AMENITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES OF IPPLEPEN PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON:
TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2024
Attendees.
Cllr Roger Carnell (RC)-Chair
Cllr Dave Burnham (DB)
Cllr David Palethorpe (DP)
Cllr Stephen Latter (SL)
The meeting opened at 19:12 hours
- The Chairman opened the Meeting and received apologies.
Apologies received from:
Cllr Jon Ranjit (JR)
- To declare any interests arising at this meeting and to consider any dispensation requests relating to this meeting.
No interests were declared
- The Council will adjourn for the following items:
Public Question Time: A period of 10 minutes will be allowed for members of the public to ask questions or make comment regarding the work of the Council or other items that affect Ipplepen
No members of the public in attendance
- The Council convened to conduct the following business on the Agenda:
- Clampitt Road toilets update
Builder has advised that completion is immanent.
- Snow Warden checks
JR to collect gritter from RC by end of the week.
JR scheduled to order grit. Gritter requires mechanical checkover to ensure serviceable for use.
RC to liaise with JR re the above
- Cladding of Park toilet block
Original contractor now unable to carryout works. RC seeking quotations from other potential contractors
- Park and Tremlett play equipment inspection
Parish Council intention is to review existing equipment to determine maintenance or replacement options
Cllr Steve Rattlidge has provided some images of potential equipment that could be used to replace existing
RC recommended that we approach local supplier Outdoor Play to discuss potential changes/repairs etc
Potential that Russ at Maverick could supply a smaller set-up with Skate Park refurbishment as the interest expressed from the public via the original public consultation process needs to be followed through
- Christmas Tree
RC advised tree is scheduled for delivery 29 November. JR to assist with installation using Telehandler. Potential availability of use of Mobile Elevated Working Platform to assist with installing lights
- Mill Centre maintenance – re report from the School?
A query has been raised by the primary school in respect of the liability for grounds maintenance to the Millenium Centre/ Saplings Pre-school. DP/RC to liaise with Simon Birbeck to determine grounds maintenance requirements for MC as not included within current grounds maintenance contract for the primary school
- AOB
No other business
- To note the date of the next meeting: Tuesday 10th December 2024
Advanced apologies received from Cllr Dave Burnham (DB) as unable to attend due to family birthday commitments
Meeting closed – 19:45 hours
