.

• Structure in the Highway Form for new noticeboard submitted.

• Contractor chased up to move noticeboard post from Furlongs following complaint.

8) Planning:-

138680 – Brook Cottage, Low Church Road, Middle Rasen, LN8 3TY

Planning application for change of use of stables, together with alterations, and extension to barn

No objections.

138387 – Gig Cottage, Gainsborough Road, Middle Rasen, LN8 3JU

Outline planning application for 2no dwellings – access, layout and scale to be considered and not reserved for subsequent applications

No comment to make.

9) Correspondence:-

LCC – Waste & Minerals, Transport Strategy consultation

WLDC - Councillor E-brief, Planning Committee Invitation, Active Communities Project

WLDC – Election information – Nomination forms to be dated after 12/3/19 & Appointment or notice given for when forms are to be returned.

E-mail regarding suitable locations for Scope Charity textile recycling banks

E-mail regarding support for LCC Grant

Contractor e-mail

FOI request (answered)

LALC – Environmental awards, LALC Awards, Spring Clean Up Information

CPRE – BKV competition information

Planning Inspectorate correspondence

E-mail from parishioner

10) Finance and Accounts for Payment

Income:-

Burial Payments £550.00

Invoices:-

PWLB – Loan Repayment - BG £690.55

Lincolnshire Landscapes – BG Maintenance £175.00

Anglian Water – BG £ 8.04

Salaries £533.02

Resolved: All Invoices were passed for payment.

11) Reports from Meetings

Cllr Dennis had attended a meeting with Highways regarding Woodhill. Cllr Dennis had informed the Clerk that all works had been undertaken on site and that she was very pleased with the outcome and that the officers and contractors were helpful and efficient. Cllr Smith confirmed this to be the case, and the Council thanked Cllr Dennis for attending the meeting.

12) Discuss and resolve on change of meeting date in May 2019 from 21/5/19 to 14/5/19

in light of election timetable

It was proposed by Cllr P Dawson, seconded by Cllr D Pattison and

Resolved: That the meeting be moved to 14/5/19.

13) Discuss and resolve on naming of new development on A631/A46 junction

Discussion ensued regarding suggestion of developer, and the Council have no strong views – however Councillors pointed out that there is another property in the Parish with the name North Farm for reference.

Resolved: Clerk to contact developer to state that the Council have no strong views on this matter, however, are aware of a further property in the parish of a similar name.

14) To discuss and resolve on the presentation of case regarding Map Modification Order for Footpath 1147

The Clerk informed the Council that a further letter has been received and outlined the decision to be taken with regard to the presentation of case at Local Inquiry.

Councillors agreed the following proposals:

Cllr J Padley and Mr C Padley to present the case in favour of the modification order at the Local Inquiry on the Parish Council’s behalf.

The case in favour of the modification order be presented in relevant form by Cllr J Padley and Mr C Padley in line with their experience.

It was proposed by Cllr P Dawson , seconded by Cllr T Smith and

Resolved: Cllr J Padley and Mr C Padley to devise and present case in favour of the modification on behalf of Parish Council at Local Inquiry.

15) Items for next meeting

To discuss and resolve on parishioner request to support road signs for horse riding

There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.26pm.

Date……………….....…. Signed…………………………………… (Chairman)