The village of Benenden in Kent

Present: Cllrs Bailey, Beattie, Blockley, Clarke, Hagens, Hemsley, Kellett, Lake, Reynolds, Clerk + KCC RM + 2 members of the public 94 Apologies TWBC LH, SH & FR

95 Declarations of Interest None

96 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 21st November 2011
JHg reported minute no 90 11/12 be changed to “TPO to fell 2 Lime trees. JHg PC tree warden recommended the trees should not be felled.” PC resolved to accept the minutes. Clerk amended and Chairman signed the confirmed minutes. PC Resolved

97 Matters Arising
ACRK/CPRE/KALC Meeting Report: JB and BS attended the workshop where speakers outlined the progress with the Localism Act; effective comments on Planning Applications and the NPPF which is out for consultation during 2012.
PC’s will need to look towards producing Community Neighbourhood Plans which can be incorporated into LDF as a full DPD. TWBC has already adopted a new core strategy. KALC CP spoke on neighbouring PC’s working together to have influence but small PC’s must be careful not to loose their identity. Chairman DB thanked JB & BS for attending.

Autumn Village Clear Up: Discussion followed on how to improve the attendance for future village clear ups. BS advised 12 adults, 2 children attended & 4 residents of Iden Green helped. BS advertised in the WA, shops, church, school and leaflets in Sunday papers. JB would be prepared to work on an email register to produce a PC data base mailing list.

Kent Highways – farm snow route / ISS guidance notes:
Clerk confirmed only one farmer [TB] covers roads in the Parish designated by Kent Highways. GR to liaise with Clerk if extra roads require snow clearance. GR undertook to clear The Green and Benenden Primary School. JHem agreed to clear Harmsworth Court area for the elderly residents as there is no grit bin in Rothermere Close.
Chairman DB thanked them. A “stop press” requesting help from residents in the event of poor weather to be included in the PC newsletter.
Clerk confirmed a list of guidance notes and criteria for ISS is now held following concerns re Iden Green speed issues. PC would have to fund any signage as it does not meet the “safety critical only” criteria set by Kent Highways 11/12.

KCC RM reported £7k had been found for remedial works to the drains in the Cranden Diamonds area of Cranbrook Road to address the flooding problem. An element of money was available to be used for improvements to Walkhurst Road pavement following on going concern by PC and residents. Chairman DB thanked RM for his ongoing interest in the issue. DB advised the hedge at Hurstdene is now well trimmed It was agreed an urgent meeting was required to ascertain exactly what could improve safety without encroaching on the war memorial land or widening the pavement without bollards could encourage parking. Chairman DB enquired if there was a timescale on the availability of the funds. KCC RM required an urgent meeting. KCC RM, DB, GR & PM to meet next day. PC Action
JHem asked Clerk to chase the collapsed haunchings at Hilly Fields and Benenden Crossroads white stop lines. Clerk Action

98 Affordable Housing
ERHA – vacancy Hortons Close:
Chairman DB advised there was a vacancy for a shared ownership house in Hortons Close. Clerk had liaised with ERHA re advertising. Closing date 7 Jan 2012 Landspeed Developers Meeting:
Chairman DB reported AH Group had met with TR & HS. Landspeed Developers had asked for PC support of their affordable housing scheme. Other LAs had accepted the model but TWBC required proof that the Section 106 would be met. BPC is not able to comment further on legal issue.

99 KALC Area Meeting
Chairman DB & MK attended. Bob Atwood reported on TWBC engagement with the Community – no public services lost. 27% reduction of government grant over the next 2 years - 6th lowest council tax in the country; TW Town Forum consists of a group of frequently changes representatives who will constantly review TWBC services; TWBC Planning will continue to follow existing policies; PC’s need to produce Parish Plans as will become an important tool in planning issues; future KALC Area meetings will take place 2 weeks before TWBC Parish Chairman’s meetings.

100 Benenden Primary School
GR advised the Malawi link had ceased following the withdrawal of government funding. A new link with a primary school in Woolwich, London had been set up. J Reich to take partial retirement and S Forbes to take over as joint head with effect of 1 Jan 2012. DD continues to be away through ill health and although a part time caretaker was found, the school will have to consider taking on someone more permanent if necessary.

101 Planning Report
[i] PB asked for P15 to be amended from “PC would wish to see the barn perpendicular to existing development…” to “PC would wish to see the barn at right angles to existing development…” Clerk amended. PC resolved to accept the minutes. Chairman DB signed the minutes of Planning Meeting of 1 Dec 2011 as a true record. PC Resolved
[ii] RL discussed the previously circulated Monthly Applications & TWBC Decisions Report [attached]
RL advised he had met with AG regarding TW/11/03436 The Vicarage Coach House
and confirmed her decision to apply to have the trees felled resulted from a neighbours lime tree unexpectedly falling. AG appreciated the visit from RL.

102 Financial Matters [i] Payments made on Parish Council’s behalf since 15 Nov 2011
Income
SO Harmsworth Trust – Clerk Nov 11 salary 100.00 TOTAL 100.00
Outgoings
Chq No Supplier
577 Southern Water – waste water public toilets 138.58
578 B Sullivan – PC ink DB PB JC MK 157.19
579 M English – public toilets clean Nov 11 + cleaning goods 184.58
580 St Georges Community Toy Appeal – TW Mayor [s137] 25.00
581 B Sullivan – Nov 11 Sal 873.20 post 7.08 WA/Pages15.58 873.20
D/D Waitrose.com – Broadband Dec 2011 18.99 TOTAL 1,397.54
After all cheques cleared
Clerk confirmed D/A held £500 and C/A held £23,831.54
Reconciled with Bank Statement 30 Nov 2011 Balance: £24,984.81
Uncleared cheques Total: -£1,153.27
Balance in D/A £23,831.54
PC resolved to accept monthly finance report prepared by the Clerk/RFO PC Resolved

Clerk advised £2.50 had been received in the name of Edmund Gybbon and a generous £400 had been received in the name of Stephen Ginder both in respect of annual peppercorn rent.
[ii] Banking Arrangements 2012/13 PC resolved to continue banking with Co-operative Bank for 2012/13 PC Resolved [iii] Appoint of Internal Auditor 2012/13
Clerk confirmed Tom Dawlings had agreed to stand as Internal Auditor for the year 2012/13. Clerk reminded PC that TD did not charge BPC or HT for work to prepare EOY Audit but would continue to charge BVHMC as more work was involved. PC Resolved [iv] Annual Subscriptions [S143] & Donations [S137] Clerk asked PC to agree in principal subscriptions and donations for 2012/13. JB asked if
requests had to meet PC criteria and if a PC policy existed. Chairman DB advised
decisions to award S137‘s were made at the Annual Meeting each year. Any donation
should benefit the community as a whole. PC Resolved/ FGPG Group [v] Budget & Precept 2012/13 Clerk outlined the previously circulated budget for 2012/13
Chairman DB asked PC to resolve to apply for a £23k precept from TWBC for 2012/13 JB opposed the proposal as a contingency category was not identified. Discussion followed. Chairman DB asked for a show of hands to apply for a £23k precept. 8 for – 1 abstain [JB] PC Resolved / Clerk Action

103 Local Consultations [i] KCC Household Waste Recycling Centre Service
Clerk distributed the survey. Chairman DB asked for responses to be returned to the Clerk by the full PC meeting on 16 Jan 2012 in order for collating PC response by the deadline of 9 Feb 2012 PC Action [ii] KCC Kent Highways Tracker Service Chairman DB asked JHem, JC and Clerk to complete by Fri 16 Dec 2011 to meet
deadline of 20 Dec 2011 JHem, JC, and Clerk Action

104 Correspondence Report [i] Clerk spoke on the previously circulated 11/12 Monthly Report [ii] TWBC Grants for PC – Jubilee / Olympic Events [item 24]
Clerk confirmed the allocation of 50p per head had been taken from published population estimates from 2007 and not from the census of 2011. Benenden would be able to apply for £1095 towards a celebration project / event.
[iii] Rural Community Broadband – Clerk advised TWBC Economic Development Manager Hilary Smith had hi-lighted parts of Benenden would be eligible to bid for funds for superfast broadband. Following research it would only be a small area in the East of Benenden. Discussion followed on the need for expertise to put a bid together in a short space of time. PC resolved no further action as it had previously identified that residents were generally happy with their broadband connection.

There being no further comments the meeting closed at 9.20pm

Chairman DB opened the meeting to the public

PM asked if the PC could contact the owner of the hedge located opposite Rothermere Close in Walkhurst Road as it was overgrown and a possible hazard to walkers. Clerk Action
DB thanked everybody for attending. The meeting closed at 9.22pm

Note: These minutes are not intended to provide a verbatim record of the meeting and contain only a summary of those matters discussed.

Date of Next Meeting: Monday 16th January 2012 at 8pm Memorial Hall, Benenden

HARMSWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST

Ordinary Meeting held on Monday 12th December 2011

216 Apologies TWBC LH, SH & FR

217 Minutes The minutes of the ordinary meeting of Harmsworth Memorial Trust held on 21st November
2011 confirmed and signed by the Chairman. HT resolved to accept the minutes as a true record. HT Resolved

218 Matters Arising Temporary Caretaker for BVH & HMT
JC advised BVHMC had agreed to take on Michael Patrick as a temporary caretaker as at 1 Jan 2012. DD remains on sick leave and will liaise with Clerk.
Bourne Amenity Cost Reduction
Clerk had contacted Bourne Amenity to ask for a price reduction following GR carrying out minor repairs. Bourne Amenity had agreed to a £70 reduction. Chairman DB thanked GR for his continued support.
4Delivery Ltd – Southern Water Work
Clerk advised Will Rogers was keen to meet in early Jan 2012 to discuss possible renting of a 30mt sq area of the allotment field for a period of 6 months. Clerk to arrange & liaise with WR, PC and BH. Clerk Action

219 Benenden Village Hall JC Chairman of BVHMC advised nothing to report this month.

220 St Georges Hall
Clerk advised Whitehead Monkton had been instructed to draw up a draft 5yr lease once an agreement with St Georges Club 5yr annual rent review was reached. HT Noted

221 Mowing 2012 Iden Green Pavilion Grounds & Hedge Clerk advised Mark Kenward quote for 2012 indicated a 2.5% increase. HT resolved to continue to use Mark Kenward and accept his quotation for mowing & hedge cutting for 2012. HT Resolved

222 Financial Matters [i] Payments made on Harmsworth Trust’s behalf since 15 Nov 2011
Income
St Georges Nov 11 rent 158.33 BVH Nov 11 wages 537.80
COIF Invest Dividend 3rd Quarter 11/12 3003.78 TOTAL 3699.91
Outgoings
Chq No Supplier
D/D Aviva – Insurance Nov 11 390.34
162 Southern Water – waste water St Georges 67.26
163 D Dalrymple – Sal Nov 11 415.00
164 M Page – St Georges Hall repair gutter + window lead 63.60
SO Rate Account – BS clerk Oct 11 100.00 TOTAL 1036.20
After all cheques cleared
Clerk confirmed D/A held £500 and C/A held £10,559.06

Reconciled with Bank Statement 30 Nov 2011 Balance: £11,037.66
Uncleared cheques Total: -£478.60
Balance in D/A £10,559.06
HT A/C NO 2 Bank Statement 30 Sept 2011 Balance in No 2 A/C 1038.80
HMT resolved to accept the monthly finance report prepared by the Clerk. HMT Resolved
[ii] Budget 2012/13 Clerk outlined the previously circulated forecast budget for 2012/13. HT noted the budget figures for 2012/13 HMT Noted

223 Correspondence
Clerk advised BL Chairman of Iden Green Pavilion Trustees had contacted BPC to enquire if any funding existed for maintenance and repair to village halls. Clerk had forwarded to JB. Clerk had made contact with Jo Pannell KCC Community Engagement Officer who promptly advised Mark Reeves. BL thanked Clerk and will now liaise with KCC MR.

GR contacted Clerk following weekly inspection of play areas. Benenden has a broken panel in the fence on the left of the gate; graffiti on the top boarding of the slide and the slide structure has worked loose. Iden Green has a rotting board which needs replacing. Both areas require weed spraying around the fenced areas to prevent the fence rotting. Chairman DB thanked GR and asked HMT to agree to GR carrying out the works. GR to liaise with Clerk for estimated price of repairs. HMT Resolved
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.45pm

Note: These minutes are not intended to provide a verbatim record of the meeting and contain only a summary of those matters discussed.

Date of Next Meeting: Monday 16 January 2011
At: Memorial Hall, Benenden immediately after the Parish Council meeting

		Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on Monday 12 December 2011 in the The Memorial Hall, Benenden (including Harmsworth Trust minutes) Click for minutes for ordinary meeting November 2011 These notes are abstracted from the original minutes-for the full and proper copy please contact the Parish Clerk
		Present: Cllrs Bailey, Beattie, Blockley, Clarke, Hagens, Hemsley, Kellett, Lake, Reynolds, Clerk + KCC RM + 2 members of the public 94 Apologies TWBC LH, SH & FR 95 Declarations of Interest None 96 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 21st November 2011 JHg reported minute no 90 11/12 be changed to “TPO to fell 2 Lime trees. JHg PC tree warden recommended the trees should not be felled.” PC resolved to accept the minutes. Clerk amended and Chairman signed the confirmed minutes. PC Resolved 97 Matters Arising ACRK/CPRE/KALC Meeting Report: JB and BS attended the workshop where speakers outlined the progress with the Localism Act; effective comments on Planning Applications and the NPPF which is out for consultation during 2012. PC’s will need to look towards producing Community Neighbourhood Plans which can be incorporated into LDF as a full DPD. TWBC has already adopted a new core strategy. KALC CP spoke on neighbouring PC’s working together to have influence but small PC’s must be careful not to loose their identity. Chairman DB thanked JB & BS for attending. Autumn Village Clear Up: Discussion followed on how to improve the attendance for future village clear ups. BS advised 12 adults, 2 children attended & 4 residents of Iden Green helped. BS advertised in the WA, shops, church, school and leaflets in Sunday papers. JB would be prepared to work on an email register to produce a PC data base mailing list. Kent Highways – farm snow route / ISS guidance notes: Clerk confirmed only one farmer [TB] covers roads in the Parish designated by Kent Highways. GR to liaise with Clerk if extra roads require snow clearance. GR undertook to clear The Green and Benenden Primary School. JHem agreed to clear Harmsworth Court area for the elderly residents as there is no grit bin in Rothermere Close. Chairman DB thanked them. A “stop press” requesting help from residents in the event of poor weather to be included in the PC newsletter. Clerk confirmed a list of guidance notes and criteria for ISS is now held following concerns re Iden Green speed issues. PC would have to fund any signage as it does not meet the “safety critical only” criteria set by Kent Highways 11/12. KCC RM reported £7k had been found for remedial works to the drains in the Cranden Diamonds area of Cranbrook Road to address the flooding problem. An element of money was available to be used for improvements to Walkhurst Road pavement following on going concern by PC and residents. Chairman DB thanked RM for his ongoing interest in the issue. DB advised the hedge at Hurstdene is now well trimmed It was agreed an urgent meeting was required to ascertain exactly what could improve safety without encroaching on the war memorial land or widening the pavement without bollards could encourage parking. Chairman DB enquired if there was a timescale on the availability of the funds. KCC RM required an urgent meeting. KCC RM, DB, GR & PM to meet next day. PC Action JHem asked Clerk to chase the collapsed haunchings at Hilly Fields and Benenden Crossroads white stop lines. Clerk Action 98 Affordable Housing ERHA – vacancy Hortons Close: Chairman DB advised there was a vacancy for a shared ownership house in Hortons Close. Clerk had liaised with ERHA re advertising. Closing date 7 Jan 2012 Landspeed Developers Meeting: Chairman DB reported AH Group had met with TR & HS. Landspeed Developers had asked for PC support of their affordable housing scheme. Other LAs had accepted the model but TWBC required proof that the Section 106 would be met. BPC is not able to comment further on legal issue. 99 KALC Area Meeting Chairman DB & MK attended. Bob Atwood reported on TWBC engagement with the Community – no public services lost. 27% reduction of government grant over the next 2 years - 6th lowest council tax in the country; TW Town Forum consists of a group of frequently changes representatives who will constantly review TWBC services; TWBC Planning will continue to follow existing policies; PC’s need to produce Parish Plans as will become an important tool in planning issues; future KALC Area meetings will take place 2 weeks before TWBC Parish Chairman’s meetings. 100 Benenden Primary School GR advised the Malawi link had ceased following the withdrawal of government funding. A new link with a primary school in Woolwich, London had been set up. J Reich to take partial retirement and S Forbes to take over as joint head with effect of 1 Jan 2012. DD continues to be away through ill health and although a part time caretaker was found, the school will have to consider taking on someone more permanent if necessary. 101 Planning Report [i] PB asked for P15 to be amended from “PC would wish to see the barn perpendicular to existing development…” to “PC would wish to see the barn at right angles to existing development…” Clerk amended. PC resolved to accept the minutes. Chairman DB signed the minutes of Planning Meeting of 1 Dec 2011 as a true record. PC Resolved [ii] RL discussed the previously circulated Monthly Applications & TWBC Decisions Report [attached] RL advised he had met with AG regarding TW/11/03436 The Vicarage Coach House and confirmed her decision to apply to have the trees felled resulted from a neighbours lime tree unexpectedly falling. AG appreciated the visit from RL. 102 Financial Matters [i] Payments made on Parish Council’s behalf since 15 Nov 2011 Income SO Harmsworth Trust – Clerk Nov 11 salary 100.00 TOTAL 100.00 Outgoings Chq No Supplier 577 Southern Water – waste water public toilets 138.58 578 B Sullivan – PC ink DB PB JC MK 157.19 579 M English – public toilets clean Nov 11 + cleaning goods 184.58 580 St Georges Community Toy Appeal – TW Mayor [s137] 25.00 581 B Sullivan – Nov 11 Sal 873.20 post 7.08 WA/Pages15.58 873.20 D/D Waitrose.com – Broadband Dec 2011 18.99 TOTAL 1,397.54 After all cheques cleared Clerk confirmed D/A held £500 and C/A held £23,831.54 Reconciled with Bank Statement 30 Nov 2011 Balance: £24,984.81 Uncleared cheques Total: -£1,153.27 Balance in D/A £23,831.54 PC resolved to accept monthly finance report prepared by the Clerk/RFO PC Resolved Clerk advised £2.50 had been received in the name of Edmund Gybbon and a generous £400 had been received in the name of Stephen Ginder both in respect of annual peppercorn rent. [ii] Banking Arrangements 2012/13 PC resolved to continue banking with Co-operative Bank for 2012/13 PC Resolved [iii] Appoint of Internal Auditor 2012/13 Clerk confirmed Tom Dawlings had agreed to stand as Internal Auditor for the year 2012/13. Clerk reminded PC that TD did not charge BPC or HT for work to prepare EOY Audit but would continue to charge BVHMC as more work was involved. PC Resolved [iv] Annual Subscriptions [S143] & Donations [S137] Clerk asked PC to agree in principal subscriptions and donations for 2012/13. JB asked if requests had to meet PC criteria and if a PC policy existed. Chairman DB advised decisions to award S137‘s were made at the Annual Meeting each year. Any donation should benefit the community as a whole. PC Resolved/ FGPG Group [v] Budget & Precept 2012/13 Clerk outlined the previously circulated budget for 2012/13 Chairman DB asked PC to resolve to apply for a £23k precept from TWBC for 2012/13 JB opposed the proposal as a contingency category was not identified. Discussion followed. Chairman DB asked for a show of hands to apply for a £23k precept. 8 for – 1 abstain [JB] PC Resolved / Clerk Action 103 Local Consultations [i] KCC Household Waste Recycling Centre Service Clerk distributed the survey. Chairman DB asked for responses to be returned to the Clerk by the full PC meeting on 16 Jan 2012 in order for collating PC response by the deadline of 9 Feb 2012 PC Action [ii] KCC Kent Highways Tracker Service Chairman DB asked JHem, JC and Clerk to complete by Fri 16 Dec 2011 to meet deadline of 20 Dec 2011 JHem, JC, and Clerk Action 104 Correspondence Report [i] Clerk spoke on the previously circulated 11/12 Monthly Report [ii] TWBC Grants for PC – Jubilee / Olympic Events [item 24] Clerk confirmed the allocation of 50p per head had been taken from published population estimates from 2007 and not from the census of 2011. Benenden would be able to apply for £1095 towards a celebration project / event. [iii] Rural Community Broadband – Clerk advised TWBC Economic Development Manager Hilary Smith had hi-lighted parts of Benenden would be eligible to bid for funds for superfast broadband. Following research it would only be a small area in the East of Benenden. Discussion followed on the need for expertise to put a bid together in a short space of time. PC resolved no further action as it had previously identified that residents were generally happy with their broadband connection. There being no further comments the meeting closed at 9.20pm Chairman DB opened the meeting to the public PM asked if the PC could contact the owner of the hedge located opposite Rothermere Close in Walkhurst Road as it was overgrown and a possible hazard to walkers. Clerk Action DB thanked everybody for attending. The meeting closed at 9.22pm Note: These minutes are not intended to provide a verbatim record of the meeting and contain only a summary of those matters discussed. Date of Next Meeting: Monday 16th January 2012 at 8pm Memorial Hall, Benenden HARMSWORTH MEMORIAL TRUST Ordinary Meeting held on Monday 12th December 2011 216 Apologies TWBC LH, SH & FR 217 Minutes The minutes of the ordinary meeting of Harmsworth Memorial Trust held on 21st November 2011 confirmed and signed by the Chairman. HT resolved to accept the minutes as a true record. HT Resolved 218 Matters Arising Temporary Caretaker for BVH & HMT JC advised BVHMC had agreed to take on Michael Patrick as a temporary caretaker as at 1 Jan 2012. DD remains on sick leave and will liaise with Clerk. Bourne Amenity Cost Reduction Clerk had contacted Bourne Amenity to ask for a price reduction following GR carrying out minor repairs. Bourne Amenity had agreed to a £70 reduction. Chairman DB thanked GR for his continued support. 4Delivery Ltd – Southern Water Work Clerk advised Will Rogers was keen to meet in early Jan 2012 to discuss possible renting of a 30mt sq area of the allotment field for a period of 6 months. Clerk to arrange & liaise with WR, PC and BH. Clerk Action 219 Benenden Village Hall JC Chairman of BVHMC advised nothing to report this month. 220 St Georges Hall Clerk advised Whitehead Monkton had been instructed to draw up a draft 5yr lease once an agreement with St Georges Club 5yr annual rent review was reached. HT Noted 221 Mowing 2012 Iden Green Pavilion Grounds & Hedge Clerk advised Mark Kenward quote for 2012 indicated a 2.5% increase. HT resolved to continue to use Mark Kenward and accept his quotation for mowing & hedge cutting for 2012. HT Resolved 222 Financial Matters [i] Payments made on Harmsworth Trust’s behalf since 15 Nov 2011 Income St Georges Nov 11 rent 158.33 BVH Nov 11 wages 537.80 COIF Invest Dividend 3rd Quarter 11/12 3003.78 TOTAL 3699.91 Outgoings Chq No Supplier D/D Aviva – Insurance Nov 11 390.34 162 Southern Water – waste water St Georges 67.26 163 D Dalrymple – Sal Nov 11 415.00 164 M Page – St Georges Hall repair gutter + window lead 63.60 SO Rate Account – BS clerk Oct 11 100.00 TOTAL 1036.20 After all cheques cleared Clerk confirmed D/A held £500 and C/A held £10,559.06 Reconciled with Bank Statement 30 Nov 2011 Balance: £11,037.66 Uncleared cheques Total: -£478.60 Balance in D/A £10,559.06 HT A/C NO 2 Bank Statement 30 Sept 2011 Balance in No 2 A/C 1038.80 HMT resolved to accept the monthly finance report prepared by the Clerk. HMT Resolved [ii] Budget 2012/13 Clerk outlined the previously circulated forecast budget for 2012/13. HT noted the budget figures for 2012/13 HMT Noted 223 Correspondence Clerk advised BL Chairman of Iden Green Pavilion Trustees had contacted BPC to enquire if any funding existed for maintenance and repair to village halls. Clerk had forwarded to JB. Clerk had made contact with Jo Pannell KCC Community Engagement Officer who promptly advised Mark Reeves. BL thanked Clerk and will now liaise with KCC MR. GR contacted Clerk following weekly inspection of play areas. Benenden has a broken panel in the fence on the left of the gate; graffiti on the top boarding of the slide and the slide structure has worked loose. Iden Green has a rotting board which needs replacing. Both areas require weed spraying around the fenced areas to prevent the fence rotting. Chairman DB thanked GR and asked HMT to agree to GR carrying out the works. GR to liaise with Clerk for estimated price of repairs. HMT Resolved There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.45pm Note: These minutes are not intended to provide a verbatim record of the meeting and contain only a summary of those matters discussed. Date of Next Meeting: Monday 16 January 2011 At: Memorial Hall, Benenden immediately after the Parish Council meeting