September 2019 Minutes
RAUCEBY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER 2019 AT 7.30pm IN RAUCEBY VILLAGE HALL
Present: Cllr M Ireland (in the Chair), Cllr B Balderston, Cllr K Colehouse, Cllr G Enstone, Cllr R Enstone, Cllr I Graham, Cllr J Malloch and Cllr S Waite, Cllr S Waring (NKDC) and the Clerk, Mrs P Ireland.
1. Welcome by the Chairman:.
2. Apologies for Absence: No apologies.
3. To Receive any Declarations of Interest: Cllr Colehouse – item 8
4. To Decide on any Items to be carried out in Closed Session: None
5. To approve as a correct record the notes of the meeting held on the 3rd July, 2019. The official minutes were signed by the Chairman.
6. Reports from Visiting Representatives: Cllr Waring gave an update on the cinema in Sleaford, which is to be partly funded by NKDC but with benefits.
7. Police Matters: None.
8. Planning Applications:
Received since the last meeting:
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19/0957/HOUS | Erection of one and a half storey side extension. | 28 Pinfold Lane South Rauceby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8QE – Application supported using the delegated powers under section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972, in line with the planning policy of Rauceby Parish Council.
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Resolved since the last meeting:
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19/0957/HOUS | Erection of one and a half storey side extension. | 28 Pinfold Lane South Rauceby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8QE - Approved 19/0841/TCA | T1 / T2 Pine - fell | Manor House Main Street North Rauceby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8QP – TPO not served 19/0690/HOUS | Erection of a single storey rear extension | 22 Main Street North Rauceby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8QP – Approved
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9. Defibrillator: The Village Hall Committee had responded positively to the request to site a defibrillator on the side of the Village Hall. The Clerk had met with one of the Committee and the exact location had been identified.
There had been a few comments from parishioners that the Village Hall may not be the best place for the new defibrillator. However, it was agreed by all present that the Village Hall could be easily found and had the advantage of an electricity source, which was essential. Resolved to go ahead with this location. The Chairman to liaise with the Clerk regarding purchase.
Leaflets – These had been well received around the village and it was agreed that an update could follow.
10. Provsion of Dog Bins: Two sites had been identified. The Chairman to install and the Clerk to inform NKDC.
11. Grasscutting Provision 2020: It was agreed that a small scheme of grasscutting to be implemented. Areas for consideration being the Buttercross, bus shelter area on Cliffe View and areas around benches and village signs. Approximately 10 cuts per year would be needed. The Clerk to include this in the budget.
12. Parish Council Vacancy: Notices had been displayed advertising the vacancy and as no election had been requested the vacancy could be filled by Co-option. It was agreed to invite the candidate who was second when the last co-option took place.
13. Bank Mandate: Cllr J Malloch to be added to the signatories and three people removed who are no longer councillors.
14. Bench on Cliffe View: One of the bars had recently broken. Mr R Sharp had very kindly donated his time to repair and repaint the bench. A letter of thanks to be sent.
15. Trees on Church Lane: A dangerous tree had been identified, opposite the church. Highways had marked it for immediate felling.
16. Correspondence:
- Citizens advice Bureau – Letter of thanks for the donation.
- Service Level Agreement- Parish Funding – Litter Picking Grant – A scheme available but there were several criteria to fulfil. It was agreed not to pursue.
- Lincolnshire Highways Contracts – Three new contractors to be in place from April 2020.
17. Update on Outstanding Matters:
- Red Tarmac Strips – Still waiting.
- Footpath from A153 to South Rauceby - This had partially been cleared. The Chairman Ireland would organise further clearance.
- Electoral Review briefing – The Clerk had attended this briefing for review of the District boundaries. The quality of the presentation had been less than favourable. Cllr Waring reported that as Leasingham and Rauceby were 16% down on voters there was the possibility of inclusion with Ruskington under three Councillors.
- LCC Broadband Programme – Report at the next meeting.
18. Finance:
(i) Financial report – £18,059.03 in the current account
(ii) Cheques for signing / expenditure approval – see table
(iii) Audit 2019- Completed
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PAYEE |
DESCRIPTION |
CHQ |
GROSS |
NET |
VAT |
TOTAL |
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Glasdon |
Dog bins |
568 |
304.06 |
253.38 |
50.68 |
304.06 |
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T J Bookkeeping |
10 x months payroll |
569 |
50.00 |
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50.00 |
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P Ireland |
Salary x 4 June-Sept |
570 |
564.68 |
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564.68 |
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Selby – cartridges |
570 |
47.59 |
39.66 |
7.93 |
47.59 |
19. Matters of Urgency:
- Footpath marker down – The Chairman to reinstate
- Tree on Rauceby Drove – growing over the road. The Clerk to report
- Tarmacing strategy in the village – Cllr R Enstone questioned this. The Clerk to contact the County Councillor.
- Contact with the County Councillor – It was agreed this would be an agenda item at the next meeting.
18. Date of next meeting – Wednesday, 13th November, 2019.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.20pm.