Agenda Essington Parish Council Full Council Meeting 16th August 2021 @ 7pm Essington Community Centre
Public Participation
2 x Members of the Public were Present
Member asked Councillors to formally request that Highways visit Broad Lane and access the chicane situated near the golf course. Councillors agreed to formally request a site visit.

1.Apologies Cllr Fisher, Cllr Cornfield
2.Declarations of Interest- None
3.Minutes of the meeting held on the 19th of July 2021- Proposed by Adrian, Seconded by Hilary- All in favour.
4.Matters arising from previous minutes- None
5.District Councillors Report- Local Plan, now open for consultation members of the public are urged to object.
5a. Over 50’s Club/other Hirers moved from Item 10.2- Councillors agreed to a meeting on the 25th August to discuss re-opening terms and conditions.
6.Correspondence-
Overgrowth to be added to the next Pools Agenda
7 Financial Matters
7.1 Schedule of Payments- to be tabled at the meeting
7.2 Bank Balance as of 31st July 2021- £167,260.85
7.3 Fridges 1911 Café- To agree the sale of 2x Fridges from Parish Council Assets to the 1911 Café at a cost of £100.00. Proposed by Cllr Southern, Seconded by Cllr Kelly- All in favour.

7.4 Tree Survey order placed with Orfe Valley Arboriculture £450 + Vat
3 quotes received
Survey to commence 9th September-
Proposed by Cllr Kelly, Seconded by Cllr Haddon- All in Favour

7.5 Corridor & Chemist Emergency & Security Doors
3 declined quotes 2 quotes received
Best quote Shropshire Lock £8955 including ancillary work by MD (£495)
Proposed by Cllr Steel, that we accept the quotation from Shropshire Lock Seconded by Cllr Kelly- All in favour

7.6 Supply & Fit CC locking system
3 Quotes received
A Jam Locks £4487.30 + Vat
Wulfruna Locksmiths £6283.48 +Vat
Shropshire lock £4657 + Vat (+ £169.70)

Proposed by Cllr Kelly that we accept the quotation from Shropshire Lock, Seconded by Cllr Steel, All in favour.

7.7 Replacement Kitchen Windows 1911
Ashmore Glass Quoted for sash style £1945.04 +Vat
Ashmore have quoted for window looking similar but lesser price.
CCMT request PC ratification approval for £2000
Proposed by Cllr Kelly, that we accept the quotation from Ashmore Glass, Seconded by Cllr Nicklin -All in favour

7.8 Essington CC Supply & fit CCTV Network
GRJ £14153 +Vat
Advanced Aerial Sales £12078 + Vat
Deferred to the next maintenance meeting.

7.9 New worktop in 1911 Café
Quote received from village company Marcus Cooper £420 +vat
Proposed by Cllr Steel, Seconded by Cllr Haddon- All in favour

7.10 Long Lane Site Lighting.
MD Quote for 2 floodlights that need replacing. 1 street light unit to be replaced, LED bulbs in all. £995.00
Proposed by Cllr Southern that we accept the quotation from MD on confirmation of written quotation, Seconded by Cllr Mattison- All in favour
7.11 Dog Waste Bins- Ratify £540.00 for the Supply and Installation of 3x Dog waste bins located in the Pools area (Car Park, Top of New Street & Style Entrance)
All in favour as previously ratified

8. Picnic in the Pools- Meeting arranged to finalise plans on 23rd August.
9 Pools- Lease Received from SCC- Awaiting lease
10. ECC Re-opening
10.1 RBL- Councillors arranged meeting to discuss hiring 25th August
10.2 Over 50’s Club/Other Hirers- Councillors arranged meeting to discuss hirers 25th August.
11. Westcroft Notice Board – Replacement notice board on order.
12. Grass Cutting- Deferred to next full council Agenda 13th September
13. Donation for St John’s Primary Academy- Deferred to next full council Agenda 13th September.
14. Swan Park- Deferred to next Full Council Agenda 13th September.
15. Date of the next Meeting 13th September 2021
16. Closure 8.56 pm
Signed By Louise Tipler
Acting Clerk 20/08/2021