Minutes

Item No

Discussion

Action

2019/1

Apologies

 Cllrs Brockway and White

2019/2

Declaration of Interests.

There were no further declaration of interest to declare than those declared on an annual basis

2019/3

Minutes of Parish Council Meeting  3rd October 2018 It was proposed by Cllr Diver and seconded by Cllr Harrison to accept the minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Resolved all in favour.

2019/4

 Councillor and Clerk’s Report

Cllr White

Her written report  (attached)had been circulated in advance of the meeting.

Cllr McNeill

He reported that he Leisure Contract had been reviewed.

They were still times of austerity however it was anticipated that there commercialisation agenda would ensure future prosperity.

There was a rise in cost but the green bin fee remained fixed.

They were looking to support better Broad band connections.

Clerk’s Report

There had appeared in Nettleham Matters the article as prepared by Martin and Tina Finney which was very positively received.

2019/5

Planning Applications

The were no planning applications received.

2019/6

Finance

 Payments since last Meeting

The Clerk presented the financial accounts (attached) since the last meeting. They were proposed by Cllr Harrison and seconded by Cllr Scarborough. Resolved All in favour.

2019/7

Precept

The clerk raised that £2000.00 had been agreed at the last meeting but as it was an election year election costs needed to be added. This was £372.00. Therefore, it was proposed by Cllr Andrews and seconded by Cllr Harrison that the  sum of £372.00 would be added to the precept . So the total would be £2372.00. Resolved All in Favour

Clerk

2019/8

Internet Connection

Cllr Foster reported that he had e mailed the Department at the County Council but had received no reply so he would chase it.

Cllr Foster

2019/9

Heritage Trail

It was confirmed and the accounts showed that the grants had been received. Martin Finney confirmed he had been in contact with Allen signs and they required poster size detail of what to be included.

Harvey Dowdy offered time from the University design department to help with the signs. They were used to working with Allen signs and had regular signage at the University installed. Harvey and Martin to directly exchange information.

Also the University to check whether they owned the proposed locations.

University/ M.Finney

2019/10

University Update

Harvey Dowdy introduced Roger Ward who had just recently taken up post as Deputy Director of Estates. He was warmly welcomed to the meeting.

The Farm

It was anticipated that a long lease would be granted To Bishop Burton College. The dairy farm would no longer house the robotic plant but rather be tided up and additional farm buildings added.

Research Activity

This would now move to the centre of the campus and near the poly tunnels.

Future Vehicle Access and Signage

It had been noted that the campus was being used as a rat run. Therefore with more students this would now be dangerous. So it was be looked to see whether the road could be stopped between the Bridge and the Church.

Signage was being tightened up generally. In particular dogs not being kept on leads was a concern with livestock and people would be challenged. There was a possibility of local volunteer wardens.

Lambing Sunday 24th March 2019

They were looking to make this a community event. The Bishop of Lincoln was invited. They were looking to a nature trail, craft stalls and light refreshments. They were charging £1.00 per adult. Children no charge.

Community support welcome.

Cycle Track beside A15

Harvey Dowdy raised how dark the track was which made it dangerous. It was agreed the Parish Council would write in support of lights on that stretch.