MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

PRESENT: Cllr Mrs McKechnie (Chairman)

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

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

06/08 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN

In the absence of the Chairman, due to ill health, Cllr Mrs McKechnie was elected Chairman. Proposed by Cllr Wilkinson and seconded by Cllr Mrs Gregory.

06/09 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Cllrs Mrs Myers.

06/10 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None were declared.

06/11 MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING held on 9 January 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 Worth.

06/12 RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER'S REPORT
a) Fund Transfer; it was AGREED that £20,000 be transferred from the Bank of Ireland to the current account

b) Sale of mower: a small mower surplus to requirements has been sold for £172 at auction, having previously been advertised unsuccessfully.

c) Grants; BCC has agreed to pay £500 towards the costs of installing cycle racks outside Budgens. AVDC and Chilterns Conservation Board have confirmed grants of £2,000 each for Hampden Pond restoration. 06/13

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 31 December 2005 was received and noted.

06/14 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

The statement of accounts was received and noted.