2019 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

MINUTES OF THE BUTTERWICK PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON TUESDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER 2019 AT 7.30 pm

PRESENT:

Parish Councillors: A Gosling (Chairman), K Forman, N Donnelly, M Knowles, L Pearson, and C Smith

Boston Borough Councillors P Bedford and J Welbourn

Lincolnshire County Councillor P Skinner

2 members of the public

Mrs J Barnes (Parish Clerk)

Mrs C Anderton (Parish Clerk designate)

1 APOLOGIES were received from Parish Councillor A Quickfall and the Police

2 POLICE MATTERS

PCSO H Baker had reported on vehicle offences in Broughtons Lane; two incidents of criminal damage in Boughtons Lane; suspicious circumstances and inconsiderate behaviour both in Watery Lane and suspicious circumstances on the Main Road,

3 MINUTES

The minutes of the meeting held on the 13th August 2019 having been previously circulated were agreed and sign by the Chairman.

4 MATTERS ARISING

4.1 Building Plot - It was noted that whilst the letter had been sent to T Brown regarding the plot in Mill Lane, no work had been done. Councillor Gosling stated he would deal with this.

5 NO DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

6 PLANNING

6.1 B/18/0506 – No decision had been made regarding the application for partial retention for a change of use from general industrial (Class B2) to storage and distribution centre (Class B8) at Warth Park, Sea Lane, Butterwick for Mr R F Warth (R Lawson & Co Ltd).

6.2 B/19/0187 – No decision had been made received regarding the outline application for two storey dwelling with access for consideration (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for later consideration) at 22 Brand End Road for Ms J Carlton.

7 PARISH MATTERS

7.11 Highways – LCC had reported that following a two-year procurement process Balfour Beatty Group Ltd, Cola Ltd and WSP UK have been recommended to deliver highway services from April 2020, this would be decided in October. The full details would be forwarded to Councillor Quickfall.

Information had also been received from Countryside Access regarding rights of way mowing, this would be forwarded to Councillor Quickfall.

7.2 Speed Indicating Devices - Councillor Gosling stated he would contact Freiston Councillor Nigel Marshall regarding the equipment and further arrangements would be made accordingly.

7.3 Defib – Information had been received from D Dower regarding the replacement of the pads and battery. It was agreed that these should be ordered from LIVES.

8 CORRESPONDENCE

8.1 Clerks & Councils Direct – The September issue was handed to Councillor Gosling.

8.2 Lincolnshire County Council – Information had been received regarding the Parish Agreement, this would be dealt with accordingly, noting the claim is for £401.73.

8.3 Lincolnshire County Council – An update on the Bus Transport had been received and emailed to all councillors.

9 FINANCE

9.1 The Clerk reported that the Litter Bags for the Litter Champions were now red, and that K Stones had agreed to have the Parish Litter Bin at his property.

9.2 The clerk reported on correspondence received from Boston Borough Council regarding Election Costs, stating that charges would be made for the May 2019 election, although no invoice had been received to date.

9.3 The Clerk presented the up-to-date accounts, together with an update of the precept spending to date and evidence of the bank balance. It was noted that the VAT claim had not yet been received.

9.3 The following payments were discussed and agreed.

10 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 8th October 2019 at Butterwick Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

11 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

11.1 Concern was expressed regarding Girls School Lane which whilst now open had a lot of surface problems. Councillor Skinner to deal with.

11.2 Mention was made that the Butterwick Baby & Toddler Group had started up afresh and were making enquiries regarding having a storage unit at the Village Hall, who had agreed in principle. Further enquiries to be made and to be discussed at the next meeting.

11.3 It was agreed that a letter should be sent to Lincolnshire County Council regarding the possibility of having a footpath between Butterwick and Freiston.

There being no further business the Chairman thanked those in attendance and closed the meeting at 20.10.