Minutes of Meeting of Rippingale Parish Council,
Held 4th January, 2010, 7.30p.m. at Rippingale Village Hall.
Present:
Cllr D. Sankey, Chairman;
Cllrs Mrs. C. Rice, B. Flatters, M. Hallas, J. Latham, P. Moseley, M. Exton, C.Cllr M. Hill.
In Attendance: D. Diess, Member of the Public. Apologies received from Mr. T. Bladon.
PUBLIC FORUM:
1. Mr. Diess again requested progress report on repairs to wall in Station Street.
Cllr Hallas has again contacted SKDC who say there is a lack of funding. D. Cllr Webster advises that she continues to request action from the District Council. Pedestrian safety is of increasing concern.
There being no further questions from the public, the Chairman opened the Parish Council meeting at 7.35p.m.
1. CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS: The Chairman welcomed all to the meeting.
2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from D. Cllr A. Webster who is attending Aslackby Parish Council meeting.
3. TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST:
· Cllrs Flatters & Exton as Allotment Holders
· Cllr Hallas as member of Village Design Committee & Surgery Action Group.
4. MEETING 7th DECEMBER, 2009.
The Notes of Meeting 7th December were approved as Minutes – proposed by Cllr Flatters, seconded by Cllr Moseley.
5. CLERK’S REPORT
5.1 RIPPINGALE DOCTOR’S SURGERY- PROPOSED CLOSURE
5.1.1 Copies of correspondence from New Springwells Practice to NHS Lincolnshire Contracts Officer (19.12.08) and from Glenside Practice to Newspringwells Practice (16.12.08) have been previously circulated to councillors. Cllr Hallas advised that a report from the Surgery Action Group has been published in the Newsletter. Further discussion see Agenda Item 10 below.
5.2 COMPLAINTS’ PROCEDURE
The Clerk reminded Councillors that their comments on draft Procedure are still awaited!
5.3 FIRE HYDRANTS, STATION STREET
Resident’s concern regarding cars parked over Fire Hydrants has been referred to LCC Highways. LCC advise that the Emergency Services are well-equipped to remove any obstructions if necessary. Clerk to reassure resident.
5.4 REGISTERING COUNCIL-OWNED LAND
The Chairman has made initial enquiries regarding registering Parish Council owned land and will report when more information is available. Caution was advised regarding spurious Land Register organisations.
5.5 SKDC ELECTRONIC CONSULTATIONS – PLANNING
SKDC have yet to reply regarding attendance at demonstration.
5.6 PUBLISHING COUNCIL AGENDA
In response to a resident’s query, LALC clarification has been sought regarding publishing the Council Agenda. It is confirmed that the Parish Council follows the correct procedure in publishing the ‘Notice of Meeting’ (in Newsletter and on web-site) and in circulating ‘Agenda’ to Councillors, giving three days’ minimum notice of the meeting. Agenda copies – sent electronically This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it also supplied to members of the public upon request.
6. FINANCE
6.1 Bills for Payment, Bank Accounts, Budget.
Bills for Payment:
S.M. Scholes £289.50
Hospital Car Service Invoices:
F. Wyer £ 59.70
J. Wiseman £ 41.70
J. Warman £ 3.00
B. Osborne £ 49.20
D. Harris £ 64.80
J.M.Hallas £ 39.90
D. Diess £ 62.20
Receipts
Dowsby P.C. HCS contribution £ 25.80
6.2 Budget Statement and Bank Accounts as at 1st January, 2010 previously circulated. Total funds £19,563 of which £11,479 is Reserves.
6.3 Other: Clerk will look into LALC Scheme whereby one payment ( £65.00) offers unlimited number of year’s training places. E-on electricity tariffs passed to Cllr Moseley reference Playing Field.
6.4 Clerks’ Conditions of Employment & Remuneration. Meeting yet to be arranged
7. PLANNING MATTERS .
7.1 Land to rear of 135 Station Street: Nothing to report.
8. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
8.1 (SKDC) reminder Local Forum 28th January, 7.00p.m.
8.2 (SKDC) Councillors’ details re Parish Council Audit, Clerk has replied.
8.3 (SKDC) Standards Committee Agenda, 8th January, 2010.
8.4 (LALC) Change of address, Training Courses, Youth Worker contracts.
8.5 (LALC) Policy regarding councillors’ queries – to be circulated.
8.6 (LCC) Lincs Fire & Rescue Integrated Risk Management Planning 2010 – 11.
8.7 Local Council Review, Winter 2009.
8.8 (Mr. J. Page) – thank you and good wishes.
9. RECEIVE REPORTS FROM COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
9.1 GRASS CUTTING & MAINTENANCE.
9.1.1 Motion “That the Parish Council will include in its village grass cutting and maintenance programme such grass, verges, hedges, trees etc which comprise entrance or approach routes to the village as it deems appropriate for the enhancement of the appearance of the village” Proposed by Cllr Exton and seconded by Cllr Flatters.
9.1.2 The background to the proposed motion having been discussed at previous meeting, and the notice of the motion having been published in the Newsletter, the motion was carried by a unanimous vote (7) in favour.
9.1.3 It was acknowledged that no funding allocation could be made for work described above until time and experience provide cost information. The existing budget for grass cutting and maintenance will include this work if required.
9.2 TENNIS COURT REFURBISHMENT – Cllr Moseley
Winter weather is hindering progress. It may be necessary to request an extension from Awards for All to complete the work.
9.3 PLAYING FIELD & FOOTBALL CLUB MEETING UPDATE.
9.3.1 Next meeting with Football Club scheduled for 9th January to discuss further the terms of Agreement. Notes of meeting 28th November last have been circulated to councillors.
9.4 OUTSTANDING & REPORTED MAINTENANCE MATTERS. Cllr M. Hallas.
9.4 .1 Cllr Hallas continues to monitor reported Flooding (Station Street) and Hedging (Playing Field footpath). The Christmas holidays and bad weather will contribute to delays.
9.4.2 Pinfold wall – reported collapse, probably due to frost damage. Clive to look at in first instance; Chairman to report to Insurers.
9.4.3 Footpath sign East street – Doctor’s Lane has been replaced.
9.5 STREET LIGHTS
Cllr Flatters has found and reported Lights Nos 21 & 44.
9.6 COMPUTERS FOR ALL .
Cllr Hallas to pass information for Cllr Moseley to take this forward.
9.7 PARISH COUNCIL PLAN .
Cllr Hallas will call a meeting of Councillors to review the 2010-2011 objectives.
10. REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVE ON OUTSIDE BODIES.
10.1.1 County Council Matters: C. Cllr Hill confirmed that the severe winter weather conditions are causing problems. The County Council has priorities in keeping main roads open and has already used 10,000 tonnes grit.
10.1.2 It was agreed that additional grit bins should be requested from the County Council, who will also fill them. Cllr Flatters to compile list of known bins and where more are required and advise Clerk.
10.2 Village Hall Accounts – Cllr Hallas will review the accounts supplied to the Parish Council.
10.3 Rippingale Surgery Action Group
Cllr Hallas reported on the activities of the Group, details of which have been published in the Newsletter. A Public Meeting is being arranged (18th January, 2010).
10.4 Aveland School Closure: Cllr Latham has prepared Newsletter article and will refer any resultant comments to C. Cllr M. Hill.
10.5 Trench, Station Street opposite White Rose Farm. To be reported to LCC Highways.
11. MATTERS OF AN URGENT NATURE.
11.1 Play Equipment . Cllr Exton requested this item be placed on next Agenda in order to satisfy request on Playing Field questionnaire.
11.2 Siskin Close – Cllr Rice reported requests to investigate land boundaries and erection of fence. Clerk to contact LCC for map references.
11.3 The Chairman reminded Councillors that items, which are included as “Matters of an Urgent Nature” should be submitted to Clerk for inclusion on the Agenda whenever possible.
12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
MONDAY 1st FEBRUARY 2010 – 7.30p.m. Public Forum/Question Time
7.45p.m. Parish Council Meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.30o.m.
Sheila Scholes,
Clerk to the Council,
9th January, 2010.
Provisional & Approved 2010 Meeting Dates
March THURSDAY 11th
April THURSDAY 8th
May THURSDAY 13th ANNUAL MEETING *
THURSDAY 20th PARISH COUNCIL AGM *
* could change (Elections?)
June THURSDAY 10th
July THURSDAY 8th
