Barnstaple

Finance & General Purpose 28th Jan 08

28-Jan-2008

BARNSTAPLE TOWN COUNCIL

MINUTES of the meeting of the FINANCE and GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE that was held ON MONDAY 28^TH JANUARY 2008 at 7.00pm in the GUILDHALL, BARNSTAPLE.

PRESENT: Councillor S Upcott (Chairman)

Councillors: A Windsor, S Harvey, I Roome, J Phillips (Deputy Mayor Ex Officio), F Vernon, Mrs J Carter, J Mathews, Mrs V Monk and D Brailey.

Also in attendance: Anne Jenkins (Town Clerk), Kate Elston (Administration Officer) and Graham White (Finance Officer).

FG47 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies, as recorded on the attendance sheet, were received from Councillors: F Edwards, R Hawes, Mrs S Haywood, H Harrison, Miss C Upcott and Mrs K Rollings.

FG48 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Declarations of interest, as recorded on the attached sheet to the attendance register, were received from:

Councillor J Mathews and D Brailey declared a Personal interest in item 8, as they are both members of North Devon District Council.

FG49 MINUTES

RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 December 2007 be approved as a correct record and signed by the chairman.

(8.2abs)

FG50 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BUDGET MONITORING REPORTS

a) Budget Variance Report

Councillor J Mathews asked the Town Clerk what the development was with the Kiosk at Rock Park. The Town Clerk stated that she has asked North Devon District Council to let her and a possible occupier of the kiosk into the building to see what facilities are available, in order for developments to be carried on. Councillor D Brailey and J Mathews were asked to progress this matter with the District Council.