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ALDENHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting of the FINANCE & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE held at 8pm on 8 December 2004 The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett.

Present:
Councillor Thompson (Chairman)
Councillor Mrs Charrett
Councillor Mrs Griffin
Councillor J.A. Howley
Councillor Mrs Reith
Councillor Mrs Wackrow
Councillor R. Worthy

Officer:
Ms. Carrie Lloyd (Clerk)

1. CHAIRMAN'S WELCOME

   The Chairman welcomed Mr Norman Gerald and Mr Frank Wilson, Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively, of the Standards Committee who were observing the meeting.
   
   

2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 17 NOVEMBER 2004
   
   The minutes of the meeting held on 17 November 2004 were signed as a true and accurate record.
   
   

3. PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
   
   •  28 Elm Walk – The Clerk advised that Aldenham Roofing had carried out the work to the roof but until there had been significant rain fall it was not known if the work had been successful. The interior of the property would need to be made good once the damp problem had been cured.
   
   Members confirmed that they concurred with the views of the Boundaries and Planning Committee and raised no objection to the demolition of rear of the dwelling and erection of single storey rear extension with skylight windows and installation of a skylight in roof at 27 Elm Walk. (Action: Clerk)
   
   •  Tabard Rugby Football Club, King George's Playing Field, Radlett – The Rugby Football Club's solicitor had advised that they wished to renew their lease which expired in 2005. The Clerk was requested to obtain quotations from solicitors for the work as the Council wished to retain control of the car park in future which would entail a variation on the existing lease. (Action: Clerk)
   
   

4. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BUDGET REPORT
   
   The financial statements to the end of November were noted.
   
   The Clerk advised that the £340 miscellaneous income in Newsletter Committee related to income from the Crime And Disorder Reduction Partnership for advertising Crime Reduction initiatives.
   
   

5. BUDGET 2005/06
   
   Members noted the draft budget for 2005/06 and requested that all Chairman review their budgets to within a maximum 10% increase on 2004/05 budgets.
   
   The Clerk was requested to ascertain the possibility of leasing a tractor rather than buying one. (Action: Clerk)
   
   

6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
   
   The next meeting was scheduled for 8pm on19 January 2005.
   

Closure: 9pm