July 2020 minutes
Minutes of the Virtual Meeting of Blyton Parish Council held on
Monday 27th July 2020 at 7.30pm
Present: Councillor B. Rollett (Chairman)
Councillor R Turnbull
Councillor J Daubney
Councillor C Daubney
Councillor G. Cook
Councillor R. Dent
Councillor A Codd
Also Present Helen Pitman (Clerk).
1. Apologies and reasons given: Councillors C Quirke and L Clark.
2. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and to receive any applications for Dispensation. Members may make any declarations at this point but may also make them at any point during the meeting: None.
3. To approve minutes of the last meeting held 29th June 2020: The minutes were signed as a true record. Proposed, Cllr Cook. Seconded, Cllr J Daubney. To be signed later.
4. Clerk's report on matters outstanding: The clerk informed council that she has asked West Lindsey DC to empty the bins more regularly and asked whether the asbestos had been removed from the allotments. Cllr C Daubney confirmed that it was still there so she will contact Rilmac again to get them to dispose of it.
5. Planning: Notification of approval of manager’s dwelling, Glebe Park - 141070.
141355- amendment to 140744. Any comments to be circulated for clerk to collate response.
6. Correspondence: None.
7. Financial Matters:
Resolved to pay: H. Pitman (salary/expenses) £893.76; Glendale £168; Kingfisher £90.60; Playdays £750; Wright Vigar £402; J. Troop £ 580. To be paid by internet banking. Proposed, Cllr Dent. Seconded, Cllr Cook.
The Clerk confirmed the paperwork had been sent for external auditing and VAT had been reclaimed.
8. Update on play park refurbishment and resolve on any matters that arise pertaining to this: The chairman stated that council is ready to move ahead with the next phase and Cllr Dent has arranged a meeting with Wicksteed on 5th August at 10.30am to finalise the layout for the infant area. Covid signage is erected in the play area and is now open to the public.
9. To discuss & resolve on installation of water supply at the allotments: The Clerk had obtained costings from Anglian Water of £340 minimum for connection plus ongoing cost of water usage. Cllr C Daubney stated that most allotment holders collect rainwater. Council asked that the opinion of holders be sought as to whether they think a water supply a good idea given that the annual rent would need to be doubled to pay for it.
10. To discuss the allotments: Cllr C. Daubney informed council that a couple of the allotments had been neglected over recent months but that work had recently been undertaken. The clerk was asked to write to all tenants reminding them of the need to maintain their plots.
11. To discuss & resolve on the portacabins at the playing field:
Due to recent events council had concerns about the possible implications of leaving the portacabins in situ on the playing field. The clerk and Cllr Dent have approached businesses
who may be interested in reusing the units but are awaiting a response. Council resolved to remove the units on health and safety grounds.
12. To resolve on this month's Facebook posts: Nothing at present but Cllr Dent to post update on the play park after the Wicksteed meeting.
13. Items of information to be noted and if necessary dealt with at the next meeting: As there is no meeting in August the chairman asked that council keep in touch via email with a view to adding any items for discussion at the September meeting.
With all business concluded the meeting closed at 8.10pm.