Nocton PC: May 2011 Archives

Minutes of the Meeting of Nocton Parish Council held on Tuesday the 5th April 2011 in the Village Hall

Present: Councillor D. Wilson (Chair)
Councillor I. Goldsworthy (Vice-Chair)
Councillor P. Askew
Councillor D. Rumbelow
Councillor K. Tyler
Councillor M. Williams

Councillor M. Overton County Councillor
Councillor W. Chambers District Councillor
Mrs. D. Green Parish Clerk

Mrs J. Hill Dog Warden

3 Members of the public were in attendance

(1) Apologies for Absence: PCSO Duckworth.

(2) Police: PCSO Duckworth had informed the Clerk that no crime had been reported since the last meeting. It was noted that the gate at the end of the allotments was open and Anglian Water were not there.

(3) Public Questions:

Mr Baxendale gave a presentation on the ArtsNKSafire events. The posters had been taken down and so attendances at the workshops were very low, including the event at the Cathedral on 28th May. The missing brass markers are being replaced by "metallic lookalike" ones.

(4) Litter: A lot of litter at the hospital site again. The Clerk to write to LEDA to get it removed.

(5) Dog Warden: Mrs Hill gave her report. Agreed to extend her contract for another three months.

(6) Declaration of Prejudicial Interest in Accordance with the Ethical Code of Conduct: None.

(7) Minutes: The Minutes of the meeting held on 1st March 2011 were proposed as correct by Councillor Askew, seconded by Councillor Rumbelow and signed by the Chair.

(8) Matters Arising:

183/10 (see 168/10): Play area -The draft letter to the school governors is still with the Chair (who has been ill). It was agreed that it now be sent..
184/10 (see 169/10): The Green grass protection - the draft letter to the school is with the Chair. Letter to be sent now.
185/10 (see 170/10): The Parish Plan meeting will now be on 20th April. 186/10 (see 171/10): BJB have removed the "Coronation" seat to Embsay House and replaced it with the "Cluster" seat.
187/10 (see 172/10): Equal Opportunities Policy to be discussed at the Annual Parish Council meeting next month.
188/10 (see 175/10): Councillor Goldsworthy had spoken to Alan Brown at LCC Highways and he attended the Annual Parish Meeting.
189/10 (see 182/10a): A meeting had been held for arranging an event to celebrate the Royal wedding but had encountered some problems. The Clerk to check with the insurance company. May have to miss this event and concentrate on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee next year.

(9) Village Hall (190/10): Committee meeting tomorrow evening. Coffee morning Wednesday next week. Someone is to tidy up the front.

(10) Nocton Hall (191/10): Anderson and Glenn have completed the options appraisal and are now putting together more detailed plans. No further contact with LEDA. Councillor Chambers was asked if the Parish Councillors could attend a meeting with Karen Bradford and LEDA at the NKDC offices. Councillor Chambers will enquire.

(11) Letters (192/10):

(a) LCC temporary road closure Branston and Nocton
(b) NKDC from Cliff Robinson re elections
(c) NKDC: Election Nomination Packs
(d) LALC News
(e) Open Spaces Society
(f) Glasdon advertisement
(g) Ralph Timms re Village Litter Pick
(h) Councillor Rose information on addresses for Nick Hardcastle, LEDA Properties and Peter Willes
(i) NKDC Calendar of Meetings
(j) NKDC: re consultation with young people in the parish
(k) NKDC: re District and Parish Elections
(l) PM Engineering introductory letter
(m) LCC reply to our letter re highway matters
(n) LCC poster "Supporting Independence"
(o) Community Lincs - Rural Links
(p) NKDC Agenda for Cluster meeting on 14th April
(q) NKDC: What's On

(12) Planning (193/10)

(a) Dr Webb copy of his letter to NKDC Planning re: application 11/0176/FUL plot by the "The Pheasantry".
(b) NKDC: Planning Permission 11/2282/FUL plot at 14 Khormaksar.
(c) NKDC: ApplicationCA42/50 Trees at Lime Tree House.
(d) LCC PL/0042/11 Extension to School
(e) NKDC refusal of planning 11/0059/FUL reservoir

(13) Nocton Dairies (194/10): The arranged meeting with Peter Willes of Nocton Dairies had to be cancelled due to bereavement.

(14) (195/10) Councillor Overton gave her report. She was pleased to have completed the Lincoln 10k run on Sunday. Had run a "science through theatre" day with children. Post Office is having difficulty getting Navenby Post Office re-opened. A new Lincoln Lions Club has started up, hoping to become a fundraising team. Evening bus services have been cut. The Chair commented that the LCC Planning website was not highlighting the changes regarding the bio-digester at Nocton Fen

(15) Finance (196/10):

(a) Lloyd's statements (18) 311,196.47 and (19) £115.30.
(b) LALC subscription invoice for £179 proposed continue. Councillor Goldsworthy, seconded Councillor Williams - all agreed (Cheque signed).
(c) Mr Sidney paid £40 for litter picking in March (cheque signed)
(d) Eon invoice for maintenance £106.70 (cheque signed).
(e) BJB invoice for fitting "Cluster" seat £72 (cheque signed)
(f) Mrs J. Hill Dog Warden - March £79.50 (cheque signed)
(g) Clerk's salary for March £168.72; expenses £3.24 = £171.96 (cheque signed).
(h) Hemswell Construction quote of £2,735 plus VAT for 90 sq. mtrs. and £5,360 plus VAT for 260 sq. mtrs. for Village Hall car park were discussed. Two more quotes to be obtained.
(i) CPRE subscription due. Councillor Goldsworthy proposed not to renew; seconded by Councillor Williams and agreed.
(j) Open Spaces affiliation due. Proposed by Councillor Goldsworthy not to renew; seconded by Councillor Tyler and agreed.

(16) Any Other Business (197/10):

(a) Councillor Overton thanked District Councillor Chambers for all his help over the years and was disappointed that he was not standing for re-election. The Chair added the Parish Council's thanks to both Councillors Rose and Chambers; they had been exemplary district councillors and would be a hard act to follow
(b) Councillor Tyler proposed that the Parish Council meet 15 minutes early in future to peruse the correspondence; seconded by Councillor Goldsworthy and agreed. The Chair suggested tea and biscuits be provided.
(c) Councillor Goldsworthy ha looked around Nocton Park and asked if Peter Sowerby should be invited to a meeting. The general opinion was that this would not be a good idea.
(d) Councillor Williams reported that we now have a community library in the school.
(e) Councillor Goldsworthy proposed a notice regarding co-option to the Parish Council.
(f) The Clerk will write and invite members of the School Council to the Parish Plan meeting.

(17) Date of Next Meeting:

As there will be no Parish Council Election, the date for the next meeting was confirmed as Tuesday, 3rd May 2011 at 7.00 pm in the Village Hall. This will be the Annual Parish Council Meeting.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 10.00 pm.

Present:
Councillor D. Wilson (Chair)
Councillor I. Goldsworthy (Vice-Chair)
Councillor P. Askew
Councillor D. Rumbelow
Councillor K. Tyler
Councillor M. Williams

Councillor W. Chambers District Councillor
Councillor D. Rose District Councillor
Mrs. D. Green Parish Clerk

Mr. A. Brown LCC highways Department
Mrs J. Hill Dog Warden

3 members of the public were in attendance

Minutes

The Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 4th May 2010 were signed as a correct record.

Chair's Report

• The Chair thanked Ms Storr for her sterling efforts as Chair earlier in the year; she had done much work for the Council whilst dealing with a heavy workload of her own.


• A lot of work had to be undertaken to get the Village Hall electrics in order and resurfacing work was done to the car park.


• Nocton Hall continues to be a regular item; Karen Bradford (NKDC) had attended two Parish Council meetings and continues to keep us updated on progress.


• Nocton Dairies had re-submitted its planning application which had made for a lot of work with much discussion and a public meeting that was well attended. The application had again been withdrawn.


• Highways continue to be a problem but we have Alan Brown from LCC highways here this evening so we may learn more later.


• The Play Area is another regular agenda item with some progress having been made.


• Parking on The Green has worn away the grass; protection is being looked at.


• We now have a Parish Dog Warden for a trial period.


• A Parish Plan has been discussed and a meeting is to be arranged for parishioners.


• We had three calls for by-elections with the retirement of Trevor Morris, the resignation of Gerry Watchus due to him leaving the parish and the very sad death of Harry Capewell. We welcomed to the Council MaryAnn Williams, Ian Goldsworthy and Kate Tyler.


• Thanks to all Councillors for their work and help and special thanks to our District Councillors Bill Chambers and John Rose who are both retiring after next month's elections.

The Financial Statement for 2009/10 was accepted at the Annual Parish Meeting held on 4th May 2010.

District Councillors' Report

Councillor Chambers handed out copies of a document showing the NKDC's achievements for 2010/11. A few points were mentioned specifically:

• NKDC has introduced free swimming for Under 8s and the NK Centre North Hykeham.


• Planning Online has been well-received.


• Aiming with partners to deliver 200 new homes across the district, 16 of which will be part of the Council's housing stock.


• During December, waste collections were forced to be suspended on three days of the very worst weather conditions, catching up on missed collections quickly thereafter.


• There had been 17,114 objections and a 53,233 signature petition to the proposed Super Dairy. A lot of work for planning officers prior to the application being submitted and during the consultation period. Pre-planning procedure is to change.


• Financial cuts - £1 million this year and £1.5 million next year. Pest control will now cost £43. CCTV is up for debate. Discretionary Travel tokens to finish.


• Councillor Chambers is retiring after 32 years; he always thinks of Nocton as his "home".


• Councillor Rose is retiring after 26 years and said it is always a pleasure to come to Nocton and a privilege to serve the community.


• The Chair said both District Councillors have always treated us with courtesy and consideration; we will miss them both terribly and it has always been a pleasure to have them attend meetings.


• Councillor Askew said on behalf of himself, Councillor Rumbelow and Mr Bill Fernley (a former Chair of the Parish Council) that he would like to thank them both, that they had been a great help over the years and that they will be missed.

• It had been a difficult twelve months, with changed contractors making a slow start, then bad weather when snow and frost meant that roads were badly damaged. Only within the last two months had it been possible to timetable planned contracts and maintenance.


• Additional funds from central government had made up for some budget cuts.


• The dropped kerbs were to be done last year, then funding was cut but is now back in the programme. Councillor Goldsworthy said he hoped to be able to inform a parishioner with a particular need for such a kerb when this work will be done. The dropped kerb on Wellhead Lane which the parishioner uses is often blocked by a parked car. This is now an offence. A white line is possible but it is only advisory. Councillor Goldsworthy was to speak to a PCSO.


• Potholes - there are some in Nocton but there are some much worse in other places.


• The Chair said that a Schedule of Work would be most useful. Councillor Tyler was of a similar view.


• Councillor Williams said that she did not mind the roads not being lit as it slowed down the traffic but we are missing "cat's eyes". Mr Brown said that "cat's eyes" are not actually necessary where the highway is lit.


• Councillor Askew asked about the footways that were noted for repair two years ago but had not been done when those at Metheringham had been. Mr Brown said that work is undertaken by need. Councillor Rumbelow said that the bends in the village needed to be resurfaced.


• The Chair was impressed at the strategy during the very bad weather. The B1188 is a very busy road - could it be monitored carefully? It needs to be considered when any development proposals are submitted. The movement of HGVs through the village was discussed.


• Mr Brown had been in contact with Sowerby Homes with a view to adopting Nocton Park roads. The street lighting on The Park will also become the responsibility of LCC.


• There can be no ban on large vehicles using Wellhead Lane.


• The Chair thanked Mr Brown for attending the meeting. A further walk around the village would be arranged.