April

MINUTES OF SUTTERTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 5th 2023 IN THE COMMUNITY LOUNGE AT THE VILLAGE HALL

Present:                Cllr. Sands                                          Chairman

                              Cllr. Ingham                                       Vice- Chair

                              Cllr. Allen                                          

                 Cllr. Thorpe

                              Cllr. Rushworth

                              2 members of the public

                              Wendy Depear                                  Parish Clerk

 

22/162 Public Forum

There were no items raised by the public.

 

22/163 Chairman’s comments

The chairman had no comments.

 

22/164 Apologies for absence and the reasons given

Apologies were received from Cllr. Maltby.

 

22/165 Receipt of declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the localism Act 2011, and to consider any written request for dispensations in relation to disclosable pecuniary interests

None were received.

 

22/166 Notes of the last meeting held on March 1st 2023

It was proposed by Cllr. Thorpe seconded by Cllr. Rushworth that the minutes be signed.

 

22/167 Police matters

No matters were raised.

 

22/168 Viewpoints on questions from members of the public

No items were raised by members of the public.

 

22/169 Lincolnshire County Council matters and Boston Borough - Information from and for County and Borough Councillors

Neither Councillor was present.

 

22/170 Correspondence received which the Council are invited to resolve on

Administration and accounts of the Village Hall, enquiring if the Council were paying for all 3 meetings regarding the Coronation.

Action - Clerk to reply that that the Parish Council would pay for the hire of the Community Lounge

 

22/171 Highway matters

Cllr’s to report faults on fix my street, but should include the clerks email in their submission

 

22/172 Speed Detection

Mr. Ingamells is to look into the problem with downloading the data.

 

22/173 The Coronation of King Charles III

The Chairman is not able to attend the presentation of the mugs and has asked Cllr. Maltby to attend in her place.

 

22/174 Accounts for payment – as per sheet 12 of 12 dated March 2023

It was proposed by Cllr. Thorpe and seconded by Cllr. Ingham that the payments be made.

 

Date

Chq. No.

Payee

Details

£

28/03/2023

S/O

Staff costs

Staff costs

189.59

31/03/2023

102358

Staff costs and expenses

Staff costs and expenses

532.80

31/03/2023

102359

W Dent

Strimming

330.00

31/03/2023

102360

LALC

Subscription

411.12

31/03/2023

102361

Chris Cook

Hi-viz

11.00

31/03/2023

102362

HMRC

HMRC

337.45

 

 

 

 

1,811.96

 

 

Expenses

 

Details

£

Broadband

15.00

Use of home as office

12.50

Mileage

9.35

Stationery

35.00

 

71.85

 

22/175 To Discuss the Cemetery Charges

It was proposed by Cllr. Rushworth seconded by Cllr. Allen that the Charges be increased by 17%

 

22/176 Community Cleaner

It was proposed by Cllr. Sands seconded by Cllr. Ingham that the hourly rate should be increased in line with minimum wage

 

22/177 Matters for t.he May Agenda

The Clerk explained that due to the Election the May meeting would be held on Wednesday May 10th 2023.

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at approx 8.30pm