April 2024 Minutes
A meeting of Dunholme Parish Council took place on Monday 8th April 2024 in the Jubilee Room of the Village Hall.
Present: Cllrs A Pache (Chair), P Cutter, Mrs Forrester, Ms Guest and Ms Keetley.
Also present: 2 members of the public
Clerk: Mrs L Richardson
24/04/01
Chairman’s remarks
Welcome to the meeting.
24/04/02
To receive apologies and reasons for absence
Proposed Cllr Ms Keetley, seconded Cllr Ms Forrester and agreed by all to accept apologies and reasons for absence from Cllrs Plowman and Seal.
24/04/03
Disclosure of pecuniary interests
None
24/04/04
Notes of the Council Meeting held on 4th March 2024 to be approved and signed as minutes
Proposed Cllr Ms Guest, seconded Cllr Cutter and agreed by all to approve the minutes of the last meeting and these were signed by the Chairman.
24/04/05
Accounts and Finance
a. To approve payment for the telephone system
Proposed Cllr Ms Keetley, seconded Cllr Mrs Forrester and agreed by all to approve payment for £280 to continue with the 3CX telephone software.
It was agreed to look into the possibility of discounts for purchasing multiple years in the future.
b. To approve the payment of accounts
Proposed Cllr Cutter, seconded Ms Keetley and agreed by all to make the following payments:-
|
Microsoft |
Email and Website Fees |
75.48 |
12.58 |
62.90 |
|
EE |
Broadband and Mobile phone |
56.28 |
9.38 |
46.90 |
|
LALC |
Annual Subscription and Training Scheme |
668.70 |
30.00 |
638.70 |
|
Greystones |
Architectual Services - Village Hall feasibility Study |
2255.69 |
0.00 |
2255.69 |
|
Freddie Allen Garden and Landscapes |
Grass Cutting and Village Maintenance |
1980.00 |
330.00 |
1650.00 |
|
Jeylan Cleaning |
Sports Unit Cleaning Fees |
540.00 |
0.00 |
540.00 |
|
Mrs B Edwards |
Litter Picker Salary |
270.12 |
0.00 |
270.12 |
|
Mrs L Richardson |
Clerks salary and expenses |
1062.84 |
0.00 |
1062.84 |
|
Cllr A Pache |
Playing field Padlock |
21.29 |
0.00 |
21.29 |
24/04/06
Parish Council Building and Assets:-
a. To receive an update on the proposed new play area on Honeyholes Lane, including funding for the project
Proposed Cllr Ms Keetley, seconded Cllr Ms Guest and agreed by all that Cllr Mrs Forrester can contact FCC to obtain further feedback on the application.
Cllrs Ms Keetley and Ms Forrester will investigate Rural funding for the sensory aspect of the area.
b. To receive an update on the village hall and Bowls Club progress
A copy of the feasibility study was circulated to Councillors prior to the meeting.
c. To discuss and take any necessary action regarding the village hall replacement boiler
Proposed Cllr Ms Keetley, seconded Ms Forrester and agreed by all to accept the quote from Nigel Smith Heating and Plumbing Limited for £995.94 for the replacement village hall boiler.
d. To approve payment for WLDC Defibrillator maintenance scheme
Proposed Cllr Ms Keetley, seconded Cllr Mrs Forrester and agreed by all to join the WLDC defibrillator maintenance scheme at an annual cost of £110 for each difibrilator.
e. To receive an update on the village hall car park sign
Proposed Cllr Pache, seconded Cllr Cutter and agreed by all to accept a quote from Allen Signs for £598.93 for a double-sided Car park sign at the village hall car park.
f. To discuss and take any necessary action regarding long term future regarding maintenance of our I.T & equipment
No action to be taken
24/04/07
To discuss and take any necessary action regarding storage options for Parish Council assets
No further action to be taken at present.
24/04/08
To approve the Review of Dunholme Neighbourhood Plan for submission to WLDC
No further action to be taken at present.
24/04/09
To receive an update regarding promoting recycling within the village
The recycling point has been set up at the Village Hall and will be open during the Cosy Club hours.
Proposed Cllr Ms Guest and Mrs Forrester, Cllr Ms Guest will compile a “Green/recycling” statement for the Parish Council
24/04/10
Village Maintenance
a. To discuss and take any necessary action regarding village maintenance needed around the village
Proposed Cllr Mrs Forrester, seconded Cllr Cutter and agreed by all to undertake the following:-
Cllr Cutter will repaint the wording on the Pinfold sign.
Councillors will help to touch up the village planters.
b. To discuss and take any necessary action regarding the purchase of a metal grid to prevent debris entering the underground drainage pipe at end of the ditch next to the football pitch
Proposed Cllr Ms Keetley, seconded Cllr Mrs Forrester and agreed by all to accept a quote for AKO Maintenance for £180.
24/04/11
To agree to close the meeting to Press and Public
No update to give and therefore meeting not closed to press and public.
24/04/12
To discuss and take any necessary action regarding the DDIBC lease
A lease review letter has been sent to DDIBC. No further action required at present.