June 2019 Minutes
REEPHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Meeting
Methodist Schoolroom on Tuesday 25th June 2019 at 7.30pm.
Present: Cllr D Perkins, who presided. Cllrs J Oxby, A Brammer, P Stuffins, C Wilson, N Ward and D World with the Clerk Mr B Wharton.
C/Cllr I Fleetwood and D/Cllr A Welburn.
MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
1. Apologies.
Cllr B Tebbs (holiday).
2. Minutes of the Meeting held on 15th May 2019
At the proposal by Cllr P Stuffins, seconded by Cllr N Ward, it was resolved that the minutes be accepted
3. Clerk’s Report
Following the breakdown in communications with our contractor for the repairs in the play park and the play park inspections, discussions led to ways forward that involved inter-communications with the other Parish Council clerks, to discover/share information.
4. Correspondence
C/Cllr Fleetwood – report for June
WLDC – Feasibility Fund.
LALC – magazine.
GLASDON – brochure.
5. Financial Matters
Presentation of Accounts:
Glendale – Grass Cutting £ 282.22
Glendale – Spray £ 58.44
£ 340.66
LALC – Councillor’s Training Day £ 15.00
9
Remittances
From HMRC (VAT) £ 1467.35
6. Planning Matters
In the absence of the Planning Committee Chair, the Clerk reported on the following returns:
139357 – The Old Apiary
139388 – Fiskerton Airfield
139376 – Albany House
139377 – 24 Fiskerton Road.
Following previous discussions, the clerk noted that advice from LALC suggested that the planning committee process should be amended. This was placed on the next agenda for discussion. Meanwhile, the procedure would be followed for the time being with the clerk, as Proper Officer, returning all the Committee’s comments to WLDC.
Training opportunities were to be sought through LALC with the hope that an early local training event could be negotiated with them. If this were to be so, then, the other Parish Councils are to be notified to offer the availability for attendance.
Neighbourhood Planning
The report on the latest meetings and events was made by Cllr D World. Minutes remain on the Parish Council website.
The following invoices were presented:
Ruddocks – Spring leaflet £ 256.00
Ruddocks – Flyer £ 239.00
Lincoln Print and Copy £ 220.80
Methodist Church – room hire £ 22.00
£ 737.80
At the proposal of Cllr C Wilson, seconded by Cllr P Stuffins, it was carried that these be paid.
7. Roads and Footways
Information on the ownership of the village green is still being sought.
Cllr A Brammer noted that the tree growth across from the Post Office was now obscuring vision east along Station Rd from the viewpoint of exiting Church Lane and could be a safety hazard. Clerk to report to Highways.
8. Field Footpaths and Bridleways
Footpaths between neighbouring communities - ongoing.
9. Conservation Areas
The replacement TPO on Smooting Lane was queried as it is difficult to observe the immediate location – clerk to question WLDC.
The condition of the trees across along the verge on the north of Station Rd was raised by Cllr C Wilson. This area is owned by LCC Highways and does lie within the Conservation Area – clerk to raise with WLDC (Conservation) with a copy to Highways.
10. Amenity Areas
The current position with the play park equipment and ways forward is mentioned under Item 3 – Clerk’s Report.
11. Business for the Next Agenda
Nil