A rate of 21.32p was set.
Prior to the meeting, the members inspected the new pumping station which had been completed and expressed satisfaction with the work.
Paul Drinkwater was elected Chairman and David Caton Vice-Chairman. The Middle Level Commissioners were re-appointed as Clerks and Cedric Armstrong as District Officer.
Declarations of interest were duly made.
The Electoral Register was approved.
The Chairman referred to the meetings of the Forum concerning the Warboys Landfill Site. He reported that the new company, Cyren Ltd, were at present managing the facility satisfactorily.
The Board received update reports on the Spreading/Disposal of Spoil, Defra Grant-in-Aid and the Water Framework Directive.
The Board discussed the latest developments on the IDB Review and associated legal developments in particular the Public Bodies Bill. The Clerk referred to the continued need for vigilance, even though the most contentious elements of that Bill, so far as IDBs were concerned, had been removed. He referred to a Defra statement of £225,000 savings as regard IDBs due to the changes proposed under that Bill, without any supporting evidence yet published and to the implementation of the Flood and Water Management Act. The Clerk also reported on the recent publication of the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Strategy and Funding Documents.
The Board agreed to take no further action as regards a possible amalgamation with Warboys Somersham & Pidley IDB.
The Clerk reported the latest position with the bridge over and roadway alongside Ash Drain and was asked to chase up the vendor's solicitors.
The Environmental Officer's report and BAP update was noted and approved.
The Environment Agency precept in the sum of £5,517 was reported.
The Clerk reported on possible future difficulties with highland water payments in view of the Agency's likely funding constraints.
Determinations of annual value and writing off of rate arrears were reported.
The Board considered the report of their Consulting Engineer who reported on the completion of the new Pumping Station and on the maintenance work proposed for this year. It was resolved to carry out an overhaul on pump No. 2.
The District Officer reported that the District system was in good order and that no complaints had been received.
The pump running hours were noted.
The Board agreed to review the condition of Ramsey Hollow Bridge and requirements at the pumping station in 2012.
The payments and accounts were approved and approval given to the Annual Governance Statement. The Board approved the report of their internal auditor, their Internal Audit Strategy and Plan and Risk Register and resolved that they were satisfied with the internal controls in place. The use of internet banking facilities was also authorised.
The update from the Cambridgeshire Flood Risk Management Partnership was noted.
The Board resolved to receive minutes by e-mail in the future.