May 2024 Minutes
Date/ Time: Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 7.30 pm.
Location: The Parish Office @ The Venue, Navenby.
Present (Cllrs): Mr T Everett (Chairman); Mr K Gunning (Vice Chairman); Mr M Burt; Mrs H McFaul; Mrs E Carless; Mr K Lamyman; Mr C East & Mr A Watts.
In Attendance: Ms S Letham (Parish Clerk)
Absent/Apologies: Mr I Standen & Mrs R Watson.
1. Chairman’s - Welcoming Remarks
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2. Public Session
Two residents in attendance and the following matters were raised:
Top Farm – Parking of vehicles outside resident’s house. The resident asked the council if the Council could help her as she was having difficulty getting her car out of the drive when the 2 vehicles were parked opposite. Cllr Gunning explained the PC had no authority to ask drivers to move their cars, and that she should speak with Cllr Overton at the end of the meeting.
Allotments – the resident advised the PC that there had been several break ins at the allotments and that tools had been taken. The Clerk confirmed that she had been made aware by other allotment holders of youths taking items from their sheds. All incidents have been reported directly to the Police as they occurred.
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 I Standen & Mrs R Watson.
Declaration of Interests – None.
4. To consider and sign the minutes from the previous Parish Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 9th April 2024.
It was proposed by Cllr Gunning and seconded by Cllr Carless and therefore RESOLVED that the minutes from the previous Parish Council meeting held on 9th April 2024, 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 Burt and therefore RESOLVED that all expenses listed in Appendix A were authorised. Cllr Gunning advised that he’d approve the payments on the Bank. NB All Cllrs voted in favour of the motion.
6. To consider updates from District/County Councillors.
Cllr Hagues – in attendance. Newsletter supplied prior to meeting.
Cllr Overton – in attendance, and briefed on the following:
Proposed new Sub Station @ Navenby – Cllr Overton (District Councillor) & Cllr Earnshaw from Coleby jointly briefed on proposals for a new Sub Station & Solar Park Farms. Discussion took place and NPC was asked to take the lead in opposing the Sub Station along with support from local groups such as “Stop Fosse Green” etc. It was agreed that NPC would work with the other groups to provide a comprehensive opposition to the proposals and look to develop a leaflet and one page survey that would go out to residents. The Chairman agreed to produce a draft leaflet/survey for consideration.
Action: The Chairman to produce a draft leaflet/survey.
7. To consider updates from local police.
No report from the Police to discuss.
8. To consider Planning Matters
a. Planning Applications – None.
b. Correspondence – None.
c. Tree Conservation – None.
9. To consider correspondence.
None.
10. To consider and approve the renewal of the Parish Council Insurance policy for 2024/25 at a total cost of £3745.20.
After discussion it was proposed by Cllr Gunning and seconded by Cllr Watts and therefore RESOLVED that the Insurance policy be renewed at a fixed rate for the next 3 years for the sum of £37540.20. NB All Cllrs voted in favour of the motion.
11. Updates from Portfolios Holders:
a. Cemetery
Stonework repairs to the Cemetery Lych Gate – Cllr Gunning advised that repairs had now been completed and that the Contractor would be returning in 3 months to check that everything was ok.
Issue of grave subsidence – Cllr Gunning advised that those graves which were subject to subsidence had been topped up with soil and returfed.
b. Highways
Community Speed Watch (CSW) – Cllr Burt advised that he was awaiting training so that he could directly train local CSW volunteers.
E Mail form LCC Highways regarding request for speed camera van – after discussion, it was agreed that the Chairman would write a response to LCC Highways.
Bus Stop opposite the Venue – Cllr Gunning asked the Clerk to speak with LCC and ascertain when they were going to refurbish the Bus Stop?
Village Entry Road White Gates. Discussion took place regarding the installation of “white gates” in a bid to slow traffic down on entry to the village. It was agreed that the Clerk would obtain a price for white Gates to be installed.
30 MPH symbols to be painted on the High Dyke Road – Cllr Overton advised that she would let LCC Highways know that the PC were happy for 30 MPH signs to be painted on Green Man Road and if possible could the same be done on the High Dyke?
Actions: The Chairman to write to LCC Highways regarding their response to a request for a speed safety van. The Clerk to obtain a price for white gates to be installed and to speak with LCC regarding the refurbishment of the Bus Stop opposite the Venue.
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c. Navenby Car Scheme
Cllr Watson to provide an update at the next meeting.
d. Play Areas
The Clerk advised that she had been contact with Newby Leisure and that they had confirmed they were unable to source a cheaper alternative for the slide cabin, and that the outstanding ROSPA repairs would require a purchase order before a repair date could be scheduled.
Action: The Clerk to arrange for a purchase order to be sent to Newby Leisure.
e. Schools House Trust (SHT).
Nothing to report.
f. Library
Cllr Watts advised that he had applied to the CO-OP Community scheme for funding.
g. WEBSITE/IT
Cllr Carless gave an update on activity on the NPC FB page and the ongoing work to improve the Parish Councils Website page.
h. VENUE Trustee Chairman
Update on Progress of Community Consultation Contract – next Focus Group would take place on the 3rd June 2024.
Approval of 2 month subscription fee (£150) for Monkey Survey to support online questionnaires for Venue Consultation – it was proposed by Cllr McFaul and seconded by Cllr Carless and therefore RESOLVED that that the sum of £150 be approved. NB All Cllrs voted in favour of the motion.
Proposal to install folding/concertina acoustic wall in the main function & middle rooms of the Venue – a general discussion took place and Cllr Burt confirmed that he would update the Council at the end of the consultation period.
Update on Car Accident damage to the Venue building – Cllr Gunning advised that the Contractor who built the Venue was looking to commence the main repair work w/c the 17th June 2024.
Proposal to purchase & install solar panels on the Venue roof – Cllr Standen to update at the next meeting.
Approval of proposed Meeting Schedule for future Trustee meetings – the Chairman asked Cllr Carless about Trustee meeting dates and was advised that there was normally 4 a year plus an AGM. After discussion it was agreed that Cllr Carless would draft a list of proposed dates and forward to all members for consideration.
Action: Cllr Carless to provide a draft meeting schedule and forward to Council members.
i. Community Wellbeing inc Youth Club
Youth Club – None.
Youth Café – None.
j. Speed Indicator Device (SID).
Cllr Watts advised on the SID Data for the month of April 2024 which continued to show that vehicles were exceeding the speed limits. In particular, Green Man Road continued to be a hot spot for speeding motorists. A possible solution might be an island which was a “give way/passing place” to slow traffic down.
k. Defibrillators.
Cllr Gunning advised that the pads on the DEFRIB at the Methodist Chapel required replacing and that he would order another set from LIVES.
Action: Cllr Gunning to speak to LIVES about ordering replacement pads for the Methodist Chapel Defibrillator.
l. Street Lamps.
None.
The Chairman thanked all present for their participation and declared the meeting closed at 21.05 hrs.
12. Date & Time of next meeting is the 18th June 2024 at 7.00pm.
Minutes Accepted: Original Signed T Everett Chairman Date: 18th June 2024
