Minutes January 2020
MINUTES OF LUDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
The Meeting of the Parish Council was held on Tuesday 7 January 2020 at the Village Hall, Ludford at 7.30 pm.
PRESENT: Chairman - Cllr Mrs Ridger
Vice-Chairman - Cllr Guthrie
Cllrs Brader, Donner, Holland & Mrs Wetton.
Also Present: Cllr Marfleet (LCC) .
1. Apologies
Apologies received from Cllr Fry.
2. Minutes of Meeting
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 12 November 2019 were approved and signed.
3. Matters Arising
The Committee noted the funeral of Cllr Easter on 16 January 2020 at 3.00pm and that Cllr Holland would kindly represent the Parish Council. It was agreed to send some flowers to Mrs Easter on behalf of the Parish Council.
4. Correspondence
Glasdon – The Committee liked the look of a gate for the entrance to the village. Cllr Marfleet advised that the Parish Council need to check with Highways that there are no wires underneath this area, prior to installing any gate. Cllr Donner to obtain some quotes/prices for the new financial year.
5. Finance
The Clerk distributed a statement of Income and Expenditure which met the Council’s approval. It was noted that the Christmas tree had been kindly donated to the village, therefore, there was no cost for this item, but there was a cost for replacement of lights.
Village Hall Hire £125.00
B&Q-Xmas Tree Lights £32.00
Clerk’s Salary £283.40
All accounts were received and agreed for payment.
6. Reports
Village Hall Committee – The Village Hall Christmas Fair went very well, but Cash Bingo was not so well attended. There is a Village Heritage Event on 25/01/20. The Committee are looking at repairs following the ROSPA Report in due course.
Speeding/Traffic Calming/Reactive Speed Signage - Cllr Brader would liaise with The Leader and Binbrook Parish Council to advance finding volunteers to assist with the reactive speed signage and speed radar gun. Following discussion, it was
RESOLVED to purchase (up to a limit of £600 total) a speed radar gun, including any accessories required to meet legal requirements for usage. Cllr Brader to process this matter and contact Clerk for cheque in payment of this item.
7. Business
Projects for 2020/21, Budget & Precept
The Chairman and Cllr Donner agreed to obtain quotes for grass cutting for the new financial year to ascertain if any further savings could be made. Following these discussions, it was
RESOLVED i) to accept the budget as produced by the Clerk with no changes;
ii) to request a precept of £4150, thereby making a small increase for 2020/21 financial year.
Planning
The Committee noted the withdrawal of Planning Application /108/01604/19 Mrs D Hawcock, Broadlands Farm. It then considered Application N/108/02145/19 Mr S Timmins-The Old Primary School, Magna Mile, Change of use, conversion & alterations and it was
RESOLVED to support Application N/108/02145/19 Mr S Timmins-The Old Primary School on the strict condition that drainage led into a soakaway and the wall was maintained.
Refurbishment of play equipment
The Committee noted that the Village Hall had this matter in hand and would attend to any items that required attention in due course, as per the ROSPA recommendations.
Refurbishment of village signs and maintenance of village flower tyres - The Committee noted that the tyres had been filled with winter pansies.
Serious road safety concerns on A631 between North Willingham and Ludford - The Parish Council to write to Highways to ask that they re-evaluate signage on this junction (Clerk to write).
8. Matters for Discussion
The Committee expressed their concern regarding the let-off of oil, and also pink foam in Bain Rise. Cllr Donner to send pictures of blocked drains.
Date of Next Meetings
Tuesday 10 March 2020 at 7.30 pm.
Meeting closed 9.00 pm.
Signed ................................... Chairman/Vice-Chairman Date ....................