February 2020 Minutes
OSGODBY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council on Monday 10th February 2020
Present: - Cllr Y Knibbs (Chair), Cllr M Bowley (Vice Chair), Cllr A Wilkinson, Cllr S Masterman, Cllr V Mason and Ms R Smalley (Clerk)
Visitors: - 5 members of general public including Cllr S Bunney
Public Forum; - Started 19.30 Finished 19.40
A Parishioner through the parish clerk raised the issue of tarmac breakdown around manhole covers in Osgodby Village. Action Clerk to gather photographic evidence and report to LCC fix my street website.
It has been generally felt by parishioners that the contractors have done a good job of clearing the footpaths in the parish. Cllr Knibbs asked for a letter to be sent the contractors thanking them for their work. Action Parish Clerk
A Parishioner would like to ask permission to metal detect in the two horse paddocks owned by the Parish Council. The Clerk advised that as both paddocks are rented to tenants that it would be up to them as they have livestock in them. Cllr Knibbs asked the parish clerk to contact them with the request. Action Parish Clerk
Cllr Wilkinson raised the cost of the Parish Clerk printer ink and suggested registering for the Hewlett Packard Instant Ink. The Clerk explained that she had looked in to this and that to register she would need a parish debit card as it was done with the switch number and not the bank account number and sort code, but was happy to try again
Parish Council Meeting Start 19.40
- Apologies for Absence: - Cllr J Smith bereavement in family
Cllr M Bodman work commitments
- Chairman’s and Councillor’s remarks: -
Cllr Knibbs has been in contact with LCC Highways regarding the extension to Low Road footpath and has organised an on-site meeting with Ben Attridge. She has also been in contact with West Lindsey District Council regarding the Kingerby Ancient Woodland that is to be renovate along Top Road as it has grown over the ditch, verge and road area. This action has been instigated by LCC Highways working with Happy days farm.
Cllr Knibbs has reviewed the central Lincolnshire plan and advised all councillors to be aware of it
- To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the 2011 Localism Act
None Declared
- Reports from County & District Councillors & Police, and Village Hall Association if present: -
County Councillor: - Absent
District Councillor: - The Market Rasen Leisure Centre site is on target and will be opening in June 2020. There will be roadworks on the A46 at Welton as construction will start on their new roundabout.
Police: - Absent
Village Hall Association; -
15th February 2020 – Valentine Dance £10 per Ticket 7.30pm
21st March 2020 – Panto Sketches and Music
10th April 2020 – Bingo 7.30pm
26th April 2020 – Village Litter Pick
16th May 2020 – Quiz Night 7.30 pm
13th June 2020 – Village Fete 12 noon – 4 pm Volunteers required
- Notes of the last meeting on 13th January 2020, to be approved as minutes
Approved and signed by Cllr Knibbs
- Clerks Report on matters outstanding
Field Rents
Standing Orders
Policies
- Planning Matters
Cllr Wilkinson declared an interest in PA 140140 and 1404632
Stephen Chester, who was involved in the steering group of the Osgodby Neighbourhood Plan advised on interpretation of the Neighbourhood plan
140462 Land to the rear of Orchard House, Main Street, Osgodby Parish Council comments need to be sent to WLDC by 14/2
140513 Land off Main Street Osgodby outline planning, Osgodby Parish Council comments need to be sent to WLDC by 14/2
140524 Fish Pond Farm, Fir Park, Usselby Osgodby Parish Council comments need to be sent to WLDC by 2/03
- Correspondence
Pre purchased Burial Plot request for parishioners’ rate of for a local gentleman as all his family are in Kirkby cum Osgodby Cemetery. The gentleman lived here as a child and has always lived locally within the area. - The parish clerk advised that a precedent had been set. A parishioner’s daughter; whom although currently out of the county was planning to move back; As she has family in the cemetery, she was given a parishioner rate. All Councillors were in agreement to provide the parishioner rate to this gentleman. Action Parish Clerk to notify individual
Lincolnshire Lowland Search and Rescue donation request – Councillors declined donation as it would not benefit the village.
- Finance & Accounts for payment
Accounts for Payment:
Alan Wilkinson£100.77
Racheal Smalley£ 708.03 including A/L Back pay for 18-19
A J Williams £350.00 Footpath Maintenance
Anglian Water Cemetery £14.90
Osgodby Village Hall Association£10.00 Donation toward defib costs for 2019-2020
Account Balances@ 31.01.2020
Current £7,488.68
Business Reserve£16.328.01
- Discuss and sign Highway Grass Cutting Agreement 2020 – 2021
All councillors in agreement, Cllr Knibbs to sign document
Action Parish Clerk to scan and email to LCC contact
- Discuss the Neighbourhood Plan Aspirations and the need to review current Neighbourhood Plan
Cllr Knibbs stated that the Osgodby Neighbourhood Plan should be reviewed due to issues regarding planning applications that need to be clarified. Cllr Knibbs will look into grants in relation to this. Stephen Chester has offered to help with the review of the neighbourhood plan as he was also on the original steering group.
- Discuss & Resolve Speakers for the Annual Parish Meeting
Cllr Knibbs felt that early marketing for the Parish meeting would improve numbers on the day. Cllr Knibbs suggested asking a planning officer from West Lindsey District Council as a speaker, Cllr Bunney advised that Russell Clarke would be the person to ask. Cllr Knibbs suggested shortening the time speakers had and encourage them to have displays around the village hall. The usual speakers are to be asked; Pegasus nursery, Osgodby Primary School and Local PCSO. Cllr Bunney advised that Inspector Gail Hurly is overseeing PCSO’s in the area.
- Update of Sustainable Travel Grants for Local Councils – Cycle Storage
Cllr Knibbs informed the council that we are still waiting to hear back from Lincolnshire County Council regarding whether we have been successful regarding the grant application. Cllr Knibbs will follow up
- Update regarding War Memorial Extension
The building of the dwelling and garage are still in progress and no landscaping has started around the War Memorial. The situation will continue to be monitored.
- Items for next meeting
To discuss Field Rental contracts and possible increase
To discuss any additions to the standing orders
To discuss any amendments to council policies
There being no other business the meeting closed at 20.58.
Date………………....…. Signed…………………………………… (Chairman)