MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

held on 7 November 2005 at 7.30pm in the Library Room

PRESENT: Cllr McPartland (Chairman) Cllrs Mrs Gregory, Gridley, Mrs McKechnie, and Wilkinson

6 members of the public; Clerk/RFO: Ann Hooton

05/65 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN

In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman due to ill health, it was proposed by Cllr Mrs McKechnie and seconded by Cllr Mrs Gregory that Cllr McPartland be elected as chairman for the meeting. This was AGREED.

05/66 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Cllrs Mrs Myers and Peeler.

05/67 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None were declared.

05/68 MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING held on 3 October 2005

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

05/69 RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER'S REPORT

a) Online tax return rebate; £250 has been deducted from the tax as the rebate allowed for electronic filing of tax returns.

b) Christmas Function: it was RECOMMENDED that the budget for the Christmas function be increased to £500 having remained at the same level for some years.

c) Computer maintenance; it was RECOMMENDED that the Parish Council enters into a maintenance and support contract with KCS Ltd.

d) Transfer of funds; it was AGREED that £10,000 be transferred from the Bank of Ireland account to the Parish Council current account.

05/70 RECONCILATION AND CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT
Members considered the list of cheques for payment. It was AGREED that they be signed as listed.

05/71 CLOSURE OF MEETING

There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 7.45pm.

Signed: Date: 5 December 2005

(Chairman)