March 2021 Minutes
BIGBY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 23rd MARCH, 2021
CHAIRMAN – COUNCILLOR D. COWLING
PRESENT: Councillors – D. Cowling, N. Francis, B. Orr, J. Pinney, W. Pinney
Also in attendance: -
Mrs. A. Hannath – Clerk to the Council
BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED
97 Notice convening the meeting.
Taken as read and approved
98 To Receive Apologies and Reasons for Absence
Cllr. C. Wilson
98
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
100 Police Matters
None notified
101 To Receive any Correspondence (for information only).
None
02 To Receive the Clerk’s Report and Update on any outstanding issues.
a) New Signage
The Clerk has been in contact with WLDC and LCC Highways regarding the logistics of installing the proposed new signage. The design for the street names has been sent to an officer at WLDC for approval. A response has yet to be received. The design of the Welcome sign has to be sent to LCC for approval. MD Signs in Barton are working on a prototype for street and welcome signs.
b) Reconstruction work and implementation of new speed limits on the A1084
Both sets of work are set to start in the coming weeks.
103 Public Question Time
There have been no requests from the public to join the meeting via Zoom
104
a) TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE MINUTES, AS CIRCULATED, OF THE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,9th FEBRUARY 2021
It was resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on 3rd February, 2021, having been circulated should be taken as read and approved.
Proposed: Cllr. B. Orr Seconded: Cllr. W. Pinney
b) TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE MINUTES, AS CIRCULATED, OF THE MEETING OF THE VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY,9th FEBRUARY 2021
It was resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on 3rd February, 2021, having been circulated should be taken as read and approved.
Proposed: Cllr. D. Cowling Seconded: Cllr. B. Orr
105 ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT
a) To Receive the following Financial Report and Approve the Accounts for Payment: as at 15th March 2021 (Statement of accounts enclosed)
Appendix 1
Accounts for payment
15/2/2021 D. Cowling Refund Xmas Lights 68.37
15/3/2021 Autela Payroll Payroll 41.76
15/3/2021 LALC Councillor Training 54.00
31/3/2021 AJ Hannath Wages 829.10
31/3/2021 AJ Hannath Homeworking Allowance 30.00
31/3/2021 AJ Hannath Mileage 62.55
It was resolved that the accounts for payment listed above and the Statement of Accounts be approved.
Proposed: Cllr. N. Francis Seconded: Cllr. B. Orr
106 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.
Decision Notices
Reference: 142277
Planning application for a new manege, Priory Fields, Howshan Road, Kettleby APPROVED
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
APPROVED
107 TO CONFIRM RENEWAL OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF LALC IN THE SUM OF £150.47
Noted
108 TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF THE CLERK’S MILEAGE IN THE SUM OF £62.55
It was resolved that the Clerk’s mileage claim be paid
Proposed: Cllr. B. Orr Seconded: Cllr. J. Pinney
109 VILLAGE HALL MATTERS
a) To Receive the following Financial Report and Approve the Accounts for Payment: as at 15th March 2021 (Statement of accounts enclosed)
Appendix 2
Accounts for payment - Village Hall
12/2/2021 Opus Energy Electrcity 20.35
2/3/2021 WLDC Green bin 35.00
12/3/2021 Opus Energy Electricity 22.41
15/3/2021 Anglian Water Water 4.51
24/3/2021 JD Fire Alarms Routine visit 86.40
It was resolved that the accounts for payment listed above and the Statement of Accounts be approved.
Proposed: Cllr. B. Orr Seconded: Cllr. W. Pinney
b) To note that the 6-monthly check of the Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Systems took place on 1st March 2021. This is the second service of the emergency lighting,
3 hour discharge test carried out. 1x bulkhead light above the side entrance (near toilets) failed to last the duration of the test. Awaiting quotation for the remedial work.
c) There will be no charge for Non-Domestic Rates for 2021/22
Noted
d) To confirm the renewal of the Green Waste removal contract with WLDC in the sum of £35.00 for 1 green bins.
Noted
e) To confirm that the Chairman of the Parish Council regularly inspects the Village Hall and checks the defibrillator. The shed roof needs a repair to its felting and a new hasp and staple needs fitting to the door. The Village Hall handyman has been asked to proceed with the work.
Noted
The meeting closed at 7.10 pm