12 September 2022 Meeting Minutes
CHAPEL ST LEONARDS COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL EXTRA-ORDINARY MEETING
7.00pm on the 12th September 2022 at the Village Hall
Present: Cllr P. Robinson (Acting Chair), Cllr P. Hamilton, Cllr S. Whitmore, Cllr Festim (Bob) Doka, Cllr R. Christie-Smith, Cllr Charles Jude and Cllr David Simmons.
Parish Clerk: A. Maynard
5 Residents
Apologies: Cllr G Dalton & Cllr Charles Jude.
One Minutes silence observed for the death of our late Queen, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II.
The Acting Chair, Cllr Pam Robinson addressed the room to state the meeting could proceed in accordance with LALC rules as we had agenda items to be discussed and waiting until the October meeting would be too late given, we had not had a meeting since 25 July 2022.
Public Participation
Members of the public raised issues about an issue with grass cutting at Charlie’s Folly – this would be resolved in the coming week, and this was welcomed news. A resident commented on the lack of speed signs, streetlights and lighting particularly on Ancaster Road. A member of the public commented that the development in South Road had no ‘proper roads’ and was concerned for safety. Members of the public congratulated the Council on the wonderful Summer Family Fun Weekend.
22/139 Apologies for Absence
Cllr G Dalton & Cllr Charles Jude sent apologies, and these were accepted.
22/140 Declarations of Pecuniary Interests not already registered
None
22/141 To receive and approve the draft minutes of the Parish Council meetings held on 25th July 2022.
Proposed, seconded and unanimously approved RESOLVED to adopt the draft minutes as the adopted minutes of the 25th July 2022 meeting which the Acting Chair signed.
22/142 To consider matters arising from the meeting of 25th July 2022
None
22/143 Finance
a) Proposed, seconded and unanimously approved RESOLVED to pay the amounts shown in the circulated payments schedule
Authority to pay the following expenditure on 12th September 2022
Gross VAT
Staff costs wages and tax £8,589.74
LALC Locum clerk costs up to 25/07/2022 £176.64 £29.44
Mablethorpe & Sutton Town Council Repayment of Financial Assistance £107,317.86
HMRC NI Contributions £1,505.58
GTI Nottingham Ltd Event Insurance £405.00
Starboard Systems Ltd Scribe £777.60 £129.60
Wilkin Chapman LLP Solicitors £1,103.40 £183.90
Hallgate (Lincs) Ltd Electricians (Seaview Café) £102.11 £17.02
Lets Eighties Festival Performer £450.00
Beltons Auto Service Fuel & Maintenance £210.40 £35.06
MKM B.S. (Skegness) Ltd Building Supplies £103.86 £17.31
Stone Printers Ltd Leaflets for Family Festival £163.20 £27.20
M.Broughton Expenses £46.80
£120,952.19 £439.53
Balance of Account ending 3002 £98,047.58
Balance of Account ending 3118
£60,981.78
22/144 Correspondence received
LALC E-news circulated to all Councillors.
22/145 To update the use of social media agree the communications for the Parish Council
The Council members would like to the Cllr Sue Whitmore for all the help given in setting up the FB page for CSLPC. Deputy Clerk, Stef Bristow will be monitoring the account. The Noticeboards in the village will remain as many residents do not have the internet.
Nextdoor social media will be considered, and more investigation is needed.
22/146 To approve the set-up of Committees for the forthcoming year
Proposed, seconded and unanimously approved RESOLVED to set-up the Committees and the members will be published.
22/147 To consider new planning applications as a statutory consultee and to note Planning Authority decisions and receive updates on previous application consulted on
• N/031/01656/22 124 SEA ROAD, CHAPEL ST LEONARDS, SKEGNESS, PE24 5RY Planning Permission - Extensions to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation. No issue/objections.
• 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. Amendment of the Order dated 27 July 2022 – No decision to date.
• 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. 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 objections, amending parking, awaiting a decision.
22/148 Agenda items for the next meeting.
Nextdoor update, The Bid.
22/149 Dates
Parish Council meeting October 10th.
Meeting Closed 8.03pm – Public left.
22/150.To resolve 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
22/151. To discuss and update matters regarding a confidential legal matter relating to the cemetery.
A meeting with the Barrister and Councillors will take place Monday 26th September 2022 to progress the situation.
Meeting Closed 9.00pm