April 2023
Anderby Parish Council
Anderby Parish Council meeting was held on:
Monday 17th April 2023
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 were able to ask questions or make short statements to the Council.
The council meeting commenced at 7.15pm.
Signed – Alan Vassar - Alan Vassar – Clerk to the Council
PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA
Minutes:
- Apologies for absence
Cllr Davie.
- Councillors present at this meeting
Cllrs Fisher, Wood, Johnson, Rushton, Hayes
- Councillors absent and no apologies sent
Cllrs Bullimore, Fisher.
- To receive Declaration of Interests
- To receive reports from outside bodies
- Notes of meeting held in February 2023 to be approved as Minutes.
So approved
- Update on Action Notes generated from last APC Meeting.
Speed signs – one has been successfully rebooted and appears to be working now. The signs now available are much more sophisticated and can display various speeds and can be set to be triggered at any targeted speed. They can also store information as to how many cars have passed in excess of the noted limits etc. The ones APC have are very basic and a suggestion was made that the Council look at funding new machines in the foreseeable future – so approved.
The Beach wheelchair was tested on the AC beach and, once carrying a passenger, was found to be impossible to negotiate the slope from the beach. A suggestion was made to donate the chair to Ingoldmells where their access/egress from the beach has no such issues. – So approved and Cllr Wood to make the arrangements.
Signage indicating access to the disabled walkway at AC was discussed. No signage is available from ELDC/LCC so agreement was reached that AC should purchase their own. £40 was authorised for this purchase. Cllr Wood to buy.
Community Action Groups were discussed again, as a way of finding funds for various projects. The Clerk had supplied a Constitution for this venture and it was agreed to discuss this after the elections.
- Reports from Councillors re external meetings
King’s Coronation – BBC interested in doing coverage of the event. No update from Cherie re: her plans for the Island etc but will consist of ‘Prince Charles’ on a giant deckchair with flag pole and bunting ready to go up.
A slate notice has been donated for the Island saying ‘Celebration of King Charle’s III’ – Cllr Wood to acknowledge this donation formally.
Lots of events planned for the weekend – sandcastle building, auction, etc
- Anderby Creek toilets?
The ongoing issue with the toilets was discussed and a diary is being kept of all closures.
- Grant applications – any updates
The Village Hall to apply for a grant for catering equipment and Cllr Johnson to advise.
- Planting updates
The Flogas planter – Cllr Rushton to do when the daffodils stop flowering.
Cllr Hayes to look at the planter by the bridge.
The ‘free’ planters to be used in the Church yard around the trees.
The Island has been seeded – awaiting their germination.
Planting of Island after Coronation – advice sought from Mick Townend – but suggested is a cordyline in centre, surrounded by perennials, evergreens and bedding plants.
Budget agreed for stepping stones on island (to help with accessing allareas) was agreed as was a budget of £500 to spend on plants etc.
Money received from burials to be used in the rejuvenation fund.
- To confirm all final payments before Year End
- Presentation of anticipated year end accounts
As per attached notes – so agreed.
- Confirm format and Speaker for AGM/Parish Meeting 15th May.
Cllr Eyre’s confirmed that there would be someone from the Drainage Board attend
- Finance:
To approve payment of accounts:
- Any cheques required for immediate action - None
- Any other business for discussion only or next agenda
All vacancies after the election will be filled by co-option.
Clerk to raise a letter to Cllrs Gwen Fisher and Bullimore for their service