March 2019 Minutes
MORTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting for Morton Parish Council held on Monday 11th March 2019 at 6.30pm.
15 minute public forum – The following members of the public were in attendance.
C. Ringsell, C. Ringsell, G. Hopkinson, L. Middleton, C. Middleton.
In Attendance – Cllr Parry, Cllr Panter, Cllr Allison, Cllr Bull, Cllr Butroid, Cllr Youngman, M.Bingham, C.Graves (Clerk)
1. Apologies for absence – Cllr Lightfoot
2. Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 4th February 2019 – Approved by all Parish Councillors. Proposed as a true and accurate record by Cllr Panter. Seconded by Cllr Allison. Master copy signed by Cllr Parry.
3. Declaration of Interests – Cllr Allison Agenda Item 9a (Vice-Chair of Governors Morton Trentside School). Cllr Butroid and Cllr Youngman Agenda Item 5 (Neighbourhood Planning Committee).
4. Matters Arising and Review of Outstanding Items
(a) Crime, Vandalism and Anti-Social Behaviour – No update received.
(b) Councillor’s Updates – Cllr Youngman and Cllr Panter reported visit to Morton Cub Scouts to discuss Community Impact Badge and their idea for tackling dog fouling. Invitation was extended to participate in Litter Pick on 7th April.
(c) SID Signage/Speed Watch Survey – No update. Clerk to commence application for SID signage.
(d) Bus Shelter on Walkerith Road – Clerk to pursue funding application for replacement of bus shelter and enquire regarding planning permission.
(e) Councillor vacancies – Council considered application by Mr Michael Bingham. It was resolved to co-opt Mr Bingham as a Councillor. Proposed by Cllr Panter. Seconded Cllr Youngman. Clerk to complete relevant paperwork and submit to WLDC.
5. Neighbourhood Planning – Cllr Allison reported that a workshop would take place on 22nd March 12-3pm, led by Clive Keble. This would form the outline for a character assessment for the village. Additional funding would be sought from 1st April.
6. Accounts
(a) Review and Agree Outstanding Accounts
Clerk presented financial statement March 2019 and bank statement numbers 312 and 122. Cllr Parry signed off.
7. Burial Ground
(a) Update and resolve any action to be taken and consider breakdown of work highlighted by PC Garden Maintenance – Correspondence received prior to meeting from PC Garden Maintenance. After discussion it was agreed that Clerk would contact PC Garden Maintenance and advise to commence work.
Cllr Parry would look into the water supply at the burial ground and feedback to Council at next meeting.
8. Planning Matters
(a) 138968 proposal – County matters application for proposed storage lagoon for liquid organic waste, land east of Laughton Road, Blyton, Gainsborough, DN21 3EQ – application withdrawn.
(b) 139081 planning application for single storey rear extension, 11 Westminster Close, Morton, DN21 3GD. No objections.
9. Playing Field and School Facilities
(a) Resolution School Shared Agreement – Apologies received from B. Riddle.
Cllr Parry welcomed members of the public to the meeting. Mr Middleton gave a short presented and distributed paperwork Part 1 and Part 2 documenting concerns raised from residents regarding future proposals for the playing field and lack of consultation. Cllr Parry explained that consideration was being given to review the current Shared Agreement and residents would be consulted fully on any discussions. Cllr Parry requested that Councillors digest the documentation Part 1 and Part 2 and L. Middleton would email a hard copy to Clerk who would and forward copy to B. Riddle.
Cllr Parry thanked residents for their attendance and informed that this would be an agenda item for the next meeting. Cllr Parry requested that any further comments or concerns should be emailed to Clerk.
(b) General Update from Playing Field Association – No further update.
(c) Consider quote from DWG Groundcare – Agreed that Clerk would seek quotes from other companies.
10. Street Lighting – To discuss LCC proposals. Agreed no action to be taken.
11. Grit Bins – Cllr Panter reported that the grit bin near Belvoir Close had been removed. Cllr Parry to make enquiries with WLDC and feedback to Council at next meeting.
12. Gainsborough In Bloom and Lincolnshire Best Kept Village Competition
Cllr Panter reported that Gainsborough in Bloom would not be submitting an entry this year. Discussion took place regarding the upkeep of the flower beds at Morton corner and donation of plants from local business. Agreed no action for Lincolnshire Best Kept Village.
13. Items for inclusion on the next Agenda
- Review of Burial Ground Fees
- Review of Shared Agreement Playing Field
14. Date and Time of Next Meeting – Monday 15th April 2019 6.30pm.
Meeting closed at 8.10pm.