October
MINUTES OF SUTTERTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2020
VIA ZOOM
Present: Cllr. Fitchett Chairman
Cllr.Baker
Cllr. George
Cllr. Ingham
Cllr. Sands
Cllr. Senneck
Cllr. Thorpe
Cllr. Watts
Cllr. Brookes LCC
Cllr. Cooper BBC
92/20 Chairman’s Comments
The Chairman opened the meeting by asking Cllr. Ingham if she was better and back at work following her recent fall and subsequent trip to Pilgrim Hospital, Cllr. Ingham replied that she was back at work and feeling a little better.
92/20 Apologies for absence and the reasons given
None were received.
93/20 Receipt of declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011, and to consider any written requests for dispensations in relation to members’ disclosable pecuniary interests
None were received.
94/20 To Elect a Vice-Chair
Cllr. George proposed by Cllr. Ingham, this was seconded by Cllr. Baker.
Cllr. Thorpe proposed Cllr. Sands this was seconded by Cllr. Watts.
Cllr. Sands was elected Vice-Chair.
95/20 Notes of the last meeting held on September 2nd to be approved as the minutes
Cllr. Watts pointed out a typographical error.
It was proposed by Cllr Baker and seconded by Cllr. Fitchett that the minutes be signed.
96/20 Police Matters
There were no matters for the Police.
Cllr. George reported that she had informed the Police that it was a Zoom meeting.
97/20 Viewpoints on questions from members of the public
There were no members of the public present.
98/20 Reports from them minutes of the previous meeting and report from the Clerk of issues arising since the last meeting
The Clerk has received a quote from Lincolnshire Memorial Maintenance of £688.00 to clean the war memorial.
Action it was unanimously agreed to accept the quote and pay the required deposit of £172.00
99/20 Lincolnshire County Council matters and Boston Borough - information from and for County and Borough Councillors.
Cllr. Brookes reported that following his enquiry regarding the patching on Spalding Road, he had asked highways why it hadn’t been resurfaced to be told it was to prepare for the resurfacing which will take place next year.
Cllr. Cooper had nothing to report from Boston Borough Council.
99/20 Correspondence received that the Council are invited to resolve on
Anthony Rylance - Unipart regarding the latest version of the software for the Speed Indicator devise.
Action the Clerk forwarded the email to Cllr’s Watts & Senneck
Sophie Miles - BBC regarding the Council’s Corporate Strategy. The survey to be found at https; www//mybostonuk.com/consultation/
99/20 Highway Matters
Cllr. George has reported the following
Hedge - Station Road 377440
Brambles - Waterbelly Lane 377441 Action scheduled
Spring Lodge, Ropers Lane 377351 Action scheduled
Yellow Rd Markers, Playing Field 377150 Matter closed, rubbish disposed of
Kit Kat Lane – Road sign Matter forwarded to Property Services Dept
Railings - Wigtoft Road 375433
Overgrown Bushes - Endeavour way 374581 Action scheduled
Bollard hanging off Roundabout, Boston Rd. 376996 Action Scheduled Replace
Bollard Bent in half Dowdyke Road 377754
Drain Blockage Love Lane, 377755
100/20 Speed Detection data
Cllr. Watts reported that he had emailed the couple who had shown an interest in volunteering.
The Chairman informed the meeting that if the Device was charged and displayed, he had somebody that was prepared to download the data.
Cllr. Fitchett asked Cllr’s Senneck and Watts if the devise could be fitted by the weekend (10th/11th October)
101/20 Planning
B/20/ 323 Advertisement consent for for 7 fascia signs (6 internally illuminated), 4 Forecourt canopy signs (1 internally illuminates),1 projection hanging sign(Internally illuminated) and 4 window graphics at Unit 1A, Sutterton Services. A17 Station Road Roundabout, PE20 2LN,
The application was discused and Sutterton Parish Council has no objections.
B/20/0320 Erection of pesticide sprayer filling/Wash down building/area at Sakata UK, Spalding Road, Sutterton PE20 2EW
The application was discussed, and Sutterton Parish Council has no objections
Notification of Planning Appeal Hearing for B/18/0530 Erection of 9 Industrial Reed Point, Spalding Road,Sutterton PE20 2EP
Sutterton Parish Council submitted their comments when it was presented to BBC.
102/20 Accounts for payment as per payment sheet 6 of 12 dated September 2020
It was proposed by Cllr. George seconded by Cllr. Sands that the payments be made.
103/20 Inspection Rota
Cllr. George on the Inspection Rota reported that she has filled the area around Cllr. Baker’s parents grave.
The Clerk reported she has found out who had been removing the soil, and reminded them that the rules of the Cemetery forbid the moving of soil around any grave
Cllr. George also reported molehills in the Recreation Field.
Action the Clerk to find a mole-catcher
Due to recent high winds she has done additional checks and filled up the water butt.
104/20 Sutterton Cemetery
Cllr. George asked about the Memorial Gardens and asked if it would be possible to have an additional site.
The trees along the Boundary with the Endeavour business park were discussed.
Cllr Cooper is to send the Clerk a phone number of an Arborist.
105/20 Matters to report
Cllr. Thorpe asked about the remembrance service. The Clerk said she believed that services are not being held this year.
Action the Clerk to contact the Royal British Legion
The work required on the Cemetery Gates was discussed
Action Cllr. Senneck is to provide a quote, the item will be an Agenda item on the November Agenda Cllr. Thorpe asked about the painting of the bus shelter.
Response the Clerk is in contact regarding the Artwork
Cllr. Baker reported the man-hole cover near the Doctor’s. Cllr. George is aware of the man-hole cover.
Cllr. Senneck asked about the owner of the land in Waterbelly Lane.
105/20 Matters for Inclusion in the November Agenda
The Cemetery Gates
Cllr. Baker asked for Stone Lane to be on the Agenda
Cllr. Thorpe asked for the sub-committee to be included
There being no further business the meeting closed at approx. 8.45pm
The next meeting will be on Wednesday November 4th, 2020 at 7.00pm in the Community Lounge