2020 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Minutes of Eagle & Swinethorpe Parish Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 25th February 2020 at 7.30pm in Eagle Village Hall.

Present – Councillors Martyn Jackson – Chair, Jane Wallis – Vice Chair, Chris Patty, Dawn Warnock, Jane Fulton-Sutton & Colin Campbell

District Councillor Peter Overton

Rachel Popplewell – Clerk.

1 member of the public

Cllr Overton made comment that a motion had been put forward to try & reduce the decibels of fireworks. The motion was passed, it needed more weight before being passed to government, it is now being considered by the scrutiny committee. Full support has been received from the RSPCA.

Boundary review was taking place for the District Council, with parish councils being urged to submit comments for who they would like to be joined with & why at District Council. Comments to be submitted by 18.03.2020.

Reports were received from;

Cllr Appleby – detailed a new Deputy leader of the District Council being Cllr Ian Carrington. NKDC are one of 7 Lincolnshire Local authorities to receive additional funding to tackle homelessness & rough sleeping.

Cllr Thompson – detailed the Villa Farm rendering plant planning application that was unanimously refused by Lincolnshire County Council. The application is being reviewed and then potentially re-submitted. The County Council are working with North Kesteven & West Lindsey on a Transport Strategy, working on reducing congestion in Lincoln whilst developing sustainable & environmentally suitable links.

Full Copies of both reports are attached to the minutes.

1. Welcome & Apologies

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies were received & accepted from Councillors Bottom & Chennells, & District Councillor Appleby & County Councillor Thompson.

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. Police Report

The Clerk read a report from the Police, detailing the issue of anti-social behaviour in North Hykeham, along with 2 burglaries at Thorpe on the Hill & 1 in North Hykeham.

Bank Balances

Parish Council – 31.01.2019 – £21,309.97

31.01.2020- £1,303.22

Playing Field – 31.01.2019 - £284.63

31.01.2020 - £3,319.80

Savings Account £15000

Monies Received

Hampden Plane Funds £3,033.30

7. To review the budget as at 31.01.2020

The parish council being at 88% of budget, should be 83% at this stage during the year. No amendments were required.

8. Discussions around the Centenary of the Memorial Arch.

The Parish Council Resolved to support the Church for the Centenary – details to be confirmed. Action RP

9. To consider the following planning application a. Ref – 20/0096/FUL. Change of use of land from storage of marquees & associated equipment to storage & use of containers for rental purposes.

Crossing Gate Farm, Thorpe Lane Eagle.

After discussions the parish Council Resolved to ‘Object’ to the application, with the following comments.

The entrance to Crossing Gate Farm, is on a blind bend with poor visibility. The visual impact on the surrounding area would be detrimental as it is located in countryside not an industrial site. Previous limits on lorries and traffic had been imposed on a business nearby – this also needs to be considered.

10. To review the Risk Management Policy.

The Policy was reviewed – no amendments were required.

11. To discuss the Flooding at Swinderby Station Carpark.

The Clerk made comment that she received an email from East Midlands Trains regarding the Carpark, this had also been forwarded onto Railtrack without any response with a photo of the flooded Carpark. Comments were received from the member of public, regarding the adjourning field that was also flooded and sloping towards the carpark. Issues were raised regarding the drainage underneath the rail track.

It was Resolved to leave the carpark open with additional signage, regarding the flooding & cars parked in there do so at their own risk.

Communication between all parties including Rail track & East Midlands Trains, is key to creating a plan of action Action RP.

12. Playing Field Update to include. a. The condition of the kitchen/building;

b. CCTV update;

c. Fallen Tree at the Playing Field;

Cllr Wallis to contact 2 members of the public who had offered to help complete grant applications to renovate the kitchen & building at the park which is now beginning to look untidy. Action JW

1 quote had been received to install cameras & recording equipment at the park. 2 more quotes were needed to compare Action RP

The tree in question hasn’t fallen down it is still rooted in the ground but is leaning against another tree. The tree will be monitored and action will be taken should the situation change.

13. Items for the next agenda/Any other business

Neighbourhood Plan Consultation.

14. Date and time of next meeting

Tuesday 31st March 2020 at 7.30pm in Eagle Village Hall

Meeting closed 8.50pm

4. Notes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 14th January 2020 to be approved as minutes.

The council Resolved to approve the notes as minutes and a true record All Agreed - signed by the Chair.

5. Clerks Update

The Clerk made comment that the Community Speed watch scheme seem to have fizzled out. The Clerk was asked to re-promote the scheme in the spring.

The moss had been cleaned from under the Multi play & the MUGA at the playing field. Action RP

6. 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 Jackson seconded by Cllr Warnock.

The Following accounts were approved at the meeting The Clerk confirmed that she had purchased a Post Box, which was now on the Village Hall wall.

A book of Condolence had been purchased.

The moss clearing at the park under the multiplay was still to be done – Clerk to Chase. Action RP

6. 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 Warnock.

The Following accounts were approved at the meeting