Agenda 13.5.24

OTICE OF AN ORDINARY
MEETING OF CRANWELL, 
BRAUNCEWELL AND BYARDS 
LEAP PARISH COUNCIL                              
 
 
      Lesley Frances- The Parish Clerk
The Old School, Old School Lane,
Cranwell, NG34 8DF
Tel: 07916 628673
E: parishclerk@cranwellpc.co.uk
Web: https://cranwell.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk
 
Dear Sir / Madam,
 
I hereby give you notice that the next Ordinary meeting for Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap Parish Council will be held on Monday 13th May 2024 at Cranwell Village Hall, Old School Lane, Cranwell Village, NG34 8DF starting at 7:30pm.    Members of the press and public are welcome to attend.
All members of the Parish Council are summoned to attend for the purpose of considering and resolving upon the business to be transacted at the meeting, as set out hereunder.
 
Signed:     L. Frances   Parish Clerk                                                                       Dated:       8th May 2024.
At 7.30 p.m., before the meeting starts, there will be a public forum when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the Council on any agenda item.  There will also be an opportunity for visiting Representatives to briefly address the assembly.  All Parish Councillors are to attend at this time.   
 
AGENDA
 
1. To receive apologies for absence and reasons given i.a.w. Local Government Act 1972, Sch 12, para 40. 
 
2. To receive declarations of 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.
 
3. Resolution to co-opt Sarah Daley and Sandra Liivet (in her absence). 
 
4. Notes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 8th April 2024 to be approved as Minutes of the Meeting. (DG)
 
5. Financial Matters - All Councillors have a continuous opportunity to review everything on the Accounting system.
a. Approve the payments made since the last meeting. (LF) Attached
b. Approve the payment of invoices etc. as listed on the “Payments to be Authorised” sheet. (LF) Attached
c. Approve the bank reconciliation from the previous month. (LF) Attached
d. To review the latest Summary of “Reserves” balances.  (LF) Attached
e. Information from Clerk regarding SSE electricity bills.
f. To approve purchase of a thermometer to do monthly water test - £7.23.
g. Resolution to pay P. Colllishaw for mower repairs £163.80.
h. Resolution to pay £122 to L Frances for SLCC subscription contribution.
i. Resolution to accept list of Regular Payments as circulated.
j. Note receipt of £140.36 from NK for CIL. (20 Willow Lane).   
k. Resolution as to whether to join LALC Training scheme at £150 or to pay for training as we go at £30 per session.
l. Resolution to approve and sign Section 1 of the AGAR - Annual Governance Statement.
m. Resolution to approve and sign Section 2 of the AGAR – Accounting Statement.
 
6. Ongoing - painting a yellow “hazard” line along the edge of the footpath alongside the tennis court - waiting for dry    weather for SR to be able to do the work.
 
7. Planning Applications – 24/0056 – re-tiling of section of roof at Brauncewell Lodge, Long Lane, Brauncewell – approved. 24/0137 tree heigh reduction at 1 Farriers Gate - approved.   24/0364 – Discharge of conditions re land to rear of 20 Willow Lane – approved.  24/0285 – discharge of some conditions re development at Manor Farm – pending consideration.
 
8. Old School House – Sleaford Standard and Open Day updates.  First hire is taking place (2 hours per week).
 
9. Pavilion – update on works re cabins.  Resolution to approve concrete costs from 3 quotes (Baker Training £980; Foundationcrete £1,023, Concrete2You £784).  Thanks to Baker training for scans, excavation and installation of footings.
 
10. Consider fees to be charged to Bowls Club and Junior Football Club, and inform Hire Agreements will need to be in place.
 
11. 18 wooden posts along the footpath from the car park to the play area have now been replaced; sincere thanks to Tom Wilkes of Dyson Farming for organizing the work.
 
12.To receive reports on all road safety matters. (DG)
 
13. Update on moving signage for play area.  Plaque for Michael Peterken – consider position and contact Mr Peterken.
 
14. P & P Tree Services contract for hedge work signed for 3 year period at £1,650 + VAT.
 
15. Any update on RAF Cadets help in the area? (DG)
 
16. To receive reports from Councillors on their various Areas of Responsibility. 
 
17. Next P.C. meeting date to be confirmed as Monday 10th June at 7.00 p.m.