MINUTES JANUARY 2022
TORKSEY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
An Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council
held on Tuesday 11th January 2022
Beginning at 7.30 pm
The White Swan Torksey Lock
44.01 Those Present:
Cllr F. Bridges. Chairman.
Cllr N. Large.
Cllr S. Scawthon.
Cllr J. Carman-Mobbs.
Cllr S. Johnson.
Cllr J. Ellis. WLDC.
R. Pilgrim. Parish Clerk.
Members of the public. 1.
44.02 Apologies for Absence.
Cllr D. Emmott. Having been informed for the reason for her absence, Council approved her apologies for absence.
44.03 Declarations of Interest.
None received.
44.04 Approval of the Minutes.
Resolved: That the Minutes of the last meeting, held on Tuesday 12th October 2021, be approved as a true record.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
44.05 Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Last Meeting, not included in this Agenda.
None received.
44.06 Amendments to the Agenda by Resolution.
None received.
44.07 Torksey Viaduct. Parking for Walkers.
The embankment, which would have provided the land necessary for a car park, has been sold.
Remove from the Agenda.
44.08 Emergency Plan.
Resolved. That the Parish Emergency Plan, and its development, will be the responsibility of Cllr Carman-Mobbs.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
44.09 Fly Tipping on Station Road.
The fly tipping seems to have ceased; however, Council will continue to monitor the situation.
The item will be removed from the agenda for the time being.
44.10 Planning Application. The Hume Arms Torksey.
The Clerk will write to the Chief Executive of West Lindsey District Council informing him that Council would like to have some responsibility for the future of the Hume Arms Site and would appreciate any suggestions he might have as to the future of the site as well as any funding which might be available through West Lindsey District Council. It is the Parish Council’s view that the site ought to be developed as a community asset.
Councillor Ellis will provide contact details.
44.11 Purchase of an Extension to the Cemetery.
The purchase is still ongoing. Council is waiting for the landowners’ solicitors to complete the registration of the land. Council’s solicitors are briefed and ready to complete the purchase.
45.12 Village Green.
a. Monthly inspection of the village Green and Play Area.
- The Clerk will contact Elite Signs for a quotation to supply a new sign warning of Crumbling Banks.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
- Cllr Scawthon to paint the supports of the staging as a marker to signal when the water level needs to be raised.
b. Transfer of Land and Responsibility for Maintenance on the Village Green to the Parish Council.
Essential paperwork is still with Lincolnshire County Council Legal Share Department.
c. Removal of the Willow Tree,
The Clerk will contact the contractor for a progress report.
d. Pond Water Level.
- Confirm with the contractor, the quoted Price for works to improve the connection of pipework in the Marton Drain bank, when pumping water into the pond.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
e. Vandalism. Village Green and Play Area.
Clifton Services have been approached for a quotation to replace the damaged “Pickets” on the Play Area Fence.
45.13 Highways Issues.
Cllr Butroid is constantly asking for information as to the starting of work on the Sykes Lane Road surface. To date there is nothing to report.
45.14 Traffic Calming.
The Clerk will contact the Police for information on the online training programme. There are two volunteers ready for training.
45.15 Health and Safety.
a. Village Green: No issues reported.
b. Cemetery: No issues reported.
c. Play Area: The Clerk will contact Ellesmere for a structural inspection.
45.16 The Parish.
a. Content. Highways and Sykes Lane.
CSW volunteers.
Changing Speed Limit.
The Hume Arms to approach WLDC for information concerning the funding of a community amenity on the site.
b. Distribution. As usual.
45.17 Facebook Content.
Information to be uploaded as and when needed.
Consultations for the Proposed Solar Projects and Wind Turbines, which are currently planned in the area will also be included.
45.18 Finance.
a. Financial Statement December 2021.
Resolved: That the Financial Statement for December be approved as a true record.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried Unanimously.
b. Clerk’s Salary & Expenses. £285.10
Resolved: That the Clerk’s Salary and Expenses be approved for payment.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
c. Invoices for Payment.
HMRC PAYE £70.00
Wave. £91.33
Resolved: That the Invoices at 45.18.c be approved for payment.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
d. Approval of the Final Claim Form – Precept 2023-24
The form was duly signed by Council and will be sent to West Lindsey |District Council as soon as possible.
e. Possible donation to Citizens Advice Bureau.
Councillors felt that local charities should benefit from any 137 payments before larger charities.
Councillors will bring suggestions to the meeting on Monday 7th February 2022
f. Possible donation to LIVES.
To be considered at the next meeting. Monday 7th February 2022.
46.19 Correspondence.
No comments.
46.20 Future Agenda Items.
Village Green Fete.
Charities for 137 payments.
46.21 Dates for Future Meetings.
Resolved: That the date for the February meeting be moved to Monday 7th February 2022, and thereafter will be held on the first Monday of every month.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
46.22 Closure of the Meeting.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.50 pm
Approval of the Minutes.
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