December 2024 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE INGOLDMELLS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2024, 7.15PM, AT THE COUNCIL OFFICES, SKEGNESS ROAD, INGOLDMELLS, PE25 1NL
PRESENT: Cllrs, Bill Vincent (Chair), Stuart Chambers, Len Hemingway,
Paul Sutton, Bev Oldbury, Jason Boswell, Jack Sargent, Tony Stubbins,
Philip Lacey-Green
ABSENT: Cllrs, Mick Holyer, Rob Stevens
ALSO PRESENT: A Greaves (Clerk)
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APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr Holyer due to personal reasons, and Cllr Stevens due to sickness. It was unanimously resolved that the apologies be accepted
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DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION
None declared
193/24
MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr Chambers, seconded by Cllr Hemingway, and unanimously resolved to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 11th November 2024 as a true and correct record of the meeting and were signed by the Chairman
194/24
DEPUTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
None
At 7.17, Cllr Sargent arrived at the meeting
195/24
REPORTS FROM ELECTED MEMBERS OF LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Cllr Colin Davie sent his apologies
196/24
CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cllr Vincent was delighted to accompany residents to the Wildlife Park
197/24
TO RECEIVE ANY REPORTS FROM THE CAR PARK WORKING GROUP
None
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Decision Notice Noted - Change of use of existing touring caravan site to form a static caravan site (siting of 28no. static caravans each with decking and sheds),
DAYS TO REMEMBER TOURING PARK, EILDON, WALLS LANE
S/090/01189/24
Decision Notice Noted - Consent to Display - 8 no. internally illuminated facia signs, 1 no. non illuminated welcome panel sign, 1 no. non illuminated double sided pole sign and various window vinyl stickers
SPAR SUPERMARKET, SEA LANE, INGOLDMELLS, SKEGNESS, PE25 1LH
S/090/01204/24
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FINANCE
Proposed by Cllr Stubbins, seconded by Cllr Sargent and unanimously resolved:
To authorise the payments for expenditure
To receive and note the bank reconciliation for November 2024
To receive and note the budget report showing expenditure for the year to date
200/24
SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
Still awaiting confirmation of payment by East Lindsey District Council and eligibility for a replacement Library roof
201/24
BUDGET REVIEW 2025-2026
It was unanimously resolved to defer this item and review once all the tenders had been received and awarded for the General Maintenance and Car Park
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COUNCILLOR’S QUESTIONS
Cllr Stubbins put the following question:
On many occasions I have asked to see the accounts for the Stay Warm and Cosy Club. At the AGM on 15th of November 2024, no accounts were made available to anyone at the meeting. I also requested to see them at the meeting which were not forthcoming
In response the Chairman advised he would request for this information to be provided
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TO CONSIDER ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Cllr Sargent to circulate the link to the Government consultation for Hybrid Meetings and Proxy Voting
204/24
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Noted winter office opening times as Wednesday, Thursday (10-3) and Friday (10.30-1.30) until Monday 3rd March 2025
Noted the Christmas office closure – Monday 23rd December to Wednesday 1st January 25
205/24
TO CONFIRM THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
Noted as Monday 13th January 2025 at 7.15pm
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TO CONSIDER MOVING INTO A CLOSED SESSION AND EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC AND PRESS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC BODIES (ADMISSIONS TO MEETINGS) ACT 1960, WHERE PUBLICITY WOULD BE PREJUDICIAL TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST DUE TO THE CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF THE BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
It was proposed by Cllr Chambers, seconded by Cllr Stubbins, and unanimously resolved to move into a closed session
Three tenders have been received for the General Maintenance Contract.
In the presence of full Council, these were opened by Cllrs, Oldbury, Boswell, and Lacey-Green
Following the evaluation of all tenders, it was proposed by Cllr Chambers, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and unanimously resolved that the exact requirements of the Council to ensure that best value for money was achieved, and the Contract be awarded to Turner Garden Services from 1st April 2025 for 3 years to provide general maintenance work within the agreed amount of £36,950 (Y1), £38,979 (Y2) and £40,737 (Y3). The Clerk is given delegated authority to issue a contract
The Chairman thanked everyone for their contributions and there being no further business, he wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and closed the meeting at 8.10pm