February 2025 Minutes
FENTON & TORKSEY LOCK PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
held on Tuesday 18th February 2025
Poppies Lincoln Road Fenton
21. Those Present.
Cllr Davies. Chairman.
Cllr Canning-Jone.
Cllr Woods.
Cllr Nemett.
Cllr Buck.
Cllr Smith.
Cllr R. Pilgrim Clerk. District Councillor.
22. Apologies for Absence.
Cllr Moody. Having been informed of the reason for his absence, Council approved his apologies for absence.
23. Declarations of Interest.
None received.
24. The Chairman will suspend the meeting for a period of 15 minutes to allow for a public forum.
No members of the public attended.
25. Approval of the Minutes of the last meeting, held on Thursday 16th January 2025.
Resolved. That the Minutes of the last meeting be approved as a true record
Proposed Cllr Nemeth Seconded Cllr Smith. Carried unanimously.
26. Matters arising from the Minutes of the last Meeting.
a. (Not included in this Agenda).
None received.
27. Amendments to the Agenda by Resolution.
None received.
28. Purchase of a Computer and associated data security for the use of the Clerk. (RAP)
A number of Councillors remember purchasing a new computer towards the end of 2023. The Clerk, together with Councillors will look for evidence in the Minutes of the last six months of 2023.
29. For discussion. LCC Grass Cutting Agreement. Areas to be cut - for approval.
No quotation for the 2025 season has been received from All Round Gardens.
Areas of grass to be cut will need confirming against maps provided by Lincolnshire County Council.
The Clerk will contact Krinkels for a Quotation.
Resolved. That Krinkels be asked to provide a quotation for the grass cutting of the Parish .
Proposed Cllr Davies Seconded Cllr Canning-Jones. Carried unanimously.
30. For discussion. Grass cutting contractor for the 2025 season.
See item 29.
31. For discussion. The purchase of Speed Cameras for the new 30 mph section of the A156 (Lincoln Road) travelling north from Fenton. (LD) (TM).
After some discussion a vote was taken.
For: 3. Against 3.
The vote being tied, the Chairman used his casting vote to carry the resolution.
Resolved. That the Parish Council purchase two cameras to be situated one at each end of the village.
Proposed Cllr Davis. Seconded Cllr Canning-Jones. Carried unanimously.
32. For discussion. The purchase of traffic calming gates to be installed at the North end of the Village next to the 30 mph roundels.
After some discussion it was decided that traffic calming gates would not be necessary as the speed indicating cameras would provide a clear enough warning for drivers to slow down.
33. For discussion. Concerns relating to the tenants of the Flats. (TM)
Cllr Moody not present.
Business will be deferred to a later meeting.
34. For discussion. The gas storage tank at the Carpenters Arms remains full of gas.
Residents are concerned that this poses a Health and Safety risk to adjacent properties. (RAP)
The Clerk contacted West Lindsey District Council. The response left some doubt as to the best people to deal with the problem.
However, Cllr Canning-Jones has seen a Calor representative who has promised to make sure the tank is emptied and made safe.
The Parish Council will monitor the problem.
35. For discussion. Notice boards and the Parish Council Facebook page. (DCJ)
After some discussion it was decided that the Pelican Trust should be asked for details of their notice boards.
36. For discussion. Civility and Respect Pledge. Dignity at Work
The Policy has been circulated and will be adopted Policy at the March Parish Council meeting.
37. Councillors contact details are presently not available on the website.
a. Having taken public office, it is essential that Councillors are willing to be contacted by members of the public.
Defer the Resolution until the March Meeting.
The Clerk would like the following Resolution to be considered by Council.
Resolved. That Councillors agree that they can be contacted via a telephone listing on the LCC website.
38. For discussion. LALC Training Programme.
No comments.
39. Finances.
No business to transact.
40. Future Agenda Items.
Nothing received.
41. Dates of Future Meetings.
Tuesday 18th March 2025.
Tuesday 15th April 2025.
Tuesday 13th May 2025.
42. Closure of the meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 2030 hrs (8,30 pm).
Approval of the Minutes.
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