MINUTES OF A MEETING OF CHOPPINGTON PARISH COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 26 JULY 2023 IN THE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICES
THOSE ATTENDING:
Cllr A Iley
Cllr G Huntley
Cllr A Iley
Cllr J Rowell (Chair)
Cllr P S Vaughan
Cllr L Watson
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mrs A Brindley Parish Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer, Mr D Iley Finance Officer
AGENDA PART 1
F001/23 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
The following apologies were received: Cllr J Foster (family commitment), Cllr H Allsopp and Cllr A Hart Foster (out of the area). The meeting agreed that these were proper reasons for absence.
F002/23 2. MEMBERS DECLARATION OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY AND OTHER REGISTERABLE INTEREST(S).
No declarations were made.
F003/23 3. Public Questions.
There were no questions from the public
F004/23 4. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN TO SERVE FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR 2023/24.
Cllr J Rowell was duly moved, seconded and elected to serve as Chairman of the Finance Committee for the ensuing year.
F005/23 5. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN TO SERVE FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR 2023/4.
Cllr H Allsopp was duly moved, seconded and elected to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Finance Committee for the ensuing year.
F006/23 6. MINUTES OF THE FINANCE MEETING OF 19 APRIL 2023.
Members agreed them as a true record
F007/23 7. MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising.
F008/23 8. TERMS OF REFERENCE
Members agreed the terms of reference
F009/23 9. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL QUARTER.
The Parish Clerk reported on expenditure and income undertaken during the first financial quarter. 2 quotations were presented for approval to be taken from earmarked balances. Repair to climber at Liddells field £2468.40 and mesh panels for vandalised shelter at Johnson Villas, £1546.00
RESOLVED: Members thanked the officers for their report and approved the acceptance of the quotations.
AGENDA – PART 2.
Members considered under Standing Order 3, that in view of the special and confidential nature of the business to be transacted, it was advisable in the public interest that the press and public be excluded and asked to withdraw.
There were no items for agenda part 2
There being no further business the meeting closed at 10.55am
Signed by the Chairman: ……………………………………………. Date: …………………..