Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting
Present:
Councillors: Leo Kolassa (Chairman), Colin Appleton, Derek Baxter, Sandra Baxter, Paul Wiencke and Mike Wield (from item 21.2)
In Attendance: Mrs C Jenkins (Clerk) and 1 member of public.
13.0 To elect a Chairman for 2023-24, who will then sign the “Declaration of Acceptance of Office”
Nominations were received for Cllr Kolassa.
It was resolved that Cllr Kolassa be elected as Chairman.
Cllr Kolassa signed The Declaration of Acceptance of Office, and this was witnessed by the Proper Officer.
14.0 Apologies for Absence
There were no apologies received.
15.0 Members Declaration of Interest
There were no interests declared.
16.0 Public Forum
The meeting was adjourned for this item.
There were no members of public wishing to address the Council.
The meeting was reconvened.
17.0 Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 15 May 2023 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
18.0 Matters of Report from Previous Meeting
There were no matters of report.
19.0 Chairman’s Report
The Chairman expressed his thanks to the Ward Councillors for standing in and ensuring the Annual Meeting went ahead as planned. He also thanked the new members for standing for election and ensuring the Parish Council became quorate.
The Chairman thanked Formby Parish Council for continuing to work in collaboration and for their agreement to provide Clerk and administrative services to Little Altcar Parish Council.
20.0 Planning Applications
20.1 Members noted the applications on the Sefton Council weekly planning list. There were no applications within Little Altcar Parish Council to discuss.
21.0 To Discuss and Resolve the following:
21.1 To receive written applications for the office of Parish Councillor and to co-opt candidates to fill the two vacancies on the Parish Council. Members discussed the three applications received and voted for each candidate.
It was resolved to appoint Cllr Mike Weild and Cllr Joe Riley to the Parish Council.
21.2 Members discussed the draft response to the Boundary Commission Review.
It was resolved to approve and submit the response to the Boundary Commission Review.
21.3 Members discussed contributing £220 to Formby Parish Council for the Christmas Tree, an increase of 10% over the contribution made last year, to reflect the increase in costs and the increase in the electorate of Little Altcar Parish.
It was resolved to approve a contribution of £220 for the Christmas Tree.
21.4 Members discussed contributing £220 to Formby Parish Council for the Christmas Lights Switch on Event.
It was resolved to approve a contribution of £220 for the Christmas Lights Switch on Event.
21.5 Members discussed contributing £150 to Formby Parish Council for the Christmas hampers for families in need, as some of those families will reside in Little Altcar parish.
It was resolved to approve a contribution of £150 for the Christmas hampers.
22.0 To Authorise Payments
It was resolved to approve the payments as listed:
Formby Parish Council for services as detailed below
Clerk services for 6 months – £750
Website domain name – £80
Website hosting fee – £20
Total £850
23.0 Date of Next Meeting
The next Ordinary meeting of Little Altcar Parish Council will be held on Monday 20 November 2023 at 6.30pm.
Members of the press and public are cordially invited to attend.