June 2022 Minutes
GREETWELL PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GREETWELL PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 6 JUNE 2022 IN THE VILLAGE HALL, SUDBROOKE
PRESENT: Councillors John Taylor (Chairman), Mrs Sarah Bates (Vice Chair), Keith Johnson, Ms Sue Pullen, Mike Taylor, Chris Thatcher, Vernon Stuffins
District Councillor Mrs Anne Welburn, Clerk Mrs Christine Myers
30 – 22/23 PARISHIONERS ITEMS
A resident had reported to a member the increasing amount of dog mess in North Greetwell and this was agreed. Adhesive stickers would be sited in the area asking dog owners to pick up.
It was also noted that a black Labrador was constantly roaming loose. The Clerk was instructed to report this to the WLDC Dog Warden.
31 – 22/23 TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND REASONS GIVEN
None received.
32 – 22/23 TO RECEIVE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ON ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None declared.
33 – 22/23 COUNTY/DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORTS
County Councillor not present.
District Councillor Anne Welburn had sent in a report attached to these minutes. DC Welburn also stated that she would be pressing WLDC for funding towards the pedestrian crossing.
34 – 22/23 CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
A Correspondence received since last meeting - *Sent to the resident’s email list
9.5.2022 – LALC Weekly E News
10.5.2022 – LCC PROW Grass cutting programme
10.5.2022 – Notification from LCC that the polycarbonate would be replaced in the bus shelter on Wragby Road East opposite the petrol station
*12.5.2022 - Mobile Library information and timetable
*12.5.2022 - information from Arthritis Action
18.5.2022 – BHIB Insurance, Certificates of insurance for 2022/23
18.5.2022 – LALC Weekly E News
24.5.2022 – LALC Weekly News
24.5.2022 – Play area inspection report
B Pedestrian Crossing – Concern was expressed about the amount of traffic now using the A158 but the lack of news on the provision of the pedestrian crossing by Lincolnshire County Council.
Resolved: That County Councillor Ian Fleetwood be asked to give an update regarding the funding and provision of the crossing.
C Community Speedwatch – Councillor Mrs Sarah Bates reported the following data taken from the speed indicator:-
From the 25th March to the 28th of May:
Total of 804,035 vehicles using the A158 in a 2 month period.
It was noted however that the device did appear to be reducing the speed of traffic.
D Land near to bypass for tree planting – Permission received from LCC to plant a major tree on the site. Resolved That an oak be planted with some smaller faster growing trees around it which could be removed when the oak became established. Examples being crab apple, rowan, birch.
35 – 22/23 FINANCE
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Account paid Mr A Fielding – plants and compost for planters on Westfield Drive - £14.99 Accounts for payment Mrs C Myers – expenses May – Mileage £8.10, Use of home as office - £13.00 = £21.10 *LCC Pensions – Employees contribution £22.37, Employer £91.50 = £113.87 *Mrs C Myers – salary (June) gross £406.04, net = £359.27 *HMRC – Clerks tax = £24.40 |
Resolved That the above accounts either paid or to be paid be ratified. Councillor John Taylor to approve the payments through Coop Bank.
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Income The Chase Account – interest - £2.03 |
36 – 22/23 PLANNING
Nothing to report.
37 – 22/23 CLERKS REPORT
The Clerk reported:
• That weeds required treating around the notice board on Westfield Drive and that the seat was in need of varnishing. Resolved that the Clerk arrange for both of these items to be dealt with.
• That no reply had been received from LCC regarding the provision of street furniture on the LEB.
On recent play inspection reports it had stated that the surface under the swing was diminishing. Resolved that this be left in abeyance and reviewed in the autumn when it could be raised and seeded.
38 – 22/23 CHAIRMANS REPORT
Nothing to report.
39 – 22/23 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Monday 4th July 2022, 7.30pm in the Bramham Lounge of Sudbrooke Village Hall.