GT HALE PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held in the Village Hall on Monday 4 September 2017.
Present: Cllr M Weston - Chair,Cllr N Turner – Vice Chair, Cllr V Kemmett, Cllr E White, Cllr M Barnatt, Cllr J Cope, Cllr S Needham,District Cllr S Ogden, Cllr S Tarry and Mr A Illingworth (Clerk).
4 members of the public present. Forum started at 7.30pm.
Chair welcomed everyone present and opened the meeting to the public.
Further questions were asked regarding the planning application received for 4 dwellings adjacent 10 Heckington Road. These included access rights and ownership of the land.
The Chair informed those present no further correspondence had been received from NKDC and the
application had not yet gone before the Planning Committee. The Chair pointed out planning permission could be given without knowing who owned the land.
The Chair read out the Parish Councils response to NKDC re the application and stated Highways had been asked to visit the site with Councillors but no response had been received. Cllr Ogden informed the meeting Highways had given consent to the application. At this point the Clerk read out comments Highways had posted on NKDC Online Planning.
Council meeting started at 7.45pm.
- Welcome Remarks byChair
See above
- Apologies
None
- Report from District Councillors
Cllr Ogden informed Council there was nothing to report due to Annual holidays.
Cllr Tarry informed the meeting a charity quiz had been arranged for 6 October in aid of LIVES. Doors open at 6.30pm with the quiz starting at 7.00pm.
The Community Award Scheme was coming to an end. Cllr Ogden informed the meeting names could still be put forward.
- Declaration of Pecuniary Interest & Dispensations
Cllrs S Needham declared an interest regarding the planning application at White Gorse Farm. (17/154)
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- Signing of the minutes
The minutes of the meeting held 31 July 2017were accepted as a true reflection of the meeting. Proposed by Cllr Barnatt and seconded by Cllr White. The Chair duly signed the minutes
- Matters arising from the minutes not included in the Agenda
Residents to be asked what Community Facilities they would consider in connection with the proposed development of 9 dwelling houses at Hall Road. Poster to be put on notice boards and website. Suggestions put forward by Cllrs included: Speed Indicator Device, Computer and Projector and keep fit equipment for Orchard Green. (17/155)
7Matters arising from the minutes
Refer to item 10.
8Finance (17/156)
8.1 To note income received
None
8.2 To note payments made since last meeting
8.2.1 C Crouch 600.00
8.2.2 A Illingworth – Salary June/July 494.94
8.2.3 A Illingworth – Reimbursement for Pidgeon Spikes purchased 34.99
8.2.4 Hale Magna Village Hall – Room Hire 40.00
8.3 Approval was given by the Council for payment of Clerk’s salary for August
Proposed by Cllr White, seconded by Cllr Cope. 247.57
Approval was given for a payment to be made to C Crouch for grass cutting.
Proposed by Cllr Barnatt, seconded by Cllr Cope. 300.00
8.4 Income and Expenditure Account approved. Proposed by Cllr Weston and seconded by
Cllr Needham. Accounts signed by the Chair and Responsible Finance Officer.
8.5 Bank Reconciliation approved. Proposed by Cllr Weston and seconded by Cllr Needham.
9 Planning Applications.
9.1 Chair gave a brief feedback and results following his meeting with NKDC Planning regarding electronic applications. It has been agreed to send a hard copy of applications to the Clerk for residents to inspect by appointment.
Clerk to print necessary documents relating to an application for distribution at future meetings.
Clerk gave a breakdown of costs involved. Council agreed to reimburse Clerk for work carried out. (To include time spent downloading, printing and ink). Proposed by Cllr Weston and seconded by Cllr White. (17/157)
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9.2 Planning Application White Gorse Farm
Cllr Kemmett raised concerns about the felling of trees and the application lacked
any re-planet or landscaping.
Concern raised about the increase of traffic using Drove Road and subsequently coming
through the village. Comments to be sent to NKDC Planning and to be conditions as part
of the planning application.(17/158)
Cllrs Tarry and Ogden left the meeting.
10 Highways
10.1 Filling of the potholes on Crow Lane not completed. Clerk to report potholes near No 2
Crossing. (17/159)
Bridge work has been completed. However, on the footpath between the Dyke towards
the new bridge, going east, need replacing.(17/160)
Trees at the entrance to Orchard Close need crown lifting. (17/161)
Clerk read out comments received from Highways re bollard, Kings Lane. They do not
class this as an immediate safety concern. As the bollard was put in place to stop
vehicles going down the footpath, Clerk to send reply urging the matter be dealt with
immediately. (17/162)
Bedlam Lane – Clerk had received an email from Highways stating there is not a Bedlam
Lane on their plans. A copy of plan held by Parish Council to be sent. (17/163)
Cllr Turner informed the Council since the building of the property at 29 Leas Road
Every time it rains this area becomes flooded and there is a possibility of surface and
fowl water mixing. NKDC Building Regs and Highways to be informed.(17/164)
11 Orchard Green Matters
All Cllrs agreed the Spinney needs clearing and the fence needs re-wiring, Cllr Barnatt has
carried out a temporary repair to the fence. A site meeting has been arranged for 1
October to consider action to be taken. (17/165)
Cllr Turner to carry out inspection in September, with Cllr Weston October.
12 Correspondance
12.1 Clerk read out correspondence received from Lloyds Bank regarding changes to
Treasurers Account.
12.2 The Clerk informed the Council the need to provide a copy of any emails sent between
Cllrs, to be sent to himself. This would ensure the Clerk is fully aware of what is
happening in the Parish. This was agreed and to be implemented immediately.
Proposed by Cllr Weston, seconded by Cllr White. (17/166)
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13 Any other business
LCC have been informed of the trip hazard on the footpath, Church Lane following a local
residents fall. (17/167)
14 Next meeting
All future meetings to start at 7.30pm. Next meeting arranged for Monday 2 October
Meeting closed 9.04pm
Signed: Date: 2 October 2017
CllrM Weston
Chair
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