TORKSEY PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES

An Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on

Tuesday 13th April 2021

At 7.30pm

Zoom Technology

29.01  Those Present.

Cllr F. Bridges.                                                          Chairman.

Cllr M. Coult.

Cllr D. Emmott.

Cllr S. Johnson.

Cllr S. Scawthon.

Cllr N. Large.

Cllr J. Carman-Mobbs.

Mr R. Pilgrim.                                                Parish Clerk.

Cllr J. Ellis.                                                    West Lindsey District Council.

29.02  Apologies for Absence.

None required.

29.03  Declarations of Interest.

None received.

29.04  Approval of the Minutes.

Resolved: That the Minutes of the last meeting, held on Tuesday 9th March 2021, be approved as a true record.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

29.05  Matters Arising.

None received.

29.06  Planning Application Hume Arms.

Mr Sprague did not attend the meeting. The Clerk will contact him for future meetings.

29.07  Litter Station Road.

Now that the Viaduct is open, walker’s cars are beginning to be parked in numbers along the verge on one side of the road, and along the footpath on the other. This is causing problems for motorists trying to use Station Road, and the litter problem is becoming very bad indeed, enough to generate complaints from local residents.

The Clerk will contact West Lindsey District Council for a possible solution to the problem. Possibly a litter bin next to the bus shelter.

29.08  Cemetery.

a. Purchase of an Extension to the Cemetery. The original idea of purchasing land next to the existing cemetery has had to be deferred due to problems concerning the ownership of the land.

b. Possible new site for the Cemetery. There is a possible parcel of land further down Sand Lane, which may be usable as a Cemetery.

Resolved. That Councillors arrange to visit the proposed site on Sand Lane to assess the viability of the land as a cemetery extension.

c. Problems Created by the Positioning of Cremated Remain Spaces. One plot has been badly positioned leading to it encroaching in an existing pre-purchased plot.

Resolved: That the owner of the plot which cannot now be used, is offered a nearby plot, without charge, and with the right to inter two cremated remains in the space.

Proposed Cllr Scawthon.    Seconded Cllr Bridges.    Carried unanimously.

It has also been suggested that in an effort to save space, Council may be able to insist on interring cremated remains only in the Sand Lane Cemetery.

Proposed.    Seconded    Carried unanimously.

The Clerk will consult with the authorities to ensure that the Parish Council has the power to support a resolution based on the above suggestion.

30.09  Village Green.

a. Goalposts. Siting. The ground anchors are now in place. The goalposts will be put in place at the earliest opportunity.

b. Replacing Sign which have Faded or been Damaged. Cllr Scawthon will inform the Clerk of any signs which need replacing. The Clerk will contact Elite Signs for replacements.

c. Planting of a Small Orchard on the Village Green. The trees were planted on Saturday 10th April 2021. Present were Cllr Johnson, Cllr Scawthon, Cllr Bridges, Cllr Carman-Mobbs, representatives for the Gardening Club as well as children from local families.

d. Transfer of Responsibility for Village Green Maintenance. The process is now taking place. Council has had sight of the essential documents, which are now with West Lindsey District Council. All documentation will then be sent to Lincolnshire County Council Shared Legal Services, who will complete the process. The transfer will also include a small parcel of land which was omitted in the original Village Green Transfer of 2004. Councillors will be able to comment on the received information at the next meeting, Tuesday 4th May 2021.

30.10  Highways Issues. The issue with the state of the road at Cowdale Road / Sykes Lane has been in the hands of Cllr Butroid. Cllr Ellis will contact him for a progress report.

30.11  New Bus Shelter.

The Clerk has contacted IN Sheds for confirmation of the price and an installation date. To date two letters have been sent, however, to date, no reply has been received. The Clerk will contact the company again.

30.12  CSW Group.

The battery on the camera has not been used for some time due to lockdown and is not holding a full charge for long. Cllr Bridges has been using the discharge / recharge cycle to try and improve the situation. The battery is now holding a charge for longer. The Camera also needs re Calibrating. The Clerk will send it to Truvelo UK as soon as possible.

30.13  Health and Safety.

a. Village Green. The Clerk will contact Fenton Tree Surgery for a progress report on the removal of the Willow Tree.

A plaque on the front of the Play Fort is badly in need of cleaning and repainting. Cllr Bridges will look into possible methods and report to Council at the next meeting, Tuesday 4th May 2021.

b. Cemetery. No issues reported.

The Clerk will contact DWG Groundcare with a reminder about the work needed on the Oak Tree, and the removal another tree.

30.14  The Parish.

It has been suggested that the Parish Council should encourage electors to submit photographs for the front of the Parish. This will be advertised in the next edition and on the Parish Facebook Page.

30.15  Facebook Content.

Matters of local interest.

Photographs for the front page of the Parish.

30.16  Finance.

a. Financial Statement.

Resolved: That the Financial Statement for March 2021 be approved as a true record.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

b. Clerk’s Salary and Expenses………………………………………………….£463.54.

Resolved:  That the Clerk’s Salary and expenses be approved for payment.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

c. Invoices for Payment.

HMRC PAYE                                                                                                            £70.00

WLDC Rates for the Cemetery.                                                                             £47.73

Lincs Archiving Solutions.                                                                                      £18.00

WAVE                                                                                                                        £36.84

Resolved: That the expenditure at 31.16.c. be approved for payment.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

31.17  Correspondence.

Non comments.

31.18  Future Agenda Items.

Thank electors for litter picking.

Cllr Ellis to contact A. Gray concerning security at the Hume Arms site. Agenda May 2021.

31.19  Dates for Future Meetings.

Resolved: That due to Government regulations concerning Zoom Meetings, the date of the May meetings should be moved to Tuesday 4th May 2021.

Proposed.    Seconded.    Carried unanimously.

Tuesday 8th June 2021.

Tuesday 13th July 2021.

31.20  Closure of the Meeting.

There being no further business the meeting was closed at 2110hrs. (9.10 pm).

Approval of the Minutes.

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