2018 Parish Council Minutes

SOUTH KYME PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Meeting of 22 November 2018 held at Coronation Hall

Present:               Cllr Eric Langley (Chairman)                       Cllr Alex Alexander                                                                     Cllr Mervyn Head (Finance Officer)          Cllr Peter Goode

                                                                                                         Cllr Craig Midgley           

In attendance:   Peter Ayre (Clerk) – 3 members of the public

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18/19-54 Apologies – Cllrs Coy and Clark had tendered apologies for their absence.

18/19-55 Approval of Minutes - Minutes of the meeting of 27 September 2018 were approved as a true and accurate record and duly signed by the Chairman and Clerk.

18/19-56 Declarations of Interest  - Cllr Head declared his interest in agenda item 12.

18/19-57 Financial Report

Expenditure approved                                  Income Received                             Bank Balance

VTG Expenses  74.63                                     NKDC Grant  94.71                          5296.44

18/19-58  Precept 2019/20

Following a review of 2019/20 financial requirements it was:

RESOLVED: That a 5% increase be applied resulting in a precept figure for 2019/20 of £5515.00                                                                                                                                                                                Action Clerk

18/19-59  Grass Cutting – It was agreed that the LCC invitation to enter into a contracted Parish Agreement for 2019/20 be accepted.                                                                                                 Action Clerk

18/19-60 Matters arising from the public forum –

1. Skinners Lane Housing proposal – Discussions around the perceived views of villagers on a suggestion for the building of four houses on Skinners Lane will be held by the Parish Council if and when a planning application is lodged.
2. Landing Stage – It was noted that regular meetings are held between Slea Nav Trust and the Parish Council at which any concerns can be discussed. (See also item 18/19-61)

18/19-61 Action Items from previous meetings

1. Village street furniture – Arrangements were in hand for refurbishment of the notice board which will now be expedited.                                                                  Action Chairman
2. Community Speedwatch – It was anticipated that a training and accreditation course will be available shortly. Seven volunteers from the village had come forward along with volunteers from North Kyme and Anwick.                                             Action Clerk It was agreed that if it is decided to go ahead with implementation, any equipment acquired would be for sole use in South Kyme and not shared with other Councils.
3. Cllr Goode agreed to take over responsibility for the existing SID from the Chairman who had been overseeing it for the last three years and it was agreed that the cost of the replacement battery required would be shared with North Kyme.

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4. Christmas Tree procurement – Cllr Coy had reported that a 20ft tree could be acquired for c£80-£100 which was approved. It was thought that a 30ft tree may be preferable and Chairman agreed to pursue this with Cllr Coy.                                     Action Chairman
5. Landing Stage – It was agreed that to deter overstaying at the mooring point a charge of £100 per day for stays beyond 72 hours would be made and suitable signage would be acquired and installed.

It was noted that legal processes for the winding hole were progressing.

1. Cllr Head reported on aspirations to restore navigable access between Chapel Hill and Sleaford which currently depends mainly on restoration of Haverholme lock. Interested parties will be lobbied and it was agreed that approaches be made to NKDC at the appropriate time.

1. Concern was expressed about the state of the carriageway opposite 65-73 High Street which had been the subject of frequent ineffective repairs. It was agreed that LCC be contacted with a view to further urgent repair and the, often suggested, installation of kerbing.                                                               Action Clerk
2. The quick response to reports of rotting wood on the parapet of the footbridge was noted but it was regretted that LCC had decided to take no further action.

18/19-64  Heckington Fen Wind Farm – It was noted that NKDC response to the Secretary of State, who would make the final decision on the Section 36 application, was to be considered by the Planning Committee on 29 November. The Parish Council had made representations to NKDC which did not appear to have been published and this would be urgently brought to the attention of NKDC officers.                                                                                                                                                Action Clerk

Chairman would represent the Parish Council at the Planning Committee meeting.   Action Chairman

Legal fees incurred by HeckOff were noted and (Cllr Head abstaining) it was agreed that the Council would make a donation of £500 towards the invoice for legal services which would be re-directed to the Council, the Council then being re-imbursed by HeckOff and Amber Hill Parish Council for the remainder, limiting Council liability to the aforementioned £500.

18/19-65  Civil Emergency Planning – This item was deferred for consideration at the next meeting.

18/19-66 Planning Applications – None received but see 18/19-64 above.

18/19-67 – Group Forum -not for resolution

1. Appreciation was expressed for the painting of the post box. 
2. It was noted that the Salvation Army carol concert was to be held on 18 December.
3. It was noted that The Hume would be closed from 11-27 December
4. Cllr Head urged participation in the consultation regarding development of The Hub.

18/19-68 Date of next Meetings –  At Coronation Hall 1930 10 January 2019

                                                                                                                               21 March 2019

Meeting Closed 2120

                                                                                                                        Signed……………………………..Chairman

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