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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 13TH JUNE 2016
IN CAPTAIN SHAW’S SCHOOL, BOOTLE COMMENCING AT 8PM
Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr, R Kenworthy Cllr M Capstick, Cllr T Miles, Cllr P George, Cllr G Stoker
2 members oh public Mr P Mills, Mrs B Hill
Apologies
Cllr P Woodhouse Cllr B Dunn
Resignation
Cllr S Dalton as tended his resignation.
None
Minutes of the Meeting of 9th May 2016 were approved and signed by the Chairman
A report had been received and circulated to all Councillors prior to the meeting. The report was accepted.
The Chairman had made contact with the solicitor, who had not made much progress. The solicitor required names of people who had rented the 2 fields in the past. The solicitor had agreed a discount price of £150 for each piece of land plus registry fees.
The surgery arrangements were to carry on. Cllr George reported that the surgery at Seascale was closed for 2 hours for lunch. There had been a newspaper report about the number of “never” events for patients having to travel to Carlisle to receive appropriate emergency treatment. The Mayor was to make an announcement on Thursday of the setting up of a Professor led Medical Research unit at West Cumberland Hospital
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which would involve 25 students. It is hoped that this would improve the status of the hospital and help recruitment.
There is still no further information on the success regime.
Jamie Reed MP to raise a parliamentary debate on the issue.
The school has taken over the phone box by the school as a library.
The Chairman was completing an application to Grantscape. It was agreed that the Council would apply for £2800 and the council to put forward the other £1200. The result would be known in October. It is to be explained within the application that the £25k in reserves is earmarked for the refurbishment of the toilets which the council are not permitted to seek a grant for.
The problem is trying to get the new domain to link into the old one. Cllr Russell and the Clerk to meet up to try and resolve the issue.
Mr Mills gave details about the “Rock the Fells” festival that is to be held on 23rd July. There has been some disquiet expressed amongst neighbours close to the Village Hall field where it is to be held. Camping and parking will be at Wellbank with visitors arriving Saturday and leaving Sunday.
There will be 2 large marques on the field, private security will monitor the site and management the movement on/off the site.
It was suggested that Mr Mills have a meeting with local residents to explain what will be happening and talk to local landowners.
Mr Mills stated that this would be a family festival.
There is a 3 tier meeting on 5 July 2016 at Bootle Village Hall commencing at 6.30pm.
There is a meeting on Wednesday 15 June 2016 at Millom Network Centre to discuss the legacy from Nugen.
The Clerk reported that at the South Copeland Meeting that there were plans to extend and upgrade the Recreation Centre in Millom.
The LDNP were looking at ways to develop tourism on the West Coast.
None received
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None undertaken
7/2016/4014 Renewal of defective windows
Bootle Evangelical Church, Chapel Lane, Bootle
Listed Building consent refused
7/2016/4018 Outline Planning Permission for one dwelling
Adjacent Glenrowan, Bootle Station
Outline Planning granted
L Cooper Clerks salary & expenses £ 418.98
HMRC Income tax £ 83.60
In the absence of Cllr Dunn it was agreed to authorize the following payments provided they do not exceed the agreed limits.
SH Penellum for toilet cleaning services not to exceed £80
R James purchase of replacement toilet seat not to exceed £20
None Received
None received
It was noted that there was an overspend of £94 on the Calc subscription. The forecast for the year to be amended but as it is predicted that there will be under spends on other elements of the budget that no further action to be taken.
After discussion it was RESOLVED to take on the financial management of “Bootle in Bloom” project. Proposed: Cllr Miles, Seconded: Cllr Capstick
The project has cash assets of the following:
Donation from Bootle Parish Council April 2015 £1300.00
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Bootle Parish Council (LSCT grant) May 2016 £ 509.94
Donation from Shepleys Ltd £ 432.00
Cash in hand £ 47.58
Total £2289.52
A further £1000 has been applied for from Copeland Borough Council.
It was agreed that “Bootle in Bloom” would have a budget of £3300 for 2016/17 financial year with a projected project cost of £300 per annum for replacement of planters and £500 per annum for the cost of bedding plants etc.
The following payments were agreed:
Amberol Ltd purchase of 20 planters £2610.00
It was agreed that the current grass contract holder would undertake weed killing at a cost of £50 per session.
It was RESOLVED that Mrs Hill be authorised to spend not exceeding £100 for supplies to maintain the planters without first seeking consent from the Parish Council and would present receipts at the first meeting after the purchase.
After discussions it was agreed that the Fell Field would be offered to Philip Tyson on a short term lease to 31 December 2016 with the agreement to graze 1 pony and maintain the boundary and drainage of the field.
Cllr Miles to undertake a survey to ascertain if there is an interest in allotments.
The draft was agreed in principle. It was agreed to add on benches and street lights. Defibulators to be added if the bid was successful.
Council’s insurance to be informed of additional items.
In the absence of Cllr Dunn this was deferred to the next meeting.
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No update, waiting for Cllr Hitchen to get back to us.
The start has been delayed until December.
It had been advised to withdraw the current application and re-submit with the pool positioned closer to the Village Hall. Plans were currently being prepared for submission to outlying Planning Permission.
Delayed due to the Wellbank delay
There was nothing to report as yet.
A letter had been received from Cumbria County Council requesting a map showing where all the new seats had been placed and that the County Council would not be liable.
The next meeting to be held at Captain Shaw’s School, Bootle on 11 July 2016 at 8pm
Meeting ended at 10.25pm