18 April 2024
CHAPEL ST LEONARDS PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Thursday 18 April 2024 at 11:00am at the
Church Hall, Church Lane, Chapel St Leonards
Present: Cllrs Briggs, Hamilton, Whitmore, Robinson (Chair), Holmes, Christie-Smith, and Cllr Jude
Apologies: None
Absent: None
Proper Officer: Mrs A Maynard
AC12/03-24 To elect a Chair for the Administration Committee for the ensuing Year 2024/25
Cllr Whitmore proposed Cllr Robinson as Chair of the Administration Committee, and this was seconded by Cllr Briggs and unanimously agreed by all Cllrs.
AC13/03-24 Chair’s Welcome
Cllr Robinson thanked the Cllrs for their on-going support and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
AC14/03-24 Apologies for absence
No apologies for absence received.
AC15/03-24 Declarations of Interest
None
AC16/03-24 To resolve as minutes the record of the meeting on 07 March 2024
RESOLVED and signed by the Chair.
AC17/03-24 Parking and public conveniences update.
The Proper Officer updated the committee on the toilet and car park income, the toilets average £100 per week over the year and the car park fluctuates but the income remains positive. The opening of the toilets at Trunch Lane will be discussed at the next meeting, they remain closed until the school summer holiday due to vandalism.
AC18/03-24 To receive an update on the Council’s vehicles.
Chappie passed the MOT without issue and all members of staff are using Lennie, we will think about selling the vehicles in October/December.
AC19/03-24 To receive an update on the ELDC Community project fund.
This Chair requested £660.00 in the name of Chapel Enhancement Project from the ELDC Councillor Community Grants scheme, this was granted. We will be asking the ELDC for a share of their money in future towards our village.
AC20/03-24 To receive an update on the Merryfield Court community protection order.
The Chair contacted ELDC (Minute AC8/03-24) and was advised that there has been a new landlord for these premises and the ELDC felt there was no case to answer to with the CPO. It was noted that the flats were looking a lot tidier lately and the grass had been cut.
AC21/03-24 To receive an update on the seating area to the rear of the beach cafe
Weather permitting the steps will be repaired and any loose brickwork repaired. The steps will be painted in bright colours. It is hoped this will start in May.
AC22/03-24 To receive an update on the Chalet Inspection.
The annual Chalet Inspection took place and overall, they are in good order, the invoices for the ground rent have been delivered along with any requests for repair work. The Chalet that is in the most disrepair is in hand.
AC23/03-24 To receive an update on the support given by Chapel Garden Centre.
Vicki, the Manager at Chapel Garden Centre continues to support us and so far this year has given us a good deal on bark and soil improver for the village green (12 bags for the price of 8).
AC24/03-24 To receive an update on the Public Enquiry re: Roman Bank.
There is a new person setting up the Public Enquiry meeting from ELDC and they have contacted and visited the Village Hall, this will be a two-day event and the date is yet to be set.
AC25/03-24 To resolve the date of the next Administration Committee meeting.
Resolved as Thursday 16 May at 11am.
Having concluded the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 11:56am.