January 2024
Minutes of the Meeting of Blyton Parish Council held on Monday 29th January 2024 at 7.30pm
Present: Councillor S. Steer (Chairman), Councillor C. Daubney, Councillor J Daubney, Councillor R. Turnbull, Councillor L. Godson, Councillor C. Quirke, Councillor I. Wilcock
Also Present Helen Pitman (Clerk)
1. Election of Chairman: Following the resignation of Ben Rollett from the council, Cllr Steers was elected. Council would like to thank Ben for his many years of service and dedication to Blyton Parish Council.
2. Apologies and reasons given: Cllr A. Codd.
3. 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.
4. To approve minutes of the last meeting held 27th November 2023: Minutes were signed as a true record.
5. Clerk's report on matters outstanding: The clerk informed council that Mr Troop has been asked to replace the fencing on the corner of Station Road by the Washdyke; the window cleaner has cleared the gutters at the parish room; tree works at the cemetery have been completed.
6. Planning: None.
7. Correspondence: None
8. Financial Matters: Resolved to pay: H. Pitman £501.81; HMRC £91.40; Memorial hall £5; N Barnett £90.00; Lincs Tree Services £1188; Axholme Pest Control £265.50; H Pitman (WL green bin) £44; Starlite £93. New signatories are to be added to the account: Cllrs Steer and Godson. Cllr Quirke as existing signatory to undertake BACS payments. Until this has been set up with the bank, cheques are to be issued.
9. Report from WLDC: Cllr Carless not in attendance.
10 To discuss dogs on allotments:. Council agreed to allow dogs on the allotments but government guidelines must be followed.
11. To discuss request from parishioner to set up a Community Speed Watch group in Blyton: Council support the initiative and will post on Facebook.
12. To discuss & resolve on this month’s Facebook posts: Community Speed Watch and resignation of Ben Rollett.
13. Items of information to be noted and if necessary dealt with at the next meeting: Dog bin needs replacing as advised by Cllr J Daubney. Erosion of verge on Station Road: Cllr C Daubney to take some photos to assist report to LCC. Drainage on allotments agenda
14. To resolve to move into closed session to discuss: Resolved unanimous.
a) Installation of blinds: Resolved to install grey roller blinds at a cost of £1040. Unanimous
b) To resolve on work to horse chestnut tree: Resolved to accept quote of ££800. Unanimous.
c) To resolve on action to be taken against contractor: Resolved to commence legal action. Unanimous.
With all business concluded, the meeting closed at 8.37pm