May 2021 Minutes
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF TETNEY PARISH COUNCIL
Held remotely via Zoom on the 4th May 2021
Present: -
Councillors: S. McMillan (Chair) T. Hill (Vice Chair)
D. Cruickshank J. Kerman
A. Winslow H. Blagg
Mrs S. Booth (Clerk)
Public: 0
42/21 Chair's Welcome
Cllr McMillan explained the meeting was being held remotely due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and wished everyone with symptoms a speedy recovery, and reminded everyone to stay at home as much as possible.
43/21 Apologies for absence
Apologies were received in advance from Cllr Fletcher and Cllr Lukehurst due to other commitments. Proposed and seconded to accept apologies, all in favour. Resolved to accept apologies.
44/21 DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
To record declarations of interest by any member of the Council in respect of the agenda
items listed below. Members declaring interests should identify the agenda item and
type of interest being declared. None.
To note dispensations given to any member of the Council in respect of the agenda items
listed below. None.
45/21 Minutes of the last meeting held on 8th April 2021
Had been previously circulated. Proposed by Cllr Blagg and seconded by Cllr McMillan to accept the Minutes. Resolved to accept minutes.
"These be adopted as a true record".
46/21 Open Forum - None
47/21 To receive reports from
ELDC - In person full council meetings to be held at Meridian leisure centre Louth, committee meetings to be held in Tedder Hall Manby to enable social distancing.
LCC - None
Outside representatives - None.
48/21 Financial report
Previously circulated. Proposed and seconded to accept finances. Resolved to accept finances.
Councillor Hill left the meeting at 7.50pm due to poor internet connection.
49/21 To approve Annual Governance Statement and Certificate of Exemption
Annual Governance statement and exemption certificate was read out, agreed with and approved.
50/21 To approve Annual Audit Section 2 - Accounting Statements.
Accounts had been previously circulated electronically. Accounts were approved and signed by the Chairman.
51/21 Cemetery Extension
Mr Mager has kindly offered an interim amount of land of 20ft. All in favour of accepting the interim offer. Resolved to accept offer. Clerk to contact Mr Mager.
3 quotes received for removal of mud mound however it was decided to approach developers working within the village first before accepting a quote. Cllr Cruickshank and Cllr McMillan to approach developers.
52/21 Parish Matters
All agreed to re-open public toilets on 17th May in line with government guidance. Clerk to inform Caretaker.
More dog bins are needed in the village due to increase in population and housing developments. Cllr McMillan to ask ELDC if they will empty 3 more bins to be located at start of public footpath leading to Blow Wells, Thoresby Rd close to new development entrance and at entrance to Golf Club development on Station Rd. Cllr Blagg suggested a map of dog bin l ocations to be put in notice boards.
Headstone approved for Edith Archer and repair work to Fred Archer headstone.
Quote received for painting post and chains around village however it included painting Chapel gates which are not the Council's responsibility, Clerk to ask for a re-quote.
53/21 Extraordinary items
Clerk reminded all to vote at the Local elections on Thursday 6th May.
54/21 Next agenda items
55/21 Future dates
Thursday 10th June - cancelled
Thursday 8th July
Thursday 9th September, in the Chapel school room at 7.30pm.
56/21 To resolve whether to go into closed session.
Council decided not to go into closed session.
Meeting finished at 9.15pm.