3rd July 2024 Minutes
Glentworth Parish Council
Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council
Date: Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Venue: Glentworth Village Hall
Attendance: Councillors: J. Latham, W.Annibal, C. Montgomery, E. Rook, C. Hebborn, S. Pickering-Paterson and L. Garbutt. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk) and Paul Howitt-Cowan (District Councillor).
0307/1 Apologies for absence
None.
0307/2 Declarations of interest and dispensations from members in accordance with the Local Government
1. To record declarations of interest by any member of the council in respect of the agenda items. None declared
2. To note dispensations given to any member of the council in respect of the agenda items. None declared
0307/4 Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council held on Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the Minutes taken on 22nd May 2024.
0307/5 Clerks Report
Councillors noted the report. The Clerk will arrange for the speed sign on Hanover Hill to be moved to the opposing side of the road.
0307/6 Chairman's/ Vice Chairman's report on activities undertaken on behalf of the PC
None.
0307/7 Representative Reports
County Council: None.
District Council: The report by District Councillor Howitt-Cowan was noted
Police report: There were no new incidents recorded.
0307/8 Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered:
Glentworth Hall – District Councillor Howitt-Cowan agreed to pursue the outstanding planning application with West Lindsey District Council planning. Councillor Latham will draft a complaint letter.
0307/9 Accounts
Councillors RESOLVED to approve the financial report and approve electronic payments e752-e757. A Councillor signed the bank statement to confirm the balance of £33.307.55 at 30/5/24.
Payee Amount
e752 G.Monks (May 2024 salary) £
e753 Mark Egan (Pocket Park Maintenance) £57
e754 G.Monks (June 2024 salary) £
e755 Smith of Derby (Clock repair) £210
e756 Mark Egan (Pocket Park maintenance) £28.50
e757 Information Commissioner (Data Protection fee) £40
Savings accounts: Councillors agreed that the Clerk should circulate options for savings accounts to hold reserves.
0307/10 To receive reports for discussion
Play Area and Pocket Park risk assessment Report by the Clerk: The Clerk reported that the play park equipment was operationally safe and the defibrillators are emergency ready. The annual play area inspection has been arranged.
Insurance renewal: The Clerk noted that the insurance renewal premium had not yet been received, however, there is a 3 year deal in place. A competitive quote from Zurich quoted £437. The Clerk will circulate the renewal terms when they are received.
Solar Proposals: There was discussion about the Tillbridge solar proposal. The Clerk will circulate draft wording for agreement by Councillors, which will be submitted as part of the registration on the Planning Inspectorate site.
Pocket Park maintenance quotes: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to select Glendale Countryside to undertake grass and hedge cuts at Pocket Park.
Village Hall park maintenance: The Clerk explained the quotations received from Glendale Countryside for a grass cut around the Village Hall grounds, a weed kill of the parking area and a cut of the hedge adjacent to Stoney Lane. Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to propose to the Village Hall Committee that the Parish Council will pay for a hedge cut. The quotations will be sent to them.
Parishioner complaint – hedges: Councillors asked the Clerk to send a friendly letter to households on Kexby Road to request that they cut back their hedges to allow pedestrians more room on the footpath. The Clerk will also contact the Group Retreats maintenance manager to request that the Northlands Road track hedge is cut back.
Speed Indicator Device Location: Locations on Kexby Road were discussed. The Clerk will send the preferences to Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership noting that the preferred location is opposite the sewage works entrance.
0307/11 Correspondence for Information
All correspondence was noted by Councillors.
0307/12 Minor items/ Agenda items for the next meeting
None.
0307/13 Date of Next Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Wednesday 4th September 2024.
Meeting Ended: 20.49