October 2021 Minutes
Nettleton Parish Council
21 Wood Farm Close, Nettleton, LN7 6AS, nettletonpc@gmail.com
Notes of the Meeting of Tuesday 5th October 2021
Nettleton Village Hall at 7.30pm
Present: Cllrs. K. Smith (Chair), J. Connolly (Vice-Chair), Cllrs A. Clark, E. Bates & A. O’Reilly, In attendance J. Grainger – Clerk & RFO. Cllr. T. Smith (LCC), Cllr. T. Regis (WLDC).
41.21 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
P. Smith – accepted.
42.21 TO RECEIVE COUNCILLORS’ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011 – Cllr. J. Connolly – VH Trustee & PC representative.
43.21 TO APPROVE AS A CORRECT RECORD THE NOTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD ON 13TH JULY 2021. These were signed and accepted as a true record.
44.21 CHAIR & COUNTY, DISTRICT & PARISH COUNCILLOR COMMENTS
Cllr. Smith - LCC introduced himself to the councillors, with offers of assistance and surgery participations as required. Queries from councillors included footpath bridge repairs, gritting for the winter season, speed limit enforcement/speeding in the village. Cllr. Regis – WLDC invited participation in a ward walk, due to take place 28th October, support with Precept application, along with information regarding funding for the Platinum Jubilee which will be celebrated in February 2022, which will be announced later in the month.
Cllr. K. Smith (Chair) discussed weight limit signage in the village. Cllr. O’Reilly reported that she had been approached with a view to providing another dog waste bin. After discussions it was proposed and seconded that a new bin be purchased for Normanby Rd – Bench next to 30 mph sign, leading up to the rambler’s car park. Cllr. Clark made enquiries about vehicular access to the Recreation Ground, and after discussions it was decided to update the lock number, which would be circulated to those requiring access.
45.21 CLERK REPORT
The clerk reported that the new printer was now in place.
46.21 FINANCE: ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2021.
It was proposed, seconded and Resolved: That orders for payment made to the sum of £1848.69, income of £0.67 (interest). Proposed Cllr. K. Smith, seconded Cllr. E.Bates.
47.21 PLANNING APPLICATIONS & DECISIONS
143765 – Whitegate Hill, Caistor – no comments.
48.21 TO DISCUSS FUNDING AND SUPPORT REQUEST FROM ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH PCC.
The clerk circulated an email, 29/9/21, which outlined the details of the Remembrance Day Service & Wreath Ceremony. The Parish Council proposed and seconded that a poppy wreath be purchased for the purpose of this ceremony. Additionally, the PCC requested support with funding towards the lighting of the Church for the festive season. It was proposed and seconded that a sum of £50 be granted towards this scheme. Proposed Cllr. O’Reilly, seconded Cllr. Bates.
49.21 TO RECEIVE UPDATE FROM VH & RG.
Cllr. Clark made enquiries regarding a defibrillator which is to be purchased and placed at the Village Hall. Cllr. Connolly (VC & Village Hall Representative) informed the PC that the location of the unit was still under discussion, but ongoing.
50.21 TO DISCUSS PROPOSAL OF RECREATION GROUND OWNERSHIP.
The clerk reported that she had contacted ACIS with regard to boundary ownership, who were unable to provide this information. The clerk then found the relevant information on the Land Registry system and provided all councillors with a copy. The clerk was tasked with contacting the Charity Commission to enquire how to proceed, to enable the Parish Council to receive the Recreation Ground as a Registered Charity, which is to be separated by the Village Hall Registered Charity. The clerk was also tasked with writing to the VH Committee, to relay this information, and to make enquiries regarding the process of transfer of ownership. The Parish Council discussed and agreed that as they were already responsible for the boundary, play equipment and grass cutting of the area, then the ownership would be a natural step and an asset to the community.
51.21 TO NOMINATE REPLACEMENT REPRESENTATIVE – VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE
The Parish Council discussed the necessity for 2 representatives, and requested the PC representative – Cllr Connolly - to make enquiries regarding reducing this 1 representative, especially in light of the impending separation of the VH and the RG. To be reported back at the next meeting.
52.21 CORRESPONDENCE – CIRCULATED ELECTRONICALLY.
Meeting closed at 8.40pm
Date of next meeting 16/11/21
These notes are draft until signed at the next meeting.