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Present: Cllr R Kenworthy (Chair), Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr R Read, Cllr A Woodcock, Cllr S Duck
1 member of the public
121/23 Apologies for absence: Clerk Mrs L Cooper (working)
In the absence of the clerk, Cllr Kenworthy elected to take the minutes of the meeting
122/23 Co-option of Councillors: Steve Crozier expressed an interest in being co-opted onto the council. Proposed by Cllr Faulkner, seconded by Cllr Woodcock that Mr Crozier be co-opted.
Clerk to contact Mr Crozier.
123/23 Exclusions of Press and Public
None required
124/23 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Kenworthy declared an interest in Agenda item 12 BDSSA
125/23 Minutes of Meetings held on 6 February 2024
The minutes of the meetings were recorded as correct and signed by the Chair
126/23 Police Liaison Report
Previously circulated and noted
127/23 PROGRESS REPORTS
Clerks Report
None
128/23 Public Participation
None
129/23 District Councillor’s Report
None
130/23 APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT
130/23.1 Applications
None
114/23.2 Ratifications
None
114/23.3 Approved Planning Applications
7/2023/4105 Land to the south of Bootle Surgery, Chapel Lane, Bootle,
Erection of a 2 storey dwelling with integral garage and home office – variation of condition 2 amendments to design, on planning permission 7/2021/4156
Granted
7/2023/4103 2, Falcon Place, Eskmeals
Installation of a new sewage treatment plant
Granted
131/23 FINANCIAL RECORDS
131/23.1 The following payments were approved:
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131/23.2 Receipts
Rental £ 265.00
131/23.3 To receive and note the bank statement dated 29 February 2024
Received and verified by Cllr Kenworthy
131/23.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 29 February 2024 and determine action needed to address deviations from the budget.
The Clerk submitted a written report there will be an underspend at year end (£28391.84) mainly due to BDSSA budget this will have to transfer to allocated reserves. The Clerk will present a recommendation at the April meeting of general surplus to be transferred to the deposit account and allocated to general reserves.
Point noted and request clerk to make the necessary arrangements.
132/23`VILLAGE MATTERS
132/23.1 Community Plan
The council await update on position from Cllr Pratt on both footpath and beach
132/23.2 Toilets
Despite changes to drainage paper blockage still occurred. This has been rodded and cleared by local handyman. Handyman has requested a key to access toilets.
132/23.3 Monk Moor Telephone Box
Cllr Woodcock reported – Now working but appeared not to have mains power – Electrical Installation certificate still outstanding – has been told that this is a battery unit and mains power may not be required. Cllr Woodcock to liaise with Clerk to clarify.
Defib is a locked unit with access code. Resolved to leave code in the box to ensure the defib can be accessed at any time.
132/23.4 Hycemoor – request to purchase land
No response since letter confirming purchase price
132/23.5 Bootle in Bloom
Cllr Faulkner obtained quotes and to check with Clerk how to procure and progress.
132/23.6 Footpath Wellbank
Meeting updated on feedback from developer and national park. Awaiting official output from LDNPA.
132/23.7 Hycemoor – request for Play equipment
Cllr Read to confirm spec and send clerk email by weekend to allow procurement to proceed.
132/23.8 Environmental Issues
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Drainage and resurfacing works at Millholme. Council to formally request update from Cumberland as to what work been completed and what is still to complete.
Road and kerb work apparently to be completed this month.
Bench – Agreed to replace and remove at Main Street by Palm Trees and between Bootle Station and Hycemoor and remove the remaining concrete seat structure at Wellbank.
Cllr Duck to obtain two prices for plinths removal and installation for items above.
Private reversing mirror broken by contractors during works at Millholme agreed not for council to progress – Cllr Duck to liaise with owner and suggest they first make contact with Cumberland
Dog waste bins requested along Millholme – clerk to request price from Cumberland for provision and confirm if any waste disposal costs will be incurred to allow decision at the next meeting.
132/23.9 Emergency Plan
Cllr Duck continuing to update. Advice to be sought from Clerk as to detail required to avoid any duplication
132/23.10 Clerks Appraisal
Cllrs Read and Woodcock to arrange a date with Clerk.
133/23 Reports from representatives on outside bodies and working groups
133/23.1 BDSSA – Cllr Kenworthy reported that architect plans now updated and out for quotations and comment. Next stage will be to progress with planning submission
134/23 Correspondence
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
Answer to query on Facebook regarding grass cutting has resulted in no further concerns.
135/23 Councillor Matters
136/23 Next Meeting
The next meeting to be held at the Chapel Meeting Room Bootle on Wednesday 10 April 2024 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2050 hrs