Notes from 13th October 2021
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WEST KEAL AND KEAL COTES PAISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 13th October 2021 at 7:00pm in the Keals village hall.
Present: With councillor Moody in the Chair there were present councillor(s) Rowntree, Watson, Hepworth and Lacey.
Public: There were 2 members of public present.
Absent: Councillor Rickard.
The chairman declared the meeting open at 7:00 pm
Public forum – None
1. Chairman’s Remarks – The chairman welcomed all present and thanked them for coming. He informed the council that the liaison from Belfour BT wont be able to make this meeting but she is hoping to attend the next one.
2. Apologies for absence and reasons given – Apologies received and accepted from councillor Rickard. District councillor Jim Swanson also send his apologies and County councillor William Grey was not in attendance.
3. Declarations of interest in accordance with the 2000 Local Government Act – None. The chairman asked if the councillor do have any to please raise them at any time.
4. The notes from the meeting of the Council held on Wednesday 11th September 2021 (attached) to be approved as Minutes and signed by the Chairman
It was: -
Proposed by Councillor Hepworth and Seconded by Councillor Lacey and RESOLVED by all that the notes be approved as minutes and signed by the chairman.
5. To approve payment of accounts: -
a) Village Hall (Oct) - £10.00
b) RBL Wreath – £21.00
c) J. Hepworth (Christmas gift for melody lodge 2020) - £30.80
It was: -
Proposed by Councillor Rowntree and Seconded by Councillor Watson and RESOLVED by all that the payments be approved and duly paid.
6. To note general correspondence
a) The clerk told the council that she had received an email enquiring about having family buried in the local churchyard.
b) Councillor Rowntree told the council he had received a report in regards to a ditch on Fen road which potential contain sewerage. (images and documentation provided) The clerk was asked to report this issue.
c) The clerk asked for the council to consider items for inclusion on the budget and let her know if they had any.
7. The co-option of potential candidate’s present – There were none.
8. To note all planning applications
a) Ref: S/204/01500/21 – Land adjacent to Meadowleaze, Main Road. Received approval of reserved matters the council where made aware of the particulars.
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9. Highways matters – Any problems to repot
a) The clerk told the council that LCC highways are conducting an investigation into the ownership of the dyke along the A16.
b) Councillor Rowntree told the council that Fen Road is still problem.
c) Councillor Lacey told the council there are still potholes on Back Lane.
d) Councillor Moody told the council that he would chase a meeting with the county councillor and highways.
10. To receive reports from representatives of outside bodies or local organisations
a) County Council - Councillor W. Gray was not present and no report given.
b) District Council - Councillor J. Swanson apologised for not being able to attend he had another meeting which he had to go too. No report given.
c) Village Hall Committee - Councillor J. Hepworth told the council that there was a quiz last Friday which was well attended the quiz evenings are usually the 1st Friday of every month. The council have asked that this be put in the newsletter but there has been insufficient space. There has also been a coffee morning where 3 clubs where formed with 8-15 members per club. He told the council that there has been a sub-base installed and a shed will be put in, in due course.
d) Footpaths - Councillor M. Rickard was not present but sent a report via email informing the council she had met with a highways officer and been around the footpaths in the village he took some photos and told councillor Rickard he would put in a report as they did need work but like most things funding is tight and he didn’t hold out much hope.
e) West Keal Parish Charities Trustees - Councillor J. Hepworth told the council tha the clerk has spoken with the bank and they have asked that councillor Hepworth write to them instructing them of the changes which he has done but has not received any acknowledgment.
f) Triangle Field – Nothing new to report.
11. Date of next meeting – The next meeting is scheduled for 8th December 2021 which will be held at The Keals village hall at 7:00pm
12. Any other matters for inclusion on the next agenda
a) A member of public offered to make the council a new notice board in place of one that is broken at cost. The council agreed to let him do this to put in place of the old broken one.
b) The council and public asked why had the council not had any attendance from councillor Grey and the PCSO in some time. The clerk informed the council this may be due to shift patterns or clashing with other meetings.
c) Councillor Watson asked that could an event be arranged for Christmas as there are few things that happen in the village and this would be a good way to bring the community together. The council agree a date of the 11th December from 10- 1pm in the keals village hall. Councillor Lacey offered to get some reindeer and councillor moody offered to make some mice pies. The councillors are going to work on this before the next meeting and then report back.
The meeting closed at 8:11pm
Signed by Chairman: ………………..0008.12.2021