Held at Captain Shaw’s Hall, Bootle
20.00hrs Monday 11 January 2016.
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Cllr D Faulkner, Cllr M Capstick, Cllr, R Kenworthy, Cllr T Miles, Cllr A Brown,
Cllr B Dunn, Cllr P George, Cllr G Stoker, and Cllr P Woodhouse
Apologies
Cllr S Dalton
3 members of the public were also in attendance
Cllr Dunn declared an interest in item 15/16.4
The minutes of the meeting held on 7th December 2015 were approved and
signed by the Chair
No report had been received
16.1 Registration of Land Titles
Still awaiting a reply from the Solicitor
16.2 Healthwatch
It was reported that there is a change of working times for the surgery, but it
was anticipated that this would be short term and would be reviewed.
It was proposed to set up an action group with Waberthwaite to support the
surgery and also to get a community view to the current NHS service and the
surgery.
Cllr George to attend a meeting with Liz Clegg to form a Health Action Group
and feedback to the next meeting.
16.3 Phone Box
It was agreed after discussion for the Parish Council to take over the Phone
Boxes at Hyce Moor and Monks Moors from British Telecom, so that they can
be used for the siting of Defrib machines.
16.4 Bench Repair/Replacement
Cllr Dunn reported that the bench ends were now welded and ready for
galvanising and should be ready by the end of January.
3 quotes had been received for the wood for the seats. It was decided to go
with Lathers at a cost of £741. Cllr Woodhouse will arrange collection.
It is expected that all materials will be delivered by 1 February 2016 and the
benches will be ready to be installed at the end of February.
16.5 Grass Cutting Tender
Two responses had been received.
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It was agreed to award the contract to D Fawcett after tender clarification.
Clerk to write to Home Limited to suggest that the Parish Council take over
the grass cutting around the Home.
16.6 Parish Council Website
The Website would cost £64.80 for 2 years.
Website to be managed by the Clerk
The members of the public present expressed concern regarding item 15/ the
dog fouling in the churchyard and stated that it was one member of the
community who was the persistent offender. They asked if a “No Dogs
Allowed” sign could be put on the entrances to the churchyard and whether
the double gates could be locked to prevent the churchyard being used as a
walkway/cut through to discourage dog walkers.
After discussion the members of the public left the meeting.
No reports had been received.
No applications had been received
A letter had been sent by the Chairman on behalf of the Parish Council to
LDNP to seek the removal of the “inclusion course” in respect of the Wellbank
development
20/1 The following payments were approved:
SH Penellum Toilet Cleaning Services £ 60.00
CA James Toilet consumables £ 29.35
GP Sheet Metals New Notice Boards £ 48.00
B Dunn Matls for Notice Boards etc £114.34
20/2 No receipts had been received
20/3 A new bank statement had arrived and a reconciliation statement
would be presented at the February meeting
20/4 Budget Reconciliation Statement – this to be presented at the February
meeting
Clerk’s Employment Contract
The contract was signed and agreed at contracted hours of 48 hours per
quarter.
21/1 Railings by River Annas
LDNP had given a grant of £2k towards the cost of this. Clerk to chase
21/2 Play area inspections
The play area was the responsibility of BDSC and it was their responsibility to
ensure that play equipment was regularly inspected.
The BMX track was now the responsibility of the Parish Council and it was
agreed to set up an inspection and reporting system. The track to be added
to the Council’s asset list.
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21/3 Council Notice Board Replacement
Materials had been sourced see item 15/16.4
21/4 Hycemoor grass cutting
The Parish Council own a mower. This requires a grass collecting box at an
approx cost of £500. It was agreed to purchase one. Cllr Woodhouse to
source.
21/5 Waste bins by toilets
No reply had been received as yet from Copeland BC
21/6 Dog Waste in Churchyard
It was agreed to contact the Church Treasurer with regards to installing a “No
Dogs Allowed” sign and also the purchase of a chain and padlock to lock the
double gates, with multiple keys being held by persons who need to access
the churchyard.
21/7 Toilets
Cllr Dunn reported that there had been problems with the sewage system. It
is thought that the collars had deteriorated causing the waste not to flow
correctly.
Cllr Dunn to check the inspection chambers on a monthly basis to monitor the
situation.
22/1 Beach
Cllr Woodhouse reported that the blocks would need replacing and work
would be required on the beach to add additional blocks.
It was suggested that waste clay could be used to stabalize the blocks and
reduce the risk of “wash away”
22/2 Wellbank
Nothing to report
22/3 Swimming Pool
Nothing to report
22/4 Wellbank Footpath
Nothing to report
22/5 Community Planning
It was agreed to re-look at this
It was noted that there is a public meeting on 9 February 430pm – 730pm in
the Network Centre regarding the Walney Extension funding.
A letter had been received from the Great North Air Ambulance
acknowledging and thanking for the receipt of the donation.
It was agreed to put forward Tony James to CALC
Concern was expressed about unused/semi-derelict houses within the Parish
The next meeting to be held at Captain Shaw’s Hall 8 February 2016 at 8pm
Meeting ended at 10.30pm