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Cllr D Faulkner (Chair), Cllr R Kenworthy, Cllr R Read, Cllr P George
1 member of the public
Mr C McCarron, Cumbria Highways
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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.
None required
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The minutes of the meeting were approved and signed by the Chair.
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
Previously circulated.
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.
Cllr Faulkner reported that this had now been costed out and an application will be made to the GDF fund by Charge my Street.
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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
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
Rent October £ 265.00
Donation boxes £ 19.32
Donation Cheque for waste removal £2000.00
Checked and verified by Cllr Kenworthy
None required
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
The Clerk recommended that the precept remain at £19500
Seconded by Cllr Smith
Resolved to accept the Clerks recommendation
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Awaiting valuation from contractor
None
None identified
Approved
Cllr Faulkner had previously circulated a report from the Hidden Coast Project
All correspondence has been previously circulated. The following had been received:
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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