April 2021 Minutes
MORTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting for Morton Parish Council held on Monday 19 April 2021 at 6.30 pm held remotely via Zoom.
15 minute public forum - no members of the public in attendance and no correspondence received
In Attendance - Cllr Parry (Chair), Cllr Allison (Vice-Chair), Cllr Butroid, Cllr Gott, Cllr Youngman, Cllr Snee, PCSO Thomas, C. Graves (Clerk)
The Council observed a 1 minute silence in memory of HRH Duke of Edinburgh.
1. Apologies For Absence - Cllr Panter, Cllr Ward, Cllr Rollings, Cllr Clews
2. Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 15 March 2021 - Approved by all Parish Councillors. Proposed Cllr Allison. Seconded Cllr Butroid.
3. Declarations of Interest - No declarations of interest noted.
4. Matters Arising and Review of Outstanding Items
a. Crime Vandalism and Antisocial Behaviour - Cllr Parry welcome PCSO Thomas to the meeting. Cllr Allison asked PCSO Thomas what the procedure was for dumped vehicles as currently there was a range rover on Cross Street abandoned. PCSO Thomas informed the Council that if the DVLA were aware the owner of the vehicle had 24 hours to pay before action was taken. PCSO Thomas informed the Council that there had been a report of vehicle damaged on Mill Lane with paint and an assault.
No other questions.
b. Councillors Update - Cllr Allison thanked PCSO Thomas for the Slow Down in Lincolnshire bumper stickers. Cllr Allison had some spare or PCSO Thomas could arrange for more to be distributed. Cllr Parry had noted in other villages that residents had speed stickers on their wheelie bins. Clerk to make enquires with LRSP regarding this.
c. SID Signage - Data analysis software had now been activated enabling the SID sign to record the speed and frequency of traffic passing through its radar range. An initial report was circulated by Cllr Allison prior to the meeting. The data extracted was for a period of 62 days recording traffic travelling in a single direction, a total of 150,670 vehicle movements were recorded. The speed of vehicles increased during the hours of darkness. Additional research is required to measure the speed and volume of traffic travelling in the other direction down Front Street to build up a picture and pattern, strategies can then be considered on how to reduce speeding in the village. Cllr Parry expressed concern as Front Street was used frequently by those visiting the church, co-op, school, and residential care homes. Cllr Parry thanked Cllr Allison for his report. A site visit is to be arranged in the near future with LRSP to determine the location for the second SID sign, which is to be solar activated.
d. Bus Shelter Walkerith Road - Clerk reported disappointment that progress on the bus shelter was slow. Awaiting reply from Fiona Hudson-Brown regarding whether grant monies still available and recommendations of suppliers for suitable shelter.
5. Neighbourhood Plan - Cllr Allison reported that signs had been put up around the village reminding residents of the forthcoming referendum on 6th May. A poster could also be downloaded from the PC website for those wishing to display a poster in their windows. Cllr Allison and Clerk to attend ballot count on 7th May.
PCSO Thomas left the meeting at 7.03 pm.
6. Accounts - No questions. Proposed Cllr Allison. Seconded Cllr Youngman. Agreed by all.
a. Consider submitting accounts to Rigel Wolf for review prior to AGR 2020/21 - Proposed Cllr Parry. Seconded Cllr Butroid. Agreed by all. Clerk to action.
7. Burial Ground - Clerk reported that she had received enquiries regarding floral tributes that had been left for quite some time and had withered and looked unsightly. Discussion took place and it was agreed that the Cemetery Terms and Conditions should be amended to reflect that the Council had the right to remove and dispose of any floral tributes that have withered and died and become unsightly on any grave space. Clerk to liaise with PC Garden Maintenance accordingly and request that the No Dogs sign at the entrance is noticeable at all times. A memorial request had been received, however, this did not meet the specifications allowed therefore the Council could not grant permission. Clerk to action. Cllr Gott confirmed that skip had been emptied and was being used appropriately.
8. Planning Matters - no planning applications received.
9. Playing Field and School Facilities - Clerk advised that unfortunately the alarm at the school had been activated during a football match recently. An enquiry had been received for the hire of the playing field for a further adult football team for the following season September - May. Changing facilities would not be available. Clerk to action. Cllr Butroid reported that she had been unable to get in touch with the previous contact regarding the rabbits. It was therefore agreed that Cllr Butroid would explore other avenues. Correspondence had been received from a resident enquiring about possible play equipment/facilities for children in the village. Cllr Allison suggested that the Council explore possible grants available.
10.Consultation on Application for a Definitive Map Modification Order. Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53. Modification to definitive map and statement of public rights of way East Stockwith/Morton/Walkerith - Claimed Public Rights of Way. Reference DMMO 27 - correspondence received from LCC circulated prior to meeting. Clerk to submit response in accordance with the Morton Neighbourhood Plan.
11.Litter Pick - Following reply from WLDC that additional dog waste bins could be purchased by the Council, Cllr Gott suggested that posts currently situated around the village could be considered rather than the purchase of additional posts and the idea of a bag dispenser was suggested. Cllr Youngman had recently purchased a plastic waste bin for this purpose which was a success and significantly cheaper. Locations of additional bins to be considered.
Litter pick - deferred to next meeting.
12. Parish News - update on Parish Newsletter. Deferred to next meeting
13. Website - policies and procedures. Clerk to circulate additional policies and procedures for consideration. All policies would then be ratified on an annual basis.
14. Remote Meetings - to consider future remote meetings. As the outcome of the high court hearing over the ability of councils being able to continue remote meetings after 6th May had yet to be received, discussion took place, and it was agreed that the Annual Parish Meeting would be brought forward to Tuesday 4th May to be held remotely. Clerk to action.
15. Charitable Donation - to consider a charitable donation in memory of HRH Duke of Edinburgh. Deferred to next meeting.
16. Items for Inclusion on next agenda
a. Litter Pick
b. Charitable Donation
c. Parish News
17. Date and Time of Next Meeting Tuesday 4th May 2021 at 6.30 pm.
The meeting closed at 8.11 pm.