Meeting of the Finance
Committee of the
Present:
Cllr Gerald Gant, (Chairman), Cllr David Capstick,
Cllr. Daphne Coles,
Cllr. Geoff Edwards and Cllr Jean Evans
1.
APOLOGIES:
Apologies
were received from Cllr Bryan Smith, Cllr David Evans, Cllr Robert Thompson,
Cllr Pat Lott, Cllr Peter Griffiths and Cllr David Capstick.
2.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:
No
declarations of interest were received.
3.
FINANCIAL POSITION SO FAR:
Members
considered the financial position so far based on the spreadsheet and the
information given by the Clerk.
The
Clerk reported that she had received a water bill for £430 for the last quarter
and upon checking it appeared that there was a leak somewhere. She also reported that the insurance may
cover the excess water charge but that repair works would only be covered if it
was deemed to be accidental damage so monies may need to be found. Cllr Geoff Edwards asked Members if the
Parish Council should consider taking out an insurance
on plumbing to cover such events in the future.
The
Clerk also asked Members to consider the provision of a new telephone for the
pavilion as the old one was over ten years old and a new one would provide
various benefits including an answerphone to enable
the telephone number to be used as a contact number on future signage at the
play area.
Resolved: (a) that the
report be noted.
(b) that the Clerk
arrange for the purchase of a new telephone from this years budget.
(c) that the Clerk
make enquiries with regard to insurance cover for plumbing.
4. EARMARKED
CAPITAL:
The Clerk reported to the meeting that there was still £25,000
in the budget awaiting the project to re-new the play
equipment at
Resoved: that the report be noted.
5. SUBSCRIPTIONS:
The
Clerk reported on the following subscriptions currently paid by the Parish
Council:
Association of Town
& Parish Councils £847.70
British Trust for
Conservation Volunteers £
25.00
Best Kept Village
Competition £
40.00
Resolved: that these subscriptions continue to be paid.
6. CLERKS
MILEAGE RATE:
Resolved: that the Clerk continue to be paid the rate set by NALC.
7. CLERKS
OFFICE EXPENSES:
Resolved: that the Clerk continue to receive £600 per year for the use
of her home as an office and use of her office equipment.
8. INSURANCE:
The
Clerk reported on two articles that had recently appeared in the Clerks &
Council magazine in respect of play new play areas that had been destroyed by
vandalism within two weeks of installation.
The Clerk also reported that she had received a tentative quotation of
an extra £800 per annum to cover the proposed new play equipment and surfacing
on the Insurance.
Recommended: that the new equipment be insured on installation and be reviewed
annually.
9. BUDGET
FIGURES FOR 2006/07:
Members
considered the budget figures for 2006/07.
The following items were discussed:
Income of Pavilion facilities that
with the exception of the tennis and bowling clubs, all other charges remain
the same. Tennis and Bowling club charges to be raised by 3%.
Internal Auditor The fee paid had
remained the same for three years and should be increased from £60 to £75.
New panel for teen shelter that
this not be installed at the present time.
Outside lighting for Pavilion that
the Clerk investigate methods of providing a light to
the Pavilion door that cannot be vandalised.
Double rating rebate from City
Council the Clerk had been informed that the Parish Council was likely to
receive at least £4,170 next financial
year, but a final decision had not yet been taken.
Donation to Youth Club that this
be increased to £350 for next year.
Recommended: that the attached draft figures be considered by the Parish
Council.
14. DATE
FOR NEXT MEETING:
Resolved: that this be set at a later date.