Misterton PC Minutes 18.01.2022
Minutes of the meeting of Misterton Parish Council
Tuesday, 18th January at 6.30pm, Misterton WI Hall
Present:
Cllr Iain Rowland (Chair) Cllr Graham White Cllr Abbie Rousell
Cllr Brian McNeill Cllr Leo Bacigalupo Cllr Paul Gillard
In attendance
Louise Stobbs (Clerk), County and District Councillor Mike Best and 4 Members of the pubic
The chairman led the meeting in a one minute silence in memory of Cllr Geoff Restorick.
Public Open Forum
Members of the public in attendance at the meeting raised the following issues;
- Walkway near the railway line needs more chippings laid.
- Signs laying on the grass on the triangle at Knowle lane are still there.
- Pavement over the railway bridge is unsafe.
21/115. Apologies for absence
Apologies for absence were received and accepted from Cllr Viv Rowe & Cllr Andrew Callow (Both Personal)
21/116. Code of Conduct and Declarations of Interests
None.
21/117. Minutes of the meeting of 14th December
The minutes of the meetings held on 14th December were resolved as a true and accurate record.
Proposed: Cllr I Rowland Seconded: Cllr A Rousell RESOLVED
21/118. Matters Arising from Minutes
None raised.
21/119. To receive an update from the Chairman of the Owsley and Norris Trust
Mr Foot (Chair of Owsley and Norris Trust) gave an overview on the history of the charity and the issues regarding the rights of way to a parcel of land owned by the charity. Mr Foot requested some legal advice from SSDC who said they could not help, therefor the decision was made that the Parish Council would make £500 available to the charity to help with legal fees if needed. Mr Foot is going to look into the costs involved.
Proposed: Cllr I Rowland Seconded: Cllr G White RESOLVED
21/120. Reports
- Report from County Councillor & District Councillor
Cllr Best reported that:
- Pressure was building for both councils due to the push to get the new Unitary Authority up and running and this was having an impact on the day-to-day activities.
- Work on the Key Site in Crewkerne has started, he met with the Director of Taylor Wimpy who has said they anticipate the first house to be ready with occupancy in December.
- Reminded the Parish Council that elections will go ahead as planned in May.
- Report from Chairman of the Parish Council & Recreation Field Trust
Cllr I Rowland reported that:
- Cllr Rowland attended St Bartholomew’s Church as the representative for Misterton at the Institution and Induction of Christopher Davis as Rector for the Wulfric Benefice. Together with the Mayor of Crewkerne they presented a map of Crewkerne and surrounding region.
- MERT have been busy with a defib training evening where there where 18 attendees.
21/121. Planning including applications currently in circulation/determinations
- Planning: None
- Determinations: None
21/122. Highways & Footpaths
- To consider future works for the Parish Ranger
Normal standard work
- To consider if a speed Indicator device is needed
Cllr Rowland confirmed that he had done some research on costings and was awaiting a quote.
21/123. Amenities
- To receive the cemetery inspection report
Clerk spoke with Crewkerne Town Council Clerk who is trying to obtain a contact for the 5 Year headstone check.
Action: Clerk to contact Crewkerne Town Council to try and gain more information
- To receive an update on the gateposts project
Clerk to Meet with a Contractor, Cllr Callow and Cllr White at the cemetery 19.01.22 to discuss the necessary works and the possibility of obtaining a quote
21/124. Finance and Procedure
- To agree invoices for payment
Payee | Details | VAT | Total Payment incl VAT |
||
Tesco mobile | Phone | £ – | £ 17.99 | ||
Cox & Co | Payroll services | £ 3.50 | £ 21.00 | ||
Staff | Salary | £ 451.10 | |||
K M Dike | Cemetery grass | £ 44.20 | £ 265.20 | ||
SSDC | Dog Waste Bin | £ 44.00 | £ 264.00 | ||
SALC | Training | £ 30.00 | |||
Imperative Training LDTD | Defib Battery Pads | £ 19.80 | £ 118.80 | ||
Total VAT to reclaim | £ 111.50 | ||||
TOTAL | £ 1,168.09 |
- To receive an update on moving banks
Action: Clerk To follow up with Unity Bank and look into suitable alternatives as a comparison.
- To discuss Possibility of Clerk completing the level 2 ILCA (Introduction to local council administration) Course.
Proposed: Cllr I Rowland Seconded: Cllr A Rousell RESOLVED
- To consider budget requirements for 2022/23 financial year and set the precept.
A draft budget document had been circulated. It was proposed to set the precept at £24346 for the forthcoming financial year.
Proposed: Cllr G White Seconded: Cllr I Rowland RESOLVED
Action: Clerk to notify the SSDC as the billing authority.
21/125. Closed Session:
Press and public where excluded for consideration of contractual matters
- To consider the possibility of purchasing the WI Hall.
A decision was made that we would decline the offer.
Proposed: Cllr G White Seconded: Cllr B McNeil RESOLVED
21/126. Items for the next meeting
Any other items to be advised to the Clerk seven days in advance of the meeting.
21/127. Date and time of next meeting
Tuesday 15th February, 6.30pm – Misterton WI Hall.