Minutes 16th April 2024
Mumby Parish Council
Minutes of the Council Meeting
Held 16th April 2024
Present: Cllrs Morlini, Bradley; Robinson & McCaig
Cllr S. Eyre (ELDC)
Mrs J. Cooper (Parish Clerk)
There were no members of the public.
Cllr McCaig (Vice Chairman) took the Chair for this meeting.
100 APOLOGIES
Cllr Davie (LCC) had sent his apologies via e mail.
101 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllrs Bradley and McCaig declared a personal interest in agenda item 8 relating to National Grid Pylons as owners of land which may be affected.
102 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD 19TH MARCH 2024
It was resolved that these be signed by the Chairman with amendments to minute 88 which should read rear of allotments and not cemetery and confirmation that the spring used to run under the A52.
103 MATTERS ARISING FROM THAT MEETING
The Clerk confirmed having sent a Fix My Street report regarding footpaths Cumberworth Lane and Washdyke Lane, but the response was that, although they have deteriorated no action is to be taken at this time. Cllr Robinson was concerned that the manhole cover on Cumberworth Lane (corner with A52) was raised, Clerk to report again.
Chevrons and light off A52 to be actioned.
104 OUTSTANDING VILLAGE MATTERS
Tree stump in the Churchyard. Cllr Bradley had been trying to remove soil from around the exposed roots to make removing those slightly easier, however the size of the stump means it would be difficult to remove. The roots had lifted the footpath. This is still ongoing, consideration could be given in time to diverting the footpath around the damaged area.
105 REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES
Cllr Eyre (ELDC) had nothing to report.
106 GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
There was none.
107 NATIONAL GRID PYLON ROUTE
Clerk confirmed the banners had arrived, to be dropped off at Cllr Taylors. She also reported that another cable route may be forthcoming, the Eastern Green Link.
108 PURCHASE OF PLANTERS
It was resolved that Cllr Robinson approach RDR timber, who had made the LCC bus shelter, to obtain a price for two replacement timber planters to site adjacent to the shelter, it was agreed that a maximum of £100 be authorised.
109 FINANCE
A) Accounts for payment:
It was resolved that the following accounts be paid:
Clerks salary & PAYE (April) £347.10
LALC Subs 2024 £167.96
Lincsprint – banners £ 75.60
Wren Farm – meeting room £15.00
B) End of Year balances
The end of year balances and expenditure against budget were noted. Clerk advised still waiting for bank statement for the Poor Lane account.
C) Amendments to insurance – to include planters.
D) AGAR – to be approved at the May meeting.
110 PLANNING
There were no applications.
111 NEXT MEETING
Scheduled for 21st May 2024 – to include Annual Parish Meeting prior to Annual Council Meeting.
112 ANY OTHER MATTERS
Next agenda – registration of allotment land
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.35pm