Draft minutes of the meeting of Amber Hill Parish Council held on 15th July 2024

Present:                                 Cllr Chris Stephenson, Cllr Elizabeth Gadd, Cllr Ros Bowler, Cllr Nigel Hardy, Cllr Grahame Winman, Cllr Edward Panton

Also Present:                        N Bush (Clerk)

Public Forum:                       None

Meeting started 7.02 pm

24/688 Chairman’s remarks.

Cllr CS welcomed everyone.

24/689 Apologies for absence and reasons given.

Cllr Jane Webb gave apologies, it was resolved to accept the apologies.

Cllr’s S Welberry and S Evans were unable to attend due to a Borough meeting and Cllr M Brookes had a prior meeting run over.

24/690 To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.

None

24/691 Draft minutes of the meetings held on 20-05-24 to be confirmed and signed as minutes.

It was resolved to accept the above minutes.  They were confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

24/692 Financial matters: Accounts for payment and budget figures, including report, up to 05.07.24.

In addition, the clerk reported that she has received an additional invoice from Malc Firth for grass cutting for £67.60.

It was resolved to make payments including the additional invoice received

The budget year to date was reviewed and the bank reconcilliation was confirmed with the bank balances as follows:

Lloyds Current Account   £1,308.88           Lloyds Deposit Account   £7,963.36

Online banking details have now been received for Cllr Gadd and these were authorised.  It was resolved that as soon as Cllrs EG and CS have access then the mandate request will be made for two online signatories.

Action: Clerk to make outstanding payments and submit the signed form for Cllr EG.

24/693 Planning:

Planning applications

B/24/0207 – Change of use of agricultural building to 2 no dwelling houses at Barn two, Martin Cross Drove

Consultation carried out remotely with no comments and concerns

B/24/0228 - Construction of 1 no. new dwelling including change of use of agricultural land to residential. Change of use of exisiting agricultural building to  be used for residential storage at Land to the North of Harrisons Drove

Following discussion, it was resolved that the council would object to this application, referring back to our objections to the previous application that granted class Q. If this were to then be approved this would set a precedent for others who wish to build additional properties on land that would not ordinarily be granted. It was also noted that there are several mobile homes already on site and inhabited.

Planning Decisions

Wiltrans Appeal - No further updates

Ecotricity – Heckington Solar Farm - No further updates

Action: Clerk to submit comments to the planning department.

24/694 Correspondence

It was resolved to go into a close session to discuss communications the clerk has received regarding one of the properties within the village.

Action: Clerk to contact the environment department.

24/695 Clerks report including police report.

The clerk reported that Lincs Police had rung asking what issues the village is experiencing.  Hare Coursing, farm vehicle thefts and also the out of date data on the website with regards to crime within the area.

The clerk confirmed that the speed indicator device is being gifted by Swineshead Parish council asking that we share it with Wigtoft Parish Council.  It was resolved to request permission from Lincs Highways to position it on the lamp post coming into the village.

Action: Clerk to apply for permission for the speed indicator position

24/696  Lincs Reservoir consultation

It was resolved that Councillors would respond to this on an individual basis.

Action: None

24/697 Dog/litter bins

The clerk presented the cost of replacing and relocating the existing bin with two options put forward

It was resolved to accept the cost for £172.35 and move the bin to the entrance of the play area

Action: Clerk to notify Boston Borough Council of the location the bin is to be moved to

24/698 Newsletter

This year’s newsletter was discussed, and the clerk will forward an article with regards to the defibrillator and Cllr GW will send out the draft for Cllrs to comment on

Action: Clerk to send an article on the defibrillator and Cllr GW to send out the draft for comment.

24/699 Matters Arising

The Clerk raised the fact that two more of the meetings clashed with full council meetings at Boston Borough Council, which would prevent the Borough Councillors from attending.  It was resolved that both of these dates would be moved, and new dates agreed.

Action: Clerk to arrange moving the meeting dates

24/700 Items for inclusion at next meeting

None

Action: None

24/701 Date and time of next meeting

23rd September 2024

Meeting Closed            pm

Signed:                                                                                                      (In the chair)