MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BURTON LATIMER TOWN …



MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF BURTON LATIMER TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT BURTON LATIMER CIVIC CENTRE ON 05 MARCH 2019

Present: Town Councillors: F. Macdonald (Chair), J. Davies (Deputy Chair), J. Currall, L. Gregory, D. Miles-Zanger, C. Groome, R. Groome, N. Padget,

County Councillor: Not present

Members of the Public: 3 no.

Public Forum:

J. Peck – matters raised included (1) Concerned for proposal of purchasing the library. He feels it is an attractive worthwhile cause but feels of the 7,500 population only 100 attended the public consultation and asked if the full population would be consulted? He has concerns that this purchase could be removed from the Town Council in the future as this had previously happened with the waterworks. He would like to see some long turn retention and safeguarding in place (2) The concern of the increased precept for the purchase, will this be a permanent cost? (3) He stated that local businesses and residents contributed to a fund to build a swimming pool within BL over several years. Time was taken to look for a suitable site. It was deemed that there was not enough funding to build a pool and maintain. He would like to know what happened to the funds as he is aware this was set up as an official charity, he asked if the remaining funds could be used to purchase the library? He has looked on the charities website & companies house & can find no record of the fund.

Cllr Macdonald’s Response – Explained it is a simple question of whether we lose or retain the library for the many residents that use it on a regular basis. The feedback from the residents is to retain. The Town Council investigated the costs of leasing & these were very close to outright purchase. This means it will always remain an asset for the Town, the costs to purchase will be obtained from a government loan & the windfarm fund. The cost of upkeep is from the precept & should reduce as the library does have an income. The swimming pool fund was spent on providing swimming lessons for people within BL & surrounding villages once the decision was made not to build. The fund would not have been able to be used for anything else other than swimming. Both Cllr F Macdonald & Cllr C Groome confirmed this fund is now spent. Cllr C Groome advised the policy was changed at KBC & this did not support the building of a pool as the running costs were an impossible expenditure. CG is to investigate the records as they should be on the charity’s website.

J. Bayham

(1) He has concerns with the traffic within the town, he witnessed an 18-wheeler entering & turning around within the town. He feels this should be policed. (2) Kettering Train station surroundings are to be redeveloped. He is concerned that no infrastructure is being put into place.

Cllr Macdonald’s Response – Cllr M Roache is going to monitor the traffic so that the Town Council can contact the relevant companies.

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03/19/01 Apologies (absence)

Cllr Sinclair (due to family celebration) - Cllr Macdonald proposed that the absence be approved, seconded by Cllr Gregory. Resolved: unanimously that the proposal be approved

03/19/02 Declarations of Interest

Cllr Currall as Governor of Latimer Arts College

03/19/03 Resolution: Approval of Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of 08 February 2019

Cllr C. Groome proposed that the above Resolution be approved, seconded by Cllr Currall. Resolved: unanimously that the proposal be approved. The Action Tracker was also updated. Baptist Church have signed.

03/19/04 Police Matters

No police presence.

03/19/05 Community Recreation Facilities presentation by Guy Holloway

Guy presented the key proposals for the funding. He advised there was £900k of S106 monies to spend on Community Leisure projects. Guy presented the key proposals for the funding for King George 5th Recreation ground & facilities on Pioneer Avenue. He advised a feasibility study was needed to determine the main needs. He provided a handout of the key objectives of the refurbishment to the community centre, including multiple uses at the same time. He advised a consultation would take place once the study was completed, to look to commence work in the next financial year. He confirmed £158k had been allocated to Latimer arts college for their indoor & outdoor sports project. The plans are currently being discussed. KBC are keen to safeguard the facilities for the public for the future. Cllr Padget asked if the ongoing project would be self-funding? Guy advised one of the objectives is sustainable use.

Guy advised £248k has been allocated for the Churchill Way carpark & play area. The consultation feedback has been very positive. Legal preparation is now taking place to look at the boundaries, drainage & levels. Contractors have been approached. This is planned to be carried out in a phased timeline, so the car park is operational while work is taking place. This should begin in late summer.

KBC is awaiting secretary of state to begin capital schemes with S106 funding. Amounts have been ringfenced for Burton Latimer. Cllr Padget would like to see a timeline of projects. Cllr Macdonald would like to investigate laws restricting smoking within a 20-metre radius of the community centre. Cllr Davies would like to see provisions in place for the continuation of the blood taking events within the centre.

03/19/05 Town Mayor’s Report (Cllr Macdonald)

Report noted and included in the ‘Reports to Council’.

03/19/06 Borough Council Matters of Interest

Reports noted and included in the ‘Reports to Council’. Cllr Currall advised the meeting for unitary talks was to be held at KBC 6th March at 7pm.

03/19/07 County Council Matters of Interest Report (Cllr C. Smith-Haynes)

Report noted and included in the ‘Reports to Council’.

03/19/08 Town Councillor Reports

Reports noted and included in the ‘Reports to Council’.

03/19/09 Reports from Representatives on Outside Bodies

None.

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03/19/10 Policies & Priorities

10.1 Consideration of Planning Applications Received from KBC

KET/2019/0114 Linden Homes s.73 application. Higham Road

Variation of condition 2 of KET/2018/0216

Cllr Macdonald proposed that the Town Council has no objections to the above planning application, seconded by Cllr J Davies. Resolved: unanimously that the proposal be approved.

Planning Applications Approved by Kettering Borough Council

None

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Planning Applications Refused by Kettering Borough Council

None

Planning Applications Withdrawn

KET/2018/0819 - Mr Lorentzen 12 Eady Road, BL, Full Application: Proposed loft conversion and new conservatory.

Planning Application Appeals

Matters of Urgency (applications received after Agenda published)

None

Private & Confidential Items.

None.

10.2 Resolution: Approval of Civic Centre Management Board Report

Cllr Miles-Zanger proposed that the above Resolution be approved, seconded by Cllr Davies. Resolved: unanimously that the proposal be approved.

Noticeboard options referred to CCMB to discuss.

Resolution for BLTC Approval:

Social events poster discussed, Clerks phone number to be added.

Cllr Macdonald proposed to approve & add to noticeboards & social media, seconded by Cllr Miles-Zanger. unanimously that the proposal be approved.

10.3 Resolution: Approval of Pocket Park Management Board Report

No meeting held since last minute approval.

Cllr Macdonald advised that work had commenced on the gravelling. Western Power have finished replacing the poles & will be donating £1000 to BLTC. Clerk advised that the police have confirmed an investigation is underway on the treatment of the horses.

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10.4 Development of BL Website – Update

Clerk advised she had met with Warwick & had discussed maintaining the website going forward. Previous agenda’s, minutes & finance need to be added.

A meeting is to be arranged with Warwick & The new Clerk to discuss the future plans.

Cllr Macdonald is to contact Nicola Currall to discuss the future of maintaining Facebook.

10.5 Burton Latimer Public Library

Cllr Macdonald advised he had received official confirmation it is now a community asset & reserved for bids in Burton Latimer only. He has a meeting organised later this week with Nalc & is currently speaking with the legal team at KBC. Updates will be added regularly onto the website & social media. There is currently a survey being created for the residents.

10.6 Setting Committees

Cllr Macdonald proposed 4 major committees. CCMB, Pocket Park, Farmers Market & Events & to hold meetings as two groups CCMB & Pocket Park. Farmers Market & Events seconded by Cllr Currall. Resolved: Cllrs voted the proposal be approved. Cllr Padget abstained.

Cllr Currall proposed that all Cllr’s are on every committee, Cllr Macdonald seconded. Resolved: Cllrs voted the proposal be approved. Cllr Padget abstained.

Cllr Davies has a proposed calendar of meetings, she is to discuss with Cllr Currall to ensure no overlaps with KBC meetings.

Resolved: Cllr Gregory proposed Cllr Davies as Chair for CCMB, Cllr Padget seconded, Cllr Gregory to take minutes. all agreed

Resolved: Cllr Macdonald proposed Cllr R Groome to Chair Pocket Park, Cllr Miles-Zanger seconded, Cllr Davies to take minutes, all agreed.

Resolved: Cllr Currall proposed Cllr Sinclair to Chair Farmers Market. Cllr Macdonald seconded, Cllr Miles-Zanger to take minutes, all agreed.

Events committee TBC.

Resolved: Medical Centre Cllr Macdonald for Cllr Currall to volunteer, seconded by Cllr Gregory, all agreed. Clerk to compose letter.

Resolved: Town Twinning Cllr Currall proposed Cllr C Groome to volunteer, seconded by Cllr Gregory, all agreed.

Resolved: Heritage Society Cllr Padget proposed for Cllr Miles-Zanger to volunteer, seconded by Cllr Davies, all agreed.

Resolved: Footpath, Flood Warden & Highways Cllr Currall proposed for Cllr Macdonald to volunteer, seconded by Cllr Davies, all agreed.

Library Committee will be formed in due course. The volunteers from BLTC are as follows: Cllr Currall, Cllr Davies, Cllr C Groome, Cllr Macdonald & Cllr Gregory.

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03/19/11 Farmers Market Survey

This was last conducted three years ago, it has been referred to the committee to discuss further.

03/19/12 30/40MPH Speed Limit Higham Road

The original TRO is currently being investigated.

Cllr Macdonald proposed to write letter to Chief Executive & Head of Highways to express the demographic wish to have a 30-mph limit, seconded by Cllr C Groome, Resolved: all agreed.

Cllr Currall asked if Town Council could put up signs to police these vehicles Cllr Macdonald advised permission was needed. Cllr Roache is to monitor for 1 month.

03/19/13 Vacancy Procedure

Notice was published on 28th February.

03/19/14. Correspondence

Clerk has received an invitation to the Mayors afternoon tea, Cllr Macdonald proposed for Cllr Davies to attend, seconded by Cllr C Groome Resolved: unanimously that the proposal be approved.

03/19/15 Highways Report (Cllr Macdonald)

Report noted and included in the ‘Reports to Council’.

03/19/16. Urgent Matters (to be agreed by the Chair)

None.

03/19/17 Resolution: Approval of Accounts for Payment

Cllr Davies proposed that the following payments be approved, seconded by Cllr C Groome. Resolved: unanimously that the proposal be approved. £

Cheque No. 102771 H. Denton-Stacey (Clerk’s salary March 2019) 1030.24 Cheque No. 102772 HMRC (Tax & NI March 2019) 44.76 Cheque No. 102773 Ken Signs (Fitting of Notice boards) 30.00 Cheque No. 102774 GM Mechanical Services 91.20

Cheque No. 102775 Drage Electrics (Sockets for Civic Centre) 291.00 Cheque No. 102776 Headstone Cleaning Company (BL War Memorial) 250.00

Cheque No. 102777 H. Denton-Stacey (BLTC stationary/postage/mileage) 76.95

Cheque No. 102778 H. Denton-Stacey (mobile phone) 12.66

Cheque No. 102779 S.E. Gunn (Civic Hall Cleaning Feb 2019) 133.00

Cheque No. 102780 Proudhouse (Cleaning) 40.00 Cheque No. 102781 Anthony Wright (Civic Centre Decorating) 50.00

Cheque No. 102782 Fergus MacDonald (Clerks leaving gifts) 211.00 Cheque No. 102783 Anglian Water (Water Rates) 138.77 Cheque No. 102784 Warwick Hunt (Website Costs) 652.50

Cheque No. 102785 Matthew Oliver (New locks Civic Centre) 877.50

Cheque No. 102786 Headstone Cleaning Company (BL War Memorial) 1000.00

03/19/18. Media Releases – Press/Website/Facebook/Twitter

Library, New Committees, Guy Holloway proposals, Lorry monitoring, Cemetery Park, Speed limit Higham Road.

03/19/19. Private and Confidential Items (Public & Press will be excluded)

Members of the public were excluded from the ‘Private & Confidential’ business of the meeting on the grounds that it involves items of business which include the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined by Paragraphs 1-7 of the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006 in respect of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Meeting Closed 20:51PM

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