March 2021 Minutes
MINUTES OF BURTON-BY-LINCOLN PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 2nd March 2021 AT 7.00 PM
Present: Cllr North, Cllr Russon Cllr Hyde, Cllr Richards Cllr Vine Cllr Marriott
In attendance:
Cllr Brockway
Cllr Cotton
Mrs C Emerson Clerk
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME None
32/20 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
None Received.
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33/20 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCALISM ACT 2011 AND ANY DISPENSATIONS THAT MAY ARISE
Non Pecuniary Interests: Cllr, Vine, Cllr North,Cllr Richards, Cllr Hyde and Cllr Copeland as members of the Burton Estate Club. Cllrs Vine, Cllr Marriott, as member and of the Burton Waters Residents Association and Secretary of Burton Waters Resident Group.Cllr Marriott, Cllr Richards and Cllr North as subscribers to the Burton Church Lottery Fund. Cllrs Marriott as shareholders in the Burton Waters Leaseholders Company.; Cllr North is Treasurer for Burton VCC and a member of Burton VCC lottery committee, Company secretary for the community intelligence group, Cllr North Treasurer to Sprinline PCC.Cllr North declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 9 as a member of the Church Committee
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34/20 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING OF TUESDAY 11th August 2020
It was proposed by Cllr Richards and seconded by Cllr Vine to accept the minutes of the last meeting.
It was resolved to accept the minutes as a true copy of the meeting Resolved All in favour
35/20 REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNCILLORS, COUNTY COUNCILLORS
Cllr Brockway:
There had been the budget meeting for Lincolnshire County Council with significant budgets and grants from Central Government for the forthcoming financial year .
West Lindsey District Council finances were also in a secure position with investments providing a good return. Investments made external to the geographic area of West Lindsey were questioned but were making a good return.
There was a need to be aware of negative equity in terms of financial investing.
The election for Police and Crime Commissioner was scheduled to take place in May.
Investigation still taking place in relation to the ex leader of West Lindsey District Council but no Council money was involved.
The Monitoring Officer had resigned and was moving. This was a loss to West Lindsey.
Burton Waters Resident Association had been in contact regarding the leases. Cllr Marriott and Cllr Brockway to discuss.
Cllr Cotton
West Lindsey finances were looking good. There was a reasonable increase in council tax but fixed to 3% or £5.00 whichever the greater.
New Depot to be built at Glentham which is the centre of the District. State of the Art Facilities with capital funding available. To be opened by summer 2021.
Leisure Centre at Market Rasen opened but without a swimming pool. This is due to running cost not build cost. It is separate from De Aston School.
Reference was made to the large about of matters that can now go ahead without formal planning permission being required.
Crime Report
Cllr North noted the up dating crime reports which had been sent through. But there was nothing recent to report in the Parish.
36/20 CLERKS REPORT INCLUDING MATTERS ARISING
Clerk’s Report
A written updating report was supplied and matters would be updated during the meeting.
No matters were identified that were not on the agenda.
FINANCE
37/20 TO ACCEPT PAYMENTS MADE SINCE THE LAST MEETING 11th August 2020
Financial Payments
17th August 2020 Clerk £200.04
17th August 2020 HMRC £43.80
20thth September 2020 Clerk £200.04
20thth September 2020 HMRC £43.80
20th October Poppy Wreath £17.00
20th October 2020 Clerk £200.04
20th October 2020 HMRC £43.80
17th November 2020 Clerk £267.72
17th November 2020 HMRC £43.80
7th December 2020 Clerk £267.72
7th December 2020 HMRC £43.80
7th December 2020 P. Russon £168.00
17th December 2020 Intellitech Services £250.00
04th January 2021 Clerk £267.72
04th January 2021 HMRC £43.80
18th January 2021 Unipart Dorman £4422.00
01 February 2021 Clerk £267.72
01 February 2021 HMRC £43.80
26 February 2021 Clerk £267.72
26th February 2021 HMRC £43.80
Payments Received
Grant from IGAS for Road Signs £3,000.00
Balance £6411.64
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38/20 Highways
Speed Reduction Signs
Cllr North reported that the grant had been received from IGAS Energy’ The 40mph speed signs were in place on Middle Street. The speed reduction signs were ordered and to be installed by the company hopefully by the end of the month.
Fen Lane
The Parish Council continued to be concerned about the ruts on Fen Lane The cost of insurance claims must be getting higher. Cllr Brockway agreed to try and progress matters.
39/20 Planning Matters
141528 had been granted
141646 had been withdrawn
141420 had been granted
142210 No decision
Hillside Cottage The owner had passed away. The state of the cottage was of concern but assumed it was going through probate
Ponds Fen Lane The matter was in the hands of WLDC as works had been undertaken and it was unclear whether planning permission was required.
142442 The Orangery. It had just been received. The only comment was there was no objection but that the conservation officer should approve it. Also it was to be noted with concern that the wisteria had been removed.
40/20 St Vincents Church Request for Grant Facility
Cllr North left the meeting.
The grant request was for the improved facilities at the Church. It was proposed by Cllr Vine and seconded by Cllr Richards that £1,000.00 should be made. Resolved All in favour.
Cllr North rejoined the meeting
41/20 Vacancy for Parish Council Member
Cllr Copeland had resigned and there was not to be a contested election. It was hoped that a co option could take place.
42/20 Website
The clerk advised that the new website as required had been set up. There was universal concern amongst parish clerks that what once had been a straightforward job now had turned into a far more complex task.
43/20 Appointment of Auditors
It was proposed by Cllr North and seconded by Cllr Vine that C Hewis be appointed as external auditor. Resolved All in favour.
44/20 Meeting Dates 21/22
The following meetings dates were approved:-
18th May 2021
14th September 2021
9th November 2021
11th January 2022
15th March 2022
45/20 Lincolnshire Association of Local Council Annual Membership
Cllr North suggested that LALC could be contacted to see if they could assist in supporting website management. It was proposed by Cllr Vine and seconded by Cllr North that the subscription should be paid . Resolved All in favour
Meeting ended at 8.00pm Next Meeting Tuesday 18th May 2021.at Burton Estate Club 7.00pm
Please be advised that these are notes of the meeting taken by the Clerk and cannot in any way be regarded as the official minutes of Council proceedings until they are approved and signed at the next meeting.