September 2021 minutes

Minutes of the meeting of The Moulton’s Parish Council held on Tuesday 7th September 2021 at Moulton Chapel Community Centre.

 

 Present: Cllrs. Cooper (Vice Chairman), Hahn, Henderson, Sanderson, Benton, Wright, Poll, Clerk.

District Cllr Casson.   Two members of the public ( one recording the meeting)

 

1)Chairman’s Welcome

The Vice Chairman welcomed everyone

 

 2)  Public Forum:

None

 

3) Apologies for Absence

 Cllrs. A. Woolf, Wakefield, Tibbs & Kirk sent their apologies and were accepted by all.

 

4) Declarations of interest

None

 

5) To Consider Notes of meeting held 06/07/2021

It was agreed by all of the attending councillors, proposed by Cllr. Henderson, seconded by Cllr. Hahn, that they could be signed off by the  Vice Chairman.

 

6) To Consider any matters arising from the minutes that are not covered by the Agenda.

None

 

7) Cemetery, Church Yard and Allotments

A. Cemetery

The Marriott Bros have repainted the public benches

Problems with chafer grubs again – meeting with Chairman and RG Groundworks at cemetery and it was agreed that RG Groundworks will rake up all dead grass and retreat the affected areas. He is also going to contact the manufacturer about the possibility of a bad batch of nematodes.

Interments

Wendy Kathleen Johnson

Peter David Cooley

John Frederick Tye

 

 

 

 

B. Churchyard

Documents have been received dated August 1978 that show the church yard was closed and Moulton Parish council was asked to take over the maintenance of it.

 

 

C. Allotments.  

Notice has been given on one of the allotments, but there is a waiting list to be contacted to find a new tenant.

 

8) Police Matters:

Our local PCSO has returned on restricted duties. The SID report has been forwarded to her.

 

9) Highways

Proposed speed limit – A151 Weston to Whaplode – signs not being moved – new advert to go out  so will be delayed.

Temporary road closure – Woodgate Road  MC  - 23/8/2021-25/08/2021 – AWA – new connection

Temporary road closure – Church Lane Moulton – 06/09/2021-24/09/2021 – Gas main replacement works

Temporary Traffic Restrictions – Bell Lane,High Street and Shivean Gate -27/09/2021 – 18/10/2021 – Gas main Replacement works

Temporary Traffic Restriction – Spalding Gate Moulton- 06/09/2021 - 08/09/2021 – New connection – AWA

Temporary traffic Restriction – Roman Bank/ Pipwell Gate, Saracens Head / MSE – 21/09/2021 – Poling works

Following another serious accident at the junction on Hogs gate I have forwarded a letter from the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership to Cllr. Gibson and met with him Friday 13th August at the junction. He is going to put forward that the Give Way sign should be replaced with a Stop sign, and the possible extension of the 30MPH along Eastgate.

 

Updates

Rocks placed on side of road in MC – Investigating – Cllr Pepper has also been in contact – The result from LCC due to restricted resources they have to limit dealings with encroachments and in this instance do not intend to take any immediate action but will continue to monitor the situation as part of their routine Highway inspections. The Clerk was asked to contact LCC about this.

Right of way blocked Randall Bank – Further investigations taking place. This has resulted in LCC deciding it is not cost effective at this time for them to pursue the matter any further , even though they agree it was not a legal thing to do.

Hedges overgrown into road on Oxcroft Bank – I have contacted Cllr. Pepper to ask for help with this matter. This has resulted in LCC legal team writing to the landowners. The clerk was asked to contact LCC about this.

 

 

10) Finance Report:

The Parish Council have had the  AGAR returned and signed off for the year ended March 2021.

This is now displayed on the website.

 

Business Account         £91,623.66

Treasurers Account      £58,547.34

Total                              £150,171.00

 

Total Income         £662.28 (Aug/Sept)

Total Expenditure £4126.68 (Aug/Sept)

 

The invoice for £661.88 has been sent to LCC for contribution to urban safety grass cutting

Payments to be made

M C Community Centre for hire of hall (£10 per hour)

T N Sneath   £2340.00

Moulton Community Association  £105.00

PKF Littlejohn  £360.00

R Marriott -  £906.04

ROSPA - £120.00

Came & Co. Insurance - £1614.50

Clerk’s mileage - £111.15 (247 miles)

It was proposed by Cllr. Cooper and seconded by Cllr. Poll to accept the above figures.

 

                                                                                                                       

11) Planning Matters:                                                                                                                          

Land off Red Cow Drove, Moulton Marsh – Implement shed – Full – No comments

7 Ashby Gardens Moulton – replace conservatory with single storey extension and first floor extension over garage - full

2 Station Road Moulton – Extension & alterations – Full

Tabeal Farm Fen Gate MC – Horse manege, fencing and 2 floodlights – Full

1 Harrox Rd. Moulton – Extension & alterations – Full – No comments

Rear of 30 Broad Lane Moulton – Single residential dwelling – Outline Approval - Reserved matters

2-4 High Street – conversion and extension of swimming pool enclosure to form yoga studio for mothers – Full -  Comments put forward

21 Cekhira Ave MC – change of residential outbuilding to dog grooming business - Full

 

 

Decided Applications

5th July – 11th July –  Off Roman Bank MSE - details of scheme to deal with contamination, foul & surface water disposal – Approved

                                     11 Seas End Road MSE – New fence & trellis to existing fence – Approved

12th July -18th July - None

19th July -25th July – None

26th July - 1st August – Vickers Park, Washway Rd, Moulton Marsh – Proposed Flower               Packhouse/Store – Approved

                                         Golden Lion , MSE – change of use to part shop & Post Office – Approved

                                         Adj.Golden Lion, MSE – Erection of residential dwelling – Approved

2nd August - 8th August – None

9th August -15th August – Land adj.1 Roman Bank Common Rd MSE – Swift nesting boxes –Approved

16thAugust - 22nd August – Land rear of War Memorial MSE – 2 residential dwellings – Approved

                                                  Jersey Lodge. Middle Marsh Rd. Moulton Marsh – proposed menage & 6    stables for personal use – Non- Determination

                                                  Abeal Farm, Fen Gate, MC – proposed horse menage, fencing and 2 floodlights for applicants use only – Approved

23rd August - 29th August - 5 Bell Lane Moulton – works to Moulton Tree Preservation order - Approved

30th August – 5th September – 7 Ashby Gardens- single story extension and above garage - Approved

 

 

12) Moulton Village Ward:

The Council have been asked by a village resident if we would like their very large Xmas tree out of their front garden to put on the Village green at Xmas. This was asked to be put onto the next Agenda.

Moulton Mill Anniversary – queens centenary – There has been a good response to creating a committee to organise events. It was asked to put this onto the next agenda.

Fly Tipping of a heap of brick & rubble on the side of the road in Hall Gate has been reported to LCC

The Litter Pick will be Saturday 25th September at 10am.

The Hall has been booked for future council meetings until the end of 2022

 

13)Moulton Seas End Ward:

ROSPA has carried out their inspection and some areas need urgent action. It was agreed the Management Group would meet at the park to discuss any repairs that need doing and would arrange a professional company to carry out repairs / maintenance

Jack Buck Farms are keeping the pipe safe until that can place it into the Playing Field depending on weather and work.

The Litter pick will be Saturday 25th September at 10am

The Village Hall has been booked for council meetings until the end of 2022

The plan for planting shrubs etc in the Play Park and playing field is still ongoing.

 

14)Moulton Chapel Ward:

The Parish Council had been asked for Proposed Road names for new development South of 25 Roman Road

 The Notice Board has been repaired by the Marriott Bros.

The Litter Pick will be Saturday 25th September at 10am

The community Centre has been booked for Council meetings until the end of 2022

 

 

15)SID Report

Copies had been emailed to all councillors and the Police.

Cllr. Wright said for more volunteers were needed to join the CSW.

 

16) Correspondence:

A letter had been received by Eric Parker asking to be considered for the Parish Councillor  Vacancy.  It was proposed by Cllr. Wright and seconded by Cllr. Poll that this should be accepted.

Village Voice copy deadline is 9th September.

 

17) Items asked to be included on Agenda during last meeting

None

 

18) Councillors’ minor reports and items for next Agenda.

None

 

19) Date and Time of next meeting.

Date of next Parish Meeting will be on Tuesday 5th October 2021 at 7pm at Moulton Seas End Village Hall.

 

20) To resolve whether to move into closed session and exclude public, press and police.

Yes at 7.40pm

 

The Chairman thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 8pm