September 2023 Minutes
Date/ Time: Tuesday 5th September 2023 at 7.00 pm.
Location: The Parish Office @ The Venue, Navenby.
Present (Cllrs): Mr M Burt (Chairman); Mr K Lamyman; Mr A Watts; Mr I Standen; Mrs H McFaul; Mr T Everett; Mrs E Carless & Mr C East.
In Attendance: Ms S Letham (Parish Clerk)
Absent/Apologies: Mr K Gunning (Vice Chairman); Mrs G Delves & Mrs R Watson.
1. Chairman’s - Welcoming Remarks
The Chairman welcomed all present and thanked the Vice Chairman for taking the meeting last month.
2. Public Session
There were 3 residents present.
Felling of trees @ The Old Rectory North Lane – a resident living in North Lane expressed concern about possible unauthorised felling of trees in that area and NKDC not adhering to their policies. A previous planning application for the Church Hall had been refused in order to protect trees in that area. The resident further advised that different tree officers had different opinions and made different decisions. The resident asked NPC to consider the matter. The Chairman advised the Council would investigate and be in touch in due course.
Community Speed Watch (CSW) - the Clerk advised all present that she had invited representatives from the CSW to attend the meeting and give an update on their speed data. Members of the CSW advised that they too were seeing high numbers of drivers breaking the speed limit on the High Street & Green Man Road. After discussion, it was agreed that the CSW would forward info to the Parish Office at the end of each month in order that it could be compared with the data from the Speed Indicator Devices.
Actions: a. The Chairman to investigate the resident’s concerns regarding unauthorised felling of trees in the area of North Lane. b. The CSW to forward speed data to the Parish Office at the end of each month.
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 - Mr K Gunning; Mrs G Delves & Mrs R Watson.
Declaration of Interests – None.
4. To consider and sign the minutes from the previous Parish Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 1st August 2023.
It was proposed by Cllr Watts and seconded by Cllr Everett and therefore RESOLVED that the minutes from the previous Parish Council meeting held on 21st August 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).
The Clerk advised on the bank balances for both the Current & Deposit accounts. It was proposed by Cllr Carless and seconded by Cllr Standen and therefore RESOLVED that all expenses listed in Appendix A were authorised. NB All Cllrs voted in favour of the motion. Cllr Lamyman confirmed that he would approve the payments on-line.
6. To consider updates from District/County Councillors.
Cllr Hagues – the Clerk confirmed with Cllr Hagues that the Council had received her latest Newsletter.
Cllr Overton was in attendance and briefed on the following:
Fosse Green Solar Farm Park Proposal - Cllr Overton reminded everyone about the Action Group meeting on the 12 Sep 23 and encouraged as many people as possible to attend. House values would be affected, along with a detrimental impact on wildlife & quality of life in general.
Closure of Station Ticket Offices – everyone was encouraged to participate in the online survey.
7. To consider updates from local police.
No comments.
8. To consider Planning Matters
a. Planning Applications – No comments.
b. Correspondence – No comments.
c. Tree Conservation – Tree Applications 23/0996/TCA Old Rectory North Lane felling of Conifer & 23/1008/TCA 24 Clint Lane felling of Sycamore. After discussion, it was agreed that the Clerk would speak to the Tree Officer @ NKDC and confirm that approval had not yet been given for the trees in question to be felled.
Action: The Clerk to contact NKDC and confirm the status of the trees.
9. To consider correspondence.
No comments.
10. To discuss progress on the Youth Cafe.
Cllr McFaul advised that the 3 Youth Cafe “taster” sessions had proved successful, with normally between 8-12 children attending. It was agreed that the Youth café should continue.
11. To discuss progress on the Skate Park Proposal.
Cllr Standen advised council members that he had approached a couple of companies to get some more information. Before things could proceed, NPC would need to decide on a location in order to get a design., followed by a price estimate and funding. After discussion, it was agreed that land on the JC Field adjacent to Pottergate Road looked the most suitable. Cllr Standen advised that he, would further investigate the possibilities.
Action: The Clerk to advise Cllr Standen to proceed with obtaining more information.
12. To discuss progress on the Christmas 2023 event.
Cllr McFaul advised that planning was well underway for the Christmas event and that the next meeting of the committee was the 18 Sep 23 @ 19.00hrs in the Parish Office.
13. To consider the FOSSE Green Energy proposal for solar farm parks and becoming a member of the Action Group.
Discussion took place regarding Fosse Greens proposal to convert acres of local farmland into solar parks. It was proposed by Cllr East and seconded by Cllr Standen and therefore RESOLVED that NPC would not be supporting this proposal. All Cllrs voted in favour of the motion.
14. Updates from Portfolios Holders:
a. Cemetery
Repair of Lych Gate – Cllr East provided a drawing/specification for the repair of the Lychgate and advised that he would be sending this out to some Joiner & Stonemason Contractors.
b. Highways
Community Speed Watch (CSW) – already covered under Item 2.
c. Navenby Car Scheme
Cllr Watson had advised the Clerk by e mail that no concerns had been brought to her attention and that she would catch up with the Co-ordinator when she returned from holiday.
d. Play Areas
2023 ROSPA Inspection Report – Cllr East advised that he had looked at the reports for North Lane & Twenty Row play areas and would be arranging a visit to go thru the repairs.
e. Schools House Trust (SHT).
No comments.
f. Library
No comments.
g. WEBSITE/IT
After discussion, it was agreed that the Clerk would speak to Cllr Carless regarding handing over the Website management to Cllr Delves & McFaul.
Action: Clerk to speak to Cllr Carless and ask that she handover management of the Website.
h. VENUE Trustee Chairman
The Chairman advised that he would be meeting with the Venue Manager and Treasurer to discuss the current financial situation in the coming weeks. He also advised that he and Cllr McFaul had visited a Community HUB in Nettleham to look at how that operating model could be rolled out in the Venue. The new model would have a big emphasis on community engagement, but also in bringing in more funding. After discussion, it was agreed to take the next step and look at a consultation phase with Co-ordinator from Nettleham HUB. Cllr McFaul to engage with Nettleham and arrange for a meeting to be held at the Venue.
Action: Cllr McFaul to contact Nettleham HUB and arrange a meeting at the Venue.
i. Community Wellbeing inc Youth Club
ACTS Youth Club – the Clerk advised that she was still awaiting a response from Energize despite several reminders.
CO-OP Community Funding – the Clerk & Cllr McFaul advised that the CO-OP Community Welfare Officer had been touch and wanted to liaise with the Council regarding funding and supporting Community Cuppa schemes.
j. Speed Indicator Device (SID).
Cllr Watts gave a brief on the latest download of data from the 2 devices located throughout the village. There was evidence of drivers leaving the village at 60MPH. In respect of the damaged Battery SID – this was currently awaiting collection by the repair agent’s courier.
k. Defibrillators.
The Clerk advised that Cllr Gunning had recently checked all 3 defibrillators.
l. Street Lamps.
No comments.
The Chairman thanked all present for their participation and declared the meeting closed at 20.25 hrs.
15. Date & Time of next meeting is the 3rd October 2023 at 7.00pm.
Minutes Accepted: Original Signed K E Gunning pp Chairman Date: 3 .10.23
