October 2020 Minutes (5th)
Minutes of the Full meeting of Scotter Parish Council held on Monday 5 October 2020, held at Scotter Village Hall and virtually via Zoom
Approved Virtually 09 November 2020 – 2010/003
Parish Councillors Present: Cllrs Rev J Harper, M Armstrong, H Collins
District Cllrs Present: Cllr Mandy Snee.
In attendance: Members of Public 10
Public Participation
Resident 1 – Researched the Community Speed Watch, it appears that Lincolnshire area are not very interested in the schemes, it seems that if the villages are willing to pay for things such as Flashing signs, signage etc around the areas, then these will be supplied.
Cllr Haper opened the meeting at 18:52
2010/001 Apologies for Absence
Cllr P Wood, Cllr Rollings and Cllr Clews
2010/002 Declarations of interest (existence & nature) with regards to items on the Agenda. Note any dispensations given
Cllr Harper – Matters relating to Scotter Library and Eau Centre – Personal Interests
2010/003 Approval of Full Parish Council Meeting minutes held on 21 September 2020
Resolved to Approve
2010/004 District Councillors Report
Cllr M Snee – Attended several meeting, objected to Devolution plans already missing out on a lot of money and felt it will make it the situation worse for the area.
Cllr Snne expressed that the District Cllrs are delighted with reduction of speed on Scotter Road and Cllr Snne also shared that herself and the other District Councillors would be happy to support any sub-groups as they arise
2010/005 Chair’s Report
Cllr Harper mentioned that it has only been two weeks since last mtg so in that respect there was not too much to update on. The current website will be withdrawn in December and we have agreed to Lincolnshire County Council new website proposal which is planned to go live on soon after December 20.
2010/006 Clerk’s Report
Resolved to Approve
2010/007 PUBLIC ITEM - Permission to allow Nigel Woffindin to speak on Neighbourhood Watch and Rural Crime Impacts and Plans.
Proposal to Allow Nigel Woffindin to speak on this agenda item - Resolved to approve
NW – updated that there is an increase in the theft and attempted thefts of motor vehicles recently in the village. NW expressed that more awareness is required of how residents can reduce the risk.
Placing any Keyless ignition kays in a mental container once in your property and keep keys out of easy reach and sight will deter any attempts of theft.
The Neighbourhood watch scheme member are wanting to purchase a number of larger Neighbourhood watch signs trying to introduce more awareness locally, NW asked if the Parish Council
would be supportive to receive the funds from residents to act as “trustee” in effect.
Resolved to approve -Parish Council to receive funds and purchase signage.
Cllr Harper also suggested that the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme could potentially look to receive precept funding in the new year.
2010/008 Planning for Consideration
a) 141625 - Planning application for the change of use of land from agriculture to the keeping of horses including the erection of a stable block and storage buildings being variation of condition 4 of planning permission 141318 grated 7 July 2020 - allow subletting of field and stables. Land Off Susworth Road Scotter Gainsborough DN21 3JN
https://planning.west-lindsey.gov.uk/planning/details.asp?id=141625&nb=1#content
Amendment to change of Usage – noted
b) 141690, Planning application to erect detached double garage, 53 Gainsborough Road Scotter Gainsborough DN21 3RU
https://planning.west-lindsey.gov.uk/planning/details.asp?id=141690&nb=1#content
Resolved No Objections
2010/009 Planning for Noting
No Items
2010/010 Finance update and payments
a.) Parish Account payment schedule as attached – Total of £377.22 to be paid - Resolved to Approved
b.) Confirm Bank Balance and Statements seen by council – No statements presented
2010/011 Correspondence or Items for noting
No Items
2010/012 Correspondence or Items for action / discussion
a) To approve the advertisement of Clerk Vacancy – Resolved to Approve
b) To agree Interview Panel Members, Shortlisting and Interview date – Clerk Vacancy – Resolved to Approve – shortlisting to be undertaken on 20 October 2020.
c) To approve Co-option notice to 1 Parish Council Vacancy – Resolved to approve
d) To approve draft Grants Policy - Cllr Harper updated that this policy will seek to set out clear terms and conditions against applications for precept grants - Resolved to approve
e) To approve the establishment of a local Flooding Group and members – Resolved to approve – Initial membership to consist of Cllr Helen Collins and Cllr Paul Wood, District Cllrs, interested residents to be approached to attend.
f) To approve the establishment of a Community Highways Group and members – Resolved to Approve – Parish Council in full support to enable the speed watch group to grow into something more.
Cllr M Armstrong to be council representative along with interested residents.
g) To approve the purchase of new bin for Village Person – Resolved to approve – clerk will discuss with WLDC
h) To approve supplier / purchases of Community Christmas Trees – Resolved to approve for clerk to obtain quotations for Christmas Trees.
i) To approve purchases of Remembrance Day Parish Council Wreath – Resolved to Approved Listed to be provided of local community groups and clerk will contact to seek interest in bulk order for re-imbursement.
2010/013 Sub Groups, Community Clubs and Associations Items for Update or Discussion
a) Drainage and Riverside – No items
b) Community Speed Watch – No items
c) Neighbourhood Watch Scheme – as detailed in 2010/007 – Parish Council in full support of this group
d) Village Hall – No updates yet, meeting due next week
e) Scotter Forward – No updated
f) Scotter Football Club – No updates
g) Scotter Pre-school – No updates
h) Eau Centre and Scotter Library – No Updates
i) Bowls Club – No Updated
j) Playing Fields Committee – No Updates
k) Cemetery and Allotments – No Updates
2010/014 Urgent Highways or Maintenance Matters
Works to commence on the B159 – works planned from 19th October until December – access will be available for residents although road will be closed for through traffic.
2010/015 Agenda next meeting – to take any items for members
Xmas tree lights waterproof lights
2010/016 To Confirm Date of Next Meeting – 2 November 2020
09 November 2020 change of date.
The meeting was duly closed by Cllr Harper at 20:18