AGM 2023
Cammeringham Parish Council
Minutes of Annual General Meeting held at St Michael’s Church Tuesday 23/5/23
Present: Acting Chairman Mr G.Beattie, Councillors Walter, Menzies, Deague and Clerk Mrs S.Gregory.
There were 2 members of the public in attendance.
Apologies for absence: Chairman Mr J.Lockwood.
Minutes of last meeting
These were read and approved.
No Matters arising
Agenda Items
Council Elections Matters
All councillors were re-elected with Mr J.Lockwood confirmed as Chairman. All appropriate paperwork completed.
Account/Annual Governance and Accountability
The end of year accounts were approved by the Council. The Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2022/23 was discussed and Certificate of Exemption agreed. Clerk to action.
WLDC Infrastructure Levy
The Parish has been awarded a share of receipts collected between 1 October 2022 and 31 March 2023 from the planning approval and sale of two new properties on the land adjacent to Redmills House, Cammeringham, totaling £2410.39. This sum is not shown on end of year accounts. These funds may be spent within the next 5 years on infrastructure items which can be provided or maintained by the Parish Council.
Councillor Walter suggested a way should be found to get feedback from residents as to how they would like the funds to be spent.
Litter Pick
The Vice Chairman reported that the Litter Pick had been a great success and wished to thank all those that had taken part. The date of the next litter pick will be set at a future meeting.
Speed Reduction update
Councillor Menzies stated it would be beneficial if the signal north of the village could be replaced by a solar operated signal which would make both signals the same. It was suggested that Brattleby Parish Council could be approach with a view to buying the battery-operated signal. Acting Chairman to speak with the Chairman.
WhatsApp Group
The group now has 31 participants and is continuing to be used to share information.
. Village Hall Update
Councillor Deague reported that the Village Hall was progressing well, but he is no longer on the committee and, as we have still not been able to find a replacement, the minutes from the meetings will now be forwarded to the clerk to share with the councillors.
The Acting Chairman suggested it may be a good idea to use the Hall for the next Annual meeting.
Village Venture
Mr Judge stated that he was still hoping to relinquish his involvement with magazine. He did say he would consider continuing if he could find someone to help and assist him. It was suggested that he approach a couple of residents to assist him.
Solar Farm – West Burton, Cottam, Tillbridge, Gate Burton
The Acting Chairman confirmed that written objections had been sent by the Chairman and the Council continues to follow the 7000 Acre Group and all correspondence.
RAF Scampton – Asylum Site
The Acting Chairman confirmed that several councillors attended the meeting in Scampton and were following events closely.
Other Village Issues
The Acting Chairman suggested that some of the WLDC Infastructure Funds could be used to purchase some new fly tipping signs as they had been so successful. Councillor Menzies suggested some of the funds could be used towards the purchase of a new solar speed sign. Both matters to be discussed at the next meeting,
Next meeting – Tuesday October 3rd 2023