Minutes November 2021
Present:
Cllrs: D Spittlehouse Chair. P Rushton vice Chair. S Barrow. P Fotheringham. K Smith. S Barrow.
Clerk. L Holman.
Also Present:
1 Member of the public
Absent:
Cllr McDaniel.
Matters Raised in the Public Forum:
Concerns over the size of the new solar power project.
The council meeting commenced at 7.15 pm.
60/21 TO RECEIVE AND RESOLVE TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES OF ABSENCE:
Apologies received from Cllr Milne.
61/21 MINUTES OF MEETING – 14thSEPTEMBER 2021:
It was proposed by Cllr Rushton and seconded by Cllr Barrow that the official minutes of meeting held on the 14th September 2021 are approved as correct records and signed by the Chairman. Resolved.
62/21 TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST UNDER THE LOCALISM ACT 2011:
There were no declarations of interest.
63/21 PLANNING FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE OLD FORGE:
An email had been received and circulated to all Councillors from the architect acting for Andrew Cawkwell of Neville Barnes Old Forge, seeking the Parish Councils comments on a possible submission of a new planning application which would increase the number of houses by one. This would take us over our 10% growth rate and would need the Parish Councils approval before one can be submitted to WL.
This was discussed and all was in favour as this would be affordable housing in the village. The only concern raised was for adequate parking within the plot so any visiting vehicles would not park on the road. Clerk to notify the architect of the comments made. Action required.
64/21 GATE BURTON ENERGY PARK:
The clerk had received correspondence asking if the PC wanted to host hard copies of public consultation materials. In the meantime, all householders had received an information pack through the post containing a questionnaire and details of several locations and dates for phase one information events.
65/21 SALT FROM LCC:
The PC had received an offer for free salt for the winter. The site chosen to store the salt was agreed on the burial ground. This will be for all householders’ general use if needed, to be collected as and when.
Clerk to inform all Councillors when a delivery date is given. Clerk to put a flier in the noticeboard, social media, and the shop and pub informing residents that this is available to them. Action required.
66/21 LETTER FROM JACK BOWLES:
A letter had been received from Jack Bowles asking if the PC would once again support him to help him achieve his Gold DoE Award. For this Jack will be litter picking for a year as well as raising money for litter bins to be purchased in problem areas. All Councillors in support of Jacks efforts.
67/21 QUICKLINE UPDATE:
A “Teams” meeting was supposedly to have been taking place between the clerk and Kexby’s clerk on the 5th October. Neither clerk received a link and heard nothing until 18th October when a short notice to a video call was requested. I was unable to attend but Geoff Payne did and sent me a briefing on it.
The voucher scheme has been approved for Upton, Kexby and Willingham and they intend to treat the three villages as one scheme.
They only need 60 to express an interest initially for the scheme to proceed and that community engagement is down to Quickline. To hold short meetings via Teams every two weeks on Wednesdays at 1:45 – 2:15 to keep the momentum going.
The clerk has not received any more correspondence regarding this since 20th October.
Cllr K Smith informed the meeting that Openreach had been laying cables down Lodge Lane. Clerk to email Openreach for more information.. Action required.
68/21 DEFIBRILLATOR:
It appears that the defibrillator on the pub wall was not registered properly with the correct guardianship. An agreement has now been put in place with LIVES for them to have guardianship and to carry out regular checks and any maintenance required.
69/21 QUEENS JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS UPDATE:
A summary of the public meeting held on the 27th October was circulated to all councillors.
A poor turnout from members of the public from Upton and Kexby. 5 in total.
Sue Roberts will try to get a committee together and keep us updated on her progress. It was agreed that the next public meeting to discuss the event, to be put on hold until the New Year.
Only 4 slips have been returned to take up the free offer of a celebration mug. Clerk to post on the Upton blog to remind everyone to return the slips before 31st Nov.
70/21 TO AGREE ON PURCHASE OF XMAS TREE:
It was agreed by all to purchase the Xmas tree for the village green from Neville Barnes again. Resolved.
71/21 FINANCIAL ISSUES:
The Clerks salary for period Sept/Oct was proposed for approval by Cllr Rushton and seconded by Cllr Fotheringham. Resolved.
All payments and receipts made since 14th Sept 2021 were approved. Proposed by Cllr Smith and seconded by Cllr Fotheringham. Resolved.
72/21 TO AGREE ON ESTIMATE FOR PRECEPT 2022/2023:
A predicted expenditure had been prepared for the Councillors for review.
The estimated precept was £7,500 for the ensuing financial year. Clerk to submit the estimate and last year’s accounting figures. Final estimate to be returned by the 28th January 2022.
73/21 DONATION TO CITIZENS ADVICE:
All agreed to donate £50 to the citizens advice bureau. Cheque was signed.
74/21 CRIME REPORT:
September.
- Motor home stolen
October.
- Theft of a van.
- Panels removed from vehicle parked in rear garden.
75/21 VILLAGE HALL REPORT:
Cllr Spittlehouse was to attend but sent his apologies due to illness.
The rota for Councillors to attend future meetings:
Cllr Spittlehouse. Cllr Barrow. Cllr Fotheringham. Cllr McDaniel. Cllr Rushton. Cllr Smith.
The chairman closed the meeting at 8.50 pm.
Date of next meeting 11th January 2022.