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BOOTLE PARISH COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 12TH JULY 2021 IN THE CHAPEL ROOMS BOOTLE, COMMENCING AT 7.30PM
37/21 Attendance
Cllr D Faulkner (Chair), Cllr P George Cllr R Read, and Cllr A Woodcock
1 member of the public
38/21 Apologies, None
39/21 Exclusions of Press and Public
None required
40/21 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
41/21 Minutes of Meeting held on 15th June 2021
The minutes of the meeting held on the 15th June 2021 were approved and signed by the Chair.
Proposed by Cllr Woodcock seconded by Cllr George
42/21 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated
43/21 PROGRESS REPORTS
43/21.1 1945 Landmine Explosion
Cllr Faulkner presented a draft invitation card to the meeting, minor changes where made to the wording. The event will be advertised on Cumbria Crack
43/21.2 EV Charge Points
Cllr Faulkner reported that Chargemystreet was investigating the installation on the car park by the toilets.
43/21.3 Recycling Monk Moors
Cllr Woodcock reported that it was now being collected regularly and will continue to monitor
44/21 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
45/21 County Councillor and District Councillors’ Reports
None
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46/21 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT
46/21.1 Applications
7/2021/4073 Mayfield Farm, Bootle Station
Provision of new cattle building to provide more space for existing herd to meet modern space and farm management requirement
The council resolved to support this application
7/2021/4069 Shannon Rise, Chapel Lane, Bootle
Construction of a detached 3 bedroom bungalow
The council resolved to support this application
7/2021/4078 Mayfield Farm, Bootle Station
Provision of track to existing gateway and gateway improvements to highways specification
The council resolved to support this application
46/21.2 Ratifications
None undertaken
46/21.3 Approved Planning Applications
7/2021/4043 Wellbank, Bootle
Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Desktop land contamination study), Confirmation of compliance with condition attached to planning permission
Approved subject to further detail and amendment in respect of Highway design.
7/2021/4049 Land adjacent to Skelda Mast, Eskmeals,
The proposed development comprises of the installation of: . 1 x 40-metre-high g EE Approved with Conditions
7/2021/4056 West View, Bootle Station
Demolition of an existing rear storage unit and construction of a new garage/workshop
Approved with Conditions
7/2021/4063 28 Hycemoor Way, Bootle
Construction of a single storey front extension
Granted
47/21 FINANCIAL RECORDS
47/21.1 The following payments were approved:
British Gas June electricity bill (direct debit) £ 23.73
J Hale Cleaning duties – June £ 360.00
Thomas Graham Cleaning supplies £ 68.41
Paul Norman Brackets for planters BIB £ 32.00
B Hill Bootle in Bloom entries £ 60.00
BHIB Insurance renewal £ 557.94
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Bootle Evan Church Room Hire £ 10.00
J Hale Replacement for chq no 424 £ 36.99
Waterplus Water bill – toilets £ 70.09
Bootle Evan Church Room Hire £ 10.00
Proposed by Cllr George, seconded by Cllr Woodcock
47/21.2 Receipts
Donation box £ 19.11
Rent £ 250.00
Field rent £ 100.00
47/21.3 To receive and note the bank statement dated 30 June 2021
The bank statement had been reconciled by the Clerk and verified by Cllr Woodcock.
47/21.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 30 June2021 and determine action needed to address deviations from the budget.
None required.
47/21.5 To note that the AGAR has been submitted for a Limited Assurance Review
47/21.6 A VAT claim has been submitted for a total of £5510.62
47/21.7 Bank Signatories
To remove R Kenworthy and replace with Cllr A Woodcock
Proposed by Cllr George Seconded by Cllr Read
48/21`VILLAGE MATTERS
48/21.1 Community Plan
Leads were allocated to each part of the plan. The Clerk to update the action plan and publish on the website
48/21.2 Bootle Book Box
After discussion it was resolved that the Bootle Book Box would be managed by the council. Volunteer to keep accounts. A budget to be allocated to the project. Clerk to circulate a draft protocol
48/21.3 Lengthsman
The Clerk had undertaken some research on this. It was resolved to include in next year’s budget. Clerk to write to adjoining councils to ascertain interest in sharing one.
48/21.4 Broadband
Cllr Faulkner is still pursuing and will report back to the September meeting
48/21.5 Bootle in Bootle – Welcome Back Fund
Cllr Faulkner reported still awaiting Jenny Brumby
Cllr Read reported that “poo bag” boxes were currently being made
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48/21.6 Co-option of Councillors
Deferred to the October meeting. Clerk to send information to applicant
48/21.7 Allotment Field/Community Forests
Still awaiting the cost of fencing. Investigation of the allotment field shows that it is of poor quality soil. An application had been made by a resident to place some “adventure pods” on the allotment field. The Clerk to contact planning.
48/21.8 Boundary Commission changes
Cllr Faulkner reported that there would be significant changes to the parliamentary boundary seat but resolved not to comment on the consultation.
48/21.9 Queens Jubilee
Information had been received regarding beacons for the June event. Cllr Read to speak with local farmers.
49/21 Reports from representatives on outside bodies and working groups
None
50/21 Correspondence
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
51/21 Councillor Matters
52/21 Next Meeting
The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Room Bootle on Monday13 September 2021 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2110 hrs