May 2019 Minutes
THE ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WAS HELD ON THURSDAY, 16TH MAY 2019
PRESENT: Cllrs. N Sylvester, C. Meaker, D Robinson, A Broughton, P Lapczuk, D Price, R Briggs, S Deveraux & G Marsh (ELDC) & 6 public
4217. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that N Sylvester elected Chairman.
Declaration of Acceptance of Office was signed.
4218. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that R Briggs elected Vice-Chairman.
4219. ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that all P Cllrs. elected to Exec. Committee
4220. APPOINTMENT OF RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER & TREASURER
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that M Sylvester appointed Responsible Finance Officer & Cllr. Lapczuk appointed Treasurer.
4221. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr. C. Matthews & accepted
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Members of the public questioned the following at the playing field – & was advised that this was a matter for the Playing Field Committee
- Goal posts removed – this was because they were corroded
- Gates at eastern end locked – this was to stop vehicles parking overnight
- Picnic tables – had been removed several years previous as they had deteriorated.
- Speeding along the A52 – the speed awareness signs will be placed in the village when they are available. The parishioners were advised to report their concerns to Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
4222. MINUTES
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that the minutes of 21st March, 2019, having been circulated and read, were approved & signed by the Chairman.
4223. CLERK’S REPORT
None
4224. TO RECEIVE REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES
As ELDC were still in Purdah, nothing to report until after meetings at ELDC.
511
4225. CORRESPONDENCE
Email – new draft Saltfleet to Gibraltar Point Strategy – flood risk management Strategy to be discussed in public consultation- 11th July at Merridale, Sutton 12-7pm
LCC – Toilets at Marsh Yard had been refurbished & were due to open but someone had stolen manhole covers for toilet drains & these were blocked with sand. Work scheduled asap.
Peter Fender LCC – Request to meet P Cllrs, LCC & ELDC Cllrs. to discuss proposals for café at Huttoft Bank.
Lincs. Beach Nourishment 2019 – Huttoft Bank included in programme of works.
LCC – new signage along Roman Bank, Huttoft
4226. FINANCIAL MATTERS
Proposed, seconded & Resolved that the following accounts be paid –
M Sylvester, Clerk’s ½ yr salary 900.00
Zurich Insurance 625.83
R Crow – 1st grass cut 850.00
J Marshall – Internal Audit 50.00
Huttoft Village Hall – Room Rent 51.00
Lincs. Fieldpaths Assoc. – subs. 5.00
TOTAL 2481.83
4227. AUDIT 2018/19
(a) Annual Governance Statement was approved and duly signed
(b) Accounting Statement was approved and duly signed
Proposed, Seconded & Resolved that the accounts be approved in accordance with the Accounts & Audit Regulations 2015.
4228. PLANNING MATTERS
N/089/00400/19 Land Adj. Willowgarth, Sea Lane, Huttoft – FPP granted
N/089/0608/18 Church House, Sutton Rd, Huttoft – Breach of Condition 2 on
Planning application. Developer to submit new plans
N/089/00079/19 Stain Glebe Farm, Huttoft Rd, Sutton on Sea - FPP granted
N/089/00063/19 Hardy’s Corner, Sea Lane, Huttoft – Appeal lodged
4229. TREES AT ST. MARGARET’S CLOSE, HUTTOFT
A site meeting had been held with PC, residents & Colin Horton ELDC Tree Officer. Programme of Works was agreed with residents and the privately owned trees & land would be adopted by ELDC in the future.
4230. CODE OF CONDUCT
All Parish Councillors had received a copy. Proposed, seconded & Resolved that the Code of Conduct be accepted.
4231. ANY OTHER MATTERS (discussion only)
Continued school traffic problems in Church Lane, Huttoft.
Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board had re-laid pipes along part of Mumby Road.
After the completion of the work the owner of Cranford House, Mumby Road, Huttoft had taken a portion of the land as his own and fenced it off. This land has for many years been maintained by Parish Council. Cllr. Marsh to investigate.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.40 p.m.
Next meeting 18th July, 2019 at 7 p.m.