13th December 2023
Minutes of the Meeting held on 13th December 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
Correspondence received from a resident of Aby. Letter will be circulated and discussed
at next meeting.
Parish Council Minutes
84. Chair welcomed and opened the meeting.
85. Apologies - None
86. Approve previous minutes 20/09/23 & 08/11/23 - Approved
87. Matters arising from previous minutes
9e. Registration of the village hall. - moved to precept file for future discussions.
27. Neighbourhood watch
Road sign stickers to be placed around the village. Councillors to decide
where to place the signs.
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. Letter sent to Highways. Item now closed.
82. Policies - Can these be signed off or any changes required.
Policies read and confirmed no changes required. Website updated. Item now closed.
83. Vulnerable Adult - next steps
This was discussed and agreed that a letter will be sent to social services outlining the
Parish Councils concerns. Letter sent and confirmation of receipt received. Item now
closed
88 B Precept 2024/25
It was agreed that the precept for 2024/24 will be £2,000
The breakdown as follows
LALC subs £73
Insurance £700
Stationery £50
Grass Cutting £130
Parish Council Meetings £180
Election fee £50
Refurbishment of Village Hall £817
Mr M Steed investigated speed camera costs which was in the region of £1500.
It was agreed this would be put on hold, and moved to precept file for
consideration for 25/26 precept. This will be reviewed at the next meeting.
89. Planning Application
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 a footpath
is not required. Letter of support sent. Item now closed.
90. Village Green
Discussion took place to fully utilise the facility. It was agreed that a sign would be place
to ensure visibility. It was discussed that maybe the village hall could help with costings.
Investigation in to enabling restriction of vehicular access.
Discussions ongoing.
91(b). 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. LALC confirmed this was acceptable as long as minuted.
Item now closed.
93. Financial Matters
RFO confirmed Barclays Bank have now registered us as a Local Parish Council.
Copy paper statements to be kept with paper copy of minutes.
Approved payments for:-
Lincs Design Consultancy Ltd for £660.00
RILMAC (Asbestos survey) for £462.00
Grisele (Structural survey) for £780.00
Stamps £3.00
Printer ink cartridge £31.49
Lincolnshire Community Foundation £2666.67
94. VH Update/next steps
Structural and Asbestos surveys received. Both surveys picked up items we should be
aware of. Structural advised looking at damp found in two areas of the hall. Email has been
sent requesting a quote and now waiting for a response. Asbestos was found in parts of the
building. We will need to ensure builders etc. need to be aware when providing quotes.
Lincs Design Consultancy are currently work on the final plans. Once received three builders
quotes will need to be obtained.
We have received one quote for new kitchen from Howdens. Two further quotes to
be obtained.
Councillor’s Community Grant of £500 has been agreed by Cllr. Grist. Awaiting
Confirmation letter from the scheme.
Meeting closed 7.50pm
Date of next meeting 13/03/24