11 July 2022 Meeting Minutes
CHAPEL ST LEONARDS COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
7.00pm on the 11 July 2022 at the Village Hall
15 Residents
Absent: Festim (Bob) Doko
Presentation by Angela Scott, Project Manager, Environment (10 minute talk & 5 minute Q&A)
The presentation was about the whole of Lincolnshire’s coast and strategy to work on flood areas to reduce impact for the next 100 years. Beach nourishment was explained and the need for this each year to protect the shore line. Funding for the next 20 years is in place and it is very costly (7-8 million pounds), therefore a business case is underway for the next stages.
The public discussed their concerns regarding the sand at Trunch Lane and this will be addressed. They discussed the grass and this is needed as a flood defence also.
The presentation will be sent in due course to the Clerk for printing and distribution.
Public Participation
Members of the public raised issues about a missing bin from outside the Fish & Chip establishment near Ace Bakes, missing picnic benches at The Pullover, toilets, amount of motorhomes on the Vine carpark. The public wanted it noted that the Memorial Garden and Village Green were looking fantastic and wanted to thank Greg the gardener for all his hard work.
22/109 Apologies for Absence
None
22/110 Declarations of Pecuniary Interests not already registered
None
22/111 To receive and approve the draft minutes of the Parish Council meetings held on 13 June 2022.
Proposed, seconded and unanimously approved RESOLVED to adopt the draft minutes as the adopted minutes of the 13 June 2022 meeting which the Chair signed.
22/112 To consider matters arising from the meeting of 13 June 2022
None
22/113 To consider applications for co-option and approval to the parish council, if appropriate, and to sign the Declaration of Acceptance of Office for the newly co-opted councillors.
The Clerk introduced the first applicant and it was proposed, seconded and approved RESOLVED to co-opt C.Jude and he signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
The Clerk introduced the second applicant and it was proposed, seconded and approved RESOLVED to co-opt D.Simmons and he signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
22/114 Financial Payments
Proposed, seconded and unanimously approved RESOLVED to pay the amounts shown in the circulated payments schedule
22/115 Bank Mandate update
It was noted that the payments were borrowed from Mablethorpe & Sutton Town Council while the parish council’s bank mandate was updated with new signatories. The borrowed amount would be repaid to the lending council once the parish council’s banking arrangements were restored. The bank mandate update was in progress albeit slow.
22/116 Correspondence received
There has been no correspondence since the meeting held on 13 June 2022.
22/117 To consider the provision of electric charging points in the Parish
Discussions regarding the need for electric charging points as the environment and government planning of no petrol/diesel cars after 2032 ended with a need to look into cost and location. Deferred to September meeting.
22/118 To approve and for the Chair to sign the Highway Verge Grass-cutting contract with Lincolnshire County Council 2022-23
Proposed, seconded and unanimously approved RESOLVED to adopt the Highway Verge Grass-cutting contract with Lincolnshire County Council 2022-23
22/119 To consider and approve the grass-cutting of Charlie’s Folly area following recent local consultation
Discussions ended with this matter being deferred to the next meeting to have time to consider further cutting arrangements and costings.
22/120 To consider the use of social media and communications for the Parish Council
Discussions ended with no changes until the Clerk checks the guidance from LALC and then deferred until September’s meeting.
22/121 Planning matters
- N/031/01097/22 10 THE GREEN, CHAPEL ST LEONARDS, SKEGNESS, PE24 5TG Change the use, conversion of and alterations to existing restaurant to form a Chinese Takeaway. Your observations are requested no later than 27 July 2022. Supported.
- S/090/00871/20 LAND AT FANTASY ISLAND, SEA LANE, INGOLDMELLS, SKEGNESS, PE25 1RH. Notice under Article 38 for a Local Development Order granting planning permission - Amendment of the Order dated 16th July 2020. Approved.
- N/031/00897/22 | Planning Permission - Change of use of land for the siting of 42no. static caravans each with decking and a shed, excavation of land to form a wildlife pond and construction of internal access roads. | LAND AT CHAPEL GARDEN CENTRE, SKEGNESS ROAD, CHAPEL ST LEONARDS – No decision or change today
- N/031/00770/22 | Planning Permission - Single storey extension to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation. | 33 ST LEONARDS DRIVE, CHAPEL ST LEONARDS, SKEGNESS, PE24 5RN – Approved
- N/031/00553/22 | Planning Permission - Change of use, extensions and alterations to existing building to form a drinking establishment. | THE GARAGE, TRUNCH LANE, CHAPEL ST LEONARDS, SKEGNESS, PE24 5TU – No decision or change today
22/122 Agenda items for the next meeting.
Toilet cleaning contract update, Charlie’s Folly, Food Bank/Pet Bank, Charging Points, Social Media
22/123 Dates
Parish Council meeting September 5 .
22/124 Resolve to exclude the media and public
It was proposed, seconded and approved RESOLVED to exclude the public and media to discuss confidential items relating to individuals and confidential financial matters in accordance with The Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960.
22/125 To approve an honorarium for hours worked prior to appointment as Clerk.
Proposed, seconded and approved RESOLVED to award an honorarium of £550.00 for hours worked prior to appointment.
22/126 To discuss a confidential legal matter relating to the cemetery
Proposed, seconded and approved RESOLVED that any contact must be made through the solicitors.
22/127 To discuss matters relating to the toilet cleaning contract.
Parish council noted progress in negotiations and RESOLVED to continue to obtain better value from the service.
Meeting Closed 9.00pm