February 2023 Minutes
FREISTON PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE DANNY FLEAR COMMUNITY CENTRE ON Thursday 16th February at 7.30pm
(These minutes will be checked at the next meeting before the council amends/approves them as a correct record)
PRESENT
Councillors: Nigel Marshall (Chairman), Cllr Judith Godwin, Cllr Peter Bedford, Cllr Shaun Pearson, Cllr Amy Pearson, Cllr Roy Pearson, Cllr Amy Marshall & Cllr Judy Welbourn & The Clerk Mrs V Austin.
The meeting was called to order at 19.25pm
Public Forum: No residents attended the meeting.
1. Chairman to open the meeting: Welcome to all.
2. Apologies: To receive & accept apologises where valid reasons for absence have been given to the Clerk prior to the meeting:
- Cllr B Posey – Due to holiday
- Cllr Simon Pearson – Due to holiday
3. Police Matters: Stats & incidents are available to view on the police website. Local Crime information website www.streetcheck.co.uk Crime data – Clerk to check the street check website.
1. Nov 2022 Data -
PE22 0LD Near Bull Pastures – Theft / Burglary – No Suspect identified
PE22 0LA Near Bull Pastures – Theft / Burglary – No Suspect identified
PE22 0LB Near Bull Pastures – Theft / Burglary – Investigation complete
2. Dec 2022 Data -
PE22 0LD -Near Bull Pastures – Anti Social Behaviour
PE22 0LA -Near Bull Pastures – Anti Social Behaviour
PE22 0LB - Near Stanley Close – Anti Social Behaviour
4. Minutes: To approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on the 19th January 2023. To resolve as a correct record & to authorise the Chairman to sign the official minutes, with no objections. All councillors agreed for the chairman Cllr Nigel Marshall to sign the minutes.
5. Declarations of interest (if any): To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interests: None received.
6. Planning update: No planning matters received for February 2023 – Application received in between meetings:
1 Planning application received on the 26th January 2023, B/23/0031 – Bakers Lane.
The councillors have no objections to this application. The Clerk advised Boston Borough Council Planning department.
7 Parish Matters / Matters Arising /Updates
7.1 – Street Lights – Update: The clerk received a credit note from Boston Borough Council for £11. Inc VAT. The credit is for an overcharge on the original invoice.
The Clerk has been in touch with North Sea Camp, but no further update.
2 Cllr Peter Bedford to speak to Nigel Hall at Boston Borough Council.
3 Cllr Shaun Pearson mentioned that Butterwick Road lights no’s 6 & 7 are out of action,
4 The clerk to contact Boston Borough Council to report the problem.
7.2 – Parish Magazine – Update.
The clerk has been in touch with Tucann magazine, still awaiting a price from them. Ongoing with email communication for information.
• The councillors at all villages request a price from Tucann before making any decisions.
• Cllr Judy Welbourn advised The Clerk of another company that supplies printing for magazines, The clerk to contact to gain prices.
7.3 – Highways & Roads – Update
• There are plenty of potholes still to be filled
• Continue to report repairs to FIXMYSTREET
7.4 – Defibrillator – Update: After some problems with serial numbers, The Clerk got in touch with a company for a new battery & pads.
Cllr N Marshall has removed the defibrillator from The Kings Head, & to be installed at The Castle.
The Clerk has been informed that once the defibrillator has been installed then can be registered online with The Circuit.
• Battery & Pads have been received by Cllr N Marshall, the cost of the battery is more expensive due to the defibrillator being a different make & model from the defibrillator at Danny Flear Community centre.
• Cllr N Marshall suggested a note to the person that tried to use the defibrillator at The Kings Head, to advise where the defibrillator is now located.
• Cllr Judy Welbourn to advise on training for the defibrillator.
7.5 - Poppies around the village – Update-
7.5.1 The Clerk has ordered 10 lamp post poppies at £5 per poppy.
• The Clerk has received the 10 poppies & showed the councillors.
7.5.2 Do the councillors want to purchase more lamp post poppies?
• All councillors agreed to purchase 10 more lamp post poppies.
7.5.3 The clerk has ordered & paid for the Unknown Solider.
• Chairman Nigel Marshall showed the councillors the Unknown soldier
• All councillors agreed to purchase another soldier, facing left.
• All councillors agreed to purchase Lest we Forget Flag for the flag pole.
7.5.4 Any knitting groups interested in knitting poppies for the village?
• This item was not discussed
7.5.5 Many Parish Councils are embarking on a Poppy Campaign by asking members of the public/ residents to donate to the poppy purchases & have a dedication / message to be displayed on the website / noticeboard.
• This item was not discussed
7.6 - Christmas in Freiston – To discuss & resolve
From the January 2023 meeting: Further discussions:
7.6.1 - Christmas Tree in the village – Can be purchased at Woodcock Kindling, for a 7-8ft non shredding Christmas tree. Alternatively, could a company donate to the village.
• Cllr N Marshall to speak to the village shop to see if they would be happy to have the Christmas tree at their shop, as it will be more secure place.
• Cllr N Marshall also mentioned having the event advertised in the village / community magazine, when it is up & running.
7.6.2 – Resident Christmas lights competition, best decorated property, prizes from donations?
• This item was not discussed.
7.7 - Play Equipment – Playing Field - To discuss & Resolve
From the January 2023 meeting: Further discussions
7.7.1 - Cllr N Marshall mentioned new play equipment at the playing field.
• An update at the March meeting.
• Councillors asked about the cost of the new equipment, depending on what company used, the cost would be approx. £20-£25K.
• Cllr P Bedford mentioned the levelling up fund, that Freiston Parish Council can apply to for help on this project.
• Cllr A Marshall & The Clerk to complete the form for the levelling up fund.
• Update at next meeting.
7.7.2. - Cllr N Marshall to get site inspections & quotes.
• Update at next meeting.
8: Finance
8.1: Bank Account – Statement of accounts as at 16th February 2023
• Treasures Account - £6,265.37
• Business Instant Account - £72,293.76
8.2: To approve Accounts for payment
• Payments for January 2023 - £1,196.94
• Payments made December 2022 - £1,502.50
• Receipts received Feb 2023 - £
9: Date of Next Scheduled Meeting – Thursday 16th March 2023 at 7.30pm
Please note new meeting day.
10: Any Other Business by leave of the Chairman – For March 2023 Agenda.
• Cllr N Marshall has been approached by the Bowls club for help with funding for a new wheelchair ramp, the ramp will cost approx. £970.00
• Cllr J Godwin asked if the poppy wreaths should be removed from the War memorial as they are becoming tatty, all councillors agreed to remove the poppy wreaths. Cllr J Godwin to deal.
• Cllr S Pearson mentioned about the oil drums, Cllr P Bedford to speak to Boston Borough Council Flyswat team.
With no other business the meeting closed 20.14pm