November 2022 Minutes
Nettleton Parish Council
21 Wood Farm Close, Nettleton, LN7 6AS, nettletonpc@gmail.com
Minutes of the Meeting of Tuesday 8th November 2022
Nettleton Village Hall
Present: Cllr. K. Smith – Chair, Cllr. J. Connolly – Vice-Chair, Cllrs. E. Bates & A. Clark.,
In attendance J. Grainger – Clerk & RFO. Cllr. T. Regis (WLDC).
The meeting had no members of the public for the period of public discussion. The Chairman welcomed new Councillor Debbie Langmaid.
72.22 TO RECEIVE COUNCILLORS’ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCALISM ACT 2011 – Cllr. J. Connolly – Village Hall.
73.22 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE - Cllr. A. O’Reilly, Cllr. T. Smith LCC –– reasons accepted.
74.22 TO APPROVE AS A CORRECT RECORD THE NOTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD 27th SEPTEMBER 2022. These were signed and accepted as a true record. Proposed Cllr. K. Smith (C), seconded Cllr. J Connolly (VC).
75.22 TO RECEIVE UPDATE FROM LCC & WLDC DISTRICT COUNCILLORS.
Cllr. T. Regis (WLDC) continued support, discussing funding streams that may be available for the play area, along with identification of any ongoing issues within the Parish.
76.22 TO ADOPT NEW CODE OF CONDUCT
The clerk issued the new code of conduct along with receipts (to be signed and returned). It was proposed to adopt the NALC Model Code of Conduct – proposed Cllr. K. Smith – Chair, seconded Cllr. J. Connolly – Vice-Chair resolved.
77.22 CLERK REPORT
The clerk reported that CIL funding was due, that the Grant from WLDC Community Service for the notice boards had been successful. The clerk reported that the request for Grit Bin filling for the request form on the LCC website. LCC have expressly requested that any grit bin requiring filling would need individual requests, with a photograph of the contents, along with a location pin with map. The Parish Council felt this was very onerous, and time consuming, considering that they are essential for the safety of the Parish. Cllr Bates has already made the inspections, and submitted a genuine request, despite it not being administratively perfect, as LCC dictate.
78.22 FINANCE:
A) TO DISCUSS EXPENDITURE 2022/23 & RESOLVE ON BUDGET AND ESTIMATED PRECEPT 2023/24.
The expenditure was discussed year to date versus budget 2022/23, with estimate year end balances. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to set the estimate precept at £14000. To be confirmed at the January meeting. Unanimous.
B) TO AUTHORISE THE SIGNING OF ORDERS FOR PAYMENT AND TO NOTE INCOME FOR NOVEMBER 2022.
It was proposed, seconded and Resolved: That orders for payment made to the sum of £12064.95, income of £7.12 (interest). Proposed Cllr. K. Smith, seconded Cllr. J. Connolly. (Earmarked reserves for play equipment committed to expenditure).
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
Nettleton Community Primary School – Jubilee coin contribution
£70.00
J. Grainger - Salary 15th Oct 2022 –
£254.15
J. Grainger – Admin
£52.00
TEC Partnership – Newsletter
£23.80
A J Williams – Grass cutting
£300.00
Playdays Adventure Play Ltd – deposit – inv 2801.1 – 50%
£11340.00
Royal British Legion – poppy wreath
£25.00
Total
£12064.95
79.22 TO DISCUSS GRASS CUTTING QUOTATIONS FOR 2023/24.
The clerk issued the contract to 3 contractors for a quotation but only one quotation received so far. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to wait until 1/12/22, for any further quotations. Should there be no further submission it was proposed to accept the first. This is to be confirmed at the January meeting. Unanimous.
80.22 TO DISCUSS WINTER MAINTENANCE 2022/23.
Only one quotation received to date – It was proposed, seconded and resolved to wait until 1/12/22, for any further quotations. Should there be no further submission it was proposed to accept the first. This is to be confirmed at the January meeting. Unanimous.
81.22 RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND.
The village hall reported that the charity had been split with further information due on the financial year end and conclusion of accounts still being worked on.
The Parish Council require further clarification on the split of the scheme and its content, in comparison with the original wishes of the land left to the parishioners 1926/31. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to seek legal advice, in order to clarify the position. LALC gave support with this, and recommended Roger Taylor from Wellers Law Group, who provides training and support for councils via LALC. Roger Taylor was contacted and provided a quotation of £500 for this to be investigated. It was proposed, seconded and resolved to use this service to help navigate this transition legally. Unanimous.
82.22 TO DISCUSS ITEMS FOR THE NEXT NEWSLETTER
The councillors suggested reporting on the new equipment for, verge ownership clarification for residents,
PLANNING Gelders – proposed naming of the development known as Nettleton Fields – correspondence received proposing Hawthorne Crescent, Nettleton Fields and Meadow View. After discussion it was proposed the clerk contact Gelders and propose the whole development follow suit of a nearby development (Wood Farm Close), where all properties were numbered with the one address. The Parish Council proposed the development be known as Nettleton Fields. 145271 – Eardley Cottages – name proposal – West Garth – Proposed Seconded and Resolved to support this naming. Unanimous.
69.22 TO DISCUSS PLAY AREA IMPROVEMENTS/EXPANSION
Cllr. Clark has contacted providers of equipment and distributed 2 quotations for replacement items and improvements. Cllrs. discussed the quotations and proposed work be carried out by PlayDays. Proposed Cllr Smith, seconded Cllr. Connolly. Resolved. Cllr Clark to contact PlayDays and progress the work. Further expansion of the area would be discussed in the new year, once the Charity split has been implemented. The clerk reported that the annual inspection was due in October, with no exact date given.
70.22 TO DISCUSS VILLAGE MAINTENANCE
The clerk requested permission to go ahead and order the notice boards, following the successful grant application, which was authorized. The clerk reported that the order for new larger litter bins had been progressed for the rambler’s car park. The clerk also reported that grit bins needed inspecting, photographing, and pinning – using the fixmystreet app, in order to provide as much information as possible to the LCC grit bin filling co-ordinator, following last year’s criticism, ensuring no litter had been left in the grit bins, clearing if necessary.
71.22 TO DISCUSS APPLICATION FOR COUNCILLOR VACANCY
Cllr. O’Reilly reported that an application had been received in relation to current the councillor vacancies. After discussion and consideration it was proposed and seconded to welcome Ms Langmaid as a Parish Councillor to the November meeting. Proposed Cllr.O’Reilly, seconded Cllr. Bates. Resolved.
Meeting closed at 8.30 pm
Date of next 10th January 2023