8th July 2021
CHAPEL ST LEONARDS PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENT & AMENITIES COMMITTEE
Thursday 8th July at 11.15 am
Present: Cllr Barrs, Cllr Mrs Hamilton & Cllr Mrs Robinson
In attendance Cllr Hibbert-Greaves,
Cllr Fenton
Parish Clerk
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr Ward – has resigned from the committee, Mrs King resigned from the council
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
3. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Cllr Mrs. Hamilton proposed Cllr Barrs, seconded by Cllr Mrs. Robinson
Cllr Barrs accepted the post
4. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Cllr Mrs. Robinson proposed Cllr Mrs. Hamilton, Seconded by Cllr Bars
Cllr Mrs. Hamilton accepted the post
5. TO REVIEW THE COMMITTEE STRUCTURE – Sent to Councillors before the meeting
There were no amendments, and it was unanimously agreed that the policy should be adopted
6. RESIDENT’S REQUEST TO HAVE BARRIERS ON ELLIOT WAY
This has been discussed at length and it was unanimously agreed that the Council
will not be erecting a barrier, the land does not belong to the Council and cannot justify
the expense to the tax payer.
7. RESIDENT’S COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE CUTTING OF CHARLIES FOLLEY – Cllr Mrs. King
Mrs. King was not present; however, all the Councillors had visited the area before the meeting.
It was unanimously agreed that the contractor had fulfilled his contract to the best of his ability
due to the recent weather conditions. The Clerk will advise the resident accordingly.
8. REPORT ON CHALETS & NEW CHALET SPECIFICATION
The clerk requested that the committee supply her with a written specification for new chalets.
The Clerk advised that there are 3 outstanding rent bills, and it was unanimously agreed
That legal action should now be taken.
9. CHAPEL POINT
a. to discuss the erection of a flagpole outside the Parish Office suggestion from Cllr Yaxley
The government has now advised that there should be a Union Jack flying outside all
government buildings, it was proposed by Cllr Mrs. Robinson seconded by Cllr Mrs. Hamilton
and unanimously agreed that a flag pole should be erected at Chapel Point.
b. Carpark – to include illegal parking, and permits for fishermen
The Clerk reported that some of our tenant’s tenants are parking in the carpark without paying, there
is also an issue concerning the placing of notice boards in the carpark, and concerns over
the drainage. It was agreed that the Clerk should contact our tenant over these matters.
The Clerk reported that there are some fishermen requesting permits for overnight fishing, it
was proposed by Cllr Barrs, seconded by Cllr Mrs. Hamilton, and unanimously agreed to issue these at a cost of £5 a year admin charge.
c. the removal of 2 large bushes trees near the NSO which are beginning to obstruct the NSO view.
It was unanimously agreed to obtain a quote for these to be cut down.
10. TO CONSIDER TAKING PART ON EAST MIDLANDS IN BLOOM – suggestion from Cllr Fenton
Cllr Fenton made a presentation; it was unanimously agreed to put this suggestion to the main
Council
11. THE VILLAGE GREEN (REVAMP & 106 FUNDS)
It was suggested that the Village green needs a makeover, it was agreed that the Clerk should contact
ELDC to ascertain the amount of 106 Monies the Council holds, and Cllr Hibbert-Greaves will
look for a company to do a plan.
12. TO REOPEN TRUNCH LANE TOILETS
It was proposed by Cllr Barrs, seconded by Cllr Mrs. Hamilton and unanimously agreed that
the toilets should be opened early this year due to influx of visitors. However, Cllr Barrs asked for
it to be noted that if there is any major damage to them, they should be closed altogether.
13. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING.
Britain in Bloom
Meeting Closed at 12.35
Signed ______________________________________________________
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