February 12 2019 - Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of Nocton Parish Council held in the Village Hall,
Main Street, Nocton on Tuesday, 12 February 2019 at 7.00 pm
PRESENT: Cllr Ian Goldsworthy (Chair), Cllr Elisabeth Murray (Vice Chair), Cllr N. Faulkner, Cllr J Kania, Cllr Michael Kaye, Cllr M. Williams
Also present: Ruth Keillar (Clerk). CCllr R Oxby, DCllr Kendrick
Ten members of the Public
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
No questions had been received at this time.
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APOLOGIES AND REASON FOR ABSENCE
Apologies had been received from Cllr G Jones, reasons accepted.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA
None received.
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MINUTES
a) It was proposed by Cllr N Faulkner, seconded by Cllr M Williams and it was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 11 December 2018 were taken as read and signed as correct.
b) It was proposed by Cllr N Faulkner, seconded by Cllr M Williams and it was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 10 January 2019 were taken as read and signed as correct.
c) It was proposed by Cllr N Faulkner seconded by maw and it was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on 23 January 2019 were taken as read and signed as correct.
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REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES
a) Local Police – No representatives were in attendance. The police report had been received; no reported crimes from 23 January – 11 February 2019.
b) Village Hall Management Committee – Cllr I Goldsworthy reported that he had attended the final meeting on Monday 11 February, where all business had been wound up. It had been agreed that the accounts/payment arrangements would remain in place for the time being to allow all final transactions to complete and that at that time all monies would be transferred to the PC, to be held separately and transparently.
c) District Councillors – DCllr J Money had submitted a report which is posted onto the website. DCllr R Kendrick gave a verbal report. He highlighted the Elections pilot scheme for voting and it was agreed to place a notice on social media to help publicise this. (notice on website)
d) County Councillor – CCllr Oxby had submitted his report by email, which had been circulated and posted onto the website. He delivered a brief synopsis.
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PARISH CLERK
The Parish Council noted the Clerk’s report, which had been circulated previously.
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NOCTON VILLAGE HALL – PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT
a) The following updates on the proposed development were noted:
i. A meeting is to be held on Thursday 14 February, between members of the PC and members of Simons/Maher Millard.
ii. A meeting with the car park owner is scheduled for early March.
iii. Beeswax has confirmed it would provide a container for storage on the school field and the necessary licence is in process.
iv. It was proposed by Cllr M Williams, seconded by Cllr E Murray and it was RESOLVED that the WREN funding application be increased by £20,052.00, making the request £61,463.00, following an update from the WREN representative. A new third party funding letter will be requested from NVHMC in support of this.
v. It was agreed that a Lottery Funding update be pursued by Cllr M Williams.
b) Final date for clearance of the VH to be confirmed
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
Cllr E. Murray reported that Ann Skippers, of Ann Skippers Planning, has scheduled the commencement of the proposed amendments to the NP to start prior to the April meeting of the PC. Updates to be reported at that time.
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STRAW ON THE HIGHWAYS
CCllr Oxby noted that Highways works on Bardney Bridge would impact on the routes taken by the lorries, which would reduce the problem during that period.
A member of the public had investigated this issue in some depth and was requested to report at this stage. He reported that Straw depots that at least one other locations in the county employed sweepers to clear around the immediate vicinity. Interaction by the MP in Brigg had resulted in the service being extended to a larger area. It was agreed that DCllr Kendrick would enquire about this being extended to Sleaford and that CCllr Oxby would enquire at County level and both with the MP Dr Caroline Johnston.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND ISSUES
a) The Parish Council considered the following applications:
i. APP/R2520/A8/321753, Planning Appeal by Mr Barry Brackenbury Proposed Site at Land At Harbracken Barff Road Potterhanworth Lincoln Planning Reference 18/0608/OUT Appeal Reference. No comment proposed.
ii. 19/0121/TCA – 20 Old Four Row, Nocton. Comments by 18 February. No comment proposed.
iii. 19/0036/VARCON Land Between Mere Road And Sleaford Road Branston LN4 1NJ No comment proposed.
iv. 19/0128/LBC – 19 Old Four Row, Main Street, Nocton. Alter fireplace opening and installation of wood-burning stove. It was agreed to support this application with comment.
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PROGRESS REPORTS OF PARISH COUNCILLORS
a) Cllr M. Kaye reported that there had been no change to the situation regarding Plot 72a Steamer Park Road
b) Cllr J Kania reported that:
i. an increased cost for the current Nocton News publication had been applied without discussion.
ii. The Metheringham publication is to be re-launched offering the opportunity for Nocton PC to contribute, at no cost. The first edition will be in March.
It was proposed by Cllr J Kania, seconded by Cllr E Murray and it was RESOLVED that the PC contribute articles to this publication and cease Nocton News, with the NN February issue as a single A4 sheet being the final publication .
c) Cllr N. Faulkner reported that:
i. following a report in February 2015 by CCllr Richard Davies regarding BT upgrading for broadband customers, progress had not taken place as promised.
ii. Trees belonging to Hill Holt had not been cut back as requested by the PC last year. It was noted that the PC has no powers to enforce trees and hedges be cut but can make the request again.
d) Cllr I. Goldsworthy reported that it is planned to contact all volunteers for the Village Hall Trustees group to advise that arrangements or a first meeting to explain what is involved will be circulated in due course
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NOCTON PARISH COUNCIL – DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
It was noted that the next meeting of the Parish Council will be on 12 March at The Hive, Wasps Nest, 7pm.
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Public Question Session
A member of the public asked if there had been any updates from NKDC regarding Nocton Hall/Old Hospital site and any plans by LEDA Properties. It was agreed that DCllr Kendrick investigate this.
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TO RESOLVE WHETHER TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC AND PRESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS.
It was proposed by Cllr E Murray, seconded by Cllr M Kaye and it was RESOLVED to exclude the public and press for consideration of the following confidential matter.
The public and press were requested to leave the meeting at this stage (8:22pm).
a) Parish Council Legal Representation
It was proposed by Cllr N Faulkner, seconded by Cllr M Kaye and it was RESOLVED that Boodle-Hatfield Solicitors be appointed to act on behalf of the Parish Council in matters relating to the village hall car park.
b) Project Manager
It was agreed to put a hold on this appointment until after the meeting between the PC and Simons/Maher Millard, on Thursday 14 February.
There being no further business the Chair closed the meeting at 8:35 pm
Chair………I GOLDSWORTHY
Date……….12 MARCH 2019
Nocton Parish Council – 12 February 2019