Minutes EP882

Full Parish Council Meeting held on Monday the 17^{th of} October 2022 at 7pm in the Council Chamber.

Public and Press Participation- None

Present: Councillors, Chris Steel, Hilary Southern, Steve Porter, Adrian Nicklin and James Parker.

Also present: Louise Tipler Clerk.

1. Apologies- Councillors Gill Kelly, Winston Haddon, Thelma Mattison, Ken Moseley, and Susan Sheldon
2. Declarations of Interest– None
3. Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday the 28^{th of} September 2022- Proposed by Hilary, Seconded by James, All in Favour.
4. Matters arising from previous minutes- No Foodbank update to report, Councillors still pursuing Wood Farm tipping issue.
5. District Councillors Report- Comments regarding planning for a convenience store and six additional houses on Aspen Way, was noted.
6. Financial Matters

6.1      Schedule of Payments– October 2022 to be tabled at the meeting. Approved- Proposed by Steve, seconded by James, all in favour. Adrian declared an interest.

6.2      Income and Expenditure Reports- September 2022. Approved-Proposed by Chris, Seconded by Hilary, all in favour

6.3      Bank Reconciliation- September 2022. Approved- Proposed by Chris, Seconded by Adrian, all in favour.

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6.4      Ratify leaf blower at a cost of £169.99- Approved- Proposed by James, seconded by Steve, all in favour.

6.5      Ratify mobile handheld speed device estimated cost £430.48 each. Approved-not to exceed £500.00. Proposed by Adrian, seconded by James, all in favour.

6.6      Ratify cost of new fuse board, reconfigure electric supply and adapt cupboard to suit £1028.00 plus VAT. Approved- Proposed by James, seconded by Chris, all in favour.

6.7      Charity Event Hall Hire- Councillors agreed that the hire charge should be met by the hirer and the Council will refund that charge of £150.00 to the registered Charity.

7          1911 Café Esther’s Wardrobe. A rent rebate to both Tennant’s was agreed to cover losses incurred by the closure due to electrical issues.

8          Pools grant additional Supplies. Defer to Management

9. Vistry Homes proposal of Allotments/Open Space– Defer to Management.
10. Young person’s chill out club’s regular hall hire and use of park area- Councillors asked for the organisers to be Invited to a meeting, to be arranged later.
11. Civic Sunday arrangements. Chris and Hilary to meet with the Church Vicar. Councillors should start considering Invites.
12. Website- Deferred to the next meeting.
13. Speed Awareness- A Public Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday the 22^{nd of} November 2022 at 7pm at the Community Centre.
14. Foodbank- deferred.
15. Climate Change- Council are awaiting a roof survey and quotation for solar panels to be fitted at the Community Centre, the clerk will get a quote for an additional recycling bin.
16. Brownshore Pools Lease- The clerk to contact county Council regarding the wording of the Pools Lease.

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17. Date of the next Meeting 14^th November 2022.
18. Closure 9.15pm

Signed by Louise Tipler                                                   

Clerk