November 2024 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE INGOLDMELLS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2024, 7.15PM, AT THE COUNCIL OFFICES, SKEGNESS ROAD, INGOLDMELLS, PE25 1NL
PRESENT: Cllrs, Bill Vincent (Chair), Stuart Chambers, Rob Stevens, Len Hemingway,
Paul Sutton, Bev Oldbury, Mick Holyer, Jason Boswell, Jack Sargent, Tony Stubbins, Philip Lacey-Green
ALSO PRESENT: A Greaves (Clerk), 2 Residents
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APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE
None received
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DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION
None declared
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MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr Hemingway, seconded by Cllr Boswell and resolved with 9 votes for, and 2 abstentions to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 14th October 2024 as a true and correct record of the meeting and were signed by the Chairman
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DEPUTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
None
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REPORTS FROM ELECTED MEMBERS OF LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Cllr Colin Davie sent his apologies
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
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TO RECEIVE ANY REPORTS FROM THE CAR PARK WORKING GROUP
None
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS
None
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FINANCE
Proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and unanimously resolved:
To authorise the payments for expenditure
To receive and note the bank reconciliation for October 2024
To receive and note the budget report showing expenditure for the year to date
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BUDGET REVIEW 2025-2026
Proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Stubbins and unanimously resolved to defer this item until confirmation of Council’s portion of the S106 monies raised in the Parish
for its proposal and eligibility for a replacement Library roof
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INTRUDER ALARM CONTRACT
Proposed by Cllr Stevens, seconded by Cllr Holyer and unanimously resolved to:
Terminate, its hire, maintenance, and monitoring contract with Chubb Ltd
In accordance with the Terms and Conditions outlined in the contract, Council issues 3 months’ notice
To engage with Safe and Sound Links
To accept the quotation and approve expenditure
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CHRISTMAS 2024
Proposed by Cllr Stevens, seconded by Cllr Holyer and unanimously resolved to
engage with Hands Brothers and approve the expenditure of £500 for the installation and dismantling of the lights 36
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Proposed by Cllr Stevens, seconded by Cllr Boswell and unanimously resolved
to grant permission for the Tuesday Club to hire the Royal Arthur on 10th December 2024, free of charge
Proposed by Cllr Holyer, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and resolved with 10 votes for and 1 abstention to grant permission for Tommy Stevens to hire the Royal Arthur on 26th December 2024 for a total of 9 hours. This would be at a reduced total hire charge of £100 including full use of the kitchen
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TO CONSIDER ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
None received
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ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Cllr Chambers, in consultation with the Clerk to a consult with a local Tree Surgeon for the immediate removal of a dangerous London Plane and Cherry Tree located at Glebe Park
The Clerk to contact Fix My Street regarding a missing sign, which was located on Anchor Lane
Cllr Stubbins gave a verbal update regarding the Remembrance Service. It was felt that the event went well and was fully supported. Cllr Stubbins also gave thanks to Cllr Stevens for the use of the PA system and Sue and Christine for the refreshments
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TO NOTE THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
It was resolved to hold the next Council meeting on Monday 9th December 2024 at 7.15pm
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TO RESOLVE TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC BODIES (ADMISSION TO MEETINGS) ACT 1960 DUE TO THE CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF THE BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
Proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Holyer and unanimously resolved:
To move into a closed session
To approve the Deed of Surrender of the existing Lease
To approve The Trustees of Swifts Junior Football Club Lease
To duly authorise Cllrs, Stevens and Lacey-Green to sign on behalf of the Council
To note the Investment Strategy Report
The Chairman thanked everyone for their contributions and there being no further business, he closed the meeting at 8.13pm