December 2022 Minutes EOM
OSGODBY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes from the Extra-Ordinary meeting held on 12th December 2022 in the Village Hall at 7.30pm.
Public forum: Started 19.34. Closed 19.36 10 residents present.
Issues raised: Gigabit scheme.
- Present
Cllr A Wilkinson, Cllr J Trafford, Cllr K Fox
- Apologies for Absence. Cllr M Bowley, reason for absence was accepted. Cllr Smith submitted resignation prior to the meeting.
- Chair and Councillor Remarks
It was agreed that Cllr Trafford could Chair the meeting, in the absence of Cllr Bowley.
- To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the 2011 Localism Act and to consider any requests for dispensations.
Cllr Fox declared that she is good friends with the residents of Red House, however, this was not a pecuniary interest and other Councillors did not see this as an issue.
- Financial Matters
- Financial Report
Bank account balances:
Current account ***7600 £6746.76
Business reserve ***6471 £9723.18
Business reserve ***6996 £556.37
Income:
Current account ***7600 £90.60
Business reserve ***6471 £5.59
Business reserve ***6996 £3.92
- Ratification of the payment schedule
|
S Harvey – See attached breakdown |
387.10 |
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S Harvey - Expenses (see attached breakdown) |
19.49 |
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3 mobile |
7.00 (1.17 vat) |
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Cllr M Bowley - travel expenses |
54.90 |
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LaLC - training 16.11.22 x2 lunch Council powers and procedures. |
24.00 (4.00 vat) |
- To receive information regarding the Precept for 2022/23
Parish Clerk asked Councillors to consider, for the January meeting, a review of income, following guidance received regarding the setting of the Precept for 2023/24, which was shared.
- Access across the Village Green
- To discuss the information received from Wilkin Chapman Solicitors regarding the issue of the application of prescriptive access across the village green by the owners of Red House
The Parish Clerk gave an update regarding costs received and process for the Deed of Easement previously agreed with Red House.
- To resolve on the options suggested (Deed of Easement or Grant of a license/permission document)
It was unanimously agreed to go ahead with the Deed of Easement option.
- To resolve on whether to obtain other quotations for legal costs, or to remain with Wilkin Chapman
It was proposed by Cllr Fox that no further quotations were to be obtained and to remain with Wilkin Chapman. Seconded Cllr Trafford.
iii) To discuss and resolve an appropriate response to the correspondence from Wilkin Chapman
A response was discussed. Nominated by Cllr Wilkinson and Seconded by Cllr Trafford. It was also agreed that Cllr Trafford would lead on this project.
- To review the position regarding the Gigabit Scheme
Parish Clerk gave an update regarding the scheme. Actions were suggested and agreed, to target Mill lane and Orchard Close. Cllr Bunney also provided details of finance that may be available through WLDC, which will be shortly available. Action: parish Clerk to amend the original leaflet and contact WLDC regarding funding for a possible shortfall in pledges.
- To resolve on whether to sign the contract agreement
Given that additional time is being allowed, this will be carried forward to the 9th January 2023 meeting.
- Flooding on Washdyke Lane
Parish Clerk gave an update regarding flooding on Washdyke Lane, as well as Orchard Close. Cllr Bunney also provided detailed information regarding the progress for both issues.
Meeting closed at 20.33hrs. Minutes of the meeting approved 9th January 2023 Cllr J Trafford (Acting Chair)