October 2022 Minutes
SPILSBY TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held on Thursday 27th October, 2022 at 6:30pm in Franklin Hall, Spilsby. These are notes of the meeting until approved by the Council as a true record.
Present:
Cllrs T Kemp (Mayor), M Gibson, D Mangion, W Rose, T Taylor, M Wragg and A Wright.
Town Clerk, J Sargent and Deputy Town Clerk, R Ford.
Opening Remarks
Mayor T Kemp welcomed all present, reminding Councillors about safety, to turn phones off and appropriate conduct.
Public Session
It was resolved to move to into formal session as there were no press or public in attendance.
86. Apologies.
It was resolved unanimously to accept apologies from Cllrs E Day (Deputy Mayor), L Marsh and K Wood and County Cllr W Bowkett.
87. Declarations of Interest.
None received.
88. To approve as a correct record the minutes of Full Council Meeting 29th September, 2022.
Cllr Rose asked the Clerk to include more information in the minutes regarding item 76. a., particularly the conclusion the Council came to regarding animals at the Allotments. The Clerk to update. With no other matters arising the minutes from September were resolved unanimously.
86. To approve as a correct record the minutes of the Finance and Policies Meeting held on 13th October, 2022.
With no matters arising, the minutes from the Finance and Policies meeting were resolved unanimously.
87. To approve the accounts for October 2022.
With no matters arising the accounts for October were resolved unanimously.
88. To receive brief reports from the Town Mayor, Town Council’s working groups, representatives on outside bodies and the Town Clerk.
The Town Clerk emailed a report to Councillors prior to the meeting.
Mayor T Kemp had not been requested to attend any events in the community recently but with the festive period coming up, did expect to attend some events over the coming months. Cllr Kemp was in the office when an allotment holder came in to query the increase in rent. Cllr Kemp explained the Council’s position to the allotment holder.
Grammar School Foundation
Cllr Gibson updated Councillors that the next meeting will be in February. Applications from individuals are now open, there will be an advert in the winter edition of the Spilsby Explorer.
Poorlands
Cllr Marsh was not in attendence to update Councillors.
Twinning
Cllr Gale was not in attendence to update Councillors.
Community Speed Watch
Cllr Day was not in attendence to update Councillors.
Good Neighbourhood Scheme
Cllr Gibson advised Councillors that the group are unable to attract volunteers to join the committee and the scheme might therefore cease. It was discussed how the New Life Centre in Spilsby and the Spilsby Christian Fellowship provide similar services to the Community. It was resolved unanimously that Cllrs Gibson, Rose and Taylor liaise with the New Life Centre and the Spilsby Christian Fellowship as to how the Good Neighbourhood Scheme can assist with the services they provide.
Spilsby Business Partnership
There have been no updates from the Spilsby Business Partnership. Councillors were unaware if the group still exists as no meeting dates have been issued. The Clerk to contact the Spilsby Business Partnership Chair for an update.
89. To discuss community matters with and to receive reports from Lincolnshire County Councillor and East Lindsey District Councillors.
District Cllr Mangion emailed a written reports distributed to Councillors prior to the meeting. Cllr Mangion also mentioned that there will be a Pride of Place team at East Lindsey, who will be cleaning areas in the district. It was suggested that Councillors should consider a wishlist of locations in Spilsby that could benefit from this scheme.
Cllr Wright thanked District Cllr Mangion for his email reply regarding the new purple lid wheelie bins the Lincolnshire County Council have distributed.
County Cllr Bowkett was not in attendence.
90. To consider and approve a grant application from the Rotary Club of Spilsby.
It was resolved unanimously to donate £150.00 towards the costs of the Christmas Tree to be placed in the town.
91. To consider a new defibrilator near the allotments.
Councillors raised concerning over ongoing costs such as electricity and replacement parts. It was resolved to defer until more information had been received. The Clerk was also recommended to contact the Heart and Lung Foundation for more information. The Clerk to source additional quotes, needed for comparison.
92. To consider a working group for the play area at the recreation ground.
After a brief discussion on who could represent the Council on this working group, it was resolved unanimously to appoint Cllrs Mangion and Marsh to the working group. The Clerk to liaise with the Councillors on terms of reference for the group.
93. To consider a working group for the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
A brief discussion took place regarding who could represent the Council on this working group, it was resolved unanimously to appoint Cllrs Day and Rose to the working group. The Clerk to liaise with the Councillors on terms of reference for the group.
94. To consider Council support for the Christmas Market.
It was discussed that if the Spilsby Event Team would like to have continued support from the Town Council, the Council should have a representative appointed. The Clerk to liaise with the group to define the relationship between the group and the Council.
The Deputy Clerk advised Councillors that the best option currently is for the Council to support the group with paperwork and possibly through grant requests. The Clerk to review the budget to assess where else other financial help can be attributed to, if required.
It was resolved unanimously to appoint Cllrs Day, Mangion and Wright to attend the groups meetings and report to the Council.
95. To consider purchasing and installing new benches.
Councillors raised concerns over the benches that have bene quoted for. The Clerk to confirm whether the recycled plastic benches are fire-, tamper-, and vandal resistent. Until confirmation has been received, it was resolved unanimously to defer to a later meeting. The Clerk to update the report on benches in the town and assess those in most need of replacement and those that can be refurbished.
96. To consider a 12 week sponsorship for the Monday market stall for The Cornish Daughter.
Councillors were advised that the Cornish Daughter would be a baked goods stall, selling cakes and pastries. It was resolved unanimously to sponsor The Cornish Daughter for 12 weeks and to invite them to the Christmas Market.
With no further matters, Cllr Kemp closed the meeting at 8:00pm.