MINUTES OF THE ALGARKIRK PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2017 AT THE VILLAGE HALL COMMENCING AT 7.20PM
In attendance:Councillor H Pinchin (Chairman)
Councillors S Walker (Vice Chairman), D Reid, C Humphreys, A Watt (arrived at 7.30pm)
Boston Borough Councillor M Cooper
Lincolnshire County Councillor M Brookes
Mrs K Partridge (Clerk)
1CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS: Councillor Pinchin welcomed all to the meeting.
2APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Apologies received and accepted from Councillor Stephens.
3DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None.
4POLICE MATTERS: PCSO in attendance. No recorded crimes to report. Some incidents of diesel being stolen in the area, however this has now abated. Hare coursing issues have eased.
It was reported some incidents have occurred in the church and 4 panes of glass have now been broken in the telephone kiosk.
Councillor Watt arrived at 7.30pm.
5MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 10 OCTOBER 2017: It was resolved the minutes be approved and signed, proposed by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Reid and agreed.
6REPORT ON OUTSTANDING MATTERS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
Public Footpath 6: LCC had informed the path had been reinstated to a satisfactory state by the farmer.
7CLERKS REPORT AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: General correspondence received was available and included Clerks & Councils Direct.
Telephone Kiosk: The Community Payback Team would help with the refurbishment of the kiosk, however, this may not be able to take place until the better weather.
Local residents will be asked to be vigilant with regard to the broken glass in the kiosk – article to be placed in the newsletter.
Data Protection and Freedom of Information: Changes will come into effect on 25 May 2018; it will be necessary to appoint a Data Protection Officer. Clerk will attend training.
Planning Training: Training for planning will take place on either 4 or 7 December at the Municipal Buildings commenting at 6.00pm. Councillors Pinchin and Humphreys and the Clerk to attend.
8FINANCE REPORT:
a) a budget update was presented, it was pointed out a slight overspend on playing field rent as the rent was increased after the budget was agreed earlier in the year.
b) to approve payment of accounts:
Clerks salary - £105.42
Clerks expenses - £29.24
Mobile broadband - £17.00
Newsletter - £41.00
Playing field and parish paths cutting for the 2017 season - £674.40 (£112.40 VAT)
It was resolved the accounts be paid, proposed by Councillor Walker, seconded by Councillor Humphreys and agreed.
Debit Card: It was not possible for a debit card on the cheque account as it is a two signatory authorisation account.
Budget 2018/2019: Clerk to forward budget sheet to all Members – budget must be agreed and precept requested at the January 2018 meeting.
Grass Maintenance contract: 2 quotations received for the 2018 season, it was resolved to accept quotation from T A Blackamore – proposed by Councillor Reid, seconded by Councillor Walker and unanimously agreed.
9PLAYING FIELD: A complete clean of the safety surfaces and equipment check has been carried out.
Possibility of making a donation to the Community Payback Team, to be placed on the budget for 2018/19 for discussion.
10CHURCH REPORT: Councillor Humphreys reported the new vicar is settling in well.
Additional services are taking place as advertised in the newsletter.
Still awaiting a definite decision from the Heritage Lottery Funding.
Messy church bonfire party was well received.
11DEFIBRILLATOR/TELEPHONE KIOSK: Costs for lockable cabinet approximately £300.00 plus VAT, a code lock for the kiosk door approximately £50.00. Item to be placed on the agenda when finalising the budget for 2018/19.
12PLANNING MATTERS: To discuss the following application –
B/17/0393 – erection of single storey rear extension at The Bungalow, Washdike Road. There were no comments or objections.
13DATE OF NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 9 January 2017 at the Village Hall commencing at 7.20pm with a 10 minute public forum, if required.
There being no further business to discuss the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.20pm.