March Minutes
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF TETNEY PARISH COUNCIL
Held at St. John's Methodist Chapel schoolroom on the 10th March 2022
Present: -
Councillors: S. McMillan (Chair) R. Lukehurst (Vice Chair)
Y. Fletcher J. Kerman
T. Williams D. Cruickshank
Mrs S. Booth (Clerk)
Public: 1
14/22 CHAIR'S WELCOME
Cllr McMillan welcomed everyone to the meeting, explained the building was no smoking and where the fire exits were located. Tetney Parish Council unanimously condemned the unlawful invasion of Ukraine, the council stand with Ukraine and send our thoughts to the refugees of Ukraine.
15/22 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received in advance from Cllr Blagg, Cllr Winslow and County Clr McNally due to work commitments. Proposed and seconded to accept apologies, all in favour. Resolved to accept apologies.
16/22 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.
17/22 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING held on 13th January 2022
Had been previously circulated. Proposed by Cllr Fletcher and seconded by Cllr Kerman to accept the Minutes. All in favour. Resolved to accept minutes.
"These be adopted as a true record".
18/22 OPEN FORUM - None
19/22 TO RECEIVE EXTERNAL REPORTS
a) ELDC - Budget has been approved, Band D tax increase of £4.95 per annum. Purple recycling wheelie bins to be distributed in September for dry paper and cardboard with glass being accepted in the grey bin. New team, Pride in East Lindsey, to work along side Neighbourhood services to help clean up areas in towns - no benefit to outlying areas or villages.
b) LCC - No report
c) Outside representatives – FOTPS easter treasure hunt around the village open to all, entry forms available from school and Spar shop (see 21/22g). Summer fair to be held on 11th June 2-4pm, Jubilee theme.
Village Hall internal refurbishment works completed, District Councillor grant used for replacement back door, next phase costings and plans for extending changing rooms or creating separate building for them. Costings for field and land drains to be sought.
Platform housing will now only maintain fences along public boundarys.
20/22 Question and answer session with Cllr Craig Leyland (ELDC) and Mr M. Gildersleeves (Assistant director of planning, ELDC)
Cllr Leyland and Mr Gildersleeves were unable to attend and rescheduled for April. A list of questions to be compiled for the April meeting and sent to ELDC prior to the meeting.
22/22 PARISH COUNCIL MATTERS - To discuss any matters relating to the village.
a) Update on Centeniary plaque for WI to be placed in Jubilee Gardens - Prices being sought.
b) Queens Platinum Jubilee celebration ideas - agreed to encourage street parties with neighbours. Scarecrow competition with "Royal" theme, Clerk to approach local businesses for donation of Afternoon tea for the winner. Letters to be sent to village clubs etc informing them of competition, posters to be displayed.Quotes for platinum jubilee plaque for Jubilee Gardens.
c) Cemetery extension - legal paperwork completed, Mr Mager declined request for extra land but will review request in the future. Waiting for solicitor to send invoice and payment details. Topsoil needed to top up graves, Proposed by Cllr McMillan, seconded by Cllr Williams. All in favour. Additional inscription approved for the late Mrs P. George.
d) Discussion on whether to rent out Townspiece again at market rates or to reforest. Resolved to rent out for £200 per annum (proposed Cllr Lukehurst, seconded Cllr Cruickshank), tenant responsible for maintenance, 12 month rolling contract. Clerk to contact Mr Hinkley.
e) To consider closing bank account 793 due to montly charges - Resolved to wait and see if second account gets charges then consider closing one account. Deposit card applied for.
f) Update on interactive speed signs - Land Developers Lincs have agreed to fund 1 sign, negotiations on-going with them for a second sign, Fairburn developers have ignored the request letter, Clerk to approach Fairburns again and chase up Land developers.
g) To approve request for £20 donation to FOTPS for aster fundraiser - Proposed by Cllr McMillan, seconded by Cllr Williams, all in favour, Resolved to donate £20.
h) To update on recycling area - Cllr Williams had a site visit with ELDC. ELDC agreed to extra signage, bins to be moved so no space between them, area to be deep cleaned. Battery operated camera being considered by ELDC for funding.
23/22 FINANCIAL REPORT - To approve finances.
Expenses for Feb/Mar 2022
Staff Wages/expenses £1485.67
LALC Annual Subs £ 420.67
S. Neul Skip hire (cemetery) £ 96.00
ICO Annual subs £ 40.00
Receipts for Jan/Feb 2022
Allotment rent £165.00
Mrs Roberts Burial Plot £280.00
Mrs Goodhand Plot/interment £360.00
Bank balances as at 1/3/22
HSBC 793 £ 5,052.11
HSBC 386 £ 5,754.19
HSBC Money Market £ 13,980.21
Proposed to accept finances by Cllr McMillan, seconded by Cllr Cruickshank, all in favour. Resolved to accept finances.
24/22 EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS (for information purposes only)
25/22 NEXT AGENDA ITEM
26/22 FUTURE DATES
Monday 11th April 2022
Thursday 12th May (AGM)
Thursday 9th June 2022, in the Chapel school room at 7.30pm.
27/22 Council resolved not to go into closed session.
Meeting closed at 9pm.