Bagworth & Thornton Parish Council Parish Council Meeting
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Bagworth & Thornton Parish Council Serving the people of Bagworth, Merry Lees and Thornton Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting Held at Bagworth Community Centre Monday 2nd December 2019 Present: Chair Cllr R. George, Cllr C. Allen, Cllr S. Callis, Cllr C. Dewdney, Cllr D. Hill, Cllr C. Harris, Cllr S. Malcherczyk, Cllr G. Whittingham Proper Officer: A. Murray 1 x Members of the Public 19/0226. To receive written report from Borough Councillor – Written report attached at Annex A. Cllr’s Boothby and O’Shea gave their report prior to the meeting due to other commitments. The 19 Lamp Posts at The Retreat Farm, Whittingham Lane, Thornton, which were recently subjected to a planning objection have been changed to soft yellow bulbs in an attempt to lessen the glare. The industrial waste fly-tipped on Heath Road, Bagworth has been reported to the Environment Agency for action. Cllr O’Shea is to arrange meeting between the Parish Council and the Planning Department at H&BBC. 19/0227. The parish Council meeting commenced at 8.10pm. 19/0228. To receive written report from County Councillor. Written report attached at Annex B. Cllr Bedford is to be asked to arrange for a representative of the Police and LCC Highways to attend the next Parish Council meeting scheduled for Monday 6th January 2020 19/0229. Questions from Members of the Public – A Thornton resident expressed their despair at the continued number of LGV vehicles travelling through Thornton, especially at the Bagworth Lane, Stanton Lane end of the village. The resident had been informed by the Police that it was not a police matter but LCC Highways, under the terms of an SLA, LCC pays the Leicestershire Constabulary an annual sum for the provision of weight restriction enforcement. Concern was again raised regarding vehicles travelling along footpaths at speed to avoid congestion. 19/0230. Proposal to move agenda Item 16 – LGV Traffic- to item 4 on the agenda due to the interest of a member of the public present. Resolution passed. Proposed by Cllr Harris, seconded by Cllr Dewdney and passed by unanimous vote. 19/0231. LGV Traffic – Concern was expressed by all Members regarding the increase in traffic violations in both villages and the damage to properties. There seems to be some confusion at LCC regarding who is responsible for violations due to inadequate signage Page 1 of 10 Initials ………………. during road works. Consultation with LCC Highways and Police to be carried out to improve signage for both villages, containing height, weight and length restrictions, and correct signage during road works. 19/0232. Apologies for Absence – All present. 19/0233. To receive declarations of pecuniary interest from Members on matters pertaining to the agenda. – None received. 19/0234. Resolution to receive and approve requests for dispensation from Members on matters in which they have a disclosable pecuniary interest –None received. 19/0235. Planning Issues a. 19/01232/HOU – remodelling of existing dwelling – 301 Main Street, Thornton – No objection b. 19/01284/TPO – remove large branches from ash tree – St Peters Church, Thornton – No objection c. 19/01252/GDOT – installation of 15m monopole mast – Station Road, Bagworth – No objection d. 19/01212/OUT – Outline erection of 1 dwelling – rear of 237 Main Street, Thornton – Comment to be made supporting village concerns regarding access to the Church and request stipulation that all associated construction traffic to be kept within site be made if planning permission granted. e. Resolution passed. Proposed by Cllr Callis, seconded by Cllr Dewdney and passed by unanimous vote. 19/0236. Resolution to approve minutes of previous meetings. Resolution to approve minutes of the Parish Council Finance Committee meeting held on Monday 4th November 2019 – having been circulated were taken as read and accepted as a true record of the meeting. Resolution passed. Proposed by Cllr Harris, seconded by Cllr Callis and passed by unanimous vote. 19/0237. Resolution to approve minutes of previous meetings. Resolution to approve minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 4th November 2019 – having been circulated were taken as read and accepted as a true record of the meeting once following amendments were made; - para 19/0230 amend to read Cllr Hill, para 19/0238 amend to read Policy. Resolution passed. Proposed by Cllr Callis, seconded by Cllr Malcherczyk and passed by unanimous vote. 19/0238. Balance of account and budget year to date – Report having been circulated it was proposed to accept as a true record (Annex C). Resolution to accept account passed. Proposed by Cllr Dewdney, seconded by Cllr Hill and passed by unanimous vote. Page 2 of 10 Initials ………………. 19/0239. Resolution to approve accounts for payment – The following payments were approved for payment. Proposed by Cllr Dewdney, seconded by Cllr Malcherczyk and passed by unanimous vote. Payee Goods/Service Gross Net VAT INCOME RECEIVED PRIOR TO MEETING Partner Construction Dunlop Site Compensation £5,500.00 £5,500.00 HMRC VAT Return £6,463.59 £6,463.59 Tenant Barlestone Road, land rental £558.00 £558.00 Tenant Allotment Field, land rental £900.00 £900.00 £11,963.59 PAYMENTS MADE PRIOR TO MEETING Santander Bank Charges £15.20 £15.20 Cash purchase of trailer for handyperson £60.00 £60.00 BT Mobile Phone £9.60 £8.00 £1.60 Clerk Salary November 2019 £2,444.60 £1,849.48 Handyperson Salary November 2019 £770.00 £763.88 Josiah Hincks Professional Services - Dunlop Site £193.80 £161.50 £323.30 Shouler & Son Land Agent Fees £174.96 £145.80 £29.16 Currys Computer Maintenance £8.00 £6.67 £1.33 LCC Pension Payment £696.71 £562.26 HMRC PAYE & NI £711.96 £245.17 BT Mobile Phone £6.00 £5.00 £1.00 £5,090.83 £3,822.96 £356.39 PAYMENTS TO BE MADE AT MEETING John Smith & Son Christmas Trees £96.00 £80.00 £16.00 CSL Business Machines Photocopier Usage £123.84 £103.20 £20.64 Pickerings QEII Facilities Hire £1,239.50 £1,032.92 £206.58 Veolia Waste Disposal Thornton CC £173.15 £144.29 £28.86 H&BBC Additional Bin £44.44 £37.03 £7.41 Survey Hub Topographical Survey QEII £630.00 £525.00 £105.00 Park Hill Training Brushcutter Course Handyperson £231.00 £198.00 £33.00 Park Hill Training Pole Prunder Course Handyperson £231.00 £198.00 £33.00 TH Smith (Sharnford) Ltd Container Hire BCC £96.00 £80.00 £16.00 Brooksby Melton College Pesticides Course Handyperson £375.00 £375.00 Royal British Legion Remembrance wreaths £60.00 £60.00 Vanessa Jarvis Expenses £45.90 £45.90 £3,249.83 £2,799.34 £450.49 19/0240. To receive correspondence Date From Subject Resolution 05/11/19 BCCT Loft Ladder Permission granted. To be fitted by qualified installed and no cutting into rafters or woodwork. Proposed by Cllr Dewdney, seconded by Cllr Malcherczyk and passed by unanimous vote. 12/11/19 H&BBC Parish & Community Initiative Fund Projects to be considered 28/11/19 Oxalis Planning Wood Farm, Stanton Under Bardon Noted 28/11/19 Resident Stanton Lane Development Noted Page 3 of 10 Initials ………………. 28/11/19 RURALCC Thornton Community Survey Noted 29/11/19 BCCT Grant Request 2020 – 2021 As previously notified of reduction £9,000 less cost of container. Resolution passed. Proposed by Cllr Whittingham, seconded by Cllr Callis and passed by unanimous vote. 19/0241. Neighbourhood Plan – It is believed that Stanton-Under-Bardon has deferred the decision on the Call for Sites until the 3rd December. Next Steering Group meeting scheduled for 5th December 2019. 19/0242. Proposal to suspend Standing Orders at 9.00pm. Resolution passed. Proposed by Cllr George, seconded by Cllr Whittingham and passed by unanimous vote. 19/0243. Resolution to approve clearance of ditch on Station Road, Bagworth – Resolution passed at a cost of £2,566 + VAT to be costed from Ground Maintenance Contract. Resolution passed. Proposed by Cllr Harris, seconded by Cllr Malcherczyk and passed by unanimous vote. 19/0244. DCF 2019 Grant – Meeting to be arranged with architect to move project forward. The condition of the Old Pit Lane that runs alongside the QEII Sports field and gives access to the car park. Bagworth New Wood and the Clay Pigeon Club is in desperate need of repair. The very large potholes are restricting access to the car park and cars are therefore parking on the grass verge and along the roadside. The compensation money from Partner Construction of £5,000 has now been received and the intention of Council was to use this money to facilitate the improvements to the QEII pavilion. The improvement of the road would have been included in the project, but the works are now urgent. Two quotes have been requested from Richard Bailey, one for just filling the potholes and another for a full resurfacing. Resolution passed in principal on receipt of quotes. Proposed by Cllr Callis, seconded by Cllr Harris and passed by unanimous vote. 19/0245. Bagworth War Memorial - A meeting was held with the Church Warden’s on 26th November to discuss the funding of the restoration to the War Memorial sited in the Holy Rood Churchyard, Bagworth. There is a small fund held by the Church Warden for works associated with the churchyard, which is prepared to contribute £2,000 towards the cost. Stipulations attached to this contribution: As many grants / funds are applied for as possible including the PCIF. LCC will provide up to 50% of the total cost to a maximum of £2,000. The War Memorials Trust has been approached. The Parish Council would lead on the PCIF application.