BOOTLE PARISH COUNCIL

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 14TH NOVEMBER 2022 IN THE COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM BOOTLE FIRE STATION, COMMENCING AT 7.30PM

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92/22 Attendance

Cllr D Faulkner (Chair), Cllr R Kenworthy, Cllr R Read, Cllr P George

1 member of the public

Mr C McCarron, Cumbria Highways

93/22 Apologies for absence

None

94/22 Co-option of Councillor

Proposed by Cllr George and Seconded by Cllr Read that Mrs C Smith be co-opted onto the council and was duly co-opted

Mrs Smith signed acceptance of office in the presence of the Clerk as Proper Officer for the Council.

95/22 Exclusions of Press and Public

None required

96/22 Declarations of Interest

None

97/22 Minutes of Meetings held on 10 October 2022

The minutes of the meeting were approved and signed by the Chair.

98/22 The Chair proposed that Agenda item 8, Public Participation be brought forward

99/22 Public Participation

Mr McCarron, Cumbria Highways outlined plans for the resurfacing of the A595 from north of The Byre to Mill St. Work expected to commence end of February for 7-10 nights. Dates to be confirmed nearer the time and will be published. Publicity via a public drop in session being considered by County Council

The Chair asked for speed signage to be reviewed from the village to Bootle Station. Mr McCarron to take to CRASH meeting

The Chair thanked Mr McCarron for his report

100/22 Police Liaison Report

Previously circulated.

101/22 Progress Reports

101/22.1 Speeding

Request for future speed monitoring through the village on the A595 to coincide with Sellafield traffic and peak times to gain a true representation of the perceived issue.

101/22.2 EV Charge Point

Cllr Faulkner reported that this had now been costed out and an application will be made to the GDF fund by Charge my Street.

102/22 County Councillor and District Councillors’ Reports

None.

103/22 Applications for Development

103/22.1 Applications

None

103/22.2 Ratifications

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None

103/22.3 Approved Planning Applications

7/2022/4062 Millstones Olde Farm House, Bootle

Conversion of an existing workshop/store to form a 2-bedroom annex associated with the main dwelling.

Granted

7/2022/4081 25, Hycemoor Way, Bootle,

Single storey rear extension with 3 no Velux Rooflights and the installation of a new first floor window to the rear

Granted

7/2022/4082 3 Townhead, Bootle

Convert detached double garage into annexed accommodation

Approved with Conditions

104/22 Financial Records

104/22.1 The following payments were approved:

Valda Energy electric (Direct Debit) £ 21.60

Waterplus water (Direct Debit) £ 28.59

Darren Fawcett grass cutting £6394.08

Bootle in Bloom £ 50.55

Gsb Ltd Tree maintenance £ 250.00

Royal British Legion Poppy wreath and donation £ 50.00

West Cumbria Rivers Trust – Woodland project £1216.33

Gowan Construction Ground works – Woodland proje £5640.00

Brunel engraving Signage for Woodland project £ 391.74

V Bunton Toilet Cleaning – October £ 396.00

The following payment was made under Financial Standing Orders

Plaswood benches – woodland project £1486.92

104/22.2 Receipts

Rent October £ 265.00

Donation boxes £ 19.32

Donation Cheque for waste removal £2000.00

104/22.3 To receive and note the bank statement dated 31 October 2022

Checked and verified by Cllr Kenworthy

104/22.4 To consider the Budget Comparison Report as at 31 October 2022 and determine action needed to address deviations from the budget.

None required

104/22.5 To approve the budget for the financial year 2023/24

It was resolved that the following be committed reserves

£250 upkeep of the woodland Project

£1000 toilet block repairs/refurbishment

Proposed Cllr George, Seconded Cllr Read

The Clerk presented a final budget for approval

Resolved to accept the Clerks recommendations

Seconded by Cllr Kenworthy

104/22.6 To approve the precept for the financial year 2023/24

The Clerk recommended that the precept remain at £19500

Seconded by Cllr Smith

Resolved to accept the Clerks recommendation

104/22.7 To approve the payment for beach clean – Annaside

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A donation had been received from CGP for £2000 towards the cost of the removal of waste collected by volunteers at Annaside. Resolved that the Parish Council would meet any shortfall and seek compensation from Copeland BC for failure to undertake their obligations re the removal of waste.

Proposed by Cllr Kenworthy Seconded by Cllr George

A letter of thanks to go to the volunteers

105/22 Village Matters

105/22.1 Community Plan

Cllr Faulkner reported that Cumbria CC are extending Broadband improvements throughout the county, under Government ‘Project Gigabit’ scheme. Not clear if it will include Bootle.

105/22.2 Toilets

Clerk reported that contractor had been contacted re water heater, as yet not installed. Clerk to progress with contractor to ensure timely installation for the winter period.

105/22.3 Monk Moor Telephone Box

Resolved to purchase an unlocked box for defib £450 plus signage £35

West Lakes Electrics to be approached to connect to power

To check with Wellmed to confirm if subject to recall.

105/22.4 Allotment Field

Ready for planting early December – planting to be completed through the prison, school and volunteer days.

Opening ceremony – planning with the school and WCRT for early in the New Year, date and time to be confirmed in December 2022.

105/22.5 Hycemoor – request to purchase land

Awaiting valuation from contractor

105/22.6 Co-option of Councillor

None

105/22.7 Hidden Gems

None identified

105/22.8 2023 Meeting Dates

Approved

106/22 Reports from representatives on outside bodies and working groups

Cllr Faulkner had previously circulated a report from the Hidden Coast Project

107/22 Correspondence

All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:

  • from Bootle in Bloom with copies of certificates attained in the Cumbria in Bloom competition clerk to send letter of congratulation and thanks to the volunteers on behalf of the council.
  • Boundary Commission consultation – changes to Parliamentary boundary Bootle will be included within Barrow in Furness constituency
  • Resignation letter received from Cllr Woodcock

108/22 Councillor Matters

  • None

109/22 Next Meeting

The next meeting to be held at the Community Room Bootle Fire Station on Monday 16 January 2023 at 7.30pm.

There being no other business the Meeting closed at 2115 hrs

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