AOS 2022 Minutes – Market Deeping Town Council

AOS October 2022 Minutes

Market Deeping Town Council - Amenities and Open Spaces Committee

Minutes of a meeting held on Wednesday 12 October 2022 at 7.00pm at the Town Hall, Market Deeping. Cllr Broughton presided over Cllr Lester, Cllr Mrs Redshaw, Cllr Miss Collins and Cllr Shelton. The Clerk was also in attendance.

A member of the public attended the open session. The resident requested a gate between the exit of Greenland’s on to Halfleet. Cllr Broughton said he would request permission from SKDC to place a gate there and build one.

29. Chairman’s Welcome

Cllr Broughton welcomed members to the meeting at 7.00 pm.

30. Apologies for absence

There were no apologies for absence.

31. Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011

There were no declarations of interest.

32. Minutes of a meeting held on 13th July 2022

It was RESOLVED unanimously to accept the minutes of the meeting as a true and accurate record of the meeting. The Chairman signed the minutes.

33. Clerk’s Report and update on work of parkkeepers

Members had received a copy of the report prior to the meeting.

Clerk’s and Park keeper’s report 12 October 2022

John Eve field

Dolomite needed for BMX track

Rospa report – zip wire and other parts need to be ordered

Surfacing repairs, the Clerks need to obtain quotes.

Town centre

The hanging baskets are looking tired and will shortly be removed

Clerk’s report

Trainee Park keeper.

An advert will be placed for a trainee in the Advertiser and Job Centre as soon as possible.

Public toilets

The park keepers are finding opening the shutters increasingly difficult.

SKDC have provided sundry items requested promptly and have repaired the soap dispenser in the ladies’ toilets.

34. Correspondence to be noted and resolved upon

Correspondence – Amenities & Open Spaces – 12 October 2022
No.	Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
1.	Residents	27.7.22	ASB in JE field. Fire, vandalism etc.	Clerk reported to PCSO and informed residents that Community forum to be held 27.9.22 7.30pm in Open Door Church.
2.	Resident (called in to Office)	10.8.22	Wants MDTC to hold a Hanging basket competition for shops and businesses next year	Good idea
3.	Sue Ryder	11.8.22	Banner request John Eve for Starlight hike	Approved by Clerks
4.	Oak Grove residents	16.8.22	ASB Oak Grove	Reported to policing team by Clerks
5.	Gareth Dawkins	30.08.22	Acknowledgement that MDTC does not wish at this stage to take over the Market Deeping Public Toilets.	Noted
6.	The Deepings Lions	05.09.22	Banner request John Eve for Gleaning (collection of excess food produce to distribute to people in need)	Approved by Clerks
6.	Judy Stevens	15.09.22	Banner request John Eve for Dog Show	Approved by Clerks

Correspondence to be Acted Upon – Received up to 12 October 2022
No.	Received from	Date Received	Subject	Committee Response
1.	RoSPA	05.09.22	Annual Safety Inspection of BMX Track and John Eve Playing Fields	Further research to be carried out
2.	Resident	15.9.22	Dead trees on Riverside Park. Suggestion of silver birch x 2 to replace	It was agreed to purchase 2 Silver Birches
3.	Aspire	5.10.22	Cross country John Eve field on Thursday 23.3.23	Agreed
4.	Resident	4.10.22	Complaint re broken window	Noted

35. Omega reports: Review of performance to date, budget/expenditure/income

The Clerk had provided members with a report prior to the meeting. Cllr Broughton asked members if there were any comments on the Omega report, and there were none.

36. For members to advise re purchase of berberis, pyracanthas and thistles on Glebe Field.

Cllr Broughton will measure the length required and advise the Clerk what to buy.

37. For members to consider the acquisition of a duck nesting box for the pond

It was RESOLVED to purchase a floating base for a duck box and that Cllr Broughton would build the nesting box.

38. For members to consider how to allocate £10,000 to EMRs.

It was RESOLVED that the £10,000 should be transferred to AOS supplies EMR 344

39. For members to consider purchasing an electric shutter door for the public toilets

It was RESOLVED that the Clerks would obtain permission from SKDC and 3 quotes.

40. For members to consider and discuss any points raised in the Open Session

There were none.

41. To consider items for inclusion on the agenda for the next meeting of Amenities and Open spaces committee, to be held at Town Hall Chambers on Wednesday 9 November 2022 at 7:00pm.

There being no other business, Cllr Broughton thanked everybody for their attendance and closed the meeting at 7.30 pm.