Document Date
11/12/2024
Created by
Parish Clerk
Category
Meetings
Wollaston Parish Council
Wollaston Parish Council
Document Date
11/12/2024
Created by
Parish Clerk
Category
Meetings
WOLLASTON PARISH COUNCIL
PLAYING FIELD & PARKS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON
Wednesday 11th December 2024, 7pm
At The Village Hall, High Street, Wollaston
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT
Green, Hodson, Jones, Milroy, Mitchell, Perry, Savage (Chair), Silsby and Mrs S. Grant (Clerk).
PUBLIC PRESENT
None
APOLOGIES
Apologies from Mr Cotter.
MINUTES
The minutes of the last meeting from 13th November 2024 were agreed unanimously and signed as a correct record.
FINANCES
Finances to end of November 2024 had been circulated. An issue was raised with Budget for 2025/2026 with the reduced payment of £250 from £500 to the Cricket Club for the upkeep/maintenance of the grass. Pest control and sundry maintenance to be slightly lowered to allow the £500 to be reinstated still allowing the overall budget to remain at £12,200 for 2025/26. To be ratified at the Parish Council meeting on December 12th, 2024. Mrs Milroy left the meeting at this point.
PLAY EQUIPMENT AND ADULT GYM INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
Mr Savage confirmed he had inspected the equipment and handed the inspection sheets to the Clerk. Basket Swing at St Mary’s to be tightened by Cllr Savage.
POCKET PARK
Scott Bader have replaced the key padlock with a coded padlock. Opening and closing of the Pocket Park continues to be slightly sporadic, particularly at weekends, Mr Savage to monitor and Mr Silsby to speak to Scott Bader Security again. Thanks to Mr Bill Thompson for his continued hard work.
SPORTS ASSOCIATION REPORT
Mr Perry met with a FA Northants Development contact to discuss Pitch Power funding for pitch maintenance/drainage and facilities. The ground was tested and resulted in a basic result due to the condition of the junior goal mouth. This result would provide a sum of £16,640 over a period of 6 years with the Sports Association expected to put in £6,400 during years 3-6. To be reviewed again in March/April 2025. Mr Perry advised that he raised the question of the Football Foundation putting money into the clubhouse building – a meeting is due to be held later this week, but turning the showers into cubicles has proved to increase usage. Costs required for new pipework, boiler and shower cubicles. Mr Perry to report back at next meeting.
The Sports Association have purchased equipment from Weed Spray contractor to carry out the spraying independently, including the Tennis Court area.
Heaters were switched on in the Clubhouse during the recent cold snap resulting in a very high bill, Mr Perry to investigate. Heaters now off and will be switched on when required.
MUGA UPDATE
Awaiting the internal NNC Developer Contributions Board (DCB) and Strategic Capital Boards for formal approval on December 12th. Once this is received, Clerk to communicate and Mr Perry to confirm to the Playground Company and agree on the pitch markings. NNC have advised that they will pay the net S106 amount of £86,795 (Parish Council to reclaim the £17,359 VAT). A balance of £75,059.50K S106 monies will remain.
PURCHASES REQUIRED
Clerk to chase Tennis Court timer repair (£127) with supplier. Mr Silsby confirmed that the blades on the Hayter had been sharpened, invoice to follow.
FIELD MAINTENANCE/MATTERS RELATING TO THE FIELD
Cess pit – Mr Savage advised that the Cess pit was again almost at full capacity, this is obviously due to a leak. Mr Jones to obtain quote for a similar size as current cess pit and provide the measurements to Mr Silsby. Quotation to also be obtained for tarmac for additional parking. Once these quotes have been received, to be added to an agenda as a resolution for spending of the available historic S106 monies. It was resolved at the May 2024 Parish Council to approve the spending of £20,117 Historic S106 monies for Sports Association/Playing Field Committee recommendations
Rabbit pest control will take place over next 3 weeks. Mr Silsby to arrange collection of the logs in the football compound. Clerk to look into potential grant for Monkey Challenge climbing wall at St Mary’s Park.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 7pm at the Village Hall, High Street, Wollaston.
There being no further business the Chair thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 8:05pm.