Minutes

Item No

Discussion

Action

2020/13

Apologies

 Cllrs Andrews, Cllr McNeill and Cllr Harrison

2020/14

Declaration of Interests.

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

2020/15

Minutes of Parish Council Meeting 22nd January 2020

It was proposed by Cllr Diver and seconded by Cllr Scarborough to accept the minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Resolved all in favour.

2020/16

 Councillor and Clerk’s Report

None which was not covered in the minutes

2020/17

Finance

 Payments since last Meeting

The Clerk presented the financial accounts  since the last meeting.:-

16.03 .20 Clerk

16.03.20 HMRC

31.03.20 Allen Signs Heritage Signs £2,100.00

15.06.20 Lincs Assoc of Local Councils £84.93

15.06.20 Clerk

15.06.20 HMRC

03.07.20 Came & Co £218.00

Receipts

01.04.20 West Lindsey DC £2,000.00

They were proposed to be accepted by Cllr Scarborough and seconded by Cllr Diver. Resolved All in favour.

Balance   £4.896.00,

It was proposed to accept the balance

by Cllr Scarborough and seconded by Cllr Harrison

 Resolved All in favour.

Final Accounts and Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2019-2020

Cllr Foster presented the Final Accounts and Annual Governance and Accountability Statement 2019-2020 as prepared by S. Diver. It was commented that the Heritage Boards had been purchased at a good price. It was proposed by Cllr Diver and seconded by Cllr Scarborough to  accept the documents. Resolved All in favour

Precept

Due to the potential of further meetings being curtailed it was agreed slightly earlier in the year to agree the precept for the following year. Although there was money in the account it was agreed that there might be a purchase of a further Heritage Board and therefore it was considered prudent to request the same amount as usual. It was proposed by Cllr Foster and seconded by Cllr Diver to request £2,000.00 as the precept. Resolved . All in favour

2020/18

Planning Application

None outstanding

2020/19

Heritage Trail

It was agreed by all that Heritage Boards were a great success and that they had been well read by many visitors. It was discussed whether a fourth should be considered and this was welcomed by all.

2020/ 20

A15 Roundabout

Cllr Foster stated that the road works were well underway and that the contractors had been most considerate. There were some night closures shortly to take place. However, there had been warnings sent out.

202021

University Update

Cllr Foster warmly welcomed Matt Bagley to the meeting and all expressed a desire to work together in the future.

Matt explained that his background was entirely in farming both in working a farm himself and in  agricultural education.

He could see great potential in Riseholme and was looking to build on the work that was already in place and to take it forward. He outlined the leading robotic work that was being undertaken, that they were welcoming companies on site as well as researchers. Students would start arriving from early September with the University opening in mid October.

The point was raised as to whether the campus would re open. Matt explained that a permissive path was being put in place but it was hoping that as time went on more access would be available. However, that had to be balanced with keeping the campus and students safe.

Cllr Foster expressed the view that he hoped that Matt would attend future meetings and thanked him for him sharing the current plans.

The Parish Council wished to give a vote of thanks to be recorded for David Stainton and for all the work that he had achieved for Riseholme.

2020/21

Broadband

Cllr Foster reported that he had been in discussion with Outreach and the poor broad band connection. He was hoping that there could be an increase in the band width provided but that was not guaranteed. When he had heard back he would report it to the next meeting.