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Cllr D Faulkner (Chair), Cllr R Kenworthy, Cllr P George, Cllr R Read and Cllr A Woodcock
1 member of the public
B.Cllr G McGrath
None required
Cllr Faulkner – Agenda item 11.12 Parish matters – GDF
The minutes of the meeting held on the 13th September 2021 were approved and signed by the Chair.
Proposed by Cllr Kenworthy seconded by Cllr Woodcock
Previously circulated
Cllr Faulkner reported that there had not been any progress
Cllr Woodcock had made enquiries regarding potential income. £56 for a full plot, £28 for a half plot each plot approx. 250sq metres
A member of the public wished to make a complaint against a councillor. The clerk advised the member of public of the correct procedure required when making a complaint against a councillor.
Cllr George enquired who was responsible for the slurry pipe which crosses the road from a farm
B Cllr McGrath had submitted a written report. The car park flooding had been addressed and should be monitored. Transfer of ownership of the car park to the Parish Council was being considered.
7/2021/4115 Roma, Chapel Lane, Bootle
Removal of existing conservatory and the construction of a single storey flat roof extension with glazed lantern over
The council resolved to support this application
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None undertaken
7/2021/4053 The Workshop, Bootle Station
Change of use from agricultural land to off road parking for the business (Agricultural Engineering)
Granted
7/2021/4091 Land parcel at Bootle Station/Hycemoor, Bootle
Erection of an agricultural building for the housing of livestock, horses, storage of machinery, equipment and feedstuff to support all year round farming/land management. Also change of use of land for a schooling manege area to exercise and train horses for the owners private use (not a business premises).
Refused
7/2021/4073 Mayfield Farm, Bootle Station
Provision of new cattle building to provide more space for existing herd to meet welfare standards
Approved with Conditions
British Gas September electricity bill (direct debit) £ 31.80
J Hale Cleaning duties – September £ 360.00
Thomas Graham Cleaning mats – toilets £ 45.28
Rapid Clear Unblocking toilet drain £ 340.00
Bill Amos Website maintenance £ 150.00
Bootle Evan Church Room Hire £ 10.00
Rent £ 250.00
Donation box toilet £ 51.18
Book box £ 18.81
The bank statement had been reconciled by the Internal auditor
None required.
Cllr Faulkner to discuss with Bootle in Bloom their requirements for 2022/23
School to be contacted re book box
Projects to include river, defibrillator and maintenance of telephone box
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Flood resilience – tree planting to continue in November
There was reluctance by the school to take on the Book Box at this moment in time. A plea to be put out on social media for someone to manage the Book box
No response to adverts, to re-advertise as a job share. Toilets to remain closed until a cleaner can be employed.
The Clerk reported that a new contract had been negotiated to start on 19 January 2022.
Wabberthwaite Parish Council had shown an interest in sharing a Lengthsman To be added to the budget for 2022
Contractor had notified the Clerk that works were expected to be completed 4 October 2021
Cllr Faulkner reported still awaiting Jenny Brumby. A request for 10 hi viz vests, litter pickers and hoops to be made to Copeland BC waste officer.
B Cllr McGrath had pursued this on behalf of the Parish Council and been assured that the drain had been fixed. To report any further complaints to Copeland BC.
Cllr Read to seek approval by local farmers for a beacon on Black Combe
A complaint had been received from a resident regarding the lack of speed monitoring and unsafe/no footpaths through the village for walkers. The Clerk to pursue with Cty Cllr Hitchen and B.Cllr McGrath
Cllr Faulkner expected that South Copeland Partnership would be responding to this
The Clerk reported that she had attended a meeting where an announcement was made of the forming of 2 Community Partnerships, one of which would be in South Copeland. Copeland BC would be making a decision on 14 October as a principal authority
Cllr Kenworthy to attend the meeting on 1 November 2021 as the representative of Bootle Parish Council
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None
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Room Bootle on Monday 8 November 2021 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2130 hrs