MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

held on 8 January 2007 at 7.30pm in the Library Room

PRESENT: Cllrs Mrs McKechnie, McPartland, Weston, Peeler and Worth

07/71 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE MEETING
The Chairman was absent due to ill health, Cllr McKechnie, took the chair

07/72 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr Mrs Myers and Cllr Gridley were not present due to illness. Cllr Mrs Gregory sent her apologies.

07/73 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None were declared

07/74 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 4 December 2006
It was AGREED that the minutes were a true record of the meeting and they were signed by the acting Chairman. Proposed: Cllr McPartland seconded by Cllr Worth.

07/75 RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER'S REPORT
The RFO presented her report.

1. The Committee agreed the request for the printing of additional stocks of promotional carrier bags. Proposed: Cllr McPartland, seconded: Cllr Worth.

2. The Committee agreed the request for transfer of funds from the savings account to the current account of £15,000. Proposed: Cllr McPartland, seconded by Cllr Worth.

3. It was agreed that any payment for wind damaged tree works be brought back to the next Parish Council meeting.

07/76 RECONCILIATION AND CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT
Members considered the list of cheques for payment. It was AGREED that they be signed as listed.

07/77 MATTERS OF REPORT
No matters were reported

07/78 CLOSURE OF MEETING
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 7.4 0 pm.

Signed:
Date 5 February 2007

(Chairman)