2024 Parish Council Minutes

Minutes of the meeting for Scotter Parish Council held on 15 April 2024, held at Scotter Village Hall.

Parish Councillors Present: Cllr Kevin Watson (Chair), Cllr David Green, Cllr Dave Ward, Cllr Rachel Hunter

Parish Councillors Absent: 4

Vacant Seats: 2

In attendance:  K Mathieson – Clerk,  1 Members of Public, 

Public Participation

Chair of the Playing Fields Committee advised the refurb of the pavilion has made good progress and once finished will be a great asset that will benefit the whole community.  A new dog waste bin has been installed at the top of the steps.  Unfortunately, WLDC would not install it by the dog walking track.

Pre-school fundraising is ongoing.  The date for the summer fayre has been moved to 29th June due to clashing with other local events.

Cllr Watson (Chair) opened the meeting at 7.17pm

2404/1 Apologies for Absence.

Apologies received from Cllr Wotherspoon, Cllr Kaila and Cllr Boulton

Apologies noted.

2404/2  To receive dispensations or declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011.

None

2404/3 To approve as a true record the Full Parish Council Meeting minutes held on 18 March 2024 and sign accordingly.

RESOLVED to accept the minutes as a true record and duly signed by the Chair of the meeting.

2404/4 Clerks Report and update on matters from the last meeting.

Sign at Rookery Park has been installed, No dogs sign to be purchased for the smaller gate.

Parson’s signs are ready and with the maintenance man ready to be installed.

Allotment renewal to go out in the next few weeks.  Year end process has started and the accounts will be ready for sign off next meeting. WLDC have advised £928.57 CIL money to be received at the end of April.

2404/5 Correspondence Items for noting.

RESOLVED to note the items.

2404/6 To review and consider responses to the following planning applications and any applications that may have been received following the agenda being set.

a) Planning application – 148048

Planning application to convert garage and erect first floor extension above.

41, Charles Avenue, Scotter, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3RP

RESOLVED to submit No Comment

b) Planning application – 148151

Outline planning application for 3no. dwellings, with access to be considered and not reserved for subsequent applications.

Land Adjacent to, 3 & 4, Cordeaux Close, Scotter, DN21 3HB

RESOLVED to submit No Comment 

2404/7 Finance update and payments

a.) Approve Parish Council Current Account payment schedule/bank reconciliation for the period of 01/03/2024 – 31/03/2024

Account Start Balance     £46,595.54 
Payments     £73,706.06 
Receipts     £60,953.60 
End Balance     £33,843.08 

b.) Confirm Bank Balance and Statements as at 31/03/2024

Co-operative Bank Account No 61038985 – balance £33,843.08

Co-operative Bank Account No 61797792 – balance £166,505.21 Ear Marked Reserves

Co-operative Bank Account No 61797404 – balance £14,980.30 General Reserves

c.) Payments for approval

SPFWMC - MUGA Electric £242.10

LALC – Annual Training Scheme £150 + £30VAT

RESOLVED to approve the bank reconciliation which was duly signed by the Chair, agreed bank balances and statements as seen by council and approved payments.

2404/8 To consider any applications received for co-option onto the council.

RESOLVED to defer.

2404/9 Urgent Highways or Maintenance Matters.

Clerk advised Church Lane reported to Fix My Street and a response received stating the area is not a priority.  Clerk asked members to view the area and if they feel any further action is necessary it can be raised at the next meeting.  

2404/10 Agenda next meeting – to take any items for members.

None

2404/11 To Confirm Date of Next Meeting – 20 May 2024.

Confirmed.

Confidential Matters

2404/12 To review the Heads of Terms for the purchase of Parson’s Field.

Reviewed but no decisions made until advice received from solicitors.  Clerk asked council to review the area map to ensure it meets the expectations of the area purchasing and report back.

Meeting closed 7.44pm.