EWERBY & EVEDON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 7th May 2014 at 7.30pm at The Reading Room, Main Street, Ewerby.

Present

Councillor M Scott Chairman Councillor P Austen

Councillor T Dean Councillor M Priestley

Councillor C Issitt

Also present Mr A Lister –Tomlinson.

Apologies for Absence

Councillor R Hallawell & District Councillor D Dickinson

Election of Chairman 2014/15

M Scott Proposed M Priestley

Seconded P Austen

Councillor Scott was duly elected by a unanimous vote.

Election of Vice Chairman 2014/15

T Henson Proposed M Scott

Seconded T Dean

Councillor Henson was duly elected by a unanimous vote.

Election of Charity Trustees 2014/15

Tindale T Dean & T Henson

Rothwell M Priestley & P Austen

Pells C Sardeson M Sardeson M Priestley & S Whitehead

The Parish Council representatives were elected en block; names of the other trustees were noted

Minutes of the Meeting held on 5th February 2014

Minutes were read and signed as being a true record after the correction of Concillor Hallawell’s name.

Matter arising from the minutes.

i) Hedges: The Manor House had complied with our request.

The Dower House - Councillor Scott to follow up.

Ewerby Thorpe had been cut by contractors.

ii) Precept - surplus monies put on next agenda.

iii) Playing field – The clerk reported a complaint that the area was not kept in good enough condition for playing football.

Risk Assessment Review

The review was adopted and is to be confirmed with the external auditors.

Accounts for Year Ended 31st March2014

The accounts had been circulate by the chairman prior to the meeting. The Chairman explained the accounts and noted that the Fixed Assets had increased due to the increase in the value of the Parish Council’s landholding.

Receipts & Payments.

Income:

Burial Fee (L.Hodson) 250.00

HMRC VAT repayment 380.60

JAS Martin & Co - Graves 75.00

NKDC- Precept 3500.00

Expenditure:

Donation and Room

Hire Reading Room 140.00

Grass Cutting 463.20

Clerks Wages 72.00

HMRC 18.00

NKDC Rates 35.33

Diane Malley 48.00

Planning Matters.

Decisions.

The Grange Evedon - Refused

Applications.

AP NO 14/0295/HOUS 25 Main Street Ewerby

AP NO 14/0472/FUL Grain Store Haverholme

AP NO 14/0605/HOUS Church View House Evedon

AP NO 14/056/LBC Walnut Cottage 1 Main Street Ewerby

Councillors agreed there were no objections to all the applications

Playing Field.

No progress on lease.

Correspondence.

The Chairman outlined the Council’s Insurance Policy. The Premium is due on 1st June 2014 in the sum of £477. It was agreed to renew on this basis.

Any Other Business.

The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Councillor Priestley for removing the rubbish from the Pinfold and also to Mr Lister-Tomlinson for winding the church clock so efficiently. Unanimous agreement

The Cemetery wall has collapsed. Councillor Scott to investigate.

Councillors reported a large pothole on the Asgarby Road.

Date of next meeting.

Wednesday 20th August 2014 at 7.30pm.