Present:
S Johnson (Chairman), K Mansbridge (Vice Chairman), K Tubb, P Watt, C Everidge and S Creed-Castle.
Apologies for Absence: None.
Declarations of Interest: None.
Resolution to Approve the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held
on 27th October 2008:
The minutes were agreed as acceptable, proposed
by Cllr Mansbridge, seconded by Cllr Creed-Castle, all agreed.
Actions
Following the Last Meeting:
The Clerk reported that a letter has been
sent to the Highways Agency to reconsider a bus stop shelter for Ship
Knapp, Morcombelake. The insurance fidelity cover has been increased
to £20,000. Ring and Ride have been asked for more information before giving a donation.
Discuss WI Seat Replacement at the Ship Inn, Morcombelake:
Cllr Watt
said she believed that the latest situation on this matter was that the
Parish Council were not going to contribute as the WI were not going
to either.
Discuss Playground Inspections:
The Clerk reported that this
is in relation to the weekly inspections to be carried out by Mr Dale
Wright and not the District Council inspections. It was agreed that Cllr
Tubb ask Mr Wright if he is carrying out the inspections while looking
into the fencing issues. Cllr Tubb was also asked to look into signing
of the playground relating to children under 12 years of age using the
equipment. Action: Clerk
Discuss Provisional Accounts for 2008/2009:
The Clerk gave out draft copies of the 2008/2009 accounts which are balanced
and ready for the internal audit. There were no queries/questions on
the accounts so far.
Discuss Char Chat Expenses:
Cllr Johnson gave out
a breakdown of expensive for the Char Chat in 2009 from Elizabeth Fortescue.
It was agreed that the suggestion of asking people to receive it by email
in the next edition would be reasonable and Cllrs Johnson, Watt and Tubb
would be happy to deliver by hand to save costs too.
Any Other Business:
Cllr Creed-Castle spoke regarding her forthcoming exhibition. She said
that nowhere in the minutes does it give a financial figure that she
can have to carry the exhibition out. It was unanimously agreed that £350.00
be put to the next Parish Council meeting with a view to getting a cheque
signed. It was agreed that Cllr Creed-Castle will not be out of pocket
and any profit will be decided at the September 2009 Parish Council meeting
and perhaps give a donation to the local area. The Clerk reported that
Victim Support had written asking for a donation. It was agreed that
the Clerk email them asking for more local, detailed information if possible.
Cllr Everidge reported that the Twinning Association had asked for a
donation for the celebrations but as yet no further information on how
much they would like has come in. Action: Clerk
Close of Business: 8.28pm. |