7 May 2019 - Annual Parish Council Meeting

Thimbleby Parish Council

 

Minutes Of The Annual Parish Council Meeting Held On Tuesday 7th May 2019

 

Present

Councillors

Cllr M Jamieson (Chairman)

Cllrs Doody, Devlin & Cllr Mrs Doody

Cllr Mrs Bradwell (LCC)

Cllrs Mrs Martin (ELDC)

Cllr Mrs Campbell Wardman (ELDC)

In Attendance Mrs C Newton (Clerk)

3 Members of the public

 

Mr S Ireland (Retiring Chair) opened the meeting

 

1 Apologies for absence

None

 

2 Acceptance of Office were signed in front of the Clerk

 

3 Election of Chairman

Mr. Ireland then asked for nominations for Chairman Cllr Doody proposed, Cllr Devlin seconded, and it was unanimously agreed that Cllr Jamieson become the Chairman

Cllr Jamieson accepted and sign the Acceptance of Office, and Mr. Ireland joined the public

 

4 Election of Vice Chairman

Cllr Jamieson proposed, Cllr Devlin seconded, and it was unanimously agreed that Cllr Mrs. Doody become the Vice Chair person

Cllr Mrs. Doody accepted and sign the Acceptance of Office

 

5 To sign as correct the minutes from the last meeting held on the 14th February 2019, it was unanimously agreed that these should be signed

 

6 Declarations of Interest

Cllr Jamieson declared an interest in item 9

 

7 Matters to Report from last meeting

None

 

8 Correspondence Received

a) Community Lincs – Insurance – It was unanimously agreed that this should be paid

b) Emergency Planning

The Clerk will arrange a date for a presentation

 

9 Planning

a) To Discuss

S/181/00532/19

Planning Permission - Extension and alterations to the existing dwelling to provide a ground floor enlarged kitchen and utility room with a first-floor bedroom and bathroom over.

Garth House, Main Road, Thimbleby, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5RE

No Objections

 

10 Feedback from the ELDC & LCC Councilors

LCC Cllr Mrs. Bradwell introduced herself, and updated everyone on highways issues, she also gave some background information on the Emergency Plan, and it w3as agreed to invite Steve Harris to a future meeting to give a presentation

ELDC Cllrs Mrs. Martin & Mrs. Campbell Wardman introduced themselves, as Councillors for the Horncastle ward, and gave a brief breakdown of their responsibilities

 

11 Finance

a) Bills paid between Meetings

W Goodwin - speed gun £165.00

Protect Services - sign £ 96.84 inc £16.14 Reclaimable VAT

Howsafe- clothing £49.50 inc 8.25 Reclaimable VAT

Noted

b) Bills to be paid

Salary March £72.62

Salary April May

Inland Revenue £54.00

LALC – Membership £76.58

Proposed Cllr Mrs. Doody seconded by Cllr Jamieson & unanimously agreed that these bills should be paid

c) Bank £3968.04, Petty Cash £8.77

Noted

d) ICO Membership

Noted

e) New banking mandate

The Clerk will arrange for a new mandate to include all Councillors, with 2 to sign, in the meantime the previous Councillors will continue to sign

 

12 Highways

a) Reported

343440 Flooding outside Chatsworth – Still outstanding Cllr Bradwell will take this forward, together with any outstanding items on Fix My Street

 

13 Speed watch Cllr Doody

All equipment has been received and areas have now been identified,

There is a possibility that more signs may be required later, this will be considered if a request is made

 

14 Training

Councillors will send their requests for training to the clerk and a decision will be made as to whether the Council should join the training scheme which will mean that there will be a considerable saving

 

15 Agenda Items for the next meeting

Communication

Annual Audit

Grit boxes

Harper Garth Bus Shelter

 

16 Dates of Meetings

It was agreed to have bi monthly meetings, on a Tuesday night.

The Clerk will deal with the booking clerk, and report back

 

Meeting Closed at 9.30 pm