October 2019 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Monday 7th October 2019 at 19:30
Clerk
Mrs Nicola Green
Public Speaking
5 members of the public present
Question from AK regarding hall extension. He would like to be considered for village hall planning sub committee
Discussion regarding bus stop adoptions
19:10:1
Introduction of the Council and Apologies
1.1
Cllrs Harrison, Snape, Rothwell, Harrison and Calvert.
Resolved to accept apology from Councillor Young, Linnell and Dist Cllr Appleby
19:10:2
Declarations of interest
2.1
Nothing to declare
19:10:3
Co-option of Councillor
3.1
Two applicants present, sealed voted taken, candidate with majority vote was Mr Russell Eckert. Mr Patten thanked for his interest.
Mr Ekert signed declaration of acceptance and took a seat at the table.
19:10:4
Closed Item Session
4.1
Staff
19:10:5
Approval of minutes
5.1
Notes of the previous meetings approved as correct – to be published
19:10:6
Village Hall Update
6.1
Resolved to agree to full health and safety inspection. To be carried out free of charge by resident with expertise in this area.
6.2
Resolved to agree boiler repairs. Nigel Smith Plumbing to be contacted.
6.3
Resolved to agree to purchase remembrance wreath. Type G, £50 donation.
19:10:7
Open Spaces
7.1
Resolved to agree to Touch engagement for locations. Cllr Eckert suggested bench sponsorship. Clerk to investigate.
7.2
Warren Lane playpark will be repaired mid - November subject to weather conditions. Remaining works to be completed in spring
7.3
Clerk to approach Strawsons re Copse tree survey.
7.4
Resolved to agree to purchase Nettleton Drive public phone box. Mr A Robinson made the £1 donation for purchase. Cllr Linnell to review defibrillators
19:10:8
Allotment Update
8.1
A number of plots available. Several warning letters have been sent out. Allotments to be opened up to non-residents as so many vacant plots.
Lease is ready to sign. Cargills will contact us when ready
19:10:9
Planning
9.1
19/1321/HOUS | No objections
9.2
19/1167/VARCON | No objections
9.3
118/1525/FUL | Cllr rothwell to write objection to be forwarded by clerk
9.4
19/1319/PNTEL |Clerk to object
19:10:10
Correspondence
10.1
Tree 258 to be felled. All future work to be inspected fully before invoice paid.
10.2
Extending boundaries reviewed
10.3
Confidential Complaint to be discussed in closed session
10.4
Land Transfer request to be reviewed by Cllr Harrison and Snape
10.5
Leverett Chase Parking issues to be reported to police in future
10.6
Overgrown hedges- Warren Lane, Greenfinch Crescent, Cuckoo Walk to be reviewed at open spaces review
10.7
Postbox to be passed to Marianne Overton
10.8
Defibrilator is being investigated.
10.9
Robins Crescent land, letter drop to each house with persimmon details
10.10
Playground signage to be ordered. MG to spray
10.11
Overhanging trees to be reviewed at POS review
19:10:11
Finance
11.1
Bank reconciliation reviewed and approved
11.2
Table of invoices agreed to be paid
19:10:12
Litter picking report
12.1
Remains the same
19:10:13
Training days
13.1
Clerk to book all Councillors onto training
19:10:14
Date and time of next meeting
14.1
To be confirmed