14 December 2020
Minutes of the remote meeting of Eastville, Midville and New Leake Group Parish Council meeting held on Monday 14 December 2020 at 7.05pm
1. Apologies for absence
Apologies: There were no apologies
Present: Cllrs Dickinson, Scott, Sweetman, Thorold and Nunn (Chair)
Also present: County Cllr Bowkett
2. To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies
a. Police report by email:
Lincs Alert will no longer be used, news will be put on the ‘Nextdoor’ social media site.
b. Dist Cllr Dickinson reported:
i. Over £1m of funding has been secured for accommodation units in East Lindsey and Boston to help prevent homelessness.
ii. ELDC and Boston BC are working with a housing association to provide longer term accommodation through the Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme to help rough sleepers on a long-term basis. The units should be available from March 2021.
iii. There is a Covid 19 testing station in Skegness and in Boston, access to the service is via the Government website.
iv. ELDC have employed some Covid Advisors to help businesses understand safety measures to help keep the public safe. Grants have been available for businesses affected by tier 3 restrictions.
c. County Cllr Bowkett reported:
i. A written report has been sent to the Clerk, this will be forwarded to Councillors, this was outlined.
ii. In East Lindsey there are currently four people sleeping rough, they currently will not engage with the team who would like to get them into some accommodation.
iii. The Covid figures in East Lindsey are 177/100,000 and on Boston 279/100,000.
iv. Those who pay for school transport will be offered a 40% refund of the total cost.
v. Test and Trace support payments are still available to support resident and their families if they have to isolate.
vi. From April 2019 18,028 potholes have been filled by Highways.
vii. The next stage of repairs to Fodderdyke Bank will start early 2021.
viii. The road to the Duke of Wellington should also start early 2021.
ix. The fence by the footway to the school will be repaired when the fencing posts can be sourced, hopefully in January.
x. The LRSP will be asked to carry out a speed check on Fodderdyke Bank for a speed limit of 30mph to be considered from the railway lines to beyond the school.
7.15pm Cllr Baker arrived
3. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011
There were no declarations of interest.
4. Notes of the meeting held on 16 November 2020 to be approved and signed as the minutes
It was proposed by Cllr Baker and seconded by Cllr Thorold that the minutes be signed as a true record, by the Chairman in due course.
5. Clerk’s report
The Clerk had nothing to report
6. Chairman’s report
The Chairman had nothing to report, all items are on the agenda.
7. Finance report
a. The following payments have been made:
£
i. Salaries (November) 315.12
ii. Clerk’s expenses 27.98
iii. K & P Services (Cleaning bus shelters/war memorial) 30.00
iv. E L Arnold (re-imburse for book binding) 65.00
b. Cheques for January – post-dated:
i. Salaries (December) 315.12
ii. K & P Services (cleaning bus shelters/war memorial) 30.00
c. Balance at 19.11.20: Current a/c £10,159.65, reconciled: £9,661.62 Deposit a/c: £15,000.08
8. To discuss the project at the Memorial Garden
a. There is water and drainage at the site.
b. It was resolved to choose a building to put on the site and have a better idea of timings before ordering the removal of the trees and bushes.
9. To discuss the installation of a handrail at the ‘driveway’ to the Church
a. A quotation has been received for one handrail (£138.00 plus VAT)
b. The Clerk is waiting to hear from the Vicar if two handrails can be installed.
10. To approve the budget and set the precept for 2021/2022
a. The amendments were made to the draft budget.
b. Considerations were made to fund the project at the Memorial Garden.
c. It was proposed by Cllr Thorold and seconded by Cllr Baker that the precept be set at £14,000.00
11. Planning applications received
The following planning applications were supported by the Parish Council:
S/047/02110/20 - Mr & Mrs Goodwin - Conversion of, extension and alterations to existing garage to provide a self-contained annexe and office to be used in connection with the Sycamores at Sycamores, Boston Road, Eastville
S/047/02191/20 - Mr & Mrs Elsam - Extension to existing house to provide a kitchen/lounge on the site of an existing conservatory which is to be demolished at Eastville Cottages, Station Road, Eastville.
12. To report planning decisions from ELDC
There were no planning decisions to report.
13. To receive reports for highways
a. The directional sign opposite the road to the Duke of Wellington has been put up but only fastened to one post and not two.
b. There is a bad dip in Midville Lane, this may be due to trees growing by the road.
14. To discuss items for the annual booklet
a. Memorial Garden plans/report, possible usage, any volunteers
b. Defibrillator information
c. PTFA
d. Village Hall report
e. Playing Field Committee report
f. Witham Fourth Drainage Board
g. Church information
h. Post Office Van times
i. Councillors required
15. Items for the next agenda
a. Memorial Garden project
b. Website
16. Date of next meeting
The next remote meeting will be held on Monday 15 February 2021 at 7.00pm
There being no other business the meeting closed at 7.55pm