December 2019 Minutes
REEPHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Meeting
Methodist Schoolroom on Tuesday 3rd December 2019 at 7.30pm.
Present: Cllr D Perkins, who presided. Cllrs A Brammer, C Wilson, D World, M Doughty and B Tebbs with the Clerk Mr B Wharton.
C/Cllr I Fleetwood also attended after 8.00pm (following an earlier meeting)
MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Nil
1. Apologies.
Cllr P Stuffins (injury), N Ward. Police.
2. Minutes of the Meeting held on 29th October 2019.
At the proposal by Cllr B Tebbs, seconded by Cllr C Wilson, it was resolved that the minutes be accepted.
3. Clerk’s Report
The drains on Smooting Lane and on the corner of Station Road had been reported but the response, because of greater flooding elsewhere in the region had been unhelpful: clerk to follow this up.
The Grass Cutting contract for next year was discussed and, following the proposal by Cllr D World, seconded by Cllr C Wilson, it was resolved that the clerk should sign the agreement.
4. Correspondence
Cllr I Fleetwood – report for November.
Central Lincolnshire Priorities Accuracy Check.
CAB – request for funding.
Pensions Regulator – the three-yearly declaration has been signed.
Glasdon – advert.
Police – Oct/Nov incidents for the parish.
Residents’ letter regarding cycling along the pathway from Station Rd through to Mellows Close. The request is for ‘No Cycling’ signs to be erected by the residents or the Parish Council. Advice is being taken on this, but it is likely that this can be done.
5. Financial Matters
Presentation of Accounts:
Glendale – Grass Cut 31/10 £ 282.22
EKM Ltd – Play park inspection £ 24.00
B Wharton – Salary, etc £ 989.03
HMRC – PAYE £ 239.94
W&AC Rose – Christmas Tree £ 126.00
£1661.29
At the proposal by Cllr A Brammer, seconded by Cllr M Doughty, it was resolved that these be paid.
Remittances –
Dunholme PC £10.00 and Sudbrooke PC £20.00 for planning training attendance. Remittance from Wickenby PC is awaited.
Precept; After discussion at the proposal of Cllr D World, seconded by Cllr A Brammer, it was resolved that the precept of £8500.00 be submitted as the final claim for the 2020/21 financial year. It was accepted that any increase in finances following extra expenditure would be carried from the current bank balance.
6. Planning Matters
140180 – 30 Wragby Road. Neighbouring Parish.
Under the new protocol for the planning group, as this was a demolition and multiple rebuild, the full council discussed it rather than the Planning Committee. At the proposal of Cllr A Brammer, seconded by Cllr B Tebbs it was resolved that an objection would be raised. An extension until 5th Dec had been agreed with WLDC and the clerk would enter the following: “The traffic and general disturbance associated with an HMO of this scale is totally inappropriate for this location. It would
significantly damage the amenity value of the adjacent properties that were family homes”.
Cllr A Brammer volunteered that he would attend the hearing on 11th December.
Neighbourhood Planning: A report of the meeting over the past months was presented by Cllr D World. Minutes and draft minutes of recent meetings are on the website.
The Chairman gave mention that the meeting decided upon had taken place with the topics previously raised being addressed.
Finances:
Church hall hire: £ 172.50
At the proposal of Cllr B Tebbs, seconded by Cllr A Brammer it was resolved that the cheque be signed.
7. Roads and Footways
Planting of bulbs. This is ongoing with the bulbs to be planted down the edges of the path from Mellows Close to the kissing gate and in R2 on Fiskerton Road.
White Gates: Carried to next agenda with Cllr A Brammer to investigate.
8. Tree Charter:
Rowan Trees on Station Road. Further investigation has revealed that the earlier representation to Highways had resulted in them investigating, ordering replacement trees and scheduling the planting for January – only, they forgot to inform the parish council. The new trees are eagerly awaited.
9. Field Footpaths and Bridleways
The initiative for footpaths between adjacent villages is beginning to move forward. Reports from the initial meetings have been circulated.
10. Conservation Areas
The Green: Having ascertained registration of the village green - what to do next to improve the site?
A suggestion that the school might appreciate the chance of involvement was considered and Cllr M Doughty will approach the school for their comments.
11. Amenity Areas
Play park works. Using the £250 limit, the urgent work on the slide ramp had been processed by the clerk and following the proposal of Cllr D World, seconded by Cllr A Brammer, it was confirmed that this authorisation was correct.
Following the proposal of Cllr A Brammer, seconded by Cllr B Tebbs, the remainder of the repairs to the equipment was authorised through EKM Ltd – clerk to arrange. The fencing replacement was not agreed at this stage as it will require 3 quotes and investigation as to what type of fencing would be best.
12. Dates for 2020 meetings:
Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 31, May 13, June 30, July 28, Sept 29, Oct 27, Nov 24.
13. Business for the Next Agenda
Meeting closed at 2115. Next meeting Tuesday Jan 28th, 2020 at 7.30