December 2020 Minutes
Minutes of Eagle & Swinethorpe Parish Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 1st December 2020 at 7.30pm.
This meeting was conducted via Microsoft Teams for safety reasons due to (Corona Virus) Covid19.
Present – Cllr Martyn Jackson – Chair, Cllr Jane Wallis – Vice Chair, Cllr Colin Campbell, Cllr Michael Chennells, Cllr Chris Patty, Cllr Jane Fulton-Sutton & Cllr Dawn Warnock
Rachel Popplewell – Clerk
District Councillors Appleby & Overton
County Councillor Mike Thompson
2 Members of the public.
Cllr Overton made comment that The Draft Tree Strategy was out for consultation and comments can still be posted, Cllr Overton urged the Parish Council to do so by Friday 4th December 2020.
Cllr Appleby made comment that additional funding had been received at District Council to support local businesses during the pandemic. The citizen’s advice bureau are available to help reduce energy bills and help save clients’ money.
Cllr Thompson made comment that the A46 Riseholme Roundabout was now fully open. The missing section of the relief road from Pennells Roundabout to Bracebridge has been given the go ahead and funding. The NHS can now offer the flu vaccine for 50-64 year olds for free.
1. Welcome & Apologies
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies were received & accepted from Councillor Bottom.
2. To receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interest and request for dispensations.
None
3. To Resolve to fill by Co-option the Parish Councillor Vacancy
Mr David Parkes letter of interest had been forwarded to the Parish Councillors prior to the meeting.
Cllr Wallis proposed to co-opt Mr Parkes on to the Parish Council, Seconded by Cllr Chennells. A majority vote in favour of the co-option was received.
Mr Parkes then signed his Acceptance of Office form; he could then participate in the meeting.
The Chair welcomed Cllr Parkes to the Parish Council & the meeting.
4. Notes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 27th October 2020 to be approved as minutes.
The council Resolved to approve the notes as minutes and a true record.
All Agreed – Via online meeting show of hands.
5. Clerks Update.
The Clerk made comment that the MUGA had been locked during the latest lockdown, it was to be reopened 02.12.2020. The Councillors were still to take the CCTV training, with Cllr Wallis adding that a rota should be set up to check the CCTV weekly to ensure it was running okay. Action JFS/JW
Thanks, were passed onto Cllr Campbell for laying the Parish Council wreath at The Remembrance Day service.
The Clerk made comment that she had received a request from a parishioner to purchase the MUGA – as this is a parish asset this was not an option.
The clerk confirmed that she had contacted the planning dept at North Kesteven District Council regarding the newly formed carpark at the Nursing Home, they are investigating
6. Finance –
To authorise the signing of orders for payment & to note bank balances and any monies received.
The councillors considered the list previously circulated. It was Resolved to approve the following orders for payment – All Agreed. Proposed by Cllr Wallis seconded by Cllr Fulton-Sutton.
Cllr Chennells offered to approve the online payments. Action MC
The Following accounts were approved at the meeting.
Bank Balances
Parish Council – 30.09.2019 – £6,710.76
30.09.2020 - £3,394.08
Playing Field – 30.09.2019 - £336.34
30.09.2020 - £234.41
Savings Account £27,040.41
Holding Plane Memorial Funds 3,033.30.
The Clerk made comment that Councillors Jackson & Warnock were still to activate their tokens so they can access the online banking. Action MJ & DW
7. Playing Field Update.
The Clerk made comment that she was still waiting on a quote for the tree pruning.
No other issues to report. Action Clerk
8. Website Update.
The Clerk confirmed that she had instructed the Website Company to update the site as per the new accessibility guidelines, no feedback had been received as yet. The Clerk was asked to contact them for an update Action Clerk
9. To consider the following planning applications.
a. Conversion of garage/workshop to form no1 new dwelling (resubmission of 20/0561/FUL). Workshop/Garage rear of old garage, Scarle Lane, Eagle. Ref 20/1427/FUL.
The Parish Council supported the application.
b. Proposed rear extension, Moorlands Mill Lane, Eagle Moor, Lincoln.
Ref – 20/1435/HOUS
The Parish submitted ‘no comment’ for the application.
10. Possible Options for the £10,000 Small Business Grant & Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Grant received from North Kesteven District Council.
The Clerk made comment that she had received numerous requests/ideas for the money. Decision for the money was deferred to the next meeting whilst more information was gathered, regarding amounts and criteria.
11. Swinderby Station Carpark Update.
The Clerk had been in contact with a Community Ambassador for East Midlands Railway, Kaye Robinson, who gave a small presentation to the Council. She suggested a community group of volunteers who would help maintain the Carpark under a station adoption scheme, this would then give the Parish Council access to a number of funding options. Due to the location of the Station she was keen to involve Swinderby Parish Council as well, with the Collingham Station Adoption group happy to get involved to get the group up and running and adopt the station carpark. All councillors to read the presentation and information sent through.
Action All Councillors.
12. Quarry Walk
Cllr Wallis made comment that she had received an email from the Quarry Manager at Tarmac. He was highlighting the fact that the majority of people that walk the Permissive Paths that are clearly marked, stick to them, but there had been an incident regarding people walking closer to the water’s edge which was risky as the ground was very soft and as such it would be very easy for trespassers to get stuck. He asked that the Parish Council convey the message locally that members of the public whilst they are very welcome to walk the Quarry they must stick to the Permissive Paths. The quarry manager also highlighted a new problem of Motor Cross bikes entering the extraction area, this again is a major safety concern. The quarry team have increased security and informed the police, who reinforced the message of calling 101 to report any incidents.
Cllr Wallis asked that we write to thank Tarmac for providing a lovely area to walk round with clearly marked Permissive Paths. It was Resolved to approve the request.
Cllr Wallis offered to write a statement to put on Social Media highlighting the issues above. Action JW/Clerk
13. Considerations for the Precept for the Year 2021/2022.
The Clerk made comment that plans for the next financial year’s budget would need to be considered/discussed. The Councillors were asked to put forward any possible projects & costings they would like to be included before the next meeting Action All Councillors.
14. Community Speed Watch Update.
Cllr Fulton-Sutton had been in contact with Community Road Watch regarding their speeding initiative – this had been received and circulated.
After discussions it was resolved to not pursue this further. With the possibility of funding new electronic speed signs from the £10,000 COVID19 grant being considered. Action JFS/Clerk
15. Items for the Next Agenda/Any other business
Nothing.
16. Date & Time of the Next Meeting
Tuesday 12th January 2021 7.30pm.
Meeting closed 9pm