21 April 2021
Minutes of the General Purposes Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 21 April 2021
Present: Cllrs B Vincent (Chairman), Cllr Mrs A Wormald (Vice Chairperson), M Holyer, L Hemingway, Mrs J Ellis, J Sargent, S Walmsley, S Chamberlain
Members of the Public: 2
Item 1 - Apologies: Cllr S Chambers. No apologies received from Cllr’s A Stubbins or G Clements
Item 2 - Conflicts of Interest: None received
Item 3 – To discuss the effects of the removal of the Public Space Protection Order for the Parish
Following reports of an irresponsible dog owner allowing their dog onto Glebe Park and an upsetting incident for a resident it has been highlighted that the Public Space Protection order is not being managed since the loss of the Community Dog Warden. The Clerk informed those present that she made contact with officers at ELDC who informed her that as Ingoldmells Parish Council no longer employs a Community Dog Warden, the PSPO will not be valid. Discussion took place amongst members with the conclusion that the Clerk should ask ELDC officers if the role of Community Dog Warden and in particular training could be provided by Council members. The Clerk shall update members at the next full Council meeting.
Item 4 - To discuss the siting of the concrete seats
A short discussion took place regarding the siting of the new concrete seat. It was agreed that with the permission of the Highways Officer is to be sited on Sea Lane in the place where the vandalised wooden bench is currently in place. Cllr B Vincent proposed that the Clerk make contact with the assigned Highways Officer to request a site visit of Ingoldmells highways priorities. Cllr S Walmsley seconded the proposal and intimated that he would like to be present at the meeting. All present were in favour.
Item 5 – To discuss the watering arrangements for the railing flower baskets once delivered
The Clerk informed those present that a plan needs to be in place to water the rail baskets once they are delivered. The results of the flower watering project of 2019 proved that the perception that several volunteers could successfully nourish the plants was unfounded and a large physical commitment to those who kindly did water the plants. Cllr M Holyer proposed that the Clerk seek quotations for the watering of the plants, which was seconded by Cllr J Sargent. All present with the exception of Cllr S Walmsley agreed with the proposal.
Item 6 – To transact any General Purposes brought before the meeting
- Cllr S Chamberlain reported that there are holes in the perimeter hedge around Glebe Park and that this is a possible danger to young children. The Clerk was asked to contact G P West with a view to providing a quotation to install fencing along the stretch at the front of Glebe Park.
- Cllr M Holyer informed those present that a large number of people visiting the COVID vaccination site at the Royal Arthur Community centre had reported that they had not been able to locate the venue due to not enough visible signage. It was agreed that signage would be included in recommendations of the car park improvement plans being c by Cllr’s J Sargent and S Chamberlain.
- Cllr S Chamberlain asked for confirmation that the bus shelter repairs would be revisited at the end of the holiday season. This was confirmed by those present following an earlier agreement.
- Cllr Mrs J Ellis spoke of the 70th year commemoration of the 1953 floods. She requested that the date of the disaster is marked as tidal flooding is still a consideration each winter and the event should not be forgotten. She suggested an information board in the location of the beach. Cllr J Sargent thought that it may not be possible to site an information board on the promenade as it could possibly compromise the sea wall and the Environment agency may not look on this too favourably. It was suggested that Cllr Mrs J Ellis source up to three other locations around the village where an information board could be placed.
- Item 7 – To confirm the date for the next meeting of the General Purposes Committee
Monday 26th July 2021 (following the Finance Committee meeting)
The meeting closed at 9.00 pm
Signed: ……………………………………………..Chairman
Signed: …………………………………………….Clerk and RFO