Minutes April 2021

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMOLDBY AND MANBY PARISH COUNCIL

HELD BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE

ON WEDNESDAY 21st APRIL 2021

 

Present                                          Councillor T. Knowles (TK) (in the chair)

 

Councillors: M. Bruce (MB), D. Copeland, C. Fairburn (CF), Mrs. L. Knowles (LK), M. Starsmore (MS), T. Vamplew (TV)

 

Councillors not present: Mrs. E. Billings (EB), Mrs. N. Turney (NT),

The Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips was also present.  No members of the public spoke in the public forum:

  1. Apologies for Absence
    Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. Mrs. EB.
     
  2. Chairman’s Remarks
    The Chairman remarked that he had been dealing with correspondence from a resident regarding litter, ELDC were on the case.  He reported that the Louth Lions wish to run another outdoor cinema evening in August and costings for the proposed asset transfer from ELDC should be available shortly.  He had inspected the village, the grasscutting was going well but they hadn’t cut down the daffodils.  A new bin was still needed at the tennis courts, he had spoken to ELDC on the matter.  LCC elections would take place in the next few weeks.  There were two candidates for the area, McNally and Aldridge.  He was dealing with some correspondence from a gentleman who lived in Manby regarding streetlights and finally the man who fronted the company that owns Beech Grove wanted Cllr. TK to assist with moving things forward and he was trying to get a meeting together. 
     
  3. Declarations of Interest
    There were no declarations of interest. 
     
  4. Council Minutes
    Following a vote of the Council it was resolved to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 17th March 2021.
     
  5. Finance
    The Council received, noted and duly RESOLVED to authorise the following:
    1. The Financial Report for April, showing a closing balance on 4th March 2021 of £48,310.50 which agreed to the closing balance on the bank statement issued on 12th March 2021.
    2. Cheques for payment, listed on the Cheque Schedule 042321 totalling £595.48.

 

  1. Planning
    1. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
      The Council considered all current applications including those listed in the schedule (Plans_04_23_21) and resolved as follows:
      1. N/067/00524/21 – support but ask that a condition be added that users should access the site from the B1200 rather than other lanes.
      2. N/067/00276/21 – while mindful of the amendments and comments of the applicant continue to object. The Council felt that proposals are so large as to be overbearing and the Council has concerns over drainage. The Council ask that if permission is granted it should be conditioned that access to all other properties in the vicinity should be available at all times.
    2. Planning Decisions to Note
      1. N/067/00250/21 – 6 Tinkle Street, Grimoldby, LN11 8SW - ELDC have granted full planning permission.
      2. N/067/00141/21 – Land to the North of Mill Lane, Grimoldby, LN11 8TB – ELDC have granted outline planning permission.
      3. N/113/00290/21 – Rivelyn, Grange Lane, Manby, LN11 8HF – ELDC have granted full planning permission.

 

  1. Telephone Box
    The Council RESOLVED to authorise the request from the WI to use the telephone box for a community library, provided they would provide risk assessments, insurance and would allow the Council to paint it, if and when required.
     
  2. Future Meetings of the Council
    The Council received a report from the Clerk and resolveD that:
    1. A return to face to face meetings should be instigated as soon as legislation requires and arrangements can be made to satisfy government recommendations and the Council’s obligations as an employer, relating to Covid-19 such as social distancing, cleaning, checking attendees.
    2. Should the legislation allowing remote meetings not be extended before 29thApril the Annual Council Meeting be brought forward to Wednesday 5th May to allow it to take place by Teleconference in May.
    3. Should the Annual Council Meeting be brought forward to 5th May the Annual Parish Meeting also be brought forward to this date and this be held by teleconference at 7pm.
    4. Delegated authority be given to the Clerk for the period commencing 7th May 2021 and finishing no longer than 2 months later (notwithstanding relative Government legislation or medical/relevant body advice or best/safe practice) to undertake such day to day, additional and decisive duties (wherever possible and within legal constraints and with the best intentions of public safety and to promote infection control) as are required in order to minimise disruption to service provision and ensure business continuity in consultation with the Chairman / Vice Chairman of the Council.
       
  3. Any Other Business
    Cllr. TV wondered what Business Travel on the Council’s insurance policy actually meant.  Cllr. MB confirmed that ELDC would donate litter picking equipment to the Council for use by local groups.  Equipment to be stored in the pavilion.  Cllr. Mrs. DC reported that the dyke near her house was still a problem.  Cllr. TK said he would look into this.

 

 

The meeting closed at 8.05pm

 

 

 

 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)         Dated_________________________