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PEASEDOWN ST JOHN PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a Finance Committee meeting held on Monday 16th January at 7p.m. in the Cricket Clubhouse

Present: Cllr. Mrs. F M Butt (Chairman) and Cllr. J W Goring (Vice-chairman)

Cllrs. Mrs. M A Button, Mrs. M Kennedy, J P Rich and R W G Butt (SO43).

Apologies: Mr M Gregory

The Internal Auditor, Mr. Peter Provest, who took a full part in the meeting.

One member of the Public

 

When asked to speak by the Chairman of the Finance Committee Mr Provest mentioned the cash book headings / cash flow headings. It is felt that these should be more compatible

Mr Provest also mentioned the small payments made to the officiating ministers at burials and the gravedigger's fees.

  1. Minutes of a Finance Committee meeting held on 7th November 2005

    2. These minutes, which had been previously circulated were taken as read, agreed a true record and signed by the Chairman.

  2. Matter arising from the minutes of 7 November 2005

    3. The clerk was reminded that the CSD Grant should be applied for

  3. Reaffirm the Precept figure

    4. After discussion the final figure for the Precept for 2006/2007 was set at £77500.00

  4. Costings for Demographic Services

    5. The clerk presented the costings to the finance committee the total amount being £49515.00

  5. To review figures from Amenities and Environment Committees

    6. A discussion took place regarding the fact that the Parish Council pays for the Church of England churchyard to be mowed whilst it does not give funds to any other denomination. This is to be reviewed at the time when grants will be considered.

    At present the Council pays £1517.00 for the school crossing patrol. It was decided that a letter should be sent to BANES asking them to fund this.

    It was also agreed to contact other councils with their own cemetery to ascertain whether they make separate payments to Ministers and Gravediggers.

    The following figures were reviewed and agreed:

    Amenities: £20481

    Environment: £11000

  6. To receive the Accounts Summary, Cash Flow Statement and Bank reconciliation for 31st December 2005

This document was circulated and agreed

Any other business, being an exchange of information for noting or placing on a future agenda

No further matters were discussed

 

Meeting closed at 8 p.m.