MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2022
TORKSEY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
An Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on
Monday 5th September 2022
At 7.30pm
The White Swan Torksey Lock
PUBLIC FORUM
A Number of people attended the meeting, expressing concern at the recent application by Cove Communities for a change of use of land, to facilitate the future building of six new homes at The Elms, Torksey. Concerns were more directed at the ability of the present sites infrastructure to cope with the extra pressures exerted by the addition of six new homes.
The Chairman pointed out that this was an application for a change of use of land which Cove Communities intended to use as space for the new homes at some point in the future.
16.01 Those Present
Cllr F. Bridges. Chairman.
Cllr J. Carman-Mobbs.
Cllr N. Large.
Cllr S. Scawthon.
Mr R. Pilgrim. Parish Clerk.
Members of the Public 8.
16.02 Apologies for Absence.
Cllr D. Emmott: Having been informed of the reason for her absence, Council approved her apologies for absence.
Cllr L. Levitt: Having been informed of the reason for her absence, Council approved her apologies for absence.
16.03 Declarations of Interest.
None received.
16.04 Approval of the Minutes.
Resolved: That the Minutes of the last meeting, held on Monday 4th July 2022, be approved as a true record.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
16.05 Matters Arising.
None received.
16.06 Amendments to the Agenda by Resolution.
None received.
16.07 Emergency Plan.
Cllr Carman-Mobbs is waiting for a copy of the Emergency plan which is held by Cove Communities for The Elms. In time this will be paired with the Parish Emergency Plan.
16.08 Croquet Club Concerns about the siting of the Parish Council Storage Container.
The original intention was to site the container with the one owned by the croquet club. However, this caused some concern that frequent use of the two containers could well damage the lawns, which the Club maintains. It has now been decided that the best place to site the storage container would be at the western end of the village green, amongst the trees and much closer to the area which will be used for events.
The Croquet Club has been informed of Council s decision.
The number of cars allowed on the village green during practice and match days was also discussed.
Resolved: That the number of cars should be increased to three for practice days, with provision for more cars on match days, at the club’s discretion, up to a maximum of five cars.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
16.09 Purchase of a Storage Container for the Village Green.
Motion tabled without notice. Cllr Scawthon.
That at the present time the cost of the container and its base is more expensive than the present situation warrants.
Voting tied two for and two against.
The Chairman used his casting vote to defer further discussion until the October meeting.
The motion does seek to reverse a previous decision, taken on Monday 4th July 2022, and recorded in the Minutes of that date, item 13.10. The motion is therefore a breach of Standing Order 7.
The necessary paperwork to reverse the decision will be sent to Councillors with a seven-day response period.
17.10 Information Kiosk.
a. Its use for the future.
b. Future Maintenance.
This business is to be deferred until the October meeting.
17.11 Planning.
145311. Change of use. 4 New dwellings. Please see Parish Council comments. The Parish Council was unable to support this application.
145312. Change of use, 2 new dwellings. Please see Parish Council comments. The Parish Council was unable to support this application.
17.12 Village Green.
a. Inspection. There were no new issues to report.
b. Control of the Rabbits. The Parish Council will monitor the situation. Action may not be necessary as a fox family has been seen on the village green and they could well act to keep the number of rabbits at a reasonable level.
c. Removal of the Willow Tree. This is still ongoing. The Clerk will contact Fenton Tree Surgery for a progress report.
d. Installation of a Commemorative Bench.
Resolved: That Council approve the installation of a privately owned bench.
Proposed. Seconded s. Carried unanimously.
Council suggests that the applicant should purchase the bench and Council fund the installation. The Clerk will contact the applicant for his opinion.
e. Maintenance. Self-Sets and Walkways.
Resolved: That the two quotations received from Continental Landscapes be approved.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
17.13 Highways Issues.
No issues reported.
17.14 Traffic Calming.
A156 Northern End of the Village.
- Move the 30 mph Roundels North. This is ongoing. The Clerk will contact Cllr Butroid for a progress report.
- Erect Gateways at the Northern Approach to the Village. An application to erect the gateways has been approved. The Clerk is waiting for Lincolnshire County Council to return essential paperwork, so that a site can be agreed with the Highways Officer.
17.15 Health and Safety.
a. Village Green. No issues reported. A quotation from EIBE to oil the Play Fort is expected in the near future.
b. Cemetery. No issues reported.
c. Play Area. No issues reported.
17.16 The Parish.
Defer until the next meeting.
17.17 Facebook Page.
Material entered as and when needed.
17.18 Finance.
Financial Statement.
Resolved. That the Financial Statement for August be approved as a true record.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
Clerk’s Salary & Expenses. £285.10
Resolved. That the Clerks Salary and Expenses be approved for payment.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
Invoices for Payment.
HMRC PAYE £70.00
Continental Landscapes. £347.54
Lincolnshire Fieldpaths. £5.00
Proposed Cllr Bridges. Seconded Cllr Scawthon. Carried unanimously.
Cleveland Containers £3240.00. Not paid. Pending further discussion. Reversal of previous decision. Standing Order 7.
18.19 Provision of a Parish Council Debit/Credit Card.
Resolved. That the Clerk apply for a Debit card online.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
18.20 Correspondence.
No comments.
18.21 Future Agenda Items.
None received.
18.22 Dates for Future Meetings.
Monday 3rd October 2022.
Monday 7th November 2022.
Monday 5th December 2022.
18.23 Closure of the Meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 21.25 hrs. (9,25 pm).
Approval of the Minutes.
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