Minutes of the meeting of Amber Hill Parish Council held on 18th January 2021
Present: Cllr Chris Stephenson, Cllr Elizabeth Gadd, Cllr Jane Webb, Cllr Ros Bowler, Cllr Rachel Hunn, Cllr Sheryl Fraser
Also Present: Cllr Mike Brookes (County Cllr)
Public Forum:
Meeting started 7.05 pm via Zoom
20/042 Chairman’s remarks.
Cllr CS mentioned concerns being raised in the village around the speed of vehicles in the village relating to the School, which involves both Staff and Taxi drivers. Cllr MB highlighted that the Police were currently running a campaign around this which was advertised in their latest newsletter. It was resolved that the clerk would contact PC Williams and to write to both the School and Lincs County Councils school department that issue the taxi contracts.
20/043 Apologies for absence and reasons given.
Cllr NH gave apologies. It was resolved to accept the apologies.
20/044 To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.
None
20/045 Police report.
Please accept apologies from police, we will not be able to attend the meeting tonight.
There have been numerous reports of hare coursing within the parish over the last two months.
Two males were arrested within the parish at the end of November for hare coursing/fail to stop for police.
Action: None
20/046 Draft minutes of the meeting held on 16-11-20 to be confirmed and signed as minutes.
It was resolved to accept the above notes as minutes.These were confirmed and it was agreed the clerk would send them to Cllr RH for electronic signing.
Action: Clerk to send minutes for signing.
20/047 Financial matters: Accounts for payment and budget figures, including report, up to 08.01.21.
|
Date |
Source of Income |
Total Amount |
|
09/11/2020 |
Interest |
0.04 |
|
09/12/2020 |
Interest |
0.04 |
|
Total |
|
0.08 |
|
Date |
Purpose of Expenditure |
Total Amount |
|
10/11/2020 |
BBC Lighting cost |
258.16 |
|
31/10/2020 |
Grass Cutting Oct 20 |
110.40 |
|
30/11/2020 |
Pay and PAYE |
0.00 |
|
31/12/2020 |
Pay and PAYE |
154.17 |
|
08/01/2021 |
Reinforced structures - Envelopes |
2.40 |
|
Total |
|
525.13 |
It was resolved to accept the accounts for payment.
Action: Clerk to make outstanding payments.
20/048 Planning:
B/20/0458 – Single Storey side extension at 1 Church Cottages, Maryland Bank –
Consultation carried by remote consultation and no comments or concerns reported to Boston Borough Council.
Planning decision published 13-01-20 – Granted with general conditions.
Action: None
20/049 Correspondence
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Boston Borough Council |
Mail - Precept form for 21/22 |
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Clerks Direct |
Newsletter |
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Boston Borough Council |
Email - Environment Strategy - Emailed to Cllrs 30/11/20 |
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Boston Police station |
Email - newsletter - Emailed to Cllrs, posted on website & facebook 30/11/20 |
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Citizens advice |
Email - Energy Saving details - Emailed to Cllrs, posted on website & facebook 30/11/20 |
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Boston Borough Council |
Email - copy of electoral register |
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Boston Police |
Email - Boston Rural West Newsletter - Emailed to Cllrs, posted on website & facebook 14/12/20 |
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Boston Borough Council |
Email - Changes to free parking for 1st Jan 21 - Emailed to Cllrs, poste on website & facebook 24/12/20 |
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LALC |
Email - Newsletter - nothing of interest |
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Boston Borough Council |
Email - message from Paul Skinner - Emailed to Cllrs 14/12/20 |
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Matt Warman |
Email - xmas card - Emailed to Cllrs 14/12/20 |
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Clerks & Council Direct |
Mail - Jan 21 newsletter |
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LALC |
Email - Covid update - Emailed to Cllrs 08/01/21 |
Action: None.
20/050 Clerks report.
Nov 20 - Jan 21
Planning Applications
- B/20/0458 – 1 Church Cottages, Maryland Bank
- 30/11/20 - Received consultation invite and circulated for comment
- 14/12/20 - Submitted comments to planning dept
Speed Awareness
- Awaiting Volunteers
Stolen Dog
- Reported call to PCSO Williams in case it is related to Hare Coursing
Noticeboard
- Received responses from both the School and Lincs County Council
- Added to agenda of next meeting
Website
- New website live now up and running and old website closed
Precept
- Precept form submitted to BBC 30/11/20
Action: None
20/051 Meeting dates for 2021 -2022
The clerk presented the proposed meeting dates for next financial year and it was resolved to agree these.
Action: Clerk to publish meeting dates
20/052 Location and installation of noticeboard
Following information received from Lincs County Council and the need for a permit for excavation which would cost £330 it was agreed that the new noticeboard would be placed outside the School in place of the old one.
It was resolved that when the weather is better a request for volunteers to assist in placing it would be made.
Action: None
20/052 Items for inclusion at next meeting.
Community Garden
Meeting Closed 8.45 pm
Date of next meeting: 15 March 2021 7.00 pm
Signed: (In the chair)