20th September 2023
Present: Cllrs T Wood (Chair), D Stovin (Vice chair), M Wood, M Steed,
Ms M Steed (Parish Clerk), P Parker (RFO), T Bateman
No members of the public attended
Public Meeting
Query from ‘The Retreat’ regarding stipulations on traffic/lorries exiting the quarry and passing through the village.
Query discussed. It was agreed to contact Highways to reassess 30mph speed through the village.
Chair to action this.
Parish Council Minutes
84. Chair welcomed and opened the meeting.
85. Apologies - None
86. Approve previous minutes 09/05/23 & 28/07/23 - Approved
87. Matters arising from previous minutes
9e. Registration of the village hall? - To be discussed with the precept at next meeting.
27. Neighbourhood watch
Payment raised for leaflets and stickers £21.35 agreed to be paid.
Road sign stickers to be placed around the village. Chair to action this.
71. Bus Stop
The school bus now collects and drops off the children on the pavement side of the road.
It was agreed that a letter should be compiled thanking the bus company for changing
there route making it safer for the children to be dropped off. And asking that
this remains in place for the future.
Chair to action this.
82. Policies - Can these be signed off or any changes required.
Policies read and confirmed no changes required. Website to be update. Clerk to action.
83. Vulnerable Adult - next steps
This was discussed and agreed that a letter will be sent to social services outlining the
Parish Councils concerns.
Chair to action this.
88. Financial Matters
(A) RFO Report/Bank accounts
Transfer bank details completed.
Community a/c balance as at 1/9/23 £16,493.24
Business Premium a/c balance as at 4/9/23 £907.31
It was agreed to transfer £16,000 from the Community a/c to the
Business a/c in order to gain some interest.
It was also agreed for stationery of £8.49 to be paid to RFO.
It was agreed to set up a standing order of £20 per year to pay Aby Village hall.
Claiming VAT back - in the process of being transferred to new RFO.
J. Wilkinson has offered to become our independent auditor going forward at no cost.
(B) Precept 2024/25
It was agreed that ideas and costings to be brought to the next meeting.
Action Mr M Steed to investigate Speed camera costs.
89. Planning Application
Application reference N/001/01300/23 Wayside Cottage - Go ahead given by East
Lindsey Council
Application reference N/001/00225/23 Griffontee House (1.5 metre path)
Application above submitted by Cllr T Bateman and put forward a proposal regarding
a 1.5 metre footpath.
With Cllr T Bateman abstaining from the discussion, it was agreed that a letter of support
would be issued by the Parish Council making this clear that footpath is not required.
Chair to action this.
90. Village Green
Discussion took place to fully utilise the facility. It was agreed that a sign would be place to
ensure visibility.
Investigation in to enabling restriction of vehicular access. Action Cllr. M Steed (Mr)
Survey of the green by councillors with a view to clearing where required.
Discussions ongoing.
91. Grassroots Funding
(A) Sub Committee for funding
Agreed sub committee T. Wood, M. Wood, M + M Steed
(B) Agree Architect and funding for it
All agreed to go with Lincs Design Consultancy (Daniel Sharpe)
Check with LALC to see if it’s legal to accept a loan from the village hall
to help fund the cost.
Clerk to action this.
(C) Agree Double Glazing Company
|
Company |
Honour Prev Q |
Price inc VAT |
Lead Time |
|
Reflections |
Yes |
£9,582 |
8 wks |
|
Spire |
Yes |
£15,029 |
6-8 wks |
|
Alford Windows |
Yes |
£14,296 |
6 wks |
Discussed and agreed that Alford Windows would be the company used to
replace the fire doors, windows etc. in the village hall.
92. New website:
Clerk advised new website found for information.
Meeting Closed - 8.30pm
Date of next meeting - Wednesday 13th December 2023