March 2021
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CAISTOR TOWN COUNCIL, held virtually on zoom on Thursday, 11th March 2021, commencing at 7pm.
PRESENT: Cllrs J Wright (Chairman), J Bowman, A Clark, S Critten, S Davey, S Gaughan, M Galligan, J. Hughes; C Mackenzie, C Rudd, A Somerscales, S Wright
IN ATTENDANCE: District Cllr O. Bierley, Mrs D Tuckett (Press), 2 members of the public, Ms H. Pitman (Acting Town Clerk).
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND REASONS GIVEN: Cllrs M Sizer and S. Duprat.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None.
3. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT. Nothing to report.
4. TO CONFIRM & SIGN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD ON 11TH FEBRUARY 2021 Cllr Gaughan queried whether the amount paid to HMRC had been corrected to the amended figure given by the RFO after the meeting. This having been done, the minutes were signed as a true record.
5. REPORTS FROM EXTERNAL BODIES:
a. Police Report. Not received.
b. LCC Report. No report received.
c. WLDC Report Circulated. Councillors asked Cllr Bierley about fly tipping and the new reporting system to be launched soon; also dog fouling in the district.
6. CLERK'S REPORT ON MATTERS OUTSTANDING
Nothing to report.
7. FINANCE: PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS
Wages £1240.10
H Pitman (expenses) £15.04
HMRC £574.93
K Hodson £405.00
BT £44.39
Vodafone £21.50
WLDC (green waste) £420
Apex (gritting) £1500.00
PKF Littlejohn £528.00
Waltham Herbs £180.00
J Bowman (postage) £40.45
WLDC (Xmas tree removal) £298.22
OPUS £44.35
Clock service £204.00
LIVES £250.00
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:
. 142268. 10 Whitegate Hill. Prior approval not needed.
142176. 4 Mill Grange, Horncastle Road. Granted without conditions.
142304 162 North Kelsey Road. Prior approval not required.
142227. 12 High Street. Granted time limit and conditions.
142153 land to r/o 132 North Kelsey Road. Outline permission granted.
To discuss and resolve any planning applications received from 11 February 2021 to the date of this meeting.
142447. 115 Brigg Road. No objection.
142295 Wolds Retreat, Brigg Road. No objection.
142559 land at 1a Millfields. No objection.
142489 16 Navigation Lane. No objection.
142479 7 Saunders Close. No objection.
142476/142477 2 Church Street. No objection
141969 Waterhills, Canada Lane. Objections.
9. CORRESPONDENCE. The Acting Clerk had been contacted to speak with West Lindsey Comms Team about Caistor. Cllr Galligan will do interview instead.
10. TO DISCUSS INSPECTION REPORT & RESOLVE ON ANY ACTIONS ARISING
Inspection undertaken by Cllr S Wright. All in order apart from one of the swings at South Street Park needs attention. Cllr J. Bowman to undertake next month.
11. REPORTS FROM LOCAL BODIES.
a. Lincolnshire Cares. Nothing to report.
b. Caistor Goes. AGM in June/July.
c. Caistor Sports and Social Club. Roof repair to be carried out later this month. Planning to re-open 17th May.
d. Caistor Development Land Trust. Ongoing. E Mids Community Led Housing working on constitution and to be included on website. Divit on ACIS car park repaired. Legal team have been chased re parking.
f. Town Hall Management. Long report on works completed and outstanding given to council.
12 TO RESOLVE ON REQUEST FOR LCC TO USE SOUTH STREET PARK FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Approved.
13. TO DISCUSS CAISTOR TOWN COUNCIL MOTTO Discussion took place on whether a new motto should be modern or remain formal. Council agreed to re-agenda at a later date but agreed a new motto should be sought.
14. TO RESOLVE ON FUNDING FOR LIVES
£250. Proposed, Cllr J. Wright. Seconded, A Somerscales. Resolved
15. TO RESOLVE TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION Proposed, Cllr Somerscales. Seconded, Cllr Davey. Resolved.
a) STAFFING MATTERS: Interview panel appointed. Acting clerk gave an update on current situation.
b) CS&SC LEASE: Cllrs Critten, Bowman and Gaughan and Acting clerk to peruse in depth and report back to council. agenda
c) TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LEGAL MATTER: Cllr Davey declared a personal non pecuniary interest and chose to leave the meeting. Acting clerk gave an update.
The meeting closed at 8.57pm