October 2019 Minutes
MORTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting for Morton Parish Council held on Monday 7th October 2019 at 6.30pm.
15 minute public forum – no members of the public in attendance
In Attendance – Cllr Parry (Chair), Cllr Allison (Vice-Chair), Cllr Panter, Cllr Butroid, Cllr Youngman, Cllr Bull, Cllr Bingham, Cllr Clews, C.Graves (Clerk)
1. Apologies for absence – Cllr Ward. Apologies noted and accepted
2. Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 2nd September 2019 – Approved by all Parish Councillors. Proposed as a true and accurate record by Cllr Panter. Seconded Cllr Youngman. Master copy signed by Cllr Parry.
3. Declaration of Interests – no declarations of interest noted.
4. Matters Arising and Review of Outstanding Items
(a) Crime, Vandalism and Anti-Social Behaviour – It was noted that there had been a spate of break-ins locally by armed men who appear to be targeting properties that may hold firearms. Clerk to email PCSO Thomas to request update at next meeting if possible.
(b) Councillor’s Updates
- Cllr Butroid reported the replacement of some bins for dog fouling. Scout leader had informed Clerk that their poo bag dispensers were still ongoing.
- Cllr Parry thanks Cllr Panter for hosting recent Town Mayors reception.
- Cllr Youngman reported damage to a vehicle she was a passenger in by a tractor along Laughton Lane when they were forced off the road. Driver contacting farmer direct and report accident through appropriate channels. It was suggested that the issues with speeding farm vehicles and White’s lorries be brought to the attention of PCSO.
(c) SID Signage/Speed Watch Survey – Confirmation of order received with expected delivery date of 7 November. UniPart Dorman to contact clerk to arrange installation nearer date. Total invoice was £2,458.80 as the previous quote did not include VAT. Cllr Allison enquired about passive notices and Clerk would chase this with Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership.
(d) Bus Shelter on Walkerith Road – Quote received from Skuma Timba. Clerk to contact direct to ask for specifications.
(e) Bench Cross/South Street – Ongoing. No reply from ACIS.
(f) Pavements – Clerk to draft letter to highways with observations on lack of disabled access and general condition of pavements. This would also include issues regarding Co-op car park.
5. Neighbourhood Planning – Cllr Allison circulated copies of the Landscape Character and Built Environmental Assessment September 2019 to the Council and gave an overview. Exerts of this would be published via Parish Council website and Facebook. A brief questionnaire for residents would feature in the November addition of the Morton Newsletter. The draft plan would hopefully be completed by January 2020 and finalised by August 2020. The next drop in session would take place on Saturday 9 November 1-3pm in the Village Hall. All welcome.
Cllr Youngman thanked Cllr Allison on behalf of the Council for volunteering to steer the group enabling the Neighbourhood Plan to get off the ground.
6. Accounts - Review and Agree Outstanding Accounts
Clerk distributed financial statement for October. Proposed Cllr Allison. Seconded Cllr Butroid. Cllr Allison requested that the Neighbourhood Plan grant was identified separately on the financial statement for ease of reference. Clerk to action.
7. Burial Ground
(a) Update and resolve any action to be taken. Clerk reported that a complaint had been received regarding the loose grass after cutting. Clerk requested that complaints should be put in writing so any issues can be brought to the attention of Continental Landscapes.
8. Planning Matters – no planning applications received.
(a) Proposed Storage Lagoon – currently no update on planning application.
(b) Crooked Billet Parking – allocated parking spaces for customers at the side of the shop do not yet appear to be in use. Situation to be monitored. Official signage has now been erected.
9. Playing Field and School Facilities
(a) Resolution School Shared Agreement – no update.
(b) Playing Field Association – no update.
(c) Fence – consider any action to be taken. Clerk to email resident concerned as the fence fell within the boundary of the school.
10. Parking QEHS/Morton Road – Cllr Youngman reported seeing a public notice in the Gainsborough Standard regarding proposals for restricting parking along Morton Road. Cllr Clews collaborated this. Concern was raised by all councillors regarding how this would impact on Front Street, Vanessa Drive and The Little Belt Road. Clerk to make enquiries regarding proposals and feedback.
11. Items for Inclusion on the next Agenda
- Storage lagoon
- Parking QEHS/Morton Road
12. Date and Time of Next Meeting – Monday 11th November 2019 at 6.30pm.
The meeting closed at 8.08pm.