July
Date/ Time: Tuesday 12 July 2022 at 7.00 pm.
Location: The Parish Office @ The Venue, Navenby.
Present (Cllrs): Mr K Gunning (Vice Chairman); Mr S Woollas; Mr K Lamyman; Mr G Morris & Mr C East.
In Attendance: Ms S Letham (Parish Clerk)
Absent/Apologies: Mrs E Carless, Mr M Burt (Chairman), Mr A Watts & Mrs E McRitchie.
1. Chairman’s - Welcoming Remarks
The Vice Chairman welcomed all present.
2. Public Session
There were no residents in attendance.
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.
Apologies received from Mrs E Carless, Mr M Burt (Chairman), Mr A Watts & Mrs E McRitchie.
4. To consider and sign the minutes from the previous Parish Council Meetings, held on Tuesday 7 June 2022.
It was proposed by Cllr East and seconded by Cllr Lamyman and therefore RESOLVED that the minutes from the previous Parish Council meeting, held on Tuesday 7 Jun 22, should be accepted as a true record of the meeting.
5. To consider the financial report and authorise payments (Appendix A).
It was proposed by Cllr Lamyman and seconded by Cllr Woollas and therefore RESOLVED that all expenses listed in Appendix A were authorised. The Chairman asked all Councillors present if they were happy with payment being made prior to being approved? Cllr Woollas advised that this arrangement was not in line with the operational rules as previously explained to Council members. The Clerk advised that the payments listed were routine payments and that the meeting being slipped by a week had meant they had to be paid in the previous week.
6. To consider updates from District/County Councillors.
Cllr L Hagues – confirmed with the Clerk receipt of her monthly Newsletter and reminded those present of the planned road works on the A15 & 17.
Cllr M Overton was not in attendance.
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 – No comments.
9. To consider correspondence.
Actions arising from the correspondence received:
c. 17 Jun NKDC ASB – Anti-Social Behaviour in Navenby. The Chairman advised Cllr Hagues of the ASB issues that Navenby had been experiencing in recent months and the measures taken to either repair damage or prevent it from occurring. Cllr Hagues advised that she’d contact Heidi @ the NKDC ASB Team and see if she could help. Cllr Morris advised that in his experience the best approach was a multi-agency one ie Police, Council & Youth workers. It was agreed that the North Lane Play Area should reopen but that it should be closed at 5pm until such times as the ASB issue had been resolved. The Clerk to continue to report instances of ASB to the NPT.
d. 12 Jun Finding Fitness – quote for climbing holds @ £2250. After discussion it was agreed that Cllr Lamyman would seek an alternative quote for the provision of just the “holds”.
f. 23 Jun Resident – concerns about speeding traffic & lorries. The Clerk advised that the Chairman was currently preparing a response to the resident and that she had already sent a holding response.
g. 24 Jun LRSP – Archer Speed Survey. It was agreed that as and when the Clerk received an complaints about speeding that she should forward them a copy of the letter from LRSP.
10. To consider and approve the adoption of the NKDC Code of Conduct for members 2022.
After discussion, it was proposed by Cllr Morris and seconded by Cllr East and therefore RESOLVED that NPC would adopt the newly revised NKDC Code of Conduct 2022. Following the adoption, the Clerk asked that those present sign their acceptance forms. For those Councillors not present, the Clerk advised that she would e mail them and ask that they submitted their form.
Action: The Clerk to obtain the remaining acceptance forms and inform NKDC of the adoption of the Code of Conduct.
11. Updates from Portfolios Holders:
a. Cemetery
The Clerk advised the Chairman that the grave digger had attended the site to adjust the level of a grave in order that it was more in keeping with those around it. After discussion it was agreed that Cllr Gunning & the Clerk would visit the cemetery to look at “ornamentation” on some of the graves that was causing difficulties for the ground’s maintenance contractor.
b. Highways
Damage to Bus Shelters on the A607 – it was proposed by Cllr Woollas and seconded by Cllr Lamyman and therefore RESOLVED that the sum of £500 be approved for the repairs to both bus shelters.
Painting of street furniture – after consideration the quote for £1600 was rejected and the Clerk asked to seek another quotation.
Broken drain cover @ Doncaster gardens – the Clerk advised that this repair had finally been completed.
c. Navenby Car Scheme
Cllr Woollas advised that the new Team managing the car scheme was settling down and that there had only been a few requests for transport.
d. Play Areas
Twenty Row - Cllr East confirmed that he had oiled the swings and was looking into the repairs required for the gates.
North Lane – following concerns from a resident, Cllr East advised that the bulge in the stonewall was not dangerous. Anti-Social Behaviour – Cllr Morris asked that the Clerk enquire with the NPT regarding the setting up of a confidential phone line to the Parish Office for the reporting of ASB.
The Venue – Cllr Woollas asked the Clerk to obtain an update from the Chairman on the progress of the proposed QR Code plaque for the Hooping Plate.
Action: The Clerk to contact NPT regarding the provision of a dedicated phone for reporting ASB to the Parish Office, and obtain an update from the Chairman on the QWR Code Plaque for the Hooping Plate.
e. Schools House Trust (SHT).
No comments.
f. Library
No comments.
g. WEBSITE/IT
No comments.
h. VENUE Trustee Chairman
On behalf of the Chairman, the Clerk advised that the revised Service Level Agreement(SLA) was now ready to be signed. After discussion it was proposed by Cllr Morris and seconded by Cllr Lamyman and therefore RESOLVED that the Chairman & representative from the NJFC sign off the new SLA.
i. Community Wellbeing
Reallocation of portfolio – after discussion, it was agreed that this item would be deferred until the next meeting.
j. Speed Indicator Device (SID).
Cllr Woollas gave an update on his recent meeting with LRSP regarding SID post locations both existing and the new ones that were required. After discussion it was proposed by Cllr Woollas and seconded by Cllr Lamyman and therefore RESOLVED that the sum of £750 be approved for the purchase and installation of 3 new SID posts. The Clerk to advise LRSP that approval had been given for the new posts.
Action: The Clerk to e mail LRSP and advise that the purchase & installation of 3 new posts had been approved.
k. Defibrillators.
Cllr Gunning advised that due to a worldwide shortage of replacements pads & batteries, the anticipated delivery lead time was now about 19 weeks.
l. Street Lamps.
Cllr Gunning advised that all of the NPC owned street lamps had now been converted to LEDs. The Clerk confirmed that she was already in contact with WPD & EoN regarding getting the USM certificate updated.
The Chairman thanked all present for their participation and declared the meeting closed at 21.15 hrs.
13. Date & Time of next meeting is the 6 Sep 22 at 7pm.
Minutes Accepted: Original Signed M J BURT Chairman Date: 6th September 2022