Minutes from 10th March 2021
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WEST KEAL AND KEAL COTES PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the remote meeting held on Wednesday 10th March 2021 at 7pm via Zoom.
Present: With Councillor Moody in the Chair there were also present councillor(s) Lacey and Rickard. County councillor Aron was also present.
Public: There were 3 members of public present.
Public forum:
Members of public present raised concerns about the Balfour Beatty/ Viking link site the main issue being the brightness of the onsite lighting. They had hoped there would be more community involvement or a community representative so they had someone locally they can take their concerns too. Councillor Moody told the council he had reported the lighting on site and will continue to make Viking Link aware of any concerns the community has.
53. Chairman’s remarks – The chairman welcomed all present and thanked them for coming. He apologised for it being another meeting via Zoom.
54. Apologies for absence and reasons given – District councillor Jim Swanson sent his apologies as he had another meeting.
55. To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interests and any written requests for dispensation – There were none.
56. The notes from the meeting of the Council held on Wednesday 13th January 2021 (attached) to be approved as Minutes and signed by the Chairman
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor Lacey and Seconded by Councillor Rickard and RESOLVED by all that the notes be approved as minutes and signed by the chairman.
57. To consider and approve the following payments
a) LALC – Annual subs - £140.23 (PAID)
b) Data protection fee - £40.00 (PAID)
c) Inkonomical – Newsletter - £94.00
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor Lacey and Seconded by Councillor Rickard and RESOLVED by all that the above payments are approved and be duly paid.
58. Reports from outside bodies
a) District councillor Jim Swanson forwarded some emails to the council which the clerk circulated.
b) County councillor Aron reported a 1.99% rise in council tax. He also told the councils that elections will go ahead as normal on 6th May with social distancing rules in place. LCC website now has a get active section to help encourage exercise. He told the council that the small business grant has been oversubscribed so LCC are cancelling it.
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59. Highways Issues
a) Councillor Moody reported that there has been an increase of HGVs in the area mainly due to them accessing the Viking link site.
b) Councillor Aron told the council he has reported mill lane and Hagnaby lane verges as well as the guard rail on the A16, the slippery church steps and Hall lane but that has been passed to a different department.
c) Councillor Moody told the council that the temp speed restriction Viking link have put it place is unenforceable. Councillor Aron told the council he will see if he can get someone to come and assess the area.
d) Councillor Aron also agreed to check to see who owns a ditch on the a16 outside manor farm as it keeps overflowing and need attention.
60. Viking Link – Councillor Moody attended the community liaison meeting which went well. Councillor Moody is happy to represent the council on local issues. He is trying his best to make progress and keep it informal. Councillor Moody now has a contact at Viking link which he can report any issues to for them to address. He told the council some interesting facts about what Viking link are doing and how the cables are being delivered.
61. Planning Application/s
a) Ref: S/045/00372/21 – Land east of main road, keal cotes, Spilsby. Planning permission for construction of an all weather riding surface. The council had no objections to this application.
62. Correspondence for the Council – The clerk told the council that this is sent via email between meetings.
63. The co-option of any potential candidates – Amy Watson registered her interest in becoming a councillor.
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor Lacey and Seconded by Councillor Rickard and RESOLVED by all that Amy Watson be co-opted on to the council.
64. Date of next meeting – The date of the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 5th May 2021 via Zoom unless a meeting can be held. (changed from 12th May)
65. Any other matters for inclusion on the next agenda – There were none.
The meeting closed at 8:32pm
Signed by chairman: …………………………….0005.05.21