September 2024 Minutes
MINUTES OF NAVENBY WITH SKINNAND PARISH COUNCIL
Date/time: Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Location: The Parish Office @ the Venue, Navenby
Present: Mr K Gunning (Vice Chairman); Mr A Watts; Mr K Lamyman;
Mrs H McFaul; Mr M Burt; Mr C East; Mrs E Carless; Mrs R Watson
In Attendance: Mrs C Hall (Asst Parish Clerk)
1. Vice Chairman’s Welcoming Remarks
The Vice Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked the Asst Parish Clerk for covering the Parish Clerk’s absence. During the past 10 days, the Parish Office had received the immediate resignation of the previous Chairman (Mr T Everett), and therefore a new Chairman needed to be elected to this position (outcome described under Item 5 below).
2. Public Session
There were 4 residents in attendance – no comments
3. Apologies for absence and declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011
None
4. To consider and sign the minutes from the previous Parish Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 9th July 2024.
It was proposed by Cllr Watts and seconded by Cllr Carless and therefore RESOLVED that the minutes from the previous meeting held on 9th July 2024, should be accepted as a true record of the meeting. All Councillors voted in favour of the motion.
5. To consider and approve the election of a new Chairman
As the previous Chairman had resigned, a new Chairman needed to be elected. All Cllrs were asked if they were willing to accept the position and Cllr Burt offered to stand as Chairman of both the Parish Council and the Venue. Cllr Gunning proposed this appointment, which was seconded by Cllr Carless and all Cllrs voted in favour. It was agreed that Cllr Gunning would continue to chair the meeting and that Cllr Burt would take over the position after the end of the meeting.
6. To consider the financial report and authorise payments (Appendix A)
It was proposed by Cllr Carless and seconded by Cllr Burt and therefore RESOLVED that all the expenses listed in Appendix A were authorised. Cllr Lamyman to authorise the payments on the Bank. All Cllrs voted in favour of the motion.
7. To consider updates from District/County Councillors
Cllr Hagues was in attendance and her newsletter had been supplied and circulated prior to the meeting.
Cllr Overton attended later in the meeting and her newsletter has now been circulated (5th Sept).
8. To consider updates from the local police
No report from the Police to discuss
9. To consider Planning Matters
a) No Comment
b) No comment
c) No comment as yet, Cllr East to inspect. Now inspected and no further comment.
10. To consider correspondence - None
11. To consider and approve a nominee for the NKDC Community Champion Award
It was proposed by Cllr Watts that due to the amount of voluntary work done by Cllr McFaul, she should be nominated for this award by the council. Seconded by Cllr Watson
12. Updates from Portfolio Holders
a) Cemetery – due to the condition of the Cemetery being very untidy it was decided by the PC to engage the services of a contractor. The cost of this was £1750 and work has now almost been finished completely and it was agreed that the Cemetery is now looking much better.
b) Highways
Cllr Burt reported that he had requested a quotation for Village Gateways. This had been received but returned as the quotation did not make sense; a new quotation is awaited.
Cllr Burt also advised that he would contact Highways Dept with a view to discussing the possibility of speed bumps in the village. He is also going to request the latest information on the Maidenwell Lane bay.
Yet another bollard has been knocked down on the corner of Maidenwell Lane, this has been collected by Cllr Lamyman to arrange for repair. This is the 2nd bollard damaged in the past 2 wks.
Cllr Lamyman asked for the Caretaker to look at removing the weeds on the High Street, but understanding that he is not qualified to spray weedkiller. SL to arrange
c) Navenby Car Scheme – the question arose again as to whether or not this scheme is viable. There is only 1 driver, who is the same person that arranges the transport. More volunteer drivers (DBS checked) are required. The Asst PC was asked how many calls have been received in the office in the past month and she reported that the most she had taken was 2. It was agreed that a letter should go to the Admin of the scheme to look at options.
d) Play Areas
Newby Leisure have completed (with the exception of the Witches’ Hat at North Lane) all work required by RoSPA in last year’s report. The new report has been received and there is very little work that requires action, just a new netball panel and rubber matting at North Lane.
The Playing Fields portfolio holders will meet on Tuesday 24th September at 1pm to check both North Lane and High Dyke play areas.
A quote for new signs for both North Lane and High Dyke has been received (Venture Signs £350) and this was accepted. Proposed by Cllr HM and seconded by Cllr RW. SL to arrange.
e) School House Trust – nothing to report.
f) Library – nothing to report.
g) Website – Cllr Carless asked if any Cllrs had or would like to take photos of the village that can be put on the Website.
h) Venue Trustee Chairman
It was agreed that the discussion regarding the Community Consultation would be at the next Trustee meeting.
There is a collapsed drain by the Pavilion on the JC field which requires urgent repair. A quotation received for £2750 (ex-vat) was accepted as this is an urgent issue and needs immediate action. This work will commence as soon as possible. Only one company was interested in quoting.
The change of name for The Venue will be discussed at the next Trustee meeting.
i) Community Wellbeing
Cllr McFaul reported that the Youth Club/Youth Café will recommence Friday 6th September, following closure during the summer holidays. Some changes have been made to the age ranges and it is hoped this will result in more children using the Youth Café.
The fireworks event has been booked for the 9th November, Cllr McFaul will put the tickets on sale asap.
j) Speed Indicator Devices
Cllr Burt is now a Speedwatch Trainer, so able to train volunteers in the village.
There have been some issues with the downloading of the ‘speed’ information which are still under investigation.
k) Defibrillators – nothing to report
l) Street Lighting – a letter was received the day of the meeting from N Power regarding new charges/contracts and Cllr Gunning will look into this issue before the next Council meeting and report back.
The Vice Chairman thanked all Councillors for attending and their participation, and the meeting was closed at 8.30pm
13. Date of next meeting – 8th October 2024