Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Bobbington Parish Council held on Wednesday 18 May 2011 at 7pm in the Gospel Ash Methodist Church Room.

Present: Councillors: T Rees, D Kimbley, W J Snelson, Mrs. J Humphries, S Homer

District Councillor R McCardle

Victoria Morris – Clerk to the Council

Mr. Paul Simpson – Parishioner

• Apologies

Apologies for non-attendance were submitted on behalf of County Cllr. Edwards.

• Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

• Election of Chairman

Councillor Rees was proposed by Cllr. Kimbley and seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Humphries. There being no further nominations, Councillor Rees was re-elected.

• Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting of Bobbington Parish Council held on 26 May 2010, a copy having previously been circulated to each member of the Council, be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

• Election of Officers

1. • Vice – Chairman

Cllr. Kimbley was proposed by Cllr. Mrs. Tudor and seconded by Cllr. Snelson.

1. • Cheque Signatories

Agreed to remain as Cllr. Snelson, Cllr. Kimbley and Cllr. Mrs. Tudor.

1. • Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport Consultative Committee

Cllr. Kimbley was proposed by Cllr. Snelson and seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Humphries to continue.

1. • Village Hall Committee

Cllr. Kimbley proposed Cllr. Mrs. Tudor, this was seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Humphries.

1. • Corbett School

Cllr. Mrs. Tudor proposed Cllr. Mrs. Jones and Cllr. Snelson this was seconded by Cllr. Kimbley.

1. • Trustee of the Enville Charity

Cllr. Snelson agreed to continue.

1. • Responsible Financial Officer

Clerk agreed to continue

1. • Internal Auditor

Bill Hayhurst was nominated to continue. Clerk to make contact.

1. • Tree Warden

Cllr. Snelson proposed Cllr. Mrs. Humphries, this was seconded by Cllr. Homer.

1. • Health Authority Representative

Cllr. Rees agreed to continue.

1. • Police Authority Representative

Cllr. Snelson agreed to continue.

• Chairman’s report:

The Chairman’s report was read out by the Chairman. A copy of which is filed in the Minute Book.

In response to the Chairman’s report it was asked whether we could receive copies of the airport’s flying records. Cllr. Kimbley explained he thought this was unlikely given they were a private company, so not governed by the Freedom of Information Act but could ask at the next Consultative Committee meeting.

• Civic Award

The Chairman informed the meeting that no presentation would be made in the current year.

• Any other Business

Cllr Snelson praised the Governors of Corbett School for their continued support of the Headmistress.

Date of next Annual General Meeting arranged for 16 May 2012.

Meeting closed at 7.20pm.