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Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr R Kenworthy, Cllr R Read, Cllr M Capstick,
Cllr P George, Cllr B Dunn and Cllr G Stoker
Cllr Dunn had tended his resignation from the Council and this was accepted. A letter of thanks to be sent to Cllr Dunn.
There were no matters on the Agenda which required the exclusion of Press or Public
None
Minutes of the Meeting of 14th November 2016 were approved and signed by the Chairman
A report had been received and circulated to Councillors prior to the meeting. The report was accepted.
The Chairman reported that he had now received an affidavit from the solicitors which required signing and witnessing as to the boundary of the 2 fell fields. The Chair reported that the boundary fencing was not currently good enough to keep stock in/out but was sufficient to divine the boundary.
No members of the public were present.
No report had been received
None had been received
None undertaken
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7/2016/4075 16 Hycemoor Way, Bootle Station
Erect single and two storey extensions
APPROVED with conditions
SH Penellum Toilet Cleaning Nov £ 60.00
L Cooper Clerks salary & expenses £ 418.98
HMRC PAYE £ 83.60
It was proposed by Cllr Faulkner and Seconded by Cllr Kenworthy to donate
NW Air Ambulance Donation £ 100.00
Mrs Penellum reported a leak in the water system of the toilets. The new toilet seat had been fitted and it was agreed that Mrs Penellum would be included in discussions on the new specification for the toilets. It was agreed to provide some laminated signs “FLOOR SLIPPERY WHEN WET” to display.
Bootle in Bloom (fundraising) £ 318.00
It was agreed that the new planters could be ordered when required.
None received
None required
An application for funding request had been received from Bootle & District Sports & Social Club for the refurbishment of the kitchen within the Pavilion. After discussion it was proposed by Cllr Capstick, seconded by Cllr Kenworthy that the Council would match fund to a maximum of £2000.
Cllrs Kenworthy and Capstick had attended a meeting with a small working group made up of residents, Copeland BC and Cumbria CC. As a result CCC have agreed to share their schedule for gulley cleaning with the working group. CCC also agreed to provide a marked up map of the water courses showing areas where they believe mitigation (both short and long term) could be considered withe the agreement of landowners. The working group then plan to consider which water courses could be deepened and widened. The group were advised to focus on up stream of the village for greatest effect.
Another meeting has been arranged for 9 January 2017 to review the final report from Peter Allen/Environment Agency for feedback on 16 January. Following receipt of this information then a further briefing with the community will be planned to enable full participation of all interested parties.
Cllrs Faulkner and Kenworthy had attended the CALC workshop and had put together the submission from Bootle Parish Council. This had been distributed via email to all councillors for their comments. Minor amendments had been made to the initial document as a result of the circulation.
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It was agreed to submit the final draft to National Grid, White Young Green, Copeland BC, Cumbria CC and County Cllr Hitchen for their information
This was deferred to the January meeting.
Still awaiting an update from Copeland on the proposal made by County Council. Cllr Kenworthy to continue to liaise with Cllr Hitchen to hopefully reach a positive outcome.
The Chair had submitted a response on behalf of the Council to the amended plans.
There is to be a meeting on 14 January 2017 for interested parties
No further progress.
This was been deferred to the January meeting.
An email had been circulated from Calc re the change of rules for the decommissioning of nuclear sites. It was agreed that there was no requirement on the Council to respond
The next meeting to be held at Captain Shaw’s School, Bootle on 16 January 2017 at 7.30pm
The following are the dates for the 2017 meetings 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 13 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 12 June, 10 July, Aug tbc, 11 Sept, 9 Oct, 13 Nov, 11 Dec.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 08.55pm