March 2023 Minutes EOM
Metheringham, Sots Hole and Tanvats Parish Council
DRAFT Minutes of the Extra-ordinary Parish Council Meeting held on
Friday 3rd March 2023 at the Parish Council Offices, High Street, Metheringham, LN4 3DZ
Present: Chairman Cllr K Parker, Cllrs D Parry, R Grummitt, C Toynton and M Worthington
In attendance: Locum Clerk K. Sinclair
Public Forum.
There were no members of the public present.
The Chairman opened the meeting at 6.27pm.
Official Business of the Council
The chairman opened the meeting with the usual housekeeping announcement.
1. Accept apologies for absence and reasons given in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 s85(1)
Apologies were received from Cllr Pembrey, Cllr Nelson, Cllr Peek, Cllr Tatton, Cllr Westerman and Cllr Holmes. Cllr Rymer’s resignation had been received and noted.
It was resolved to accept apologies received from Cllr Pembrey. Proposed by Cllr Grummitt, seconded by Cllr Worthington and approved unanimously.
It was resolved to accept apologies received from Cllr Nelson. Proposed by Cllr Grummitt, seconded by Cllr Worthington and approved unanimously.
It was resolved to accept apologies received from Cllr Peek. Proposed by Cllr Parry, seconded by Cllr Toynton and approved unanimously.
It was resolved to accept apologies received from Cllr Tatton. Proposed by Cllr Toynton, seconded by Cllr Worthington and approved unanimously.
It was resolved to accept apologies received from Cllr Westerman. Proposed by Cllr Parry, seconded by Cllr Worthington and approved unanimously.
All members abstained from voting to accept apologies received from Cllr Holmes.
2. Members declaration of interest
a. Members declaration of interest
None declared.
b. Dispensations
None received.
3. To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 21st February 2023
It was resolved that the draft minutes from the meeting held on 21st February 2023 could be approved and signed as minutes following one amendment. Proposed by Cllr Worthington, seconded by Cllr Toynton and approved with 4 votes for and 1 abstention.
4. To approve a response to the Springwell Solar Farm proposal based on collated views of the community
It was resolved to hold a village meeting to allow members of the public to ask questions and expression there opinions. Date to be confirmed. Proposed by Cllr Worthington, seconded by Cllr Toynton and approved unanimously.
5. To review the grants policy and application form
It was resolved to approve the grants policy for 2023-24 with no amendments. Proposed by Cllr Grummitt, seconded by Cllr Toynton and approved unanimously.
6. To discuss the sewerage and flooding issue on Drury Street and resolve next steps, if any
It was resolved to contact Anglian water and LCC Highways regarding the flooding. Proposed by Cllr Grummitt, seconded by Cllr Worthington and approved unanimously.
7. To resolve to purchase the latest Arnold Baker publication for £131.99 via LALC
It was resolved to purchase the latest version of Arnold Baker through LALC. Proposed by Cllr Grummitt, seconded by Cllr Toynton and approved unanimously.
8. Public bodies (admission to meetings) act 1960 exclusion of the press and public: to resolve that in accordance with section 1(2) of the public bodies (admission to meetings) act 1960 and by reason of the confidential nature of the remainder of the business, the press and public be excluded
It was resolved to enter closed session. Proposed by Cllr Toynton, seconded by Cllr Grummitt and approved unanimously.
The meeting was closed to the public at 7.08pm.
9. To discuss responses to emails received from Cllr Holmes
It was resolved for two councillors to seek further advice from an external organisation. Proposed by Cllr Toynton, seconded by Cllr Grummitt and approved unanimously.
10. Date and time of next meeting
Next ordinary meeting to be held on 28 March 2023 at 6.15pm.
The meeting closed at 7.28pm.