September 2024 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE INGOLDMELLS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2024, 7.15PM, AT THE COUNCIL OFFICES, SKEGNESS ROAD, INGOLDMELLS, PE25 1NL
PRESENT: Cllrs, Bill Vincent (Chair), Stuart Chambers, Rob Stevens, Len Hemingway,
Mick Holyer, Jason Boswell, Paul Sutton, Philip Lacey-Green, Bev Oldbury
ALSO PRESENT: A Greaves (Clerk), 2 Residents
ABSENT: Cllrs, Jack Sargent, Tony Stubbins
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APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllrs, Sargent and Stubbins due to sickness. It was proposed by Cllr Holyer, seconded by Cllr Stevens and unanimously resolved that the apologies be accepted
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DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION
None declared
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MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr Chambers, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and resolved with 7 votes for, and 1 abstention to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 8th July 2024 as a true record
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DEPUTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A deputation was made regarding Glebe Park being occupied by rough sleepers.
Cllr Stevens gave a verbal report following his site visit and investigation. The resident thanked Cllr Stevens for his efforts
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REPORTS FROM ELECTED MEMBERS OF LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Cllr Davie sent his apologies and tabled a report
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Chairman had no announcements due to the summer recess
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TO RECEIVE ANY REPORTS FROM THE CAR PARK WORKING GROUP
It was proposed by Cllr Stevens, seconded by Cllr Chambers and unanimously resolved:
To go out to tender for the re-surfacing of the Council carpark on Skegness Road
To tar and chip the whole site surface, re-line, and to include the removal of the bollards and bus shelter
To use invitation to tender, Contract Finder, social media, Councils website/notice boards
A closing date of 31st December 2024. Tenders received will be opened and considered at the Parish Council meeting in January 2025, in accordance with Council procedure
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS
S/090/01189/24
Days To Remember Touring Park, Eildon, Walls Lane, Ingoldmells, PE25 1JH
Change of use of existing touring caravan site to form a static caravan site (siting of 28no. static caravans each with decking and sheds), alterations to existing internal access roads, construction of internal access roads, provision of lighting, car parking and a recreation area. Demolition of existing amenity block
It was proposed by Cllr Stevens, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and unanimously resolved to recommend refusal on the grounds of over development and a shortage of touring sites in the area
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FINANCE
It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and unanimously resolved to authorise payments for expenditure
It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and unanimously resolved to note the statement of accounts for the Cambridge & Counties Bank
Unanimously resolved to duly appoint Cllrs, Vincent, Chambers and Stevens as signatories for the Cambridge & Counties Bank
It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Chambers and unanimously resolved to note bank reconciliation for July 2024
It was proposed by Cllr Holyer, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and unanimously resolved to note bank reconciliation for August 2024
It was proposed by Cllr Holyer, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and unanimously resolved to note the budget report showing expenditure for the year to date
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NOTIFICATION OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE AUDIT 2023-2024
Deferred due no report being received from the Auditors
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COUNCIL OFFICE FIBRE GLASS ROOF
It was proposed by Cllr Stevens, seconded by Cllr Chambers and resolved with 8 votes for and 1 abstention to accept the quotation of £9,200 + vat and to award the contract to Advanced Roofing Lincolnshire Ltd
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COUNCIL BUS STOPS QUOTATIONS FOR GLAZING REPLACEMENT
None received
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RoSPA PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTION REPORTS
It was unanimously resolved that Council note the reports, and authorises Cllr Chambers to liaise with Councils contractor to secure and tighten the swing hangers and metal bracket to the top bar at Glebe Park
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COUNCIL’S INSURANCE 2024-25
It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and unanimously resolved to approve the premium expenditure for the year, on the proviso, the Clerk first seeks additional quotations on a like to like policy basis
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DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL’S CODE OF CONDUCT
A discussion took place to ensure clarification and understanding. It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Holyer and unanimously resolved to approve and adopt the policy
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TO CONSIDER ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Noted Grimsby to Walpole Project
Noted Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan
Noted Mr Skepper (Stagecoach) regarding the installation of a bus stop pole and flag at the lay-by on Sea Lane.
Cllr Hemingway, thanked Cllr Stevens for his efforts during the bus stop demonstration
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ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
The Christmas Fayre will be organised for 14th/15th December ‘24 with permission granted for the free use of the Royal Arthur and back carpark
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TO NOTE THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
Noted as Monday 14th October 2024 at 7.15pm
At 8.33pm, Cllr Lacey-Green, due to work commitments, gave his apologies and left the
Meeting. He did not return
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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:
It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Holyer and unanimously resolved