September 2021
GLENTHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held virtually on 2/9/2021
Present:- Cllr A. Shaw (Chairman), Cllr S. Shaw, Cllr P. Smith, Cllr V. Smith.
In attendance: Helen Pitman (Clerk.
Visitors: None.
1. Co-option of Councillors: Deferred. Some interest. Continue to advertise.
2. Apologies for Absence and Reasons Given:- None
3. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the 2011 Localism Act:- None.
4. Notes of last meeting on 1st July 2021, to be approved as minutes:-
The minutes were signed as a true record.
5. Chair and Council’s Comments:- None.
6. Reports from County & District Councillors:- Neither councillors present.
7. Crime & Vandalism:- No report received despite dates of meetings given to the PCSO.
8. Clerk's Report on Matters Outstanding:- The clerk informed council that Cllr Bunney has supported the LCC highways grant for assistance towards the road repair at the village hall and this has been submitted for assessment. LCC has investigated the state of the footbridge over the beck and have no concerns about its safety; the defibrillator has been serviced; update in Signpost re council vacancies and householder responsibility for maintenance of hedges and trees.
9. Planning:- No applications. The clerk confirmed councils’ submission had been sent to the Central Lincs draft Local Plan consultation and response to JH Walter not to support proposed development off Bishop Norton Road.
10. Correspondence:- Council discussed the proposed name of the new development off Bishop Norton Road but felt something more historically linked to the site was more appropriate. Councillors to research and put forward alternative suggestions.
11. Finance & Accounts for payment:-
Payments for authorisation: Resolved to pay: salary costs: £552.34; MKS Groundcare: £450; Time Assured: £276; Wicksteed: £72.
Council resolved to renew the insurance policy with PEN at a cost of £642.53.
12. To discuss & resolve on tree planting scheme: Cllr V. Smith confirmed that the trees have been agreed and the grant confirmed. However there was dispute with LCC regarding need to use a NRSWA contractor to plant them.
13. To discuss the beck and riparian rights questionnaire: LCC has inspected the footbridge and assess there are no problems. Councillors to submit additional comments to be added to the questionnaire prior to submission. Edges of the beck are damaged and really overgrown. The clerk to contact Creative Nature for advice.
14. To discuss the village hall: Request for copies of minutes has been agreed and these are regularly circulated. To defer further discussion to next meeting.
15. To discuss the church clock: This is in hand and is being monitored by clock repairer.
16. To discuss the recent ROSPA report: No issues reported. Council to monitor the wetpour and tree maintenance.
17. To discuss historic items from parishioner for safe keeping: Council thought this a lovely gesture and would like to explore displaying in the village hall or pub. Defer.
18. To discuss & resolve on grass contractor: Following resignation of existing contractor council resolved to appoint A Williams for the rest of the year. Also to ask him to cut the beech hedge around the play area.
19. Items for next meeting:- Co-option; issues with the beck; village hall; historic items; budget.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.07pm.