MINUTES APRIL 2022
TORKSEY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
An Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on
Monday 4th April 2022
At 7.30pm
The White Swan Torksey Lock
Those Present.
Cllr F. Bridges. Chairman.
Cllr S. Johnson.
Cllr D. Emmott.
Cllr J. Carman-Mobbs.
Cllr S. Scawthon.
Cllr L. Levitt.
Mr R. Pilgrim. Parish Clerk.
Charlotte Townsend. Camargue.
James Hartley-Bond. Low carbon.
Members of the public. 1
07.02 Apologies for Absence,
Cllr N. Large. Having been informed of the reason for his absence, Council approved his apologies for absence.
07.03 Declarations of Interest.
None received.
07.04 Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting.
Resolved: That the Minutes of the last meeting, held on Monday 7th March 2022, be approved as a true record.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
07.05 Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Last Meeting. Not included in this agenda.
None received.
07.06 Amendments to the Agenda by Resolution.
Resolved: That signatories for a new Bank Mandate be added at Finances 21.d.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
07.07 Gate Burton Energy. End of Consultation Briefing.
Council was given a general description of the work undertaken so far and the problems which will have to be overcome as far as connectivity is concerned.
The results of the consultation will be published and the used to form part of the future plans of the developers. A second consultation will also take place with further information on the way in which the project will be managed.
The concerns of those members present were also discussed.
07.08 Website Maintenance Service.
Resolved: That Council purchase 10 hours of time at an annual cost of £150.00
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
07.09 Planning.
Application 144508. Development of land west of Mai9n Street.
No comments or objections to make.
07.10 Adoption of a New Code of Conduct.
Resolved: That the new code of conduct be adopted without amendment.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
07.11 Emergency Plan.
The plan is to with Councillors for suggestions and approval. Volunteers are needed to take responsibility for areas within the plan.
07.12 Future Development of the Hume Arms.
Council is waiting for further advice from West Lindsey District Council.
08.13 Purchase of a Container for storage on the Village Green.
Councillors will look at the suggested sites and come to the next meeting with ideas for the size and type of container which would provide the most suitable storage.
08.14 Information Kiosk.
a. Its Use for the Future. Several suggestions have been made. A number of these will be discussed at the next meeting.
b. Maintenance. Councillor Levitt is to collect a supply of paint. The surface will have to be cleaned and given a light sandpapering before it can be painted.
08.15 Village Green.
a. Monthly Inspection. No new issues to report.
b. Transfer of Land and responsibility for Maintenance. The transfer is now in its final stages. Council signed and approved a map of the land to be transferred into its care. This will be returned to Council’s solicitors.
c. Removal of the Willow Tree. The Clerk will contact Fenton Tree Surgery for a progress report.
d. Pond Water Level. Reedman’s is to send a quotation for the manufacture and installation of a water level gauge, which will be dealt with at the meeting on Tuesday 3rd May 2022.
e. Village Green and Play Area fencing. The Clerk will contact Clifton Services to see if they are able to supply the “pickets” needed to replace those that have been damaged.
f. Goalposts. Positioning. The goalposts are due to be moved nearer to the Play Area during the Easter break.
g. New Recycled Plastic Seating. Quotation for approval.
Resolved. That the quotation received from Marmax be approved.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
08.16 Highways Issues.
Sykes Lane is now much improved although there still areas which are in need of repair.
08.17 Traffic Calming.
The Clerk will contact the Local Authority and Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership for information of the purchase and installation of a Speed Indicating Device, which will be placed at the northern entrance to the village.
08.18 Health & Safety.
a. Village Green. No issues reported.
b. Cemetery. No issues reported.
c. Play Area. No issues reported.
08.19 The Parish.
No issue this month.
08.20 Facebook Content.
As and when required.
08.21 Finance.
a. Financial Statement.
Resolved: that the Financial Statement for March be approved as a true record.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried Unanimously.
b. Clerk’s Salary & Expenses. £325.10.
Resolved: That the Clerk’s Salary and Expenses be approved for payment.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
c. Invoices for Payment.
HMRC PAYE £70.00
Pelican Trust/ £85.00
West Lindsey District Council – Cemetery Rates. £72.85
Resolved: That the above invoices at 08.21c. be approved for payment.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
d. Signatures for new Bank Mandate.
New signatories signed the forms. The new Mandate will now be sent to HSBC for checking.
08.22 Correspondence.
No comments.
08.23 Future Agenda Items.
None received.
09.24 Dates for Forthcoming Meetings.
Resolved. That the meeting scheduled for Monday 2nd May 2022 be moved to Tuesday 3rd May 2022.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
09.25 Closure of the Meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 21.36 (9.36 pm).
Approval of the Minutes.
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