12 October 2021
Addlethorpe Parish Council Meeting
Minutes the meeting of Addlethorpe Parish Council held on 12th October 2021 at the small hall, St. Peters Hall, Ingoldmells at 7.30 p.m.
Councillors present : Chairman N.Towers (NT), Cllr. G.Escott, Cllr. C.Cleary (CC), Cllr. T. Smith (TS), Cllr. E.Halliday (EH), Cllr. M. Holyer (MH)
Absent : Cllr. R. Short (RS)
Also present: 5 members of the public
In the absence of a parish clerk, Cllr. CC volunteered to act as clerk for this meeting.
1. Chairmans opening comments
To receive introductory remarks from the Chairman
Chairman gave an update on the footpath. TS gave update on gates on village green.
2. Public session
An opportunity for the public to ask the Council questions and to bring new observations.
There being no further questions after the Chairmans opening remarks, the Chairman closed the public session at 1940 hrs and council went into full session.
3. Apologies for absence
To receive and approve apologies for absence.
RS
4. Declarations of interest
To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011.
Members must declare any personal interest in any item on the agenda and state whether they are also prejudiced. In the case of personal interest, the member may speak and vote on the matter. In the case of prejudicial interests, the member must withdraw while the matter is discussed.
None
5. Draft Minutes of the Ordinary meeting held on 14th September, 2021
To confirm the notes as a true record of the decisions made.
Proposed, Seconded and resolved to accept the draft minutes as a true record of the meeting held on 14th September 2021.
6. Clerks report and action points from the previous minutes
To receive the clerks report and deal with matters arising.
7. Reports from External Agencies
To receive reports from LCC and ELDC Cllr. Colin Davie.
Other Councillors reports from external meetings.
Cllr. Davie sent his apologies and the following report :
There is a new app available from LCC website for highways reporting with easier access to specific areas.
Kyra Nettle is the new Highways manager for our area. A visit will be arranged soon.
Highways defects should be reported on www.Lincolnshire.gov.uk/faultreporting .
Cllr. Davie will be hosting the first Lincolnshire Climate Conference at Lincolns Epic centre.
Cllr. Davie was also the keynote speaker at the LALC AGM.
Cllr. MH gave a short report on the recent cemeteries committee meeting. There is a need to perform “topple testing” to gravestones. Apparently, Skegness TC have the equipment and we are investigating the possibility of using it.
8. Finance
To receive financial reports and updates.
To approve payments and receipts.
The following invoices have been received
N.Towers Expenses – gift for outgoing clerk £132
Welton Garden Services September grass cutting £96
Tom Smith Expenses £93.89
RBLI Poppy Wreath £20.00
PROPOSED, SECONDED and RESOLVED to approve the above payments.
9. Planning
To receive and discuss applications.
No planning applications or permissions received.
10. St. Nicholas Close/ Rectory Lane Footpath
To receive and discuss an update on the footpath situation.
Cllr. CC gave a report on the e-mails and telephone calls with our solicitors. Progress is being made albeit slowly.
Cllr. TS expressed dismay at the delays from our solicitor.
11. Village Green
To receive and discuss an update on the village green
Cllr. TS advised that the posts had been ordered and will be installed once receieved.
12. Position of Clerk
To discuss recruitment plans for a new parish clerk
Discussion on interview of new clerk. Chairman advised that she had been verbally offered the position and accepted. Council discussed the conditions of the new clerks contract and agreed a 3 month trial period, starting salary of £11.56 with a review after 3 month. Start date 1st November.
13. Addlethorpe Bus Shelter
To discuss actions to be taken with regard to the Bus Shelter.
Discussion – clerk to contact CD to see how things are developing
14. Notice board for Village Green
To discuss the possibility of installing a notice board on the village green.
TS/EH will construct a new notice board. Clerk to look at what needs to go on sign
16. Welcome Back Funding
To discuss options for obtaining funds from the Welcome Back Fund.
Cllr. CC gave a report on his recent meeting with Lisa Collins from ELDC Welcome Back Fund. Discussion on what Addlethorpe could apply for. Suggestions included gazebo/marquee for field, noticeboard for village green, replacement bench and planters,
17. Correspondence
To discuss correspondence received.
LALC news weekly bulletins
Rurals Network newsletters
ELDC Town & Parish News
E-mails from Tinn Criddle – item 10.
LCC e-mail offering 1 ton of salt.
Discussion on where to locate salt. Cllr. GE to approach owners of Addlethorpe Mill for permission to site salt on their premises.
18. Agenda items for next meeting
To receive items for inclusion on the next meeting’s agenda,
Footpath
Village Green
19. Date of next meeting
To be held on 9th November at 7.30pm in the small hall, Ingoldmells Village Hall.
There being no further business, Chairman NT thanked all for attending and their contribution and declared the meeting closed at 2055 hrs.
I certify these minutes to be a true record of the meeting held on 12th October 2021.
Signed: N Towers Date: 9 November 2021