Minutes
Ordinary
14th September 2020
Bootle Parish Council – Minutes of the Telephone Conference Call Meeting Held on 14 September 2020
51/20 Attendance
Cllr D Faulkner (Chair), Cllr R Kenworthy, Cllr R Read, Cllr A Todd, Cllr A Woodcock, Cllr P George.
52/20 Apologies
Cllr G Stoker.
53/20 Exclusions of Press and Public
None.
54/20 Declarations of Interest
None.
55/20 Minutes of Meeting Held on 13 July 2020
The minutes of the meeting held on 13 July 2020 were approved. Proposed by Cllr George, seconded by Cllr Read.
The minutes will be signed at the first face-to-face meeting following government advice.
56/20 Police Liaison Report
A Covid-19 report had been received and circulated.
57/20 Progress Reports
57/20.1 Toilet Refurbishment
A £10,000 business grant had been received for the toilets.
The Clerk will contact the approved contractor for a revised estimate and proposed start date.
The Clerk will ensure the donation box (part of the original specification) is included.
In line with current guidance, paper hand towel dispensers will be installed, with only electrical provision made for potential future hand dryers.
The Clerk will draft an advertisement for a new cleaner once works are complete.
58/20 Public Participation
No members of the public present.
59/20 County & District Councillors’ Reports
None received.
60/20 Applications for Development
60/20.1 Applications
None.
60/20.2 Ratifications
None.
60/20.3 Approved Planning Applications
7/2020/4038 – New Mill Howe, Bootle
Retrospective access track and siting of container behind existing building – Refused.
61/20 Financial Records
61/20.1 Payments Presented and Approved
- L Cooper – Clerk’s salary & expenses: £515.46
- HMRC – PAYE: £107.60
For information (direct debits):
- British Gas – June electricity (toilets): £7.71
- British Gas – July electricity (toilets): £7.46
Approved: Proposed by Cllr George, seconded by Cllr Woodcock.
61/20.2 Receipts
None received.
61/20.3 Bank Statement (31 July 2020)
The Clerk reported the bank statement had been checked and verified by Cllr Woodcock.
61/20.4 Budget Comparison Report (as at 31 August 2020)
No action required.
61/20.5 Increase in Clerk’s Salary
In line with the recent national pay award, it was resolved to increase the Clerk’s salary by 31p per hour from 1 January 2020.
62/20 Village Matters
62/20.1 2020 Land Mine Explosion, Bootle Station
Discussion took place on the draft poster. Some narrative and colour will be added to support public understanding.
62/20.2 Community Plan
Cllr Todd had undertaken the questionnaire under a revised structure due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Seventy responses were received.
Themes emerging included:
- Beach / coastal erosion
- Speeding and parking issues
- Recycling, litter and dog waste
- Play parks (not Parish Council responsibility)
An action plan now needs to be developed.
An extraordinary meeting will be called to discuss next steps. Proposed by Cllr Kenworthy; resolved.
62/20.3 Website
A local contractor will complete the website accessibility assessment and compliance statement before the statutory deadline of 23 September 2020.
Three quotations had been sought for a new website; contract awarded to Bill Amos, Millom.
Proposed by Cllr Woodcock, seconded by Cllr Todd.
62/20.4 Footway Lighting
Required information had been submitted to Copeland Borough Council.
62/20.5 Monk Moors Telephone/Broadband Issues
New poles have been installed by BT/OpenReach.
Approved fibre installation expected to be in place by Christmas.
The telephone box has been handed over to the Parish Council and requires repairs (to be discussed at next meeting).
Suggested: apply for funding for a defibrillator.
62/20.6 Beach Clean
Discussion took place on how the Parish Council could facilitate future beach cleans.
Possibility of additional litter bins to be explored within the Community Plan review.
62/20.7 Hycemoor Way Road Closure
Cllr Read raised concerns about impacts on residents.
Deliveries and large vehicles will be given access by arrangement with contractors.
63/20 Reports from Representatives on Outside Bodies & Working Groups
63/20.1 Beach
Cllr Kenworthy reported that the Coastal Strategy is still to be published following the 2019 consultation.
He will seek a renewed commitment from Cumbria County Council regarding publication timescales.
Regarding the disappearance of lugworm: an email had been received; the authority is seeking further information and evidence of commercial digging.
63/20.2 Hidden Coast Project
Additional funding required for the viaduct crossing and the bridge crossings over the River Irt.
Feasibility studies are being undertaken.
63/20.3 Stronger Town Fund
Discussions ongoing to gather ideas for potential projects.
64/20 Correspondence
All previously circulated. No issues raised.
Additional correspondence:
- Email from a Summerhill resident seeking support to lift an S157 local occupancy clause.
It was noted this is LDNP policy.
Cllr Faulkner to respond.
65/20 Councillor Matters
None.
66/20 Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for 12 October 2020 at 7.30pm.
Meeting closed at 9.09pm.