MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

PRESENT: Cllr McPartland (Chairman)

Cllrs Mrs Gregory, Gridley, Mrs McKechnie, and Wilkinson

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

06/01 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN

In the absence of the Chairman, due to ill health, Cllr McPartland acted as Chairman as agreed at the previous meeting (ref Minute 05/72).

06/02 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Cllrs Mrs Myers and Mrs Gregory.

06/03 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None were declared.

06/04 MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING held on 5 December 2005

It was AGREED that the minutes were a true record of the meeting and they were signed by the Chairman. Proposer Cllr Mrs McKechnie; seconded by Cllr Wilkinson.

06/05 RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER'S REPORT

a) Parish Piece; £350 has been received for rental of Parish Piece during 2005/2006

b) Audited Accounts: The annual accounts have been signed off by the external auditor and the report was received.

c) Internal Auditor; it was AGREED that the RBS estimate of £680 would be accepted. This will provide a professional dedicated service to the Parish Council and will involve 2 days inspection of the financial management with accompanying report.

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

06/06 RECONCILATION AND CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT Members considered the list of cheques for payment. It was AGREED that they be signed as listed. The reconciliation to 30 November 2005 was received and noted.

06/07 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

The statement of accounts was received and noted.

06/07 CLOSURE OF MEETING

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

Signed:
Date: 6 February 2006

(Chairman)