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A meeting of the Environment Committee was held in the Parish Office on 6th May 2015.

Present: Cllrs Mrs S Watson (Chairman),Mrs P van Gelderen and Mrs K England

Also present: 1 member of the public

Clerk: Mrs J Murray

15/05/01 Chairman’s remarks

The Chairman thanked everyone for coming to the meeting.

15/05/02 Apologies

On a proposal from Cllr Mrs Watson, seconded by Cllr Mrs van Gelderen, it was unanimously RESOLVED following a vote to accept apologies from Cllrs Pikett, Lowen and Powell having considered and accepted their reasons for absence.

15/05/03 Declarations of Interest

None

15/05/04Minutes

On a proposal from Cllr Mrs Watson, seconded by Cllr Mrs van Gelderen, it was unanimouslyRESOLVED that the notes of the meeting held on 27th January 2015be approved and signed as the minutes.

15/05/05Clerk’sReport

15/01/39 – Cllr Hobbs has passed all the paperwork regarding the Tree Wardens role to Cllr Powell.

The resident has called in to the Parish Office to confirm that the tree at the rear of her property on Chancel Court will be replaced with the same species as the one adjacent to it.

15/05/06Correspondence

Lincolnshire Bat Group – Information regarding bat boxes

Resident – Reply to letter regarding trees on Tinkermere Close

P Westman Landscapes – Signed maintenance contract

Resident – Reply to letter regarding trees on Ryland Road Playing Field

WLDC – Tree work application for 59 Ryland Road 034962

Resident – Copy of email sent to Dixon & Hogg regarding trees on Tinkermere Close

WLDC – Letter advising no longer sending email notification of TPO consultations or Conservation Area notifications

P Westman Landscapes – Copy of Public Liability insurance schedule

Mr A Johnson – Allotment tenancy agreement & rent cheque

Mr D Andrews – Allotment tenancy agreement & rent payment

WLDC – Tree works application 035123 for 23 Sudbeck Lane

Mr C Partridge – Allotment tenancy agreement & rent cheque

Mr S Brown – Allotment tenancy agreement & rent cheque

Mr S Howell – Allotment tenancy agreement

Mr R Bush – Allotment tenancy agreement & rent cheque

Miss L Storr – Allotment tenancy agreement & rent cheque

15/05/07 Financial

  • Members were given a financial report to date.
  • On a proposal from Cllr Mrs van Gelderen, seconded by Cllr Mrs England, it was unanimously RESOLVED following a vote to book 4 places at a Beautiful Burial Ground Conference on 7th September 2015 at £15.00 per person for Cllrs Mrs Watson, Mrs van Gelderen, Mrs England and Powell.

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7.48pm Meeting suspended to allow a member of the public to speak

Trees have been hacked down by a resident whose property backs on to Manor Park – the resident has been written to.

7.50pm Meeting reconvened

15/05/08 Trees

  • Tree Warden’s report – Cllr Powell had submitted a written report.
  • Ayam Close – Insurers’ advice is to ask if the residents will accept an arborist’stree survey report. Trees have been checked by our contractor and the Tree Warden and appear to be healthy with no dead branches apparent. No further maintenance required at this time.
  • On a proposal from Cllr Mrs Watson, seconded by Cllr Mrs van Gelderen, it was RESOLVED following a unanimous vote to agree a rolling 5 year tree maintenance programme and to obtain quotes from an arborist for a tree survey.

15/05/09 Footpaths

Church Lane to The Grove – the fingerpost is obscured by the Lleylandii – write to resident.

15/05/10 Allotments

No report as the Allotment Tenant’s Representative was not present.

15/05/11Lagoonarea off Beckhall

  • A response has been received from the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. It was suggested to meet with the current contractor to form a maintenance plan. Plant some wild flowers.
  • Bench – a complaint has been received from a resident regarding the location of the bench. Ask PCSO if any problems with youths in this area. Cllrs Mrs Watson and Mrs van Gelderen will have a look at the area to ascertain an appropriate location for the bench.

15/05/12Owl/Bat/Insect Boxes

Write to PCC and ask for permission. Defer to next meeting – Cllr Powell and the Facilities Manager to look at possible sites.

15/05/13 FloralDisplays

The floral displays will be in a red, white and blue theme for the 70th Anniversary of VE Day. On a proposal from Cllr Mrs England, seconded by Cllr Mrs Watson, it was unanimously RESOLVED following a vote to accept the lowest quote for summer planting.

15/05/14 Best Kept Village Competition

On a proposal from Cllr Mrs van Gelderen, seconded by Cllr Mrs Watson, it was RESOLVEDfollowing a unanimous vote not to enter the competition and to write saying that the first round of judging is far too early.

15/05/15Councillors’ Reports

None