Heckington Parish Council Minutes of the Precept Meeting held in the Council Chambers, St Andrew’s Street, Heckington on Monday 18th January 2016 commencing at 7.00pm. Attendance: Chairman Cllr Mrs J Palmer in the Chair, Cllrs Mr R Woods (Vice-Chairman), Mr T Atkinson, Mr R Doughty, Mr A Garlick, Mr M Jones, – Mr J Little, Mr M West together with Mrs S Scotney (Finance & Outreach Officer). There were 3 members of the public. 1. The Chairman welcomed those present to the Meeting. 2. Apologies for absence and reasons given. Apologies were received from Cllrs Israel and Peto. 3. To receive a declaration of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011. No declarations were received. 4. To receive financial report from the Finance Committee. The figures from the Finance Committee Meeting held on the 5th January were circulated and discussed. 5. To discuss Machinery Problems with the Generator were discussed and it was agreed that further investigation into the problem should be followed up. Following a discussion it was proposed to dispose of the Shredder. The cost of the maintenance for the FARR then came under discussion. that the Shredder be disposed of and that the Chairman look into finding a RESOLVED replacement for the FARR. Proposed by Cllr. Garlick, and seconded by Cllr. West and all agreed. 6. To discuss equipment for Dog Warden Discussion took place regarding the need to supply the Dog Warden with a camera and a Micro-chip Reader. RESOLVED that this matter be progressed. 7. Review the budget Forecast. a. Allotments Proposed to increase the rent by 2% together with a small rise for the – drainage rate. b. Burial fees and charges Proposed to increase the fees by 2% – c. Donations Heckington Swimming Pool - £500, - £750, LIVES - £400, LEBBS - £250, – British Legion - £50 (incudes Poppy wreath), Salvation Army - £25 (Carol Service on Village Green). d. Playing Field Rent to remain the same as last year. – To resolve to go into closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960. to go into closed session. Proposed by Cllr Jones, seconded by Cllr Little and RESOLVED agreed by all.
Heckington Parish Council Minutes of the Precept Meeting held in the Council Chambers, St Andrew’s Street, Heckington on Monday 18th January 2016 commencing at 7.00pm. Attendance: Chairman Cllr Mrs J Palmer in the Chair, Cllrs – Mr R Woods (Vice-Chairman), Mr T Atkinson, Mr R Doughty, Mr A Garlick, Mr M Jones, Mr J Little, Mr M West together with Mrs S Scotney (Finance & Outreach Officer). There were 3 members of the public. 1. The Chairman welcomed those present to the Meeting. 2. Apologies for absence and reasons given. Apologies were received from Cllrs Israel and Peto. 3. To receive a declaration of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011. No declarations were received. 4. To receive financial report from the Finance Committee. The figures from the Finance Committee Meeting held on the 5th January were circulated and discussed. 5. To discuss Machinery Problems with the Generator were discussed and it was agreed that further investigation into the problem should be followed up. Following a discussion it was proposed to dispose of the Shredder. The cost of the maintenance for the FARR then came under discussion. RESOLVED that the Shredder be disposed of and that the Chairman look into finding a replacement for the FARR. Proposed by Cllr. Garlick, and seconded by Cllr. West and all agreed. 6. To discuss equipment for Dog Warden Discussion took place regarding the need to supply the Dog Warden with a camera and a Micro-chip Reader. RESOLVED that this matter be progressed. 7. Review the budget Forecast. a. Allotments – Proposed to increase the rent by 2% together with a small rise for the drainage rate. b. Burial fees and charges – Proposed to increase the fees by 2% c. Donations – Heckington Swimming Pool - £500, - £750, LIVES - £400, LEBBS - £250, British Legion - £50 (incudes Poppy wreath), Salvation Army - £25 (Carol Service on Village Green). d. Playing Field Rent – to remain the same as last year. To resolve to go into closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960. RESOLVED to go into closed session. Proposed by Cllr Jones, seconded by Cllr Little and agreed by all.