October 2023 Minutes
DUNSTON PARISH COUNCIL
Meeting minutes from Monday 9th October 2023
Present: Cllrs McLuckie, Duncan, Lamyman, Rankin, Phillipson, Pellew, Ms Donnelly of the Rivers Trust.
Public session
23097 The poor condition of the cemetery was raised. Despite the recent improvement (supported by the efforts of councillors and others as well as the contractors It was agreed that the PC would seek to improve the condition, possibly aided by a village handyman if that position can be filled.
Council session
23098 Apologies for absence: Cllrs Treece, Armstrong; Clerk Barbour
23099 To receive members’ declarations of disposable pecuniary, non-disclosable pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests in relation to any agenda item.
Action: None
23100 The minutes of the previous meeting on 18 Sept 2023 were agreed as a true record.
23101 Ms Donnelly gave an update on the Rivers Trust plans for Dunston Beck.
1. The work planned has needed an increase in the budget.
Action: PD
2. She agreed to confirm exact which parts of the banks were owned by the PC.
Action: PD
3. Agreement by the PC will be required for a twice a year check of the new berms, and an annual trim and removal of weeds and saplings.
Action: DPC
Chairman’s report
Cllr McLuckie gave thanks for those Council members who assisted with repair/restoration of the play equipment on each of the last 2 Saturdays.
Highways
23102 It was resolved to respond to the offer of a visit from G Butler (Lincs Road Partnership) to agree a location for the village speed sign.
The additional issues of the B1188 speed limit reduction and the very short 60mph zone from Dunston to Metheringham were also to be raised.
The pot-holes at the entrance to the Heath Rd were also to be raised.
Action: RM / PD
Environment
There were no new important issues to address from the Village Keeper.
23103 The replacement bench had been assembled and will be sited by the bus stop following removal of the existing seat to the VH grounds.
Action: All
Playing Field
23104 There are additional improvements to be made to the Zip-wire
Action: RM
23105 Spraying of weeds by Glendale required assurance
Action: PD
23106 Monitoring the implementation of contract work carried out on behalf of the PC along with minor works around the village was discussed and a suitable candidate to fulfill that role was to be sought. (17Hrs/mnth) PD/RM
Village Hall
23107 The roof leak and defects in the electrical system and fire exit signage are out for quotations for the required work. Thought to cost approx. £1000
Action: SR
23108 An update on a quote for the car park is to be sought
Action: RM
23109 Salaries and expenses since the last meeting were agreed for payment.
Future actions
23110 Arrangements for removal & re-siting of benches will be on “watsapp”.
Action: ALL
23111 Village Hall AGM is to be held on 17th Oct
Action: ALL
Next Meeting: Mon 13th November at 1900 in Dunston Village Hall.