MINUTES OF BARNTON PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF BARNTON PARISH COUNCIL

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HELD ON MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2009

PRESENT:- Messrs: Kennish & Casey Mesdames: Kirsopp, Wilson & Ro= binson &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp;

APOLOGIES:- Mr R Daniels

IN ATTENDANCE: Pastor Andrew Webb

MINUTE F&GP 001/9/09 - DECLARATION OF RESER= VES:

None declared

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MINUTE F&GP 002/9/09 – ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN:

AGREED: that Mrs H Kirsopp be appointed

Proposed: Mr S Kennish = &nb= sp; Seconded; Mr F Casey &nb= sp; Unanimous

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MINUTE F&GP 003/9/09 – ELECTION OF VI= CE CHAIRMAN:

AGREED: that Mr S Kennish be appointed

Proposed: Mrs H Kirsopp = &nb= sp; Seconded; Mrs C Wilson Unanimous

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MINUTE F&GP 004/9/09 – DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:

None declared

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MINUTE F&GP 005/9/09 – URGENT PROVISI= ON:

None declared

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MINUTE F&GP 006/9/09 – QUESTION TIME = / OPEN SESSION:

None declared

MINUTE F&GP 007/9/09 – FINANCIAL AND = BUDGET STATEMENTS:

AGREED.

The Clerk reported that the August summary woul= d be forwarded.

The following Invoices were endorsed for paymen= t:

i). 101671: Garden Centre Vouchers (Barnton in = Bloom prizes) = £100.00

ii). 101672 LOCTEC (New Padlock & Hasp -NRRG Electrical Box) £ 98.90

iii).101673 Viking Direct (Stationery & Pos= tage Stamps) = ; &n= bsp; £238.13

iv).101674 Thinkprint (Printing of Tunnel Top)<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:4'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; £195.00<= o:p>

Proposed: Mrs A Robinson = Seconded; Mr S Kennish Unanimous

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MINUTE F&GP 008/9/09 – BARNTON CHRIST= MAS EVENTS:

Pastor Webb from Barnton Pentecostal Church add= ressed the meeting, explaining that he had identified a great deal of interest in = the village, supporting the idea of a village Christmas Event.

He sought advice with regard to the permissions required for the use of the Green in Blackcroft Avenue and the possibility = of a road closure. He also required an organisation to put up a Bond of £3= 00 to underwrite any costs not recovered on the day.

The Clerk informed the meeting that the costs o= f a road closure were likely to fall upon the Parish Council and would be significant. Additional advice was given with regard to the demands that the Police and the Highways Authority may put upon such an event.

AGREED: that the Parish Council would stand sur= ety for the Bond.

Proposed: Mrs H Kirsopp = &nb= sp; Seconded; Mrs A Robinson = ; Unanimous

MINUTE F&GP 009/9/09 – BUDGET FOR 2010/2011- PCSO FUNDING:

The Clerk informed Members that the cost of the= PCSO was to rise over the next three years to £12,700 per annum and that t= he option of paying the following amounts in each of the three years was likel= y to be offered - £12,000; £12,700; £13,400.=

AGREED: That the option of staged payments be approved.

Proposed Mrs H Kirsopp &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Seconded: Mrs C Wilson &= nbsp; Un= animous

MINUTE F&GP 010/9/09 – GRANTS:

The Clerk informed Members that a letter had be= en prepared (circulated) to alert Parish organisations to the opportunity to express an interest for Grant aid support during 2010/2011.

NOTED: That the Grants Committee was preparing = the criteria for the assessment of

&nb= sp; Applications.

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MINUTE F&GP 011/9/09 – LOCAL COUNCIL SERVICE DELIVERY PROJECT:

NOTED: That CWAC had organised to meet Parish C= ouncil representatives to discuss topics relating to service delivery and that Mrs= H Kirsopp would be attending.

Chairman = ............................................... 9th November 2009=

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