February 2021 DRAFT Minutes
DRAFT MINUTES
BIGBY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 9th FEBRUARY, 2021
CHAIRMAN – COUNCILLOR D. COWLING
PRESENT: Councillors – L. Bishop, D. Cowling, N. Francis, B. Orr, J. Pinney, W. Pinney
C. Wilson
Also in attendance: -
Mrs. A. Hannath – Clerk to the Council
BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED
82 Notice convening the meeting.
Taken as read and approved
83 To Receive Apologies and Reasons for Absence
84
a) To Record any Declarations of Interest by any member of the council in respect of the agenda items listed below. Members declaring interests should identify the Agenda Item and the type of interest being declared.
None
b) To Note any Dispensations given to any member of the council in respect of the Agenda Items listed below.
None
85a) TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FOR CO-OPTION TO THE COUNCIL.
It was resolved that Mrs. Jacqui Pinney and Mrs. Natalie Francis be appointed as Parish Councillors
Proposed: Cllr. D. Cowling Seconded: B. Orr
b) TO ASSIGN NEW COUNCILLORS TO VACANCIES ON THE VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE AND THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
It was resolved that Cllr. J. Pinney and Cllr. N. Francis be appointed to the Village Hall committee and that the vacancy on the Personnel Committee be filled at the Annual Meeting.
Proposed: Cllr. D. Cowling Seconded: B. Orr
86 Police Matters
Letter of introduction received from Stephanie Marwood, who is a member of the newly formed Safer Together Team established by the Police and Crime Commissioner. The team aims to engage with communities and partners and be visibly active at a local level.
The regular newsletters have not been received in December and January.
87 To Receive any Correspondence (for information only).
1. An email has been received from a resident of Pingley Park regarding the speed of traffic on the A1084, street lighting at the junction of the entrance to the development and the A1084, road markings and finally potholes on the A1084.
The Clerk has been in touch with LCC Highways for an update on the speed limit changes which should have taken place in July last year and copied in Cllr. Patricia Bradwell. She has had no response from Highways.
The potholes are in North Lincolnshire. The Clerk has spoken to the clerk for Brigg Town Council to see if there is the possibility of a joint effort to sort out road markings, lighting and potholes at this boundary.
2. A resident of Smithy Lane has complained about blocked drains, an issue that was highlighted in the recent newsletter.
3. A detailed email has been received from LCC Highways with an update on the drainage issues in the village: a copy of which is attached to the minutes
88 To Receive the Clerk’s Report and Update on any outstanding issues.
1. Cllr. L. Bishop is working on the refurbishment of the main noticeboard.
2. Cllr. L. Bishop has been operating the Speed Indicator Device.
89 To Receive any Questions from Members.
None notified
90 Public Question Time.
There have been no requests from the public to join the meeting via Zoom
91
a) TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE MINUTES, AS CIRCULATED, OF THE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 8th DECEMBER 2020
It was resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on 8th December, 2020, having been circulated should be taken as read and approved.
Proposed: Cllr. C. Wilson Seconded: Cllr. D. Cowling
b) TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE MINUTES, AS CIRCULATED, OF THE MEETING OF THE VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY, 8th DECEMBER 2020
It was resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on 8th December, 2020, having been circulated should be taken as read and approved
Proposed: Cllr. L. Bishop Seconded: Cllr. C. Wilson
92 ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT
1. To Receive the following Financial Report and Approve the Accounts for Payment: As at 31st January 2021 (Documents attached)
Brigg Office Supplies Newsletter £64.80
Brigg Office supplies Postage £48.60
Autela Payroll Payroll £48.24
Information Commissioner ICO Renewal £40.00
WLDC Citizens Advice Donation £25.00
JB Rural Services Village Maintenance £144.00
It was resolved that the accounts for payment listed above and the Statement of Accounts be approved.
Proposed: Cllr. N. Francis Seconded: Cllr. L. Bishop
- To Undertake a Quarterly Review of the Accounts. (Documents attached)
It was resolved that the Third Quarter Review of the Accounts be accepted.
Proposed: Cllr. D. Cowling Seconded: Cllr. B. Orr
93 PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISION NOTICES
Members are reminded that applications can be received after the deadline for the publication of the agenda. The clerk will forward any further applications to you before the meeting for your consideration.
Reference: 142315
Planning Application for removal of existing buildings and structures, and erection of two storey office building and car parking area. Brigg Garden Centre, Bigby High
Road, Kettleby
It was resolved that no objections be registered for this application
Proposed: Cllr. D. Cowling Seconded: Cllr. L. Bishop
94 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF 25 HOURS OF OVERTIME TO THE CLERK FOR WORK DONE ON THE NEW WEBSITE
The Clerk advised that it had taken approximately 28 hours to populate the new website. She estimates that by the end of the fiscal year, she will have about 25 hours of lieu time and 6.25 hours of holiday to carry forward. Hence, the 25 hours of overtime to be claimed
It was resolved that the Clerk be paid 25 hours of overtime at the usual hourly rate.
Proposed: Cllr. L. Bishop Seconded: Cllr. D. Cowling
95 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE WORKING PARTY FOR SIGNAGE WITHIN THE PARISH.
The following recommendations were made:-
1. Street name signage to be purchased similar to that found in Elsham
2. Viking Long Boat to be the symbol on either side of the street name
3. The following street names to be purchased
1. Main Street x 4
2. Smithy Lane x2
3. Bigby Green x 2
4. Kettleby Lane x 1
5. Village Hall and Orchard x 1
6. Defibrillator x 1
7. Orchard sign with a picnic table and arrow - to go under the bar area window
8...Bigby Little Library
9. Sign for Pingley Vale / Park citing that it is part of Bigby Parish
10. Large entry signs similar to Redbourne – propose that the sign is green to link in with Lincolnshire x 2
11. Sign will read – ‘Welcome to Bigby – A former Viking Settlement’
And will also have a Viking Long Boat symbol
12. Entranceway signage to be placed on the left hand side of the road if possible
The Clerk advised that this work would cost approximately £4000.00
Cllr. B. Orr, Chairman of the working party, commented that as the signage would last decades this represented good value for money.
Cllr. C. Wilson suggested that thought be given to a further sign to go at the top of Smithy Lane, which could explain the origins of the village and its name.
It was resolved that the Clerk obtain firm costings for the
Proposed: Cllr. C. Wilson Seconded: Cllr.L. Bishop
96 TO RECEIVE A REPORT FROM COUNCILLOR HOWITT-COWAN ON DISTRICT COUNCIL MATTERS
Councillor Howitt-Cowan was not in attendance.
The meeting closed at 19.57 pm