May 2022 Minutes
NEWTON ON TRENT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
An Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council
Held on Monday 9th May 2022
Beginning at 7.00 pm
St Peter’s Church High Street Newton
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
09.01 Nominations for Chairman.
Cllr Goodacre.
09.02 Election of Chairman.
Cllr Goodacre was duly elected chairman for 2022-2023.
09.03 Signing of the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
The Declaration was duly signed.
09.04 Those Present.
Cllr B. Goodacre. Chairman.
Cllr Arden,
Cllr Cheetham.
Mr R. Pilgrim. Parish Clerk.
09.05 Apologies for absence.
Cllr J. Stringer. Having been informed of the reason for his absence, Council approved his apologies for absence.
Cllr R. Spink. Having been informed of the reason for his absence, Council approved his apologies for absence.
Cllr Maddison. Absent
Cllr Thompson. Absent.
09.06 Nominations for Vice Chairman.
None received.
Resolved: That when the Chairman is not present for a meeting, those Councillors present vote for one of their number to act as Chairman for that meeting only.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
09.07 Changes to Councillors Declaration of Interest Forms.
None received.
09.08 Approval of Standing Orders.
No changes put forward.
09.09 Approval of Financial Regulations.
No alterations put forward.
09.10 Approval of the Code of Conduct.
Approved.
ORDINARY MEETING
10.01 Those Present.
Cllr B. Goodacre. Chairman.
Cllr Arden,
Cllr Cheetham.
Mr R. Pilgrim. Parish Clerk.
10.02 Apologies for absence.
Cllr J. Stringer. Having been informed of the reason for his absence, Council approved his apologies for absence.
Cllr Maddison. Absent
Cllr Thompson. Absent.
10.03 Declarations of Interest.
None received.
10.04 Approval of the Minutes.
Resolved: That the Minutes of the last meeting, held on Monday 11th April 2022, be approved as a true record.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
10.05 Matters Arising from The Minutes of the Last Meeting.
None received.
10.06 Amendments to the Agenda by Resolution.
None received.
10.07 Grass Cutting Contractor. Complaint from a Councillor.
The Clerk has been contacted by a Manager at Continental Landscapes, concerning an incident involving one of his employees at the junction of Southmoor Road and the A1133.
A Continental landscapes employee was approached by an individual who said he was a councillor for the Parish. The “Councillor” asked why the verge from Southmoor down to the A57 was not being cut, he seemed to intimate that it should be cut.
No Councillor present at this meeting Monday 9th May 2022, was responsible for this action, which was contrary to the conditions of the contract, as the Parish Council has never cut this section of the verge.
The same employee was approached again whilst cutting the splay at Trent Lodge, for the grass to be cut as far as Dunham Bridge.
Continental Landscapes has been assured that the plan they have is correct, and that neither of these sites are the responsibility of the Parish Council.
10.08 Planning.
None Received.
10.09 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
With Cllr Thompson being absent, no progress report was forthcoming.
10.10 Possible Future Events for the Community during 2022.
With Cllr Thompson being absent, no progress report was forthcoming.
10.11 The Parish Notice Board.
The notice board is suffering with the weather and looks to be needing a fresh coat of varnish.
The Clerk will contact the supplier to see if he is able to deal with the problem.
10.12 Play Park.
a. Litter & Litter Bins. Acceptable.
b. Other Issues.
- The Bus shelter needs painting. The Clerk will contact Clifton Services.
- New Fencing at the Play Park.
Two quotations have been submitted, one from a member of the public.
Highfield Fencing. This proposal would have meant a section of fencing which does not match with the style of fencing around the rest of the Play Park.
Moulds Fencing Torksey Ltd.
Resolved: That Council accept this proposal, it being compatible with the style of fencing already in situ.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
11.13 Health and Safety.
a. Play Park: No issues reported.
b. Playing Field: No issues reported.
11.14 Newton News.
Defer until the June meeting.
11.15 Facebook Page.
Updated as and when required.
11.16 Correspondence.
No comments.
11.17 Finance.
a. Resolved. That the Financial Statement for April be approved as a true record.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
b. Clerk’s Salary and Expenses. £198.98
March £241.16
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
c. Invoices for Payment.
Eibe Play £3000.00
Eibe Play £3000.00
Eibe Play £3000.00
Newton on Trent PCC Room hire £100.00
Continental Landscapes verge maintenance. £1042.63
Moulds Fencing. £690.00
LALC £180.00
Impact China. £286.82
Resolved: That the above expenditure at 11.17.c be approved for payment.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
d. Annual Maintenance Payment to St Peter’s Church.
Resolved: That Council approve a payment of £250.00 towards the general upkeep of the Church surrounds.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
11.18 Future Agenda Items.
Replacements for the rather worn Village Signs.
Cllr Goodacre to research
11.19 Future Dates for Meetings.
Resolved: That the August meeting be cancelled.
Proposed. Seconded. Carried unanimously.
11.20 Closure of the Meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 20,10 hrs (8.10 pm)
Approval of the Minutes
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