September 2020

Cllr John Fisher (Chairman)          Cllr Michael Priestley (Vice)           Cllr Ian Shippey

Cllr Ivan Jones             Cllr James Pask                       

Richard Houghton (Clerk)            Cllr Sarah Trotter (SKDC)         

1. Apologies for absence        

Cllr Martin Hill  (LCC)              

 

All councillors present remained eligible, the meeting was quorate and no declaration of interests declared.

 

Due to Covid-19 it was not possible for the public to be in attendance on the webinar. ^The villagers were offered the opportunity to raise questions prior to the meeting and no responses were received.

 

It was resolved that the minutes of the previous meeting dated 8th July 2020 is an accurate record of the parish council meeting and was signed off by The Chairman.

 

Speedwatch team have reported increased speeding again and requested further actions are taken by both the Police and the village – subject to the Covid-19 rules to do this. Any additional and appropriate actions to be discussed. ^Councillors discussed this at length to consider suitable options, both in terms of reducing speeding motorists, also the additional support soon to be available via the local police and the potential for previously trained parishioners to assist with the Speedwatch duties. Further discussions will be held with Roel.

 

It was agreed at previous meetings that WPC would support fundraising for a SID device for Welby. The process for collecting and accounting for any donations is to be finalised and issued to the village. ^It is believed approximately £2,500 is required to cover the cost of suitable SID equipment and offers of contributions towards this cost have already been made by some villagers – thank you. Meanwhile, Wendy has kindly offered to assist in the design of a suitable flyer for distribution to the village parishioners, to inform every one of the scheme to raise funds. As previously noted, contributions will be paid into the Welby Parish bank account and separately logged to keep them distinct from the other funds within the account and thereby ensure they are used solely towards the SID set-up costs.

 

 

To receive an update from PCSO Stuart Bowden in regards to local police matters. ^There was no update available from Stuart Bowden prior to the issue of these minutes.

8.  Correspondences

The clerk reported to the meeting below relevant correspondences received since last meeting;

  This information was received by councillors and agreed that appropriate action taken.

 

9. Planning Applications

a. No current planning applications to consider. 

Sarah Trotter (SKDC) advised the situation is waiting for the Covid-19 rules to allow for the meetings to continue before any further discussions can be considered. The councillors sought an explanation as to precisely what the reasons given for the appeal were, for it to now be re-considered again? ^Sarah will try and source the latest position if possible, and let us know.

 

a) The Clerk updated on previous highway faults reported by WPC to LCC Highways and SKDC.

 

b) Other Highway matters

Councillors to consider other highway matters within Welby

 

a)  The Councilors Surgery’s are cancelled at least until the Spring 2021 due to Covid-19. It is intended, subject to Covid-19 rules & requirements, these meetings, together will the WPC bi-monthly meetings, will recommence again at some point in 2021 – dates yet to be confirmed. 

 

b)   Update on condition of derelict property on Main Street. This is currently being actioned and Chairman John Fisher confirmed that some work has been completed – ^grass cut but no other progress on situation with property at this stage.

 

c)   Resident pointed out the bench at the hand pump needs a rub down and re-treating. –  ^Cllr Michael Priestley & family member have thoroughly rubbed the bench down & applied suitable wood treatment.

 

d)  Tree cutting in Main Street delayed (opposite pub) – ^still awaiting new date

 

e)  Clerk advised new website being constructed via Lincoln CC – ^due to be available in Nov. 2020

 

f) Resident pointed out the tree plaque marking a specific millennium tree located in Saxondale needs repairing or replacing as it is in a very poor state. - ^Tree plaque for Saxondale has now been identified and a new replacement is ordered.

 

a) Cash Book: The Clerk reported that the cashbook shows a balance of £3068.89 as of 3/9/20. Note: Until I receive the bank statements direct I am unable to confirm the very latest figures.

 

Since last meeting the following income has been received:

 

Since last meeting payments made from the bank: 

 

 

The petty cash shows a balance of £7.06 as of today’s date. 

Since last meeting payments made from Petty Cash: 

The Chairman signed off Cashbooks as a true record after agreement from councillors that both bank statement and cash books were accurate. 

 

To consider any urgent business:

* Villager raised concerns over rainwater not draining away effectively from their driveway & thereby causing damage. ^D Cllr Sarah and the Clerk to follow up the notifications made to LCC highways dept. 

 

 

Signed: …………………………………………………………  Chairman                     Dated:……………………………