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NOTES FROM THE PUBLIC FORUM HELD ON 05 NOVEMBER 2015
There were three members of the public present. Questions were asked, and answered, about the Jubilee Committee.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2015 AT 7.30pm IN THE YOUTH CENTRE, HALL LANE, STICKNEY
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND REASONS GIVEN
Apologies: were accepted from Cllrs Littlewood, Spring and Wood and County Cllr Ayling
Present: Cllrs Dodds, Lamy-Edwards, Edwards, and Bolland (Chairman)
Also present: Dist Cllrs Ashton and Jones
2. TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES ON OUTSIDE BODIES (5 minutes)
a. Dist Cllr Jones:
i. Asked if anything had been heard regarding the situation with West Fen – nothing has despite a further email request for information.
b. Dist Cllr Ashton reported:
- The East Lindsey Local Plan needs to be in place in early 2017, if it is not the Government will prepare one and charge ELDC the costs incurred.
- Flood Risk Assessments are a problem in surrounding areas therefore putting pressure on Stickney and Sibsey regarding future development.
- Work on the Planning Policy will be delayed until the Local Plan has been sorted out. It is felt that the same considerations should be given to both Fenland and Coastal areas.
- Complaints have been received regarding Fodderdyke Bank, this will be chased up. Clerk to forward some details to Cllr Ashton.
3. TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011
Cllr Dodds declared an interest in item 7 and signed the book accordingly.
7.40pm Dist Cllrs Ashton and Jones left the meeting
4. NOTES OF THE LAST MEETING HELD ON 01 OCTOBER 2015 TO BE APPROVED AND SIGNED AS THE MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr Lamy-Edwards, seconded by Cllr Edwards that the notes be signed as minutes.
5. CLERK’S REPORT
a. The repairs have been reported to LCC
b. The bank mandate has not your been sorted out. The Chairman and Clerk signed and amendment on the mandate which will be returned to Boston Branch.
6. TO RECEIVE REPORTS:
a. The Chairman – Play Area Training
- The training was informative.
- The equipment at Frieston is not the same as the equipment in Stickney so thing to look for will be different in each play area.
b. Cllr Dodds – Jubilee Committee
- Everything is coming together for the Craft Fair and Christmas Tree Festival. Both halls will be used and 30 bookings have been taken and paid for.
- All groups and organisations in the village have been invited to enter a tree into a competition as well as a few businesses.
- Fund raising events have been booked for each month leading up to Stickney Show except in December.
- It was resolved that the Parish Council should enter a tree into the Festival at a cost of £5.00
7. TO DISCUSS TENDERS RECEIVED FOR THE GRASS-CUTTING – CEMETERY AND FOOTPATHS
Cllr Dodds left the meeting
a. Seven tenders have been received, these were opened at the meeting by the Clerk.
b. Following discussion it was resolved to offer Mr Dicker a one year contract for this work.
Cllr Dodds returned to the meeting
8.25pm 1 member of the public left the meeting
8.27pm 1 member of the public left the meeting
8. TO DISCUSS THE DRAFT BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
a. Councillors were sent a copy of the draft budget and budget notes.
b. The Clerk’s gave details of the hours worked and the figures for SCP 23. This will increase the Clerk’s salary to £586.95 per month and the pension to £29.35 per month.
c. It was resolved not to increase the cemetery fees.
d. Changes were made to the budget to set the precept at £17,000.00, this will be confirmed at the next meeting.
e. £10,000.00 in reserves for purchase of land for a cemetery will have to be reconsidered due to no land being available.
9. TO CONSIDER A DONATION TO THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL
a. £20.00 will be sent to Tattershall for the cost of the wreath.
b. It was proposed by Cllr Lamy-Edwards and seconded by Cllr Edwards that £30.00 be donated to Stickney RBL.
8.55pm 1 member of the public left the meeting
10. TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FOR PAYMENTS:
a. The following payments were approved:
£
E L Arnold expenses 85.76 E L Arnold (November magazine) 10.00
TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FOR PAYMENTS – continued
LALC (2 x training lunch) 15.00
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal (wreath) 20.00
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal (donation) 30.00
E L Arnold (Wilko – ink) 22.00
S Magner (cemetery grass cutting) 180.00
UK Waste Solutions (cemetery skip - September) 20.36
Spilsby Ministry (November magazine) 40.00
Anglian Water d/d (cemetery water supply) 14.26
b. The balance in the current account at 15 October is £12442.65 (£12202.29 reconciled).
11. PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR DECISION AT THIS MEETING:
The following plans were looked at and SUPPORTED:
a. S/169/01938/15 – Mr S & Mrs J Fuller – Extension to existing dwelling to provide an additional bedroom on first floor at Almond Lodge, Main Road, Stickney
b. S/169/02077/15 – Waterloo Housing Group – construction of a vehicular access and hardstanding area at 42 Horbling Lane, Stickney.
The following plans were looked at and NO OBSERVATIONS were made:
c. S/169/01915/15 – Ms C Waagensen – Outline erection of 4 houses (with means of access to be considered), redundant outbuildings on site to be demolished at The Nook, Main Road, Stickney
12. TO REPORT ANY PLANNING DECISIONS FROM ELDC
FULL planning permission has been received for:
a. S/169/01511//15 - Mr & Mrs Knight - Change of use of part of existing house to provide a retail area for cakes with an external plant growing and plant sales area and associated car parking (works already completed) at Mill House, Main Road, Stickney
b. The latest information regarding the Tritton Knoll appeal have been received
c. An application for outline erection for 3 dwellings at Stickney Lane will be deposited with ELDC.
13. PLAY AREA:
a. To receive play area report
- A ‘rope’ on the witches hat has come away from the central pole, this will be looked at during the inspection.
- Mr Tempest will be asked to blow the leaves and needles from trees off the play area surfacing.
b. To discuss possible new items of equipment
It was resolved that Councillors would look at websites to get an idea of items available.
c. To resolve to order play area inspection
It was resolved to book an assisted inspection of the play area – cost £71.00
PLAY AREA – continued
d. To resolve to accept the quotation for drainage in the play area
i. A quotation has been received from Vere Bros to put drainage in the play area at a cost of £1921.00 + VAT.
ii. Following discussion it was proposed by Cllr Dodds and seconded by Cllr Lamy-Edwards that this work be ordered, all agreed.
14. TO RECEIVE REPORTS FOR LCC HIGHWAYS
a. Any street light in all day or out at night
A lit speed limit sign at Main Road has been reported for repair.
b. Any pot holes for repair.
West Fen Lane is in a poor stare of repair, this will be chased up by the Clerk.
c. Any other LCC highway matters
- ‘Self-help and mutual aid in times of severe winter weather (snow)’ information has been received from LCC – this will be put in the magazine.
- Cllr Dodds reported on the state of the West Fen and East Fen Catchwater Drains. It was resolved that the Clerk contact the Environment Agency and ask about their maintenance programme for these drains.
15. PUBLIC CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 2015
The Chairman reported that she would advise the Clerk of the wording needed in the Standing Orders for the new regulations.
16. TO RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING THE INCLUSION OF WEST FEN WITH STICKNEY PARISH COUNCIL
a. An email was sent to ELDC regarding this matter and a follow-up email was sent last week.
b. No reply has been received to either email. This will be chased up again.
17. TO RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING STICKNEY PICNIC SITE
LCC have reported that the position of a Warden has not yet received approval from the County’s resourcing board and therefore are unable to employ anyone at the present time. The work will be carried out by the Countryside Team twice a week.
18. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FOR THIS MEETING
Leaflets and brochures were made available to Councillors.
19. MATTERS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA
There were no matters for the next agenda.
20. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 03 December 2015 at 7.30pm in the Youth Centre, Hall Lane. There will be a 15 minute public forum from 7.15pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 10.15pm
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