Environmental & Community Committee March 2022 Minutes
Minutes E&CC06/2022 of the Environmental & Community Committee Meeting held on Thursday 10th March 2022 at 18:30.
Present: Councillors D Holmes, I Holmes, Nelson, Parker, Peek, and Westerman.
Apologies: Councillor Zambas
Absent: Councillor Tatton
Officer: K Steels-Tallett (Parish Clerk)
No members of the public were present.
1. Chair’s remarks. The Chair had no remarks.
2. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given in accordance with Local Government Act 1972 S85(1). Apologies had been received from Councillor Zambas. It was resolved to accept the apologies proposed by Councillor Peek seconded by Councillor D Holmes and all were in favour.
3. Members Declarations of Interests:
a. Members may make any declarations of interest at this point but may also make them at any point during the meeting in accordance with Metheringham Parish Councils Code of Conduct. There were no declarations of interest.
b. Dispensations: To consider and grant dispensation to relevant members in accordance with Metheringham Parish Councils Code of Conduct. No requests for dispensations had been received.
4. To approve as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 09th February 2022. The notes of the meeting 09th February 2022 having been circulated prior to the meeting were taken as read and it was resolved to approve them as minutes of the meeting. Proposed by Councillor Westerman, seconded by Councillor I Holmes and the majority were in favour. Councillor Peek abstained from voting not being at the meeting.
5. Prince’s Street Play Park/Recreation Field:
a. To discuss; consider and resolve a plan of individual elements for future projects on the site. A plan of individual elements for future projects was discussed and resolved. Proposed by Councillor I Holmes seconded by Councillor Westerman and all were in favour.
b. Zip Wire: To consider and resolve to obtain quotations for the works to relocate the equipment. It was resolved to obtain quotations for the relocation; to include a fence to enclose the equipment. Proposed by Councillor I Holmes seconded by Councillor D Holmes and all were in favour.
c. To consider and resolve removal of the 2 wooden structures and obtain quotations for replacement items in the area known as the juvenile area on Prince’s Street. It was resolved to contact Wilcox Homes to ask if they were able to assist with the removal of the 2 structures and obtain quotations for similar replacement structures in steel. Proposed by Councillor D Holmes seconded by Councillor I Holmes and all were in favour.
d. Muga: To consider and resolve the requirements for the area and resolve to present to Council. Councillor I Holmes made the suggestion that the Muga should change orientation allowing for 2 muga’s to be installed, one with a specification to allow the football club to enter the muga league; which the football club would have access to funding of up to 90%, and would be certified for use as a league pitch and bounce tested. With a further multi-functional muga alongside. Councillor Westerman proposed additional marking for tennis be included seconded by Councillor Peek. It was resolved the requirements for the muga were 24 x 12 to include markings for netball, cricket and football, with a bolt hole access gate, with the option for 3mtr end walls and 2mtr/3 mtr side walls. The flooring finish would be red, in line with Kompan 600201 model. Proposed by Councillor D Holmes seconded by Councillor Nelson and the majority were in favour.
e. To consider and resolve the requirements of the exercise area and present to Council. It was resolved to obtain quotations for a multi gym area from freshair fitness and refurbishment of the existing exercise equipment. Proposed by Councillor I Holmes seconded by Councillor Nelson and all were in favour.
6. Shiregate Play Park Refurbishment: To receive an update on progress with refurbishment quotations. The Clerk had sent the specification for the works to 9 companies, 4 of which were looking to quote for the works.
7. Community Hub: To discuss options to make alterations to allow for disabled toilet facilities within the Community Hub building and resolve the next steps. It was resolved to obtain a feasibility study from an architect; the cost of which would be made from earmarked reserves as resolved at the meeting 09th February 2022. Proposed by Councillor D Holmes seconded by Councillor I Holmes and all were in favour.
8. Archive Facility: To discuss the possibility of a Parish archive facility, and establish communication with interested parties and report at a future meeting for further consideration. It was discussed to invite P Wakeling to a one off meeting to allow him to give guidance on how to develop an archive collection. Councillor I Holmes requested that P Wakeling is requested to join the local Metheringham History Group.
9. Date of next meeting. Wednesday 13th April 2022 @ 18:30.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 22:40.