MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

held on 5 September 2005 at 7.30pm in the Library Room

PRESENT: Cllr Mrs Toplis (Chairman)

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

3 members of the public; Press; Clerk/RFO: Ann Hooton

05/52 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Cllrs Mrs Myers.

05/53 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None were declared.

05/54 MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING held on 1 August 2005

It was AGREED that the minutes were a true record of the meeting and they were signed by the Chairman.

05/55 RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER'S REPORT

a) Bank Reconciliation; the bank reconciliation is complete to 31 July 2005.

b) Off site computer back up: It was RECOMMENDED that the Parish Council considers backing up data via the internet following a free 15 day trial carried out by the Clerk.

c) Cheque 5843: this cheque is to pay for chairs for the Memorial Hall from funds set aside by way of the grant given by Bucks County Council.

d) Transfer of funds; it was AGREED to transfer £20,000 from the Bank of Ireland.

05/56 RECONCILATION AND CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT Members considered the list of cheques for payment. It was AGREED that they be signed as listed. The Chairman had checked the cheques against invoices and verified bank balances.

05/57 CLOSURE OF MEETING

There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 7.40pm.

Signed:
Date: 3 October 2005

(Chairman)