March 2022 Minutes
As noted in last month’s report, the dry stone wall which extends into the field, close to and parallel with the southern garden fence of 39 Glen Rd, has significantly deteriorated, particularly a one metre stretch from the rear garden fence of number 37 Glen Rd. This awaits a detailed inspection and proposals for possible remedial work.
13.Recreation Field development – adult fitness equipment
Deferred until the next meeting
14.Request for financial assistance from The Bythams School
The Councillors agreed an S137 donation of £500 to The Bythams School for the purchase of new books. Proposed by Cllr Goode, seconded by Cllr McLaughlin, all in favour.
15.Queen’s Jubilee – donation requests from village groups
Village groups will apply to the Jubilee Steering Committee for donations. The Parish Council has raised some funds for the event but will not administer the allocation of monies. Cllr McLaughlin brought a sample water bottle and sports bag as a possible idea for Jubilee gifts to school children. Cllr Hayward will take the items to the next Jubilee Steering Group meeting.
16.Village gateways update
Cllr Hinton had sent an update prior to the meeting. The gateways have been purchased from Glasdon.
17.Burial Committee matters
None
18.Correspondence
Rural Service Network
DM Planning weekly lists
Resident regarding Glen Road fencing to be replaced by the Environment Agency
Resident regarding memorial bench installation at the upper green
SKDC- transfer land ownership upper green
NHS Lincolnshire – wheelchair and equipment services
NALC- NJC salary awards
LALC newsletters
Stamford Arts Centre program
Resident – thank you to PC for arranging tree work at the cemetery
SKDC – reply regarding fencing on Land South of Roxholme Haven
YMCA Lincolnshire
DE Accounts and Payroll – internal audit
19.Accounts
The following electronic payments were approved:
-JRB Enterprise - dog waste bags £71.10
-Laser tech UK – radar speed gun £318.00
-Anglian Water – cemetery £10.55
-Woodcraft Tree Services – tree work £1320.00
-LALC – Emergency Plan training - £27.00
-M Cooke – salary 26 weeks £1035
A cheque was signed for clerk’s PAYE to HMRC - £258.75
20.Councillors’ verbal reports
Cllr McLaughlin said that the national grid refurbishment scheme had started in the area and should be completed by the end of July. Signs had been displayed and no road closures will be necessary. A lot of activity was taking place with scaffolding installed near the towers/pylons, some of which being located within the proposed Mallard Pass.
Cllr Hayward said that cars parked in the High Street opposite the doctor’s surgery had been hit by passing traffic; Cllr McLaughlin will check land ownership. The parish council had applied for a parking area to be created at that location several years ago; a site visit was carried out by an LCC representative, but the request had been refused due to the presence of an electricity pylon.
Cllr McLaughlin was waiting for a reply from SKDC for permission to install a memorial bench for Pat Bowles purchased by Anything Goes; Cllr Brooman advised to wait until permission was granted before installing the bench.
Cllr McLaughlin will find out the name of the suppliers for the new fencing to be installed by the stream in Glen Road by the Environment Agency so that the parish council can install matching fencing by the pond.