AOS 2024 Minutes

Market Deeping Town Council – Amenities and Open Spaces Committee

Minutes of a meeting held on Wednesday 10th January 2024 at 7.00 pm in the Town Hall Chambers, Market Deeping.  Cllr. Broughton presided over Cllr Miss Collins, Cllr Mrs Jones, Cllr Hanson, Cllr Mrs Steel, Cllr Mrs Jones, Cllr Shelton, Cllr Hughes and Cllr Mrs Sked was also present along with the Clerk.  

58.  Chairman’s Welcome and Introductions

Cllr. Broughton welcomed members to the meeting at 7.00 pm.

59.  To note apologies and accept valid reason for Absence

None.

60.   Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 

None. 

Cllr Mrs Steel arrived at 7:06pm

61.  Minutes of a previous AOS meeting held on the 8 November 2023

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.   

62.  Clerk’s report and update on work of the parkkeepers

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

Agenda Item 5 

Clerk’s and Park keeper’s report 10th January 2024

63.  Correspondence to be noted and resolved upon

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

The Clerk presented information to the committee which has been circulated ahead of the meeting.  

The Chairman asked if there were any further questions regarding the Omega year to date results, there were none.

65.  Update on quotes for: (Hurricane Swing, Roundabout and Dizzy Roundabout) to replace damaged wet pour areas underneath the above with artificial grass 

The Clerk discussed the 2 quotes received and it was RESOLVED unanimously to accept the quote from the cheapest and trusted supplier.    

66.  For members to discuss how they will monitor the supply of one tonne of sand and 100 sand bags given to the parish by SKDC, including delivery and contact details

A discussion took place regarding the recent flooding where 15 tonnes of sand were distributed to residents of Market Deeping, Deeping St James, West Deeping and Tallington.  It was considered that it would not have been possible to keep records of who to and when the sand was distributed.

67.  For members to discuss whether they wish to apply for external funding to conduct re- surfacing to tarmac of the Oak Grove to Cemetery path – Cllr Steel 

After a lengthy discussion it was Proposed by Cllr Ms Reed and seconded by Cllr Miss Collins and RESOLVED unanimously to “apply for funding then decide the materials later.”

68. Department of Health and Social Care – Defibrillator Community Automated External Defibrillators (AED) match fund.  Update 

The Clerk explained that the Coronation Hall committee had been approached to see if they would like a defibrillator.  They have placed it as an item on their agenda for January 2024.

Cllr Hanson arrived at 7.22pm.

69. Hanging Baskets 2024 – For members to discuss details of a new supplier for 2024

The current supplier of our baskets has retired. It was RESOLVED unanimously to accept the quote for 4 - !8” and 10 – 22” hanging baskets.

70. For members to discuss a request for a notice that reads; “Close the Gate – No Dogs Allowed” on the areas of Rectory Paddock leading to the Spinney

A discussion took place, it was RESOLVED unanimously to place 3 signs which state: 

“All dogs to be kept on a lead”

71. For members to consider and discuss any points raised in the Open session

There were none

72. To consider items for inclusion on the agenda for the next meeting of Amenities and Open spaces committee, to be held on Wednesday 13th March 2024 starting at 7pm.   The Chairman asked members to submit items to be included on the agenda to the Clerk ahead of the next meeting.

Defibrillator - BB 

The meeting closed at 7:24pm