September 2019 Minutes
TIMBERLAND AND THORPE TILNEY
PARISH COUNCIL
These are the Minutes of the Parish Meeting held at Timberland Village Hall on Wednesday 11th September 2019 at 7.30pm.
Recorded for minute purposes
Parishioners Present
Matters raised by parishioners:
Minutes Request
Disposal of Mower
Speeding on the B1189 and accident (agenda item)
Agreed:
Council to consider comments and respond to points raised.
Cllr. Kendrick to look into the speed limit on the B1189
Present: Cllrs. Stirling, Kornat, Audis, Sharman, Sharplin and County Councillor Kendrick.
1. Apologies
F. Burbidge – Clerk and Cllr. Ogden
2. Declaration of Interests
None
3. Minutes of the meeting held on the 15th August 2019
Agreed as correct and true record
Proposed: Cllr. Sharman Seconded: Cllr. Sharplin
All Agreed
4. County and District Councillor Remarks
A written report was received from Cllr. Ogden and a copy is available on request. This report included the introduction of the purple bins for dry recyclable waste and electoral boundaries are still under review.
Cllr. Kendrick also sent his monthly update to the full Council again this is available on request. This included details of a new Highways Contract which will be agreed early October.
It was also reported that work was planned on the Martin to Woodhall Spa Road at some time in the near future.
Concerns were raised by Councillors about the condition of the road outside 26 Fen Road.
Agreed: Cllr. Kendrick to chase outstanding signs, the condition of Fen Road and the yellow lines on Station Road.
Cllr. Kendrick to attend site meeting for the Dyke meeting if possible.
Council agreed to be aware of language used during discussions.
5. Planning
Variation of hours for Yoga Hut 25 Station Road.
No comment
6. Highways
6.1 Thorpe Tilney Junction
Cllr Audis raised concerns again about visibility on the junction.
Agreed: Cllr Stirling to visit site and assess the visibility issue.
7. Parish Items
7.1 Community Market Update
The next Community date is planned for 26th September 2019.
7.2 Timberland Green
7.2.1 ROSPA report has been received and no action required
Work on the church has yet to be completed and the Vicar is dealing with the insurance company.
7.3 Grounds Maintenance
All completed and invoice sent
7.4 Building Furniture and Gates Maintenance
Agreed: Cllr. Stirling and Sharplin to complete the work again this year.
7.5 Timberland Village Hall
The next Village meeting is the 19th September and the Council will be updated after that.
7.6 Footpaths
The modification process is underway as agreed with at least 20 forms being completed.
7.7 Mirror
No further action required as the mirror has been moved slightly so it doesn’t overhang the pavement and the glare should be avoided.
7.8 Village Signs
Already discussed
8. Clerk’s Report
8.1 Finance
8.1.1 Cheques for payment
100649 £21.60 LALC Training
100650 59.11 Litter Picker
100651 438.30 Clerk
100652 43.00 Fuel
100653 82.20 ROSPA
100654 126.00 CHT Defib Maintenance
Proposed: Cllr. Kornatt Seconded: Cllr. Sharplin
All Agreed
8.1.2 Bank Statement Balances
Current Account £ 9487.29
Business Account 1961.06
8.1.3 2019-2020 Spreadsheet
This was handed to the Council and it is available on the website. The Clerk will add the cheque amounts agreed at this meeting to the spread sheet and send to the Council for their information.
8.2 Correspondence
Other items already discussed
8.2.1 School Nativity Procession 18th December 2019 After-School Event
A request was made to switch of the lights for 30 minutes although it is unlikely that this will be allowed. A possible road closure may be requested.
Agreed: The Council to support the activity in principle and await more details.
Proposed: Cllr. Sharman Seconded: Cllr. Sharplin
All agreed
9. Email Account
Agreed: Clerk to meet with Parishioner to set up separate email accounts
10. Council Vacancies
Agreed: Letter to go out to all homes early October to recruit to vacancies
11. Clerk Vacancy
Posters have been displayed and will be advertised on the Clerk’s round robin at the end of September.
12. Clerk Contract
The current Clerk’s contract was presented to the meeting and an updated draft contract had been sent out for comment.
Agreed: Contract to be finally agreed at the next meeting - to include flexibility and notice of leave.
13. Agenda Items for the Next Agenda (5 minutes)
Wording for Sign
Clerk’s Contact
14. Date of Next Meeting
Wednesday 13th November 2019 7.30 Timberland Village Hall