2020 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF LEVERTON PARISH COUNCIL HELD IN LEVERTON VILLAGE HALL ON

                                                             MONDAY 9th March 2020

Present:               Cllr D Durrant – Chairman

                             Cllrs: Mrs J Moore, Mr D Horwat, Mr N White, Mrs J Self-Shutts, Mrs J Moore, Mr N Chandler,

                             Mrs C Anderton – Clerk of the Council

Absent:                Mrs J Welbourn (and Borough)

Public Forum

There were 2 members of the public present to present their objections to the planning application detailed in item 10 of the agenda.

20/25     Apologies

The Parish Clerk advised that apologies for absence (with acceptable reasons) had been received from Cllr J Welborn.

It was proposed, seconded and

RESOLVED:  that the Council note the absences of Cllr J Welbourn and approve the reasons given.

20/26     Police Matters

The following incidents were reported to the Clerk in the absence of PCSO Kym Rayment:

1 x abandoned vehicle – Main A52

1 x suspicious circumstance – Main A52

1 x wildlife incident – Main A52

20/27     To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests on agenda items not previously recorded on Members Register of Interests.

There were no declarations received.

20/28     Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting

It was proposed, seconded and

RESOLVED: that the notes of the meeting held 10th February 2020 be approved as a correct record of the meeting and be signed by the Chairman

20/29     Clerk’s report

20/30    Reports on the Parish Environment

Playing Fields  

The Chairman suggested that the Council approach a local Grounds Maintenance company to discuss the provision of turf in the goal mouth areas instead of an artificial surface. The clerk agreed to contact those who have placed adverts in the Parish Magazine. The clerk also confirmed that in order to keep the insurance valid for the playing fields it was necessary to complete an inspection on a regular basis and to keep records of this. She confirmed that there was a course provided by LALC and volunteered to attend this and to also carry out the inspections with immediate effect.

Parish Roads

The Chairman stated that it was hoped that the potholes in the parish would be addressed before the Boston Marathon on 19th April 2020.

20/31     Reports from Lincolnshire County Council/Boston Borough Council

Cllr P Skinner had provided a report to the council however, there were no matters within it to discuss.

20/32     Finance

It was proposed, seconded and

RESOLVED: to accept the payments as per the payment sheet 2020/03.

Members were given a report from the RFO which updated all members present on the current financial situation. The bank account balance as at close of business on 31st January 2020 was £27,947.07 with BACS payments of £602.70 due to be made after approval at the meeting. The VAT reclaim would now be submitted.

Payments were as follows:

S D Moore                                           Leverton PCC Lawn Mower Service          £306.28

Leverton PCC                                     Donation                                                             £193.72

M Peto                                                 Grass Cutting                                                     £150.00

D Horwat                                             Grass cutting                                                      £150.00

Guardian Press                                  Newsletter donation                                      £100.00

Wrangle with Old Leake

Methodist Church                            Donation                                                             £100.00

C Anderton/HMRC                          Staff Costs                                                           £350.98

20/33     Correspondence received which the Council are invited to resolve upon

1. LALC E-News Update 17th February – circulated to all members
2. Parish Council Newsletter - circulated to all members
3. Boston Town Deal information – circulated to all members

20/34     Planning

Application No. B/20/0061 Change of use to create a conference and wedding venue with the formation of a new car park, erection of a single storey rear extension and two storey side extension at The Grange, Highgate, Leverton, Boston, PE22 0AW.

The council reviewed the application and considered the views of the attendees in the Public Forum. The Members of the Council also noted that there was insufficient information in the application at the present stage.

Therefore, the Parish Council:

 RESOLVED to object to this application on this basis and also the following material planning consideration:

• Noise and disturbance from the development on the surrounding neighbours.

20/34     Matters for discussion or to be added to the next agenda

Mrs Moore reported that she had spoken with the caretaker of the Village Hall who had confirmed that there were repairs needed to the floor/skirting boards and there was a reluctance for the funds to be made available for further repairs. Mr White asked if the Hall was something the Parish Council could take on the responsibility for and the clerk confirmed she would ask Leverton PCC what their position was in this respect.

20/35     Date and Time of the next Parish Council Meeting

The next Meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 20th April 2020 beginning at 7.00pm. There being no further business to discuss, the Chairman thanked those in attendance and declared the meeting closed at 7.50 pm.