Minutes March 2020
GREAT LIMBER PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, 4th March 2020 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
Present: Cllrs S. Hudson (Chairman), N. Hunton, T. Robinson, S. Bedford, S. Howdin, C. Read and J. Hoyle.
In attendance: the Clerk.
1 Apologies for absence and reasons given: None.
2. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011: None
3. To approve the Minutes of the last meeting held on 8th January 2020: The minutes were signed as a true record.
4. Chairman & Council's comments: The chairman informed council that the faulty gates in the play area at the village hall have been repaired and one of the benches removed as it is beyond repair.
5. Clerk's Report on matters outstanding: The clerk informed council that LCC is taking down all the existing parish websites. She is attending website training and will need to set up a new site and transfer all data. The clerk has been assured that the existing site will not be deleted until the new on is up and running.
6. LCC Report: Cllr Turner was not present.
7. WLDC Report: Cllr Bierley's report was circulated prior to the meeting. He informed council that the recent West Lindsey budget meeting had agreed 2% increase in its portion of the council tax; to trial two additional green bin collections next year; a West Lindsey lottery now introduced to support local organisations; outline planning permission has been given for a new medical centre in Keelby.
8. Planning: None.
9. Finance: Accounts for payment: Resolved to pay: H Pitman £449:32; Great Limber Village Hall £24; LALC £81.10.
10. To discuss the latest information regarding LCC Highways proposal for A18 speed reduction: The chairman stated that this has been ongoing now for some time and gave an update regarding the re-consultation. Several objections from residents have been made and Edward Leigh MP has been asked to intercede on the parish's behalf. A number of parishioners met with him and Sir Edward agreed to write to the Chief Executive of LCC. There has been no feedback as yet on the response.
The chairman advised that the leading officer has agreed to meet with councillors but not on site. This was felt by council to be of little value. However the clerk suggested that council may request a site meeting of the Planning Committee prior to determination and it was agreed that she do so.
11. To discuss & resolve on cost of repainting the village hall gates: The Village Hall committee has approved the refurbishment. Cost £680 including materials. Proposed, Cllr Hoyle. Seconded, Cllr Hudson. Resolved.
12. To resolve on grass cutting contract for 2020: Council resolved to accept the tender of £150 per cut for the church and £80 for the pond area.
13. To formulate response to consultation on WLDC Parish Charter: Discussion took place regarding the content and relationship council has with officers and district councillors. It was agreed that Cllr Hoyle respond on behalf of full council.
14. To discuss the New Inn: The matter having been discussed in the public forum following an update from the Brocklesby Estate manager no further discussion on this agenda item took place.
The meeting closed at 9.06pm
Date of next meeting is May 6th. Annual Parish meeting to commence at 7pm followed by the Annual meeting.