September 2021 Minutes
MORTON & HANTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting 7th September 2021
A meeting of Morton & Hanthorpe Parish Council was held at Morton Village Hall on 7th September 2021.
In attendance were Councillors:
R. Wells, B. Hyde, S. Reynolds, A. Morris, W. Lawrance, M. Harris, N. Kuhn, K. Morris, A. Tilley, M. Tuohy
Also in attendance:
County & District Cllr. S. Woolley & N. Walker, Clerk & R.F.O.
7.15pm PUBLIC FORUM:
No members of the public in attended. No questions tabled.
7.30pm PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
1. TO CONSIDER APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: C.Cllr. M. Hill, Cllr. M. Mumby.
2. TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA:
None.
3. TO CONSIDER CLERK’S NOTES OF MEETING HELD ON 15th JUNE 2021 FOR APPROVAL AS MINUTES:
Following a proposal by Cllr. Hyde, seconded by Cllr. Lawrance, the Clerk’s Notes of the meeting held on the 15th June 2021 were approved as Minutes and were duly signed by the Chairman, Cllr. Wells.
4. CLERK’S REPORT AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Report:
AGAR Exemption Certificate (for smaller authorities) issued (July requirement).
Accounts information posted on website in accordance with regulations.
3 cases of fly tipping – all reported and cleared.
2 non working lights reported – now replaced with LED ones.
RoSPA annual play equipment inspection carried out. Report issued. No major arisings but a number of minor issues require address. A stand out point was dog (bite) damage to the foot pegs of the elephant rocker. Clerk to address issues raised (some will be dependent on spares availability).
High Street & Cemetery (outside gate) benches to be fitted.
In period, clerk was notified of 3 overgrown hedges. Clerk had prior approval to address one hedge (re-address) problem through Highways, the other two the clerk requested Council approval to raise letters to the households concerned. Would the Council consider adding address of this type of arising to the clerks delegated authority. Council directed such to be added to Standing Orders.
Such letters will be notified within Correspondence.
Correspondence:
Notification of TRO for proposed A15 speed reduction to 30mph. – Posted & publicised.
Survey regarding water courses, drainage and riparian owner information. – Audit completed.
Response from the Diocese of Lincoln re: additional ashes plots for Morton Cemetery. Most information requested has been sourced. No current satellite/overview picture available.
Further requests regarding switched off lights on A15. Provided Highways contact details.
Request for installing a memorial seat at Morton Cemetery. Requested area is to the north of the cemetery shed prior to the first line of graves as this location overlooks the graves of a number of family members. After discussion the Council directed the Clerk to draft a seat policy for consideration for inclusion to the cemetery Regulations. Draft to be circulated to Council.
Invoice submitted for verge cutting grant.
Invoice submitted for ½ year rent: Hanthorpe allotment.
5. TO CONSIDER PLANNING MATTERS:
Applications:
S21/1221 Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with 2 chalet bungalows at 56 Manthorpe Rd. Morton. PE10 0NT
S21/1236 Full permission for erection of single storey dwelling. 59 Haconby Lane. Morton, PE10 0NP. (Previously reviewed at outline submission).
Due to response timescales from Planning these applications were reviewed by consultation with M&HPC Councillors. No objections were raised.
Decisions:
S19/1784 Outline application of new vehicular access for 71 proposed dwellings off A15:
Granted
S21/1106 Removal of lower branches of sycamore tree (TRO) Grove House, Hanthorpe:
Granted
S21/1319 Reduce crown & sides of sycamore & horse chestnut trees (TRO), The Chestnuts, The Grove, Hanthorpe.
Granted
S21/1479 Confirmation of Compliance re: planning permission S17/1857 Holme Farm, 19 High Street, Morton.
Confirmed
6. PAYMENTS & RECEIPTS:
Payments:
Mr. N. Noakes Annual independent audit. £ 75.00
Malc Firth Landscapes Grass cutting for Mar. & Apr. £ 1,284.00
Anglian Water Cemetery tap. £ 13.49
Malc Firth Landscapes Grass cutting for May. £ 642.00
MMrs. L. Lawrance 1st qtr. Playing field litter collection. £ 210.00
Mr. M. Lawrance 1st qtr. Cemetery maintenance. £ 464.00
Mr. N. Walker Clerk’s salary for June. £ 461.77
Mr. N. Walker 1st qtr. Expenses. £ 158.98
Mr. N. Wilkie Litter picking 11/6 to 3/7 £ 76.80
HMRC 1st qtr. P.A.Y.E. £ 423.00
Malc Firth Landscapes Grass cutting for June. £ 642.00
Mr. N. Wilkie Litter picking 10/7 to 30/7 £ 76.80
Malc Firth Landscapes Grass cutting for July. £ 642.00
LALC Website maintenance contract. £ 126.00
RoSPA Annual play equipment inspection. £ 107.40
Mr. N. Wilkie Litter picking 6/8 to 28/8 £ 76.80
Total in period = £5,480.04
Following a proposal by Cllr. N. Kuhn, seconded by Cllr. A. Morris, the Council approved the payments.
Receipts:
Scholes Funeral Services Ashes interment. £ 65.00
Funeral Services Exclusive Rights & Interment £ 850.00
Total in period = £ 915.00
7. TO CONSIDER THE NOMINATION OF A COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO TOWN LANDS TRUST: (Deferred to the October meeting).
8. TO CONFIRM THE DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: – Tuesday 12th October 2021.
9. TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES:
County & District Councillor Sue Woolley:
The Bourne Household Waste & Reclamation Centre is now open without the need for booking.
A reminder to parents who’s children use school transport that they should encourage the continued use of face coverings.
Lincolnshire has achieved a good performance in delivering 2 Covid injections to its constituents.
They is going to be a dedicated cardboard recycling trial (initially by North Kesteven).
Morton High Street is due for surface chipping. Once settled a white centreline is to be added to encourage better lane discipline.
Once again Hill View Gardens was missed on the bin collection. This has been taken up with the SKDC Refuse Dept. and the bins have now been emptied. (As this is not the first instance of missed collections the Parish Council directed the clerk to write to said Dept. on the matter).
There is no longer a dedicated PCSO for this area.
Other Matters:
Concern that there a number of unofficial signs regarding access appearing in the village. Clerk to contact Highways to ascertain validity and process/application of authorised signage.
Concern regarding an overgrown passageway hedge: Clerk to photograph and notify Highways for address.
There will be a power shutdown on parts of Station Rd. for safety while trees are being cut back by Western Power. Near future but as yet no confirmed date.
Overgrown hedge on Hanthorpe Rd. impeding mobility & buggy users. Clerk to write to householder to address.
Question regarding the potential of planting trees in the field/boundary, Hanthorpe Rd. To be investigated.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.41 pm