12/11/18
22
November 2018
Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr, R Kenworthy, Cllr G Stoker Cllr P George, Cllr M Capstick
1 member of the public
Cllr R Read, and Cllr T Miles
Agenda item no 11.8 Human Resources issues require the exclusion of press and public
Cllr Faulkner declared an interest in Agenda item 12.3
The minutes of the meeting held on 8th October 2018 were approved and signed by the Chairman.
A report had been received and previously circulated to Councillors. It was noted that there had been 2 reported incidents of suspicious circumstances. It was agreed to accept the report.
Cllr Kenworthy has still to undertake the plan drawings. Internal photos are required for the funding bid. Cllr George to obtain 3 estimates. It was agreed that the proposed office space should be insulated.
In the absence of Cllr Miles, this was deferred to the next meeting.
The member of public present did not wish to raise any issues.
None received.
7/2018/4103 Pipers Croft, Bootle
Erection of a 13m rear extension, erection of front porch, internal/external modifications to an existing bungalow, installation of timber decking and steps to the rear, erection of single garage, and the change of use of agricultural land to residential garden.
The Council resolved to support this application, as it improved current housing stock to encourage families to the area.
None undertaken
7/2018/4079 Millstones Olde Farm House, Bootle
New house in garden
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
7/2018/4086 Wellbank Cottage, Bootle
Construct new portal frame building for Building materials, vehicles, plant and
Approved with Conditions
Royal British Legion Wreath and donation £ 50.00
Great North Air Ambulance S137 donation £ 100.00
Darren Fawcett Grass cutting £4900.80
It was noted that the grass contracts had come to term and the Clerk was instructed to put the contracts out to tender.
E:on Electricity – toilets £ 30.90
Waterplus Water toilets £ 64.16
Trustees Cpt Shaws Room hire 2017 £ 105.00
SH Penellum Toilet Cleaning Services Oct £ 75.00
After discussion it was resolved to share half the cost of the purchase of the 11th Edition of Charles Arnold Baker’ Local Council’s Administration with Whicham Parish Council
Whicham Parish Council Half cost of ref book £ 55.49
None
Cllr Stoker checked and signed the bank reconciliation provided by the Clerk
None required
The Clerk had previously circulated a draft budget and report to all councillors prior to the meeting. Modifications were made to the draft budget by councillors and then approved. The budget estimates an income of £17260 and a proposed expenditure of £24462 with the short fall being taken from reserves.
It was proposed by Cllr Kenworthy and seconded by Cllr Capstick and resolved that despite the shortfall in income versus expenditure the precept would be limited to an increase of 2.5% on the 2018/19 precept in line with ONS. The 2019/20 precept was set at £16400.
Cllr Kenworthy to include this in the meeting with the West Cumbria Rivers Trust to see if it could form part of the overall project.
This project is postponed until early 2019
Correspondence had been received requesting that the signs be changed to include the 2018 win. Cllr Faulkner to investigate an appropriate solution and action.
It was resolved not to respond to this consultation.
Land containing trees was identified. Cllr Stoker agreed to undertake a visual inspection of all the trees on land owned by the Parish Council and submit a report on risk to the next meeting. It was agreed that a professional tree inspection would be undertaken on those trees considered to be a risk.
The Clerk was awaiting the paperwork from BT.
Deferred to next meeting
The member of public was asked to leave the meeting.
a) To agree the date of the Clerk’s Annual Appraisal
Cllrs Kenworthy and Capstick to arrange a date for early December
b) To agree the Clerks salary for 2019/20
A discussion took place within the Council and it was agreed to award an increase of 25p (2.3%) on the Clerk’s hourly rate.
Cllr Kenworthy reported he was still awaiting feedback and written evidence from Cumbria County Council.
No progress
A letter was handed to the Clerk at the meeting. This to be distributed to all Councillors and to be discussed at the next meeting,
Cllr Faulkner reported that he had sent a reminder to Kevin Cosgrove, Cumbria Highways re obtaining a quote for the design works.
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
The next meeting to be held at the Community Room, Bootle Fire Station on 14 January 2019 at 7.30pm. The Clerk to contact the Station Officer to book the room for 2019 dates.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 9.50pm