TBA Minutes November 2021

MINUTES OF THE MEETING THURDSAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2021 AT RANTON VILLAGE HALL

PRESENT:

Cllr. M. Russell (Chair)

Cllr. J. Forrester

Cllr B Jeeves

Gayle Whelan (parish clerk)

21/49 Apologies.

Cllr Winnigton

Cllr Batchelor

21/50 Declarations of interest in the following agenda:

None.

21/51 Previous minutes:

The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as a true record of the meeting.

21/52 Questions from the public:

Mrs June Smith from All Saints Ranton School made a representation on behalf of the school

thanking the parish council for continuing to fund the mowing. The school has asked that the

mowing be continued and will write a formal letter to the council.

21/53 Finance matters:

Accounts to date:

The latest statement date for 01 November 2021 showed:

Reserve account balance £978.00

Current account balance £11,964.86

Cheques were signed for payment to:

 SPCA VAT course attendance for £25 and £75

 Laptop purchase £279.64

 Printer purchase £59.99

Action ongoing: Councillors are still looking into the possibility of alternative banking after a number

of difficulties with Natwest Bank over the years. Online banking - waiting list for applying for an

online account. Costs related to use of the annual account. Need for statements and payment.

Action SPCA: Ask questions regarding best ways to progress. Cllr Russell will organise the online

account with Nat West Bank.

Reserve account:

Cllr Russell also proposed moving funds from the parish council's main account to the reserve

account. It was agreed the amount would be discussed once online banking was available.

VAT refund form:

This is currently being completed.

Laptop:

A Dell laptop has now been purchased and awaiting delivery.

Noticeboard:

Cllr Batchelor and Forrester will research best options.

Reports:

The Christmas tree has been ordered in time for the Christmas fayre.

Mowing: The grass has not been cut since the last parish council meeting.

Highways: Signage has been cleaned for free, and will be cleaned as needed in the future.

Footpaths: Broken stye on the walk to Gnosall is now broken. Cllr Jeeves will report the breakage.

Gulleys and weeding: Both Cllrs Betchelor and Winnington were not present at the meeting and

updates will be provided on which gulleys need clearing and the current council schedule for this.

Defibrillator:

New pads and replacement battery have been purchased online. Community Heartbeat, who have

supplied the defibrillator, have been contacted regarding payment and an invoice will be issued. The

new battery will cost £179 plus VAT and expired replacement pads £42 plus VAT and £4 delivery

(total: £265.60).

Ongoing costs for the defibrillator will be added onto accounts on an annual basis and included in

the financial spreadsheet.

20/54 Planning updates

None.

20/55 Chairman's questions/items for information/next agenda

The next parish council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7.30pm.

Signed.................................................. Date...........................

Gayle Whelan, Ranton Parish Council Clerk. rantonparishcouncil@gmail.com