Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr M Capstick, Cllr T Miles, Cllr B Dunn, Cllr P George.
Apologies: Cllr G Stoker, Cllr R Kenworthy.
The minutes were approved and signed by the Chairman.
The existing Chairman and Vice Chairman stood down.
Chairman: Cllr Faulkner – Proposed Cllr Dunn, Seconded Cllr George.
With no further nominations, Cllr Faulkner was elected Chairman and took the chair.
Vice Chair: Cllr Kenworthy – Proposed Cllr Miles, Seconded Cllr Capstick.
Cllr Kenworthy had confirmed willingness to stand. Elected unopposed.
The Clerk/RFO presented the annual accounts. The internal audit had been completed and approved. Variances were identified and would be reported to the external auditor.
No current vacancies.
The Annual General Meeting closed at 20:25 and the normal meeting resumed.
None.
The modified minutes were approved and signed by the Chairman.
Approved and signed by the Chairman.
A written report had been circulated prior to the meeting and was accepted.
The Chairman continued attempts to contact solicitors. Other options to be pursued.
Cllr George attended a meeting. Issues discussed included health initiatives and patient participation. No permanent solution yet identified for Bootle Surgery.
Potential funding via Walney Offshore Grant (applications open late July). Chair to check eligibility.
Five benches installed; one held until footpath completion.
Notice boards expected to be ready for autumn installation.
No members of the public were present.
Reported on behalf of County Cllr Hitchin: North West Connections consultation delayed to September.
7/2016/4018 – Adjacent Glenrowan, Bootle Station, Millom
Outline planning permission for one dwelling.
No objections.
None undertaken.
None received.
Concerns raised by residents that conditions were not being adhered to. Clerk to write to LDNP requesting investigation.
Cllrs Capstick and Stoker to monitor Bank Reconciliation Statement.
Clerk’s review date set for November 2016.
Agreed.
Statements 1–8 were read out and agreed.
Council resolved it had met its legal obligations.
The Chairman signed the statement.
To be reviewed at the June meeting.
Accounts for year ending 31 March 2016 were approved by internal audit and accepted by Council. Variances were agreed.
Resolved to submit accounts to BDO Hayward for external audit.
Risk assessments and insurance details were noted.
Deferred to next meeting.
Installed and awaiting connection.
Cllr Kenworthy attended a meeting with CBC and CCC; actions agreed to progress the project.
Expected to be launched in June.
Advised to withdraw and resubmit application with pool sited closer to Village Hall.
Awaiting costings from LDNP.
No update.
Invitation received to meet Arriva manager in Seascale on 28 May.
NALC conducting survey on coastal town councils.
Field grazing rent to be discussed at next meeting.
Monday 13 June 2016 at 8pm, Captain Shaw’s School, Bootle.
Meeting ended at 10:05pm.
Clerk’s email: theclerk@bootleparishcouncil.co.uk