2020 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

BENINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE BEONNA ON THURSDAY  9th JANUARY 2020 at 7.30 pm

PRESENT:

Parish Councillors K Pinner (Chairman), G Gostelow and N Sharpe 

Boston Borough Councillors P Bedford and J Welbourn

2 members of the Public

Mrs J Barnes (Clerk)

The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming all those present and wishing them a Happy New Year.

1   APOLOGIES were received from Councillor J Grant

2         NO POLICE MATTERS

(Following the meeting apologies received from PCSO Rayment with one incident reported of a traffic offence on the Main A52).

3   MINUTES 

3.1   The minutes of the parish council meeting held on the 9th December 2019 having been previously circulated were agreed and signed by the Chairman.

4   MATTERS ARISING

5   DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor Pinner declared an interest in 6.3 and 9.4 regarding his involvement with the BCHT/Beonna and the Village Hall.

6   PLANNING 

6.1   B/19/0261 – The application for the erection of plant room for biomass boiler, 2 flue bunkers and associated equipment at Bell Brothers Nurseries had now been granted.

6.2   B/19/0482 – The application for change of use from butcher’s shop (Class A1Use) to a pet grooming salon and accessory shop (Sul Generis/A1 Use Class) at Woodcock’s Butchers, Main Road for Mrs K Hewison was discussed.  No objections.

6.3   B/19/0464 – The application for change of use from a Village Hall (Class D1) to a dwelling house (Class C3) and associated alterations at Village Hall, David’s Lane for Ms G Joyce was discussed.  No objections.

7   PARISH MATTERS

7.1   Highways – Councillor Sharpe stated that he had reported several pot hole and standing water problems.

7.2   Playing Field – Nettle Patch – This would be dealt with in due course, according to the weather.

7.3   Bus Shelter – This was still ongoing.  It was noted that to date the account which approval had been given had still not been received.

7.4   Community Speed Watch – To be kept on the Agenda for further consideration and investigate any possible funding opportunities.

8   CORRESPONDENCE

8.1   Scope – Further details regarding the size of the textile recycling bank would be requested and discussed again at a future meeting.

8.2   Clerks & Councils Direct – The January edition was handed to Councillor Pinner.

8.3   Lincolnshire County Council – The latest update on community engagement had been forwarded to all councillors.

8.4   LALC – The new year update had been forwarded to all councillors.  Details of funding regarding sustainable travel initiatives would be looked at by Councillor Pinner.
 
9   FINANCE

9.1   The Clerk presented the up-to-date accounts, together with evidence of the bank balance to date.  

9.2   The following payments were discussed and agreed.

9.3   The clerk stated that three quotes had been requested for the Churchyard and the Playing Field.  The only one received was from T A Blackamore Ltd and it was unanimously agreed that this would be accepted, and noted that it was for the same figure as the previous year.

9.4   Precept – A full discussion was held on the proposed expenditure for 2020/2021. Most of the annual expenses would rise with inflation.  The footway lighting costs was increased to cover incidental repairs and further monies set aside for the playing field and a possible speed camera,

10   NEXT MEETING

10.1   The next meeting was arranged for Thursday, 12th March 2020 at 7.30 pm at the Beonna, noting that the February meeting was cancelled.

There being no further business the Chairman thanked those in attendance and closed the meeting at 8.40pm