MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

held on 2 May 2006 at 7.30pm in the Library Room

PRESENT: Cllr Mrs Myers (Chairman)

Cllrs Mrs Gregory, Gridley, Mrs McKechnie, McPartland, Peeler, Weston and Wilkinson

2 members of the public; Press; Clerk/RFO: Fiona Lippmann.

07/08 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None were declared.

07/09 MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING held on 3 April 2006
It was AGREED that the minutes were a true record of the meeting and they were signed by the Chairman. Proposer: Cllr McPartland, seconded by Cllr McKechnie.

07/10 RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER'S REPORT

a) Clerk's training; It was AGREED that the Clerk could attend the SLCC Regional Conference at a cost of £40.

b) Clerk's training; It was AGREED that the Clerk could attend the NALC Conference in September at a cost of £235.

c) Staff training: It was AGREED that the Groundsman, Ian Gosling, could attend 2 training sessions on Historic Building Maintenance at a cost of £100.

d) Precept: It was reported that the first instalment of the precept had been paid into the current account on 24 April 2006.

e) It was AGREED that £70,000 be transferred from the Current Account to the Bank of Ireland Deposit Account.

f) It was AGREED that a new deposit account would be opened up with Birmingham Midshires at a preferential rate of interest.

g) It was reported that two insurance claims are awaiting reimbursement to the Council, of approximately £2000.

07/11 RECONCILATION AND CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT
Members considered the list of cheques for payment. It was AGREED that they be signed as listed.

07/12 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
The statement of accounts was received and noted.

07/13 MATTERS OF REPORT
It was agreed that limitations on tendering should be discussed at the next Finance Meeting on 5 June 2006.

07/14 CLOSURE OF MEETING
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 7.40pm.

Signed:
Date: 5 June 2006

(Chairman)