March 2021 Minutes
Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard’s Leap Parish Council
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Cranwell, Brauncewell & Byard's Leap Parish Council held remotely via Zoom, on Monday 8 March 2021.
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Participating: |
Chairman: |
Cllr Mr M A Cassidy |
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Councillors: |
Cllr Mrs C Batten, Cllr Mr T R Batten, Cllr M Bayly, Cllr Mrs M Cassidy, Cllr S Chapman, Cllr H J Morris and Cllr Mr M Pears |
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Mr Eddie Findlay, Clerk to the Parish Council |
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There were two members of the public remotely in attendance.
The Chairman declared the meeting open at 7:00 pm.
1. To receive apologies for absence and reasons given i.a.w. Local Government Act 1972, Sch 12, para 40. Cllr Riley's absence was again noted.
2. To receive declarationof interest and to consider applications in relation to Disclosable Pecuniary Interests.
Disclosure of pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests is to be in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.The need for disclosure is to be based upon agenda items, or at any suitable time during a meeting when it becomes apparent to a Member.
Cllr Mr M Cassidy and Cllr Mrs M Cassidy declared an interest in minute ref: 26.c. page 09-2021 as they are a payment recipient.
3. Notes of the ordinary meeting of the Parish Council held remotely on Monday 8 February 2021 to be approved as Minutes.
Proposed by Cllr Mr T Batten, seconded by Cllr Pears and approved unanimously.
4. Financial Matters.
a. Consider the Annual subscriptions for SLCC, LALC and the LALC Annual training Scheme
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve payments for the Annual subscriptions for SLCC, LALC and the LALC Annual training Scheme.
Proposed by Cllr Mr T Batten, seconded by Cllr Mrs M Cassidy and approved unanimously.
b. Approve the payments made since the last meeting.
Online Playgrounds cradle swing seat SIN039029 EB-0654 £ 96.00
PAYE/Salary/Expenses Mth10 EB-0656, EB-0657 & EB-0658 £ 999.71
Amazon Padlock Online £ 24.95
Rob Kaye (Social Club Roof) Chq. 1886 £ 300.00
Total £ 1,451.03
Action: The Council RESOLVED to confirm approval of the payments listed above, made since the last meeting.
Proposed by Cllr Pears, seconded by Cllr Bayly and approved unanimously.
c. Approve the payment of invoices etc. as listed on the Payments to be Authorised sheet.
Warden and Security Services (Inv-058) EB-0659 £ 132.00
John Scotney Turf Management (Inv 3761) EB-0660 £ 170.00
Tree Musketeers (Bowling Club hedges) EB-0661 £ 340.00
Streetwise Environmental (Inv 51119) EB-0662 £ 468.09
LALC Annual Membership and Annual Training Sch. EB-0663 £ 631.33
SLCC Annual Membership EB-0664 £ 144.00
Cllr Cassidy (expenses – mileage and postage) Chq. 1887 £ 30.74
Anglian Water (Acct ****5216 - Old School) DD £ 32.00
BT Business Payment Services Ltd DD £ 70.56
Total £ 2,018.72
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the payments listed above, made since the last meeting.
Proposed by Cllr Mr T Batten, seconded by Cllr Bayly and approved by a vote of 6 for and 2 abstentions.
d. Approve the bank reconciliation from the previous month.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the bank reconciliation.
Proposed by Cllr Mr T Batten, seconded by Cllr Mrs C Batten and approved unanimously.
e. Consider the options for a street light column mounted Speed Indicator Device in line with the Lincolnshire Community Speed Watch initiative.
Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership had confirmed that even without the solar panel array, the proposed SIDSIGNS unit dimensions would require a dedicated post for mounting, costing around £200 per post for installation. The Parish Council considered 4 additional posts and Members would arrange a site visit to consider locations to be submitted to the LRSP and LCC.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the purchase of two SIDSIGN units, 3 batteries and the mounting posts.
Proposed by Cllr Bayly, seconded by Cllr Mr T Batten and approved unanimously.
f. Consider the Grant Applications for FY2021/2022.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve payment of the following amounts to be paid in April 2021.
Church Grass = £400.00
Cranwell PTA = £300.00
LIVES = £500.00
Proposed by Cllr Mr T Batten, seconded by Cllr Pears and approved unanimously.
g. Consider the quotes to repair the Village Cross, damaged by an unknown vehicle.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to the quote from Skillingtons’, which would allow as much of the old stone to be preserved.
Proposed by Cllr Bayly, seconded by Cllr Mr T Batten and approved unanimously.
h. Consider the quotes to refurbish the wooden noticeboards and the Garden of Remembrance sign.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the quote from Louis Burns to refurbish just the Garden of Remembrance sign and the notice board outside the Village Hall.
Proposed by Cllr Mr T Batten, seconded by Cllr Pears and approved unanimously.
i. Receive a report from the Clerk on matters pertaining to the Parish Council.
The Clerk had submitted a report to Councillors on items deferred from the last meeting and now discussed in minute ref: 26.e. 26.g. and 26.h. page 10-2021.6.
5. Receive a report from the Clerk on matters pertaining to the Parish Council.
The Clerk had submitted a report to Councillors on items deferred from the last meeting and now discussed in minute ref: 26.e. 26.g. and 26.h. page 10-2021.
6. Planning Applications.
No new applications have been received.
7. Receive reports from Councillors on their Areas of Responsibility.
Cllr Mr M Cassidy’s report had received via email and circulated.
Cllr Pears had circulated his report to all Cllrs and the Clerk.
Cllr Bayly reminded everyone of the Census 2021, for completion on or around 21 March 2021.
8. Cranwell Community Pavilion.
a. There had been a limited response from the architects currently approached. Further architects would be contacted.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to defer the decision until the next meeting.
Proposed by Cllr Bayly, seconded by Cllr Pears and approved unanimously.
b. Consider an application for a Public Works Loan.
Due to having no architect, the application could not yet be completed.
Proposed by Cllr Bayly, seconded by Cllr Pears and approved unanimously.
c Consider the next steps for the Pavilion.
A Committee meeting would be arranged in the near future.
9 . Consider the introduction of Council specific email addresses.
Action - the council resolved not to pursue the matter.
Proposed by Cllr Mr T Batten, seconded by Cllr Pears and approved unanimously
10 . Cranwell Parish Social Club.
a. The Clerk had written to the Social Club seeking an update on tables, barriers etc. and was awaiting a response.
b. Consider the use of the Garden of Remembrance as an outside drinking area by the Social Club between the introduction of Step 2 and the passing of Step 3, in line with the Government’s lockdown easing plan.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the request to allow outside drinking in the Garden of Remembrance on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as lighting permits
Proposed by Cllr Mr T Batten, seconded by Cllr Bayly and approved unanimously.
11. Willows Tea Room
a. Consider the request to hold an outdoor event (Bring Your Own Picnic) on the Village Green on Saturday 26 June 2021 between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Action - the council resolved to approve the request subject to approval for a Temporary Event Notice being approved by NKDC.
Proposed by Cllr Pears, seconded by Cllr Bayly and approved unanimously..
b. Consider the request that the Village Green be used as an overspill outdoor dining area, on Saturdays and Sundays between the introduction of Step 2 and passing Step 3 in line with the Government’s lockdown easing plan.
The Council resolved to agree to the use of the edge of the Village Green being used as an overspill dining area with the Willows being responsible for the health & safety of their customers and for the upkeep and cleanliness of the village green.
Proposed by Cllr Bayly, seconded by Cllr Mr T Batten and approved by a vote of 7 for and 1 abstention.
12. Consider a review of Council assets for insurance purposes.
The council resolved to set up a working party when the policy is due for renewal.
Proposed by Cllr Mr T Batten, seconded by Cllr Pears and approved unanimously.
13. Confirm the date of the next meeting.
The next meeting date, currently planned for Monday 12 April 2021.
The council resolved to approve that their next meeting be held remotely on Monday April 12th starting at 7.00 p.m.
Proposed by Cllr Mr M Cassidy, seconded by Cllr Mr T Batten and approved unanimously.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 8:15 pm.