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MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
 HELD ON Tuesday 6th January 2009

Present: Cllr Harwood (Chair)                  Cllr Frank
            Cllr Cusack                               Cllr Wardle
            Cllr Morgan

In Attendance: Vanessa Lawrence (Clerk)

F43 To accept apologies for absence:  Cllr Hing

F44  Declarations of Interest in items on the agenda
       None declared

F45 To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 18th November 2008  (pp123-124                
      08/09)
      The minutes were not able to be signed as copies were not received by Cllrs prior to the     
      meeting.  They will be signed at the next Full Council Meeting  ACTION: Clerk to add this
      to the next Full Council Agenda.

F46 Correspondence for reply:
      Citizens Advice Bureau – It was agreed that a letter should be sent to CAB asking them if 
      they have any plans for an outreach service in Fairford
      and that their request is being considered.

      SLCC Membership renewal – The Clerk advised the Committee that the SLCC were a  
      worthwhile source of information.  It was agreed that the     
      subscription should be renewed.

F47  Update re: 3 London Street
      The Clerk advised the Committee that notification that from 1st April 2009, no business
      rates will be applied to empty commercial properties.

F48 To agree final recommendations to Full Council, for budget figures and precept 
      After discussion it was agreed that the final figures for the 2009/10 budget be confirmed
      and recommended to Full Council  proposed Cllr Harwood, seconded Cllr Morgan, 4 in
      favour, 1 against. 
      It was also agreed to recommend to Full Council a precept figure of £96223 which
      equates to a 1.5% increase.  All in favour.  ACTION:  Clerk to add this to the Agenda
      for Full Council Meeting. (Sheets attached)

F49  Next Meeting – 17th March 2009

...................................................Chairman

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