17th May 2021
ELKINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held 17th May 2021
PRESENT
Cllrs Williams (Chair); Gorwood; Day; Dobson; Nayak & Jobe.
Cllr Fry (ELDC)
J. Cooper (~Clerk)
Cllr J. Lacey (after Minute 3)
Covid Restrictions were observed, all attendees wore face coverings and social distancing was observed.
1. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
It was proposed (Cllr Nayak), seconded (Cllr Dobson) and resolved that Cllr Williams take the Chair for a further year.
2. DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE
This was completed by Cllr Williams and countersigned by the Clerk.
3. CO-OPTION OF COUNCILLOR
It was proposed (Cllr Williams), seconded (Cllr Nayak) that Mr John Lacey be co-opted onto the Parish Council.
4. DECLARATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
Cllr Lacey completed his Declaration of Acceptance which was countersigned by the Clerk.
5. APOLOGIES
There were none
6. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were none
7. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD 29TH SEPTEMBER 2020
It was resolved that these be accepted as a true record and signed by the Chairman.
8. AGREE ACTIONS TAKEN SINCE 29TH SEPTEMBER MEETING
It was agreed that all actions taken since the last meeting be approved, in particular the following minute numbers.
9. FINANCE
a) It was resolved that the following payments made between meetings be approved: Clerks salary & PAYE £319.32
Christmas Tree £132.00
b) It was resolved that the precept agreed in January be ratified at this meeting, precept set at £2000
c) It was resolved that the following payments be approved at this meeting:
Clerks Salary & PAYE (Feb/March/April/May) £319.32
Internal Auditor £ 30.00
Inspire (to replace earlier incorrect cheque) £ 70.00
Zurich Insurance £219.16
d) Audit:
It was resolved that the following be signed and approved:
i. Exemption Certificate
ii. Internal Audit comments noted
iii. Governance Statement
iv. Accounts
10. CORRESPONDENCE
Clerks and Councils Direct (passed to Cllr Lacey)
11. DOG FOULING
It had been observed that during lockdown there was an increase in dog waste bags being left in area, particularly where the available dog bins were full. However, the situation has improved slightly lately and it was agreed to monitor the situation. In the meantime Clerk to obtain details of signage requesting dog walkers to dispose of dog waste carefully, keep dogs on leads and not to leave dog waste in fields. Cllr Fry explained the constraints on providing and emptying dog waste bins.
12 PLANNING
There were no applications, approval for extension and alterations to Oak Lodge was noted.
13 ANY OTHER MATTERS/NEXT AGENDA
Cllr Fry was invited to give an update on ELDC activities – he asked the Parish Council to consider objecting to oil exploration and drilling application at Biscathorpe and it was agreed to object on the grounds of impact on natural environment (ie chalk streams), visual intrusion in Wolds and fear of similar development). Cllr Fry updated members on ELDC merger with Boston Council, capital funding for three towns and the budget.
Other matters raised for general discussion:
- Concern at removal of street light from property close to church Institute which could leave the Institute gateway in darkness, agreed this was nothing the Parish Council could do.
- Planting tree for Queens Jubilee – discussion on suitable land – to be agenda item
- Broadband – concern that should contract for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire be awarded to Quickline this would mean residents being tied to Quickline as ISP. Agreed to discuss further at next meeting.
- Road surface dressing on church Lane unsatisfactory – Clerk to contact Highways and to include state of Acthorpe Road, cc to Cllr Marfleet.
- LCC Waste site in Louth – possible that appointment system will be dropped.
- Cllr Day wished to thank all those who undertook litter picking in the area.
14 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
This was set at 7th September – to incorporate Annual Parish Meeting.
Parish Meeting to commence at 7pm
Parish Council Meeting to commence immediately afterwards.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.50pm,