Minutes

April 2022

Anderby Parish Council

Notice is given that the Parish Council meeting took place on:

Monday 18th April 2022

 Village Hall, Anderby Village.

Prior to the meeting there was a Public Forum commencing at 7.00 pm during this time Members of the public could ask questions or make short statements to the Council.       

Members of the public and press are welcome.

Signed – Alan Vassar  - Alan Vassar – Clerk to the Council

PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA

There was no meeting in March as PC not quorate

  1. Apologies for absence

Cllr Wood, W. Fisher. G. Williams. C. Davie.

  1. Councillors present at this meeting

Cllr Johnson, Hayes, Fisher.

  1. Councillors absent and no apologies sent

Cllr Bullamore, Rushton.

  1. To receive Declaration of Interests

None received

  1. To receive reports from outside bodies
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  3. Notes of meeting held in February 2022 to be approved as Minutes.

Due to the March meeting not being quorate, the notes presented for approval related to the meeting in February. These notes were accepted and approved.

  1. Update on Action Notes generated from last APC Meeting.

The Council were updated as to the status of outstanding tasks, and this was accepted.

  1. Reports from Councillors re external meetings

Cllr Fisher attended the opening of the new facility called the Boat Shed at Huttoft. He reported back that it was impressive, but smaller than he thought it would be. He also pointed out that there was no disabled access yet to the upper level. The National Trust are planning to build their own café nearer Sandilands with a viewing platform 50 feet higher than sea level.

  1. Grant applications – any updates

The TK Grant application for £5000 to redevelop the Anderby Creek roundabout/making a Beacon/repair of picnic benches has been successful. (The plans for the roundabout consist of a concrete oval, large pebbles, and sleepers at different levels and planted).

The positioning of the Christmas tree was discussed, and a new location found – where the old phone box was - providing ELDC/LCC give permission.

Concerns have been raised that the existing roundabout arrangement gives a safe space for children being dropped off, but the Council feeling was that there were several such places in the immediate vicinity, so alterations to this area should not impact on pedestrian safety.

Alford Garden Services have quoted to do the work, and this is in line with the amount budgeted, and this will be completed as soon as possible.

Cllr Williams (ELDC) has given a £450 grant towards the refurb of Notice Boards and the Council wanted these Minutes to formally reflect our thanks to him for this plus his continued support in all things to do with Anderby.

The siting of a proposed outside Gym has been supported by LCC and further discussion will take with the relevant Officer.

  1. Queen’s Jubilee Event

A provisional programme has been established but is subject to change. The initial timetable is as follows:

  1. Jubilee – 2 weeks will see the area decorated with bunting
  2. Thursday – 10.38 pm will see the lighting of fireworks. (£120 donated by the Café towards the cost of these). VE music will be played from the Cloud bar and the café will also be involved – details to be given later.
  3. Saturday – There will be a dog show at the back of the Creek, an MC has been organised, and there will be stalls and a BBQ.
  4. Sunday – There will be a Children’s Games afternoon with races and colouring etc.
  5. Donations have already been made from the Café and the Brickyard, and the Programmes/Posters have been organised.
  6. The Village Hall Committee to supply details of their activities over this period.
  1. Proposal to remove the Village Hall value from the APC Asset List.

After background checks about the ownership of the Village Hall by the Clerk, it has been shown that the Parish Council has no ownership of the building and yet the value of it, (£137500), has been shown on their Asset List from at least 2015.

It has been agreed that the value of the Hall be removed from Anderby Parish Council’s Asset List going forward.

  1. To approve Clerk’s submitted pay request.
  2.  
  3. To confirm all final payments before Year End

LALC subscription – approved.

  1. Presentation of anticipated year end accounts

As per attached. Approved.

  1. Review of Insurance Policy
  2. Confirm format and Speaker for AGM/Parish Meeting

The Agenda was presented and approved, and the Village Hall Committee agreed to do the food and wine for the meeting. (For 20(?)persons – budget £50-60)

The Clerk to do the posters and Cllr Wood to put on Anderby Creek Facebook site.

  1. Finance:

To approve payment of accounts:

  1. Any cheques required for immediate action

Zurich Insurance due in June for £280.48 – this was accepted by the Council but the cheque will not be written until the amount is actually due.

  1. Any other business for discussion only or next agenda

The Clerk to price up ‘Village Gateways’ from Glasdon.