October 2020 Minutes
INGOLDMELLS PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD BY VIRTUAL ZOOM ON WEDNESDAY 14th October 2020
The Chairman welcomed all present and informed them that the meeting would be recorded and would include the public session.
He also reminded the public that they were not permitted to voice a view or speak when Council went into session and that the standards of the Council Constitution would be followed
Public session
Members of the public present: 1
Resident (1) requested that council members consider replacing seating on the corner of the Spar store on Sea Lane.
Present:
Cllrs B Vincent (Chairman ), Mrs A Wormald (Vice Chairperson), M Holyer, L Hemingway, Mrs J Ellis, A Stubbins, J Sargent, S Chambers, B Bellis, S Walmsley.
1. APOLOGIES
Cllr S Chamberlain gave apologies and Cllr C Davie, District and County Council representative for the Parish did not attend the meeting.
The Chairman Councillor Bill Vincent requested a minute silence in respect of former Chairman Mrs Paula Chapman.
2. CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS
None received
3. TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 9 SEPTEMBER 2020
The minutes were moved by Cllr S Chambers and seconded by Cllr Hemingway. All present were in favour.
4. TO APPROVE A LIST OF SEPTEMBER ACCOUNTS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION.
The accounts were moved by Cllr L Hemingway and seconded by Cllr J Sargent. All present raised their hands in favour. Matters arising were the following:
Questions were asked: Which trees were cut down? Have the Community Social club paid their lease this year? Explanations were provided by the Clerk in answer to both matters.
5. TO CONSIDER FUTURE OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE COUNCIL CAR PARK
Further discussion took place regarding whether the council car park should be leased to a management company or continue to be managed by the Clerk. Concern was raised by some members with regard to the percentages of income that would be lost to the Council as a result of the cark park lease managed. Following several robberies and the vandalism of the car park machines some members expressed the risk that there were concerned of the risk to the Clerk when emptying the machines and also taking the proceeds to the bank. It was also expressed by some members that a management company would maintain the car park machines in a speedy manner should they malfunction. Cllr S Chambers proposed that the Parish Council engage with car park management companies with a view to securing a lease for the car park. The proposal was seconded by Cllr L Hemingway. Those in favour were: Cllrs Vincent, Mrs A Wormald, A Stubbins, M Holyer, B Bellis. Those against the proposal were: Cllrs J Sargent, Mrs J Ellis, S Walmsley.
6. TO CONSIDER THE CURRENT AGREEMENT IN PLACE WITH CHAPEL ST LEONARDS PARISH COUNCIL FOR THE SERVICES OF THE COMMUNITY DOG WARDEN
The Clerk informed the meeting that she had received communication from Chapel St Leonards Parish Council to increase the charge to Ingoldmells Parish Council for the services of the Community Warden. The increase would consist of a backdated proportion of costs for wages and on costs which were increased by 100% on the previous year. The Clerk informed those present that she had spoken to the Clerk of Chapel St Leonard’s Parish Council for clarification of the increase which she received and subsequently read out to members. The Clerk summarised the good work that the Community Dog Warden does to support the Parish and requested that members meet with Chapel St Leonard’s Parish Council members to discuss formalising an agreement. Another suggestion was the Council employs their own community dog warden. Cllr Mrs J Ellis proposed that the services of the community dog warden be withdrawn. This was seconded by Cllr A Stubbins. All present raised their hand in favour.
7. TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING PERMISSIONS, REFUSALS OR AMENDMENTS
S/002/01502/20 Caravan Site at the Limes, High Street, Ingoldmells
Excavation of land to form 2 wildlife ponds with associated landscaping and construction of an internal access track.
The timeline to discuss this planning application had lapsed between the September and October Council meetings. Members had lodged their own personal objections and the Clerk also commented on the application to support members concerns.
8. TO CONSIDER ANY NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS
S/090/01674/20 1 Elmwood Drive, Ingoldmells, Skegness, PE25 1QG
Planning permission – extension and alterations to the existing dwelling to provide 3 bedrooms and an ensuite bathroom. Cllr S Chambers proposed to support the application which was seconded by Cllr M Holyer. All present raised their hands in favour.
9. TO RECEIVE VERBAL REPORTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CLERK
The Chairman had nothing to report at this meeting:
The Clerk reported the following:
- A chance meeting took place between the Clerk, Cllr’s L Hemingway and Mrs A Wormald regarding representatives from Euro Car Parking Management systems. This resulted in the Council receiving a proposal from Euro Car Parking Management systems.
- A reminder that the Money Minder meeting with Ray Black is on Thursday 15th October at 11am. Mr Black provided the Virtual Zoom meeting details.
- The new parish council website has not yet been started due to the time constraints of the clerk.
- The Community Library reopened on the 4/10/2020 – a slow start but picking up.
- The Clerk has fixed new energy prices on a 2 year tariff all with EDF for both Electricity and Gas.
10. TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY MATTERS WHICH NEED REFERRING TO THE DISTRICT/COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE FOR A RESPONSE
Cllr C Davie, District and County Council representative was not available to attend the meeting but had previously spoken to the clerk to inform her that the East Lindsey District Council Coastal Zone Local Development Order had been approved despite all the objections. He was very disappointed and an appeal to review the decision is with Mr Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Cllr S Chambers publicly commended Cllr C Davie for all he has done in trying to protect the community and service users.
11. TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS
- The Clerk asked if members present would give their permission for her to send a joint e mail to them instead of sending individual e mails which took up more of her time than necessary. All present agreed. She will speak with Cllr S Chamberlain who was not present at the meeting.
- Cllr S Walmsley spoke of Highways repairs at Roman Bank and the disruption to motorists who use the Orby bypass.
- Details of the modest wreath laying arrangements to commemorate Remembrance Day were provided to members. No church service will be available this year due to Covid restrictions and the church not opening. Cllr’s B Vincent and L Hemingway will lay their wreaths on Sunday 8th November with Cllr Mrs J Ellis laying her wreath on Wednesday 11th November at 11am.
12. TO DISPOSE OF ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
- The Rural Bulletin – October – e mailed
- Town and Parish e news - October – e mailed
- October Highways report – e mailed
- Information from Cllr L Hemingway – in the pack
- Information from Metric re: replacement car park machine
- Notification of the new Post Office, SPAR, Sea Lane
- Town and Parish e news – e mailed
- Planning applications
The meeting of the Council closed at 8.20 pm
Date of the next Meeting of the Council – Wednesday 11th November at 7.15pm
Chairman of the Council..…………………………………………………………………………
Clerk to the Council and RFO …………………………………………………………………………………
11 November 2020