Essington Parish Council Full Council Meeting 27th July 2020 @7pm.
Minutes.
Public Participation- None

1) Apologies- Cllr Bradburn, Cllr Kelly.
2)Declaration of Interests-Cllr Fisher declared an interest in item 12 Pre-School
3)Crime Report- View Online
4)Approval of minutes of the last Meeting- Proposed by Cllr Haddon Seconded by Cllr Curtis- All in favour.
5)Matters arising from the last Meetings Minutes-None
County Councillor Cllr Kath Perry Joined the Meeting (not on the Agenda). Parks Crescent and Hawthorne road are still on the Agenda for works to footpaths etc. Cllr Dodd expressed his concerns of the traffic, road conditions and HGV usage on Broad Lane- Cllr Porter to email proposed Road signage.
6)District Councillors Report-Cllr Fisher mentioned that the West Midlands interchange had been given the go ahead.
7)Correspondence-Agreed that access can be made to the rear of properties in Broad Lane assuming all supporting documents are received by the Council.
8)Finance
A. Bank Summary-Payments to be passed- Proposed by Cllr Southern Seconded by Cllr Haddon all in Favour.
B. Ratify cost for Flooring for 1911 Café. Council discussed Quotations however, further details are required.
C. Tennant’s Utility Payments- All Tennant’s have now been Invoiced accordingly.
D. Ratify Financial Regs- A working Group has been appointed.
E. Allotment Association- Outstanding Invoice. No reply from the Association as yet.
F. Budget Review- Proposed by Cllr Fisher Seconded by Cllr Haddon All In Favour.
G. Engage HR- Council Discussed and agreed option 1-Annual Retainer. Proposed by Cllr Southern Seconded by Cllr Lester- All in Favour.
H. Ratify Laptop Purchase- (office use) Maximum spend £400.00 Proposed by Cllr Steel Seconded by Cllr Curtis- All in Favour.

9) Re-Opening of ECC- Council discussed the possibility however it was agreed that the Centre remains closed Proposed by Cllr Curtis Seconded by Cllr Southern- All in Favour
10)Planning- Bovis Update- Nothing to discuss.
11) Swan Park- The Council discussed the Options and Closed the Park until Further Notice Proposed by Cllr Fisher Seconded by Cllr Steel- All in Favour.
12) Pre- School –Update Inspection from Ofsted due and completion of lease is expected Early August.
13)Community Centre FRA- Cllr Dodd advised that just the Site plan and Exit areas and Signage needed completion.
14)Essington Pools-
A. Signage- Cllr Fisher gave Council quotations for new Pools Signage a Quotation of £236.00 + VAT was agreed Proposed by Cllr Haddon Seconded by Cllr Steel All in Favour.
B. Weed Management-
C. Accessibility (British Disabled Angling Association)
D. Licence Agreement-Cllr Fisher mentioned long term Lease had expired for the Pools the cost to renew is £2550.00 Plus Vat. Proposed by Cllr Steel Seconded by Cllr Curtis that we pay on receipt of Invoice-All in Favour.
E. Grass Cutting
15) Co-option
16) Website Training
17)Notice Boards All Wards.
Items on the Agenda not discussed will be carried over to the next meeting.

The Meeting Closed at 9.16pm