January 2021
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CAISTOR TOWN COUNCIL, held virtually on zoom on Monday 18th January 2021, commencing at 7pm.
PRESENT: Cllrs J Wright (Chairman), J Bowman, A Clark, S Critten, S Davey, S. Duprat (late), S Gaughan, M Galligan, C Mackenzie, C Rudd, A Somerscales, S Wright
IN ATTENDANCE: District Cllr A. Lawrence, Mrs D Tuckett (Press), 1 member of the public, Ms H. Pitman (Acting Town Clerk).
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND REASONS GIVEN: Cllrs J Hughes and M Sizer
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr Davey declared a personal interest in item 13.
3. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT. Nothing to report.
4. TO CONFIRM & SIGN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD ON 10TH DECEMBER 2020 & 6TH JANUARY 2021 The minutes were signed as a true record.
Item 8 was brought forward to allow Cllr Gaughan to leave to attend another meeting.
8. PLANNING REPORT. Cllr S Gaughan, as Chairman of the Planning Committee, presented his report which had been circulated in advance.
Decisions made by WL Planning:
. 141438. Raynesway, Canada Lane. Condition discharged.
141195. Nettleton House, Nettleton Road. Listed building consent Granted time limit and conditions.
141194. Nettleton House, Nettleton Road. Granted time limit and conditions.
140932. 10 South Street. Condition discharged.
140891. 10 South Street. Condition discharged.
141964. Land South of North Kelsey Road. Granted time limit and conditions.
141908. 18a South Street. Refused
141971. Wolds View Touring Park, 115 Brigg Road. Granted time limit and conditions.
To discuss and resolve any planning applications received from 10 December 2020 to the date of this meeting. Cllr Critten declared a personal and pecuniary interest in 142176 as applicant and left the meeting.
141926. Land off Enterprise Road. No objection.
142176 4 Mill Grange, Horncastle Road. No objection. Cllr Critten returned to the meeting.
142153. Land to rear of `132 North Kelsey Road. Objection.
142201. 3 Mill Lane. No objection.
142255. 2 North Street. No objection.
142227. 12 High Street. No objection.
142246. 10 Windsor Drive. No objections
Cllr Gaughan left the meeting.
5. REPORTS FROM EXTERNAL BODIES:
a. Police Report. Not received.
b. LCC Report. No report received.
c. WLDC Report. Cllr Bierley's report had been circulated prior to the meeting
6. CLERK'S REPORT ON MATTERS OUTSTANDING
Covid signage: In place in all play areas.
Councillor training: arranged for Thurs, 21st Jan from 7pm. Awaiting confirmation
Town Hall: still a possible leak being explored.
Street lighting A46:Following representation from council LCC has confirmed it will retain the lighting between Caistor and Nettleton and replace lanterns with low energy lamps.
7. FINANCE: PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
Wages £3752.76
Postage £14.28
Contractor £1161
BT £44.39
Opus Energy £78.78
Personnel Advice & Solutions £180
AJ Williams £125
Kingfisher £98.40
Lincs Security £438.95
SR Thompson £560
Paints for Trade £172.98
Total £6626.54
Resolved to pay.
Receipts
Town Hall (VAT) £881.30
Cemetery £190
Market Rents £293
Total £1364.30
Precept for 2021/22. The actual tax base calculations being available from WLDC for there to be no increase to council tax from the precept element the figure being £96,955 council unanimously resolved to finalise the precept at this amount.
- CORRESPONDENCE. Rural Services Network: request for Caistor to join the Rural Market Town Officer Steering Group. Council agreed to join and monitor amount of officer time spent. To be revisited when new clerk appointed.
- PARKS AND PLAY AREAS MONTHLY INSPECTION. Cllr Somerscales has carried out and replaced the handles on the Burma bridge at South Street park. Cllr J. Wright to undertake next month.
- REPORTS FROM LOCAL BODIES.
a. Lincolnshire Cares. No report circulated. However, Cllr Clark stated that the delivery of Christmas teas went well.
b. Caistor Goes. No recent meetings have taken place. AGM due next month. Cllr Somerscales asked that road closures for this year be looked at then.
c. Caistor Sports and Social Club. Cllr Clark has brought the acting clerk up to speed and she is to revisit the clubhouse lease. Agenda Concern was raised re the clubhouse roof and it was agreed that a builder investigate and submit a quote for repair. To bring back to council once problem/cost known Agenda
d. Caistor Development Land Trust. Report circulated. Extra funding is being applied for
disabled access and support from council will be sought for disabled parking in the town.
f. Town Hall Management. The acting clerk read out a report from Cllr Hughes.
12 TO RESOLVE ON REQUEST FROM CAISTOR LIONS FOR USE OF SOUTH STREET PARK FOR 2021 BONFIRE CELEBRATIONS Resolved to approve.
13. TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF CAISTOR MARKET & RESOLVE WHETHER TO ELECT A MARKET COMMITTEE
Discussion took place and council resolved to elect a committee. Members being: Cllrs Bowman, Davey, Galligan, Critten and Gaughan.
14. TO DISCUSS PARKING IN THE MARKET PLACE & CONSIDER RESIDENT'S REQUEST
Much discussion took place and council agreed to lobby LCC for two disabled bays nearer the Post Office and chemist. Also to request that LCC looks again at the possibility of feathered parking on Horsemarket to alleviate the parking problems in the town. It was also suggested that council considers moving South Street fence to allow parking in that area. Agenda
15. TO RESOLVE TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION Proposed, Cllr Clark. Seconded, Cllr Somerscales. Resolved.
a) TO DISCUSS & RESOLVE ON CONTRACTS To be looked at by the Personnel committee
b) STAFFING MATTERS
The meeting closed at 9.25pm