Notes from 04.09.2025
KIRKBY ON BAIN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 04TH September in the school hall at 7:00 pm
Present: With Councillor Briscombe in the Chair there were also present Councillor(s) M. Obermuller, J. Russell, M. Savage and B. Armitage.
Public: There was 2 members of public present.
Public forum:
One member of public asked if planning permission is required to install a mezzanine floor. Cllr Leyland said he would send an officer to investigate this.
Agenda:
1. Chairmans remarks
None.
2. Apologies for absence and reasons given.
Apologies received from Cllr C. Cole, District Councillor Thomas Kemp and the County Councillor Natalie Oliver.
3. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.
None.
4. Notes of the council meeting held on Thursday 3rd July 2025 to be approved as minutes and signed by the Chairman.
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor B. Armitage and Seconded by Councillor M. Obermuller and RESOLVED by all that the notes be approved as minutes and signed by the Chairman.
5. To receive reports from outside bodies
a) County Councillor – Cllr Oliver has arranged a meeting with LCC, the EA and KOBPC. She has asked for any issues to be brought to her attention.
b) District Councillor – Cllr Craig Leyland told the council that there will be a grant available for up to £100,000 to improve place in October. The local government reorganisation is ongoing with shadow elections taking place in 2027 and by 2028 the new entity should be in place. He told the council there is a website and leaflet avliable which is filled with information. He told all that the role and Town and Parish Councils will change significantly.
6. Church Hall – Planning permission has been granted for the church hall. Cllr Briscombe reported that they are still working on the costing for this.
7. Highways
a) Cllr Russell asked for the review results as the SLOW road marking have now been reinstated. The clerk will ask Cllr Oliver for an update.
b) Cllr Obermuller asked for the Ballards on the opposite side to the flag pole to be reinstated as there were 4 in place and now there is only 2.
c) Cllr Armitage asked if the County councillor could get an update on the items reported to her including the traffic management plan and suggestions the parish council put together.
8. Emergency Planning Group – Cllr Briscombe reported that the emergency plan is being done by a member of public who has experience with these it will have some members of the council on the plan these include Cllr Briscombe, Savage and Armitage.
Cllr Armitage told the council that a monitor has been placed in the dyke opposite his house. Her contacted the owner listed on the device and it is a scheme set up by LCC to monitor the level of dyke water in the area and it will be used as a early warning system should they fill with water a flood. He has 3 sensors for the village for the next 10 years. Cllr Armitage will invite him to the next meeting to do a brief talk about what it is and what it does.
9. Defibrillator refresher evenings - 18th &25th September. Donation to Lives to be considered
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor M. Briscombe and Seconded by Councillor B. Armitage and RESOLVED for a donation of £100.00 to be made to LIVES for the training sessions.
10. Playground equipment progress
Cllr Obermuller shared the 3 current quotes with the council for the works which will be used in the funding application. He is still waiting for a meeting with the school and feedback on his application with the Brockelsby Trust. He needs confirmation from them on their contribution to the equipment, if they are willing, before he can proceed with ELIF. He has submitted applications to the district councillors for picnic benches which needed funding, he will need funding for the base installation should this be successful as well.
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor M. Obermuller and Seconded by Councillor M. Briscombe and RESOLVED that the council go ahead and submit the application with the councils full support for the project.
11. Christmas tree decorations
Cllr Briscombe suggested that the school be asked if they can decorate the councils Christmas tree. Cllr Obermuller will ask the school if they would be interested at his meeting with them.
12. To discuss any Planning applications
a) Milhouse manufacturing – Nuisance noise, council to lodge official complaint. It was recommended that the council have a meeting with David Dodds to discuss what constitutes a nuisance and how best for the parish council to proceed. A date of the 2nd October was suggested at 7pm. The clerk is to arrange this. Cllr Leyland encouraged a MOP to lodge a corporate complaint if he is unhappy with his response from environmental health and planning as this is the next step in the system.
b) EC/094/00401/23 - Kirkby Lane illegal small holding progress – Cllr Leyland told the council that the small holding had a notice served on the 22nd August and they were given 4 weeks to clear the site and then it will go to the magistrates court.
c) Ref: 02598/25/FUL - Planning Permission - Erection of 3no. dwellings each with detached single garages and the construction of 3no. separate vehicular accesses. Land Adjacent Kirkby Manor Kirkby Lane Kirkby On Bain. Full planning has been given.
d) Planning Permission - Erection of a dwelling with detached garage and store.
Land West Of Amberwood Main Street Kirkby On Bain. Full planning has been given.
13. Finances:
a) Bank Balance and signing of Statements – August £10,557.23
b) Payments required: -
i. Lloyds Bank fees - £4.25 each for June, July and August
ii. A. Jackson – grass cutting (PAID)- £287.00
iii. LIVES – Defib pads - £210.00 (PAID)
iv. S. Kulwicki – Wages for July and August - £574.16 (inc back pay of £34.00)
v. HMRC PAYE- £348.00
vi. A. Jackson - £205.00
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor J. Russell and Seconded by Councillor M. Obermuller and RESOLVED by all that the notes be approved as minutes and signed by the Chairman.
14. Clerks’ report and correspondence
a) PKF – external audit exempt status confirmed
b) Cllr Savage asked the clerk to send out the server details for webmail. He also offered to build an interactive website for the council, which the council where very supportive of.
15. The next meeting is scheduled for: 6th November 2025 at 7pm in Kirkby On Bain school hall. Are there any items for inclusion on the next agenda
None.
The meeting closed at 8:21pm
16. To resolve to move into closed session as required- Under the Public Bodies (admissions to meetings) Act 1960 and the Local Government Act 1972, ss 100 and 102
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor B. Armitage and Seconded by Councillor M. Obermuller and RESOLVED to move into closed session.
a) Clerks salary
It was:-
Proposed, Seconded and RESOLVED by all that the clerk be moved up to SCP 18.
The meeting closed at 8:35pm
Signed by chairman: 0006.11.2025