March 2024 Minutes

OSGODBY PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Osgodby Parish Council meeting held at 7.30pm at the Village Hall on Monday 11th March 2024
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Present: Cllr J Trafford (Chair), Cllr A Boyles, Cllr A Wilkinson

In attendance: Mrs M Williams (Clerk)

Members of the public present: 4

1.   Welcome from the Chairman and public session - Ref: 122

The Chairman welcomed everyone and the Parish Council wished to thank Sue Hurt for the planting of the bulbs in the village green tubs.

Residents were concerned regarding vehicle parking around the village

Gigabit is still rolling out in the area. Voucher holders should place an order with their chosen provider as soon as possible.

Footpath up to Pegasus - permanently under water 

2.   Reports from Unitary Councillors, Police & Village Hall if present - Ref: 123

Ann Bennett reported on behalf of the Village Hall of future events taking place -  Bingo 22/3/24, Fashion show 12/4/24, Litter picking 20/4/24 &  Tidying grounds 28/4/24

3.   Apologies for absence and acceptance of any reasons given - Ref: 124

Received apologies from Cllr S Slawson & Cllr L Brown

No apology received from Cllr K Fox

4.   To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act  2011 and to consider any requests for dispensations - Ref: 125

Cllr A Boyles item 12

5.   To approve the draft minutes of the Council meeting held on 12th February 2024 - Ref: 126

It was resolved to approve the minutes as a true record

Proposed Cllr J Trafford, Seconder Cllr A Boyles. All in favour.

6.   Clerk’s report on correspondence received  - Ref 127

Council tax charges to change for long-term empty properties and second homes from April 1st 2024.

Valuation office request for information on the cemetery spaces records.
 
7.   Planning matters - Ref: 128

i.   NONE

8.   Finance Report - Ref: 129

i.   Accounting statements for the period ending 29/02/24 - Ref: 130

It was resoved to approve these as a true record.

Proposed Cllr J Trafford, Seconder Cllr A Boyles. All in favour

ii.   Schedule of payments - Ref: 131

It was resolved to approve the payments of £1,214.28 as a true record.

Proposed Cllr J Trafford, Seconder Cllr A Boyles. All in favour

9.   LALC - Membership & training subs 2024 - Ref: 132

It was resolved to approve to pay the Annual Subscription and Annual training scheme subscriptions for 2024/25.

Proposed Cllr J Trafford, Seconder Cllr A Boyles. All in favour.

10.   Flooding on A46/Park Rd Junction - Ref: 133

Informed by Claxby Parish Council that they had contacted Ancholme Internal Drainage Board and it had been recommended that Highways consider emergency maintenance of the water course in relation to road safety and this was supported by the LLFA.

11.   Street Cleaning - Ref: 134

This has now been done

12.   Mill Lane, Osgodby - Speed sign - Ref: 135

It was resolved not to install a solar powered speed sign. 

Cllr Bunney was to be contacted to request Highways moving the current 30mph speed sign further up Mill Lane towards the new housing development.

Proposed Cllr J Trafford, Seconder Cllr A Wilkinson. All in favour.

13.   Next meeting will be Monday 8th April 2024 at 7.30pm - Ref: 136

Meeting Closed 8.10pm