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Minutes for March 2005 These notes are abstracted from the original minutes-for the full and proper copy please contact the Parish Clerk |
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PARISH COUNCIL OF BENENDEN Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on Monday 21st March 2005 in the Small Hall at Benenden Village Hall. PRESENT: Mr. P. Conway Mr. J. Clarke Mr. P. Message Mrs. D. Bailey Mr. R. Lake Mrs. C. Pitt Mr. S. Hockney Mr. R. Garnier APOLOGIES Mr. G. Reynolds MINUTES: The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 21st February 2005 were confirmed and signed. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. There were no Declarations of Interest.
MATTERS ARISING.
Highway matters Cllr Conway referred to the report of the meeting when he and Cllr Clarke met with Richard Emmett of TWBC Highways . The entrance to the Green to be widened to prevent parking with new kerbing on the left hand side and double kerbing on the right. Repair of the footpath outside The Village Shop to be considered with the installation of posts to prevent parking on the pavement. Holes in the pavement outside Wheelwrights to be repaired. Remedial work on the Iden Green road to commence March/April 2005. Golford Road and Mounts Hill/Cranbrook Road. No certain date yet for remedial work. Parish Clerk to be informed when it is due.
Speaker for Annual Assembly. David Coleman is unable to attend. The new Conservation areas will be displayed and the Parish Appraisal will be launched and the questionnaire given out. There followed a discussion on the method of distribution and collection. Cllr Davies to speak to Tim Duncan and Cllr Lake will contact Alan Milne of BACS.
PRIMARY SCHOOL MEETING Cllr Hockney said it was disappointing as no new facts were given . Three sites were displayed with a ‘foot print’ of the school on each, but questions were not satisfactorily answered and the footprint appeared unrealistic Clrs Conway and Garnier met with the school development group three sites are under consideration with others in the pipeline and discussions taking place with Benenden School. Cllr Conway asked if the parish council wanted a new school. All were in agreement. A sequential study is due in June and will be finalised in 2006.
PARISH CLERK APPOINTMENT Cllr Conway said there had been two applicants so far but he wanted to spread the net further and an advertisement will be put in the Wealden Advertiser.
INSURANCE PREMIUM The Clerk reported that the insurance premium would now be paid in monthly instalments to ease the burden on the Trust Account. £728.38 being two months initially, then £364.50 per month This was agreed. PLANNING MATTERS. Cllr Garnier circulated the planning report which is appended.
FIMNANCIAL MATTERS Payments made on the Council’s behalf since the February meeting were agreed. One Tel Internet charge 916 11.19 KAPC Honorarium for secretary 917 26.00 M. Kellett February salary 344.14 Stamps 5.60 918 349.74 KAPC Planning Day ( R. Garnier) 919 47.00 M. Kellett Gybbon & Ginder distribution 920 22.50 Printing @ Cranbrook Stationery 921 33.85 One Tel Internet charge 922 14.06
The Clerk reported that there was £500 in the Current Account and £4,196.24 in the Deposit Account. £6,000 grant had been received from KCC
CORRESPONDENCE The Clerk reminded the meeting of the CPRE meeting in the Corn Exchange, Maidstone on Wednesday 30th March at 7.30 p.m. This is about the South East Plan and its impact on Kent. Cllrs Conway, Garnier, Lake and Hockney wish to attend.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS. Cllr Hockney had inspected the lime tree at Cherryfields . The trees need to be considered as a group and a site meeting with a tree surgeon is needed to decide what to do with the existing trees. Cllr Hockney will report back.
He also reported that a go-kart had been driven on the Football pitch. Cllr Conway said it must be reported to the police. Cllr Pitt said cars were being driven on Iden Green Recreation Ground. This too should be reported to the police. Also the tennis wall at the tennis club had been covered with graffiti. The Clerk to contact TWBC
Cllr Garnier reported on the recent KAPC planning information day which dealt with the new Planning Act and the need for a Village Design Statement as part of a policy document. A copy document will be obtained. The development of the Thames Gateway and Ashford area and the large number of houses to be built in this region with little infra structure to back it up TWBC is responding and Cllr Davies will e mail their reponse
Cllr Conway said as there are several matters to discuss before the Annual Assembly on 25th April, there will be a Parish Council meeting on Monday 11th April .
There being no further business the meeting closed at 11 p.m. Chairman 21st <arch 2005
HARMSWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST MATTERS
BENENDEN VILLAGE HALL EXTENSION. The building work has been completed and there are enough funds for the kitchen and sound/ lighting to be done. The car park will be a future project. Two quotes have been received for the kitchen. which are being looked at in detail.
Cllr Clarke said he would like the main hall to be re-sprayed the initial quote is £1,000. He is getting costs for benches in the showers and coat hangers. Furniture is needed for the office.
Cllr Hockney said there was a dark patch in the car park and an extra light was needed, and all the outside lights could be more subtle. Cllr Clarke will review the car park lights.
OPENING CEREMONY. The replies to the invitations are coming in, with most people able to attend. The Brownies are unable to provide a ’guard of honour’ and children from the primary school were suggested.
FINANCIAL MATTERS. Payments made on the Trust’s behalf since the February meeting were agreed. Gale & Dunn Architects fee 707 620.63 Nisbets Vacuum cleaner BVH 708 123.71 M. Kellett Salary contribution 709 45.00 Iden Signs Sign BVH 710 293.75 D. Dalrymple February salary 711 350.03 Hurstway Construction Building BVH 712 39,084.88 Gary Glover Assoc Planning supervisor BVH 713 240.00 F.R.Wintle Front gate St. G. Hall 714 419.20
The Clerk reported that there was £500 in the Current Account and £9,829.95 in the Deposit Account.
Chairman 21st March, 2005
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