17 August 2022 - Extra-ordinary Meeting
Ruskington Parish Council
Minutes of an extra ordinary meeting of Ruskington Parish Council held on Wednesday 17 August 2022 at the Winchelsea Centre, High Street North Ruskington, NG34 9DY at 7pm.
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Present: |
Chairman |
G Conway |
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Councillors: |
S Tonge, O Ditch, L Tomlinson, Cllr Cox, P Cotter, M Trolley |
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Also, in attendance: |
Mrs Kathryn Locke (Clerk to Council) |
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Apologies: |
Cllr Cunningham |
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No members of the public were in attendance
The council meeting was opened at 7.08pm.
1. Apologies for absence.
Cllr Cunningham was not present at the meeting and had sent apologies.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to accept the apologies. Proposed by Cllr Cox, seconded by Cllr Tonge and approve unanimously.
2. Declarations of interest and to consider applications for dispensations in relation to DPIs.
Cllr Tonge informed council that she knew one of the job applications through her line of work and would abstain from item 5.
3. To approve as a correct record the notes of ordinary meeting held on Tuesday 12 July 2022.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to approve the notes of the ordinary meeting as accurate Minutes with one inaccuracy amended. Proposed by Cllr Cox, seconded by Cllr Ditch and approved with 6 votes for and 1 abstention.
The Chairman signed the Minutes.
4. To resolve whether to exclude the public and press, in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, to discuss the following legal and staffing matters.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to exclude the public to discuss the matter below. Proposed by Cllr Cox, seconded by Cllr Tomlinson and approved unanimously.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 7.14pm. The meeting re-opened at 7.14pm.
5. To receive an update on the vacancy for a Parish Caretaker.
Interviews for this position were held on Wednesday 3rd August.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to appoint the candidate recommended by the interview panel. Pay was agreed at SCP3 moving up to SCP5 following a successful probation period. Proposed by Cllr Ditch, seconded by Cllr Cox and approved with 6 votes for and 1 abstention.
6. To receive a report on the performance, support and welfare of a parish council employee. – Cllr Ditch
An update on the employee was given.
Action: The Council RESOLVED to accept the HR advice from Chris Moses and approved the quote for the required services. Proposed by Cllr Ditch, seconded by Cllr Cox and approved unanimously.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.16pm.