February 2023 Minutes
Date/ Time: Tuesday 7th February 2023 at 7.00 pm.
Location: The Parish Office @ The Venue, Navenby.
Present (Cllrs): Mr M Burt (Chairman), Mr K Gunning (Vice Chairman); Mr S Woollas; Mr K Lamyman; Mrs E Carless; Mr A Watts; Mrs H McFaul, Mr East, Mrs E McRitchie & Mrs G Delves.
In Attendance: Ms S Letham (Parish Clerk)
Absent/Apologies: None
1. Chairman’s - Welcoming Remarks
The Chairman welcomed all present.
2. Public Session
There were 2 Navenby residents in attendance who only wished to observe the meeting.
3. Apologies for absence and declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011. Consider any applications for dispensations in relation to disclosable pecuniary and/or prejudicial beneficial interests.
Absences - none.
Declaration of Interests - Cllr Lamyman (Item 8a Planning Applications). The issue was recorded in the Declaration of Interests Register.
4. To consider and sign the minutes from the previous Parish Council Meetings, held on Tuesday 10th January 2023.
It was proposed by Cllr McFaul and seconded by Cllr and therefore RESOLVED that the minutes from the previous Parish Council meeting, held on 10 January 23, should be accepted as a true record of the meeting. NB All Cllrs voted in favour of the motion.
5. To consider the financial report and authorise payments (Appendix A).
It was proposed by Cllr Gunning and seconded by Cllr Watts and therefore RESOLVED that all expenses listed in Appendix A were authorised. NB All Cllrs voted in favour of the motion. Cllr Lamyman advised that he’d authorise the payments online.
6. To consider updates from District/County Councillors.
Both Cllr Hague & Overton were in attendance and briefed on Photo ID being required for the elections being held on the 4 May 23.
7. To consider updates from local police.
Discussion took place regarding the proposal by Lincs Police to cut the number of PCSOs. Cllr Hagues took an action to look further into the proposal and report back at the next meeting. The Chairman asked the Clerk to liaise with the Venue Treasurer and have the proposal to host a SCAM Prevention briefing put on the next Trustees Meeting Agenda and advised that he would speak with the Venue Manager.
Actions: Cllr Hague to find out more about the planned reduction in PCSOs. The Clerk to arrange for the SCAM prevention briefing to be added to the next Trustees meeting Agenda. The Chairman to speak with the Venue Manager.
8. To consider Planning Matters
a. Planning Applications – 22/1743/FUL (received 10 Jan 23) Land to the west of Grantham Road Navenby, demolition of existing buildings and erection of 5 no dwellings (resubmission of 22/1081/FUL). After discussion, it was proposed by Cllr Watts and seconded by Cllr Gunning and therefore RESOLVED that NPC would write to NKDC planning to express concern about the over development of the site and the lack of parking for visiting vehicles. (NB Three Cllrs abstained and 4 Cllrs voted in favour.) Cllr Hague advised that she would e mail NKDC to express concern about the over development of this area.
Actions: Cllr Woollas to provide the Clerk with a statement of NPC concerns regarding the proposed development of 6 new dwellings and forward to NKDC. Cllr Hagues to e mail NKDC expressing concerns about the size of the proposed development and its location.
b. Correspondence – 22/1528/HOUS 2 Manor Farm Navenby reduce wall length and joinery details, Cllr Carless advised that she had submitted comments in her role as a resident.
22/1743/FUL Land to the west of Grantham Road Navenby – amended plan for demolition of existing buildings and the erection of 6 dwellings. (see comments at Item 8a)
c. Tree Conservation – No comments.
9. To consider correspondence.
None.
10. 2023 Coronation of King Charles – the Council to consider engaging with residents in respect of organising and event to celebrate the coronation.
Cllrs Burt & McFaul advised those present of the progress made so far in respect of organising an event for Sat 6 May 23. A large screen TV, children’s entertainer & some food vans were among some of the first things to be booked. Cllr McFaul offered to promote and advertise the event. Cllr Burt advised that he would speak to the Venue Manager about the Venue contributing toward the cost of the event.
Action: The Chairman to speak to the Venue Manager regarding funding some elements of the Kings Coronation event.
11. 2023 Navenby Christmas Lights.
After discussion, it was confirmed that £250 had been again set aside in the next FY for the PCs contribution toward a Christmas Tree & Lights. The Chairman advised that he’d arrange a meeting with Luke Daniels & Stuart Hancock to look at co-ordinating this year’s event.
12. 2023 Navenby Gay Pride Event.
After discussion, Cllr McFaul agreed to obtain more information and report back at the next meeting.
13. Consideration & approval of an NKDC 3 yearly tree inspection @ a cost of £253 exc VAT.
After discussion, it was proposed by Cllr Gunning and seconded by Cllr Woollas and therefore RESOLVED that NPC would proceed with obtaining a NKDC tree inspection for 2023. NB All Cllrs voted in favour of the motion.
14. Updates from Portfolios Holders:
a. Cemetery
Review & approval of the proposed revised Cemetery Table of Fees documents. After discussion it was proposed by Cllr Gunning and seconded by Cllr McFaul that only the revised increase in cemetery costs be approved. NB All Cllrs voted in favour of the motion. In respect of the revised wording regarding additional memorabilia placed at Headstones – it was agreed that this would be reviewed following an inspection of the cemetery by council members. All Cllrs took an action to forward their comments and suggestions to the Clerk.
Action: All Cllrs to forward comments and suggestions regarding “appropriate” memorabilia to the Clerk.
Consideration & approval of 2 quotes for tree remedials. After discussion it was agreed that the approval of the 2 quotes be postponed until after the NKDC tree Inspection report had been received.
b. Highways
Proposed new Bus Shelters adjacent to Top Farm development - Cllr Woollas advised that it would not be possible to have new Bus Stops installed by LCC in this FY due to a lack of funding. With the remaining £2K of the LINDUM Homes donation already allocated to North Lane, Cllr Woollas advised that he’d speak to LCC about NPC self-funding 2 new bus stops.
Community Speed Watch (CSW) – the Chairman advised that the CSW had conducted 2 successful speed watch sessions on the 3 & 6th Feb 23. Another ZOOM training session had been arranged and 3 more residents had volunteered their services. Due to the disbandment of the CSW in Bassingham, an additional radar gun had become available for the Navenby Team to use.
c. Navenby Car Scheme
Cllr McRitchie advised the scheme currently had 2 drivers (outside of the Committee) and that it was going to advertise on Facebook and within the yellow peril. Both Treasurer and Sec were keen to be able to drive individuals and so the Chair had been tasked with actioning their DBS applications. Usage of the scheme has been steady, with only 2 requests being turned down due to distance and driver availability. Where NHCS is unable to help, alternative contacts are provided. The Treasurer is to oversee the handover of the bank account from old signatories to the new. Insurance has been renewed.
d. Play Areas
ROSPA Annual Inspection – Cllr East confirmed that nearly all of the ROSPA remedials had been completed. In respect of the proposed extension to the height of the front gate – it was agreed that a quote would have to be sought from Mr Chapman when he returned to the UK.
e. Schools House Trust (SHT).
No comments.
f. Library
Cllr Watts advised the library was doing well.
g. WEBSITE/IT
Cllr Delves proposed that NPC keep their own FB page but look to advertise on the Navenby & Wellingore FB page.
h. VENUE Trustee Chairman
The Chairman advised that he was currently looking at the income an expenditure for the Venue and if it allowed, he was looking to recruit an assistant for the Venue Manager.
i. Community Wellbeing
No comments.
j. Speed Indicator Device (SID).
Cllr Watts presented the data from the latest SID download (JAN 23). Speeding on the southside of the village remained static, the northside showed slower speeds and south out toward Grantham was showing increased speeding.
k. Defibrillators.
No comments.
l. Street Lamps.
No comments.
The Chairman thanked all present for their participation and declared the meeting closed at 20.20 hrs.
15. Date & Time of next meeting is the 7 March 23 at 7pm.
Minutes Accepted: Original Signed M J Burt Chairman Date: 8th March 2023
