The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council, held on Wednesday 18th May 2016 in the Village Hall, at 7.15pm.

1. Apologies: None.

Present: Cllrs. Martin Allen (Chairman), Martin Baker, Brian Gale, Pat Lennard, Katrina Maxwell, Terry Oxman and Ray Triggol – also David Hall (SCC), Derek Alder (SDC) and Liz Perry (SDC).

Members of the Public: Mrs Lynne Allen, Messrs. Francis Hunt, Richard Woodward and Rodney Young.

2. Quorum: With all seven Parish Councillors present, there was a quorum present.

3. Election of Chairman: Martin Allen indicated his willingness to stand again for the post of Chairman, although he said there was a looming family commitment in Nottingham which was likely to take a lot of his time in the coming year. He was proposed by Martin Baker and seconded by Katrine Maxwell – All in favour and no other proposals forthcoming. The Declaration and Acceptance of Office was completed.

4. Election of Vice-Chairman: Proposals were invited. Martin Baker was proposed by Ray Triggol and seconded by Pat Lennard- all in favour.

5. Election of Footpaths Officer.
6. Election of Parish Pothole Liaison Officer.
7. Election of Webmaster.

The Clerk said he had sounded out the current holder of these positions, Mark Smith, who had indicated his willingness to continue, if required, and he was proposed by Ray Triggol and seconded by Martin Baker. All in favour and no other proposal made.
The Chairman suggested a letter of thanks be sent to Mark for his continuing work in these positions. The Clerk to see to this.

8. Election of two Parish Council representatives for the Village Hall Management Committee: Both Ray Triggol and Pat Lennard indicated their willingness to continue if required and they were proposed by Martin Baker and seconded by Brian Gale. All in favour and no other proposal made.

There being no other business the meeting was declared closed at 7.25 pm.