September 2022 Minutes
Ashby de la Launde & Bloxholm with Temple Bruer & Temple High Grange Parish Council
Janie Eley
Clerk to the Parish Council
8 Main Street
Ashby de la Launde
Lincolnshire LN4 3JG
Phone 07375 943126
E-mail: ashbyparishcouncil97@gmail.com
Minutes of the meeting of Ashby de la Launde with Bloxholm and Temple Bruer with Temple High Grange Parish Council held on 28 September 2022
Present:
Mrs L Reilly (Chair), Mr R Walker (Vice-chairman), Mr T Eley
Cllr J Clarke
Also present:
Mrs J Eley (Clerk)
Meeting opened 19.35
22/56 Chair opened the meeting, welcomed all present and invited member of the public, Mrs Sutherland, to speak.
Meeting paused 19.37 -
Public Forum opened- Mrs J Sutherland requested funding towards a Defibrilator for Temple Bruer with Temple High Grange. She spoke about potential siting positions and the need for this device within their community. All present in agreement, however, due to low number of councillors present it was agreed to hold an interim meeting on 13th October, to agree this funding and how much should be awarded. Clerk to make enquiries with LIVES re potential costs of a further defib for the parish (currently have one in Ashby and one in Bloxholm) Mrs Sutherland has also applied for a grant via the Community Champions Co-op Group and asked that if successful, could the funds be stored in the parish bank account until required. All councillors present agreed to this.
Cllr J Clarke invited to speak – Cllr Clarke backed up the pros of having a defib within all isolated villages. He went on to speak about the proposed increase in fairs for licensed taxi cabs within NKDC and the issues this poses for those reliant on taxis, especially again within isolated villages. He also updated the council on Lincs CC investment in improving our highways and the extra £14 million set aside by NKDC for the Enterprise Park in Sleaford, this replaces original plans to borrow the money. NKDC have also proposed to make investment in historical buildings within the district.
Meeting reopened at 20.05pm – Mrs Sutherland chose to remain for the duration of the meeting. Cllr Clarke left the meeting
22/57 Apologies for Absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr R Kendrick, Cllr J Wilkinson, Cllr G White.
22/58 As outlined above – due to the situation regarding the quorum, although there were three councillors present, Cllr T Eley held an Interest in an item on the Agenda which would have left only two councillors able to vote. It was therefore decided to address only those items on the Agenda which could be dealt with within legal guidelines.
22/59 Declarations of Interest
Not addressed
22/60 Notes of the last meeting held on 18 May 2022
The notes of the meeting on 20 July 2022 agreed as correct and signed by the Chair.
22/61 Clerks Report
Not addressed
22/62 Clerks Appraisal
Not addressed
22/63 Formation of sub-committee
Not addressed
22/64 Vacancies – potential new councillor decided that she is not in a position at this current time to take up this role
22/65 SAAA 2022 Opt-out Audit
It was agreed to carry on with the current scheme as outlined by SAAA and remain part of the central scheme
22/66Village Gates
Cllr T Eley spoke about the difficulty in trying to move this item along due to pressures on his time and his apprehension that he may, if rushed, fail to meet all protocols and regulations in implementing this project. He suggested that another councillor might wish to take the matter up. To be readdressed at next meeting.
22/67 Speeding – Cllr R Walker
Not addressed
22/68 Village Emergency Planning
Not addressed
22/69 Civility & Respect Pledge
Not addressed
22/70 Defibrillator for Temple Bruer – see public forum above
Financial Matters
22/71/01 Financial Report – Reconciliation and Balance Sheet - approved and signed
22/71/02 Cheques paid between meetings - none
The following cheques awaiting second signatory -
|
Ashby Village Hall Rent |
809 |
£20.00 |
|
Clerk Salary (July) |
811 |
£245.60 |
|
HMRC -PAYE |
810 |
£184.00 |
|
Clerk Salary (August) |
812 |
£245.40 |
|
Autela Payroll Services |
813 |
£ 51.61 |
22/71/03 Bank Mandate
Bank Mandate for signatories for Cllr W Lawrence and Cllr L Reilly (Chair), upgrade of Cllr R Walker to Full Signatory, change of bank account address to receive statements to new clerks address and inclusion of clerk (Jane Eley) as a non-signatory.
Due to mix up of full power signatory, this item is still to be addressed. To be picked up at interim meeting.
22/72 Planning Applications -
Planning Application Reference: 22/1123/FUL
Proposal: Erection of detached dwelling and garage
Location: The Old Vicarage 1 Main Street Ashby De La Launde Lincoln Lincolnshire
Planning Application Reference: 22/1083/LBC
Proposal: Installation of 5 roof windows in rear-facing roof and installation of two stud walls sub-dividing internal room within the house
Location: Temple Farm Unclassified Road Temple Lane To A15 Temple Bruer Lincoln Lincolnshire
Planning Application Reference: 22/1323/FUL Proposal: Change of use of 4 acres agricultural land to equestrian use, erection of stable building/ yard ( 4 boxes, tack room, feed/hay/bedding store, wash down bay) and erection of 30m x 50m sand manege Location: Knights Templars Barn, Temple Farm Unclassified Road Temple Lane
Decisions - Planning Application Reference: 22/082FUL Proposal: Erection of a 1.5 storey dwelling with attached garage. Location: The Lodge Main Street Ashby De La Launde - Application Approved
Applications displayed – no comments.
22/73 General Correspondence - none
22/74 Date of next meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for 13 October 2022
Meeting closed at 20.40 pm.