June
SUTTERTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 9th 2021
IN THE COMMUNITY LOUNGE
Present: Cllr. Fitchett Chairman
Cllr. Sands Vice – Chair
Cllr. George Cllr. Ingham
Cllr. Thorpe
Cllr. Brookes LCC
Wendy Depear Parish Clerk
44/21 Public Forum
There were no members of the public present.
45/21 Chairman’s Comments
Cllr. Fitchett reported that he is to maintain the planters at the top of Endeavour Park.
46/21 Apologies for absence and the reasons given
Apologies were received from Cllr. Allen, she is unwell.
Apologies were received from Cllr. Cooper ((BBC).
Apologies were also received from the Police.
47/210 Receipt of declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism act 2011 and to consider any written requests for dispensation in relation to members disclosable pecuniary interests
None were received.
48/21 Notes of the last meeting held on May 19th be agreed as the minutes
It was proposed by Cllr. Fitchett, Seconded by Cllr George with 2 amendment’s being made
34/21 should read :-
Cllr. Brookes reported that the signage on the new road surface on Station Road had not all been replaced. These were originally part of a joint scheme between Highways and Sutterton Parish Council. The Highways Manager has said that she will arrange for all signage to be replaced if that is the Parish Council wish. A discussion took place regarding the signs, it was agreed to replace all signs with the exception of the 40mph sign.
49/21 Police Matters
No matters were received.
50/21 Viewpoints on questions from the public
None were received.
51/21 Reports from the minutes of the previous meeting and report from the Clerk of issues arising since the last meeting
It was proposed by Cllr. Fitchett that as Cllr. Baker has stopped attending Meetings of The Playing Field Committee it would be a good idea to ask Cllr. Allen if she would be prepared to represent the Parish Council.
Mr. Appleby has removed fallen branches from the tree at the entrance to Endeavour Park
BBC – Register of Electors - Notice of Alteration June 21
Zurich Insurance renewal documents
54/21 Highway Matters
Cllr. George reported:-
The drain blocked near the Bus Shelter - the work has been scheduled.
Resurfacing at the top of Waterbelly Lane to Dowdyke Hall is scheduled.
Broad Lane & Stone Lane does not require urgent attention, at this time.
The verge on Blows Lane is scheduled.
Rosegar Avenue pavement has been repaired.
The tree at the entrance to Endeavour Park has another branch that needs removing.
55/21 Speed Detection Data
The Device is on Boston Road and is still working.
Community Speed Watch
The Clerk has emailed Ms. Redhead but hasn’t received a reply.
Planning
No plans have been received this month.
56/21 Accounts for payment as per payment sheet 2 of 12 dated May 2021
It was proposed by Cllr. Ingham seconded by Cllr. George that the payments be made.
Receipts
£45.00 – additional inscription for cemetery
57/21 The Annual Governance & Statement of Accounts
The Clerk issued the Statement of Accounts to all Cllr’s present, it was proposed by Cllr. George seconded by Cllr. Ingham that the Accounts are accepted.
58/21 The Annual Governance.
It was proposed by Cllr. Ingham seconded by Cllr. George that the annual Governance be agreed.
59/21 Inspection Rota for Cemetery
Cllr. Fitchett and Mr. George have filled in one of the sunken graves.
Reports have been received of rubbish in the Playing Field, Councillors confirmed this is Crows removing the rubbish from the bins. It was suggested that the Clerk contact Becky Shin at the Borough to see if the bins could be emptied more often.
60/21 Matters for Report
Cllr. Thorpe has received complaints about a crop scarer.
ACTION - report to Environment Dept at BBC
61/21 Village Planters
Cllr. Fitchett has visited the Rainbow Garden Centre to discuss the planters being planted by Jack & Nikita but thereafter, to be looked after by Cllr’s and volunteer assistant.
Cllr. Brookes left the meeting at 8.15pm
62/21 Matters for Inclusion in the July Agenda
None were received.
63/21 To Agree changes to the Standing Orders and review the code of conduct
The Clerk advised that Standing Order 25b states -
A motion to add to or vary or revoke one or more of the council’s standing orders, except one that incorporates mandatory statutory requirements, shall be proposed by a special motion, the written notice by at least councillors to be given to the Proper Officer in accordance with standing order 9.
ACTION - A motion is to be served
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.25pm
The next meeting will be on July 7th 2021 at 7.00pm in the Committee Room