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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Monthly meeting of Wouldham Parish Council on 6th January, 2009.
Present: Mr K Malkinson (Chairman) Mr. D Adams, Mr. T Fulwell, Mrs. J Head,
Mrs. L Morgan, Ms. A. Parnell and Mr. R Stone
In Attendance: Mr. G Rowe (County Councillor)
Mr. D Davis (Borough Councillor)
PC A Dalton (Police)
Mr. D Piepnick (Community Warden)
Mr. A Marr (Allotment Rep.)
Mr. M J Ross (Clerk)
There were no members of the public present. Action by
- APOLOGIES: Apologies received from Mr. R Dalton (Borough Councillor)
- MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council, held on the
2nd December, 2008, were proposed by Cllr. Stone and seconded by
Cllr. Adams, to be a true record of the proceedings and it was AGREED that
they be signed by the Chairman.
Note: Cllrs. Head & Fulwell asked for their objections to the minutes to be
recorded on the basis that the wording of the item relating to Declarations of
Interest was not in accordance with their view of the discussions that took
place.
- MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: Members AGREED that
any matters arising from the minutes would be dealt with under the appropriate
heading, as the meeting progressed through the agenda.
- DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: There were no Declarations of Interest
made.
- POLICE & COMMUNITY WARDEN’S REPORT: Figures for period
2nd December, 2008 to 3rd January, 2009, was 1 assault. There were no
reported crimes for Laker Road. Various other queries were raised by
Members, all of which the Police dealt with.
- BOROUGH COUNCILLORS REPORT: Borough Councillor Davis
reported on various matters such as fly tipping on Pilgrims Way and the
clearance work, plus similar tipping on Hill Road including smashed glass,
which it was hoped to clear next week.
- COUNTY
COUNCILLORS REPORT: County Cllr. Rowe reported on a
variety of matters including the Parish Partnership Panel, which now
incorporates the KCC Local Board, whose next meeting is planned for the
26th February, 2009. He also referred to the Freedom pass for secondary
school students at a cost of £50 per annum and the T&M Joint Transportation
Board received a report on ongoing discussions with the Medway Valley
Initiative regarding possible routes and funding for cycle and pedestrian
routes within
the Medway Valley.
Action
by
8. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: There were no members of the public
present.
9. PLANNING: (a)
Applications commented upon during the month:
15 School
Lane – Erection of two dwellings: The PC object to this
application for two
additional housing units on a site that is already
quite limited and feel that
the density of the development would
be
far too high with the
additional problems of the electricity sub
station being so close and
the noise factor that would be emanating
from it.
(b) Applications approved:
i.
7
High Street-Demolition of side extension and erection of two
new two storey houses with
off street care parking.
ii.
132
High Street-Two storey rear extension
iii.
Land
east of 11 School Lane-Details of validation contamination
Report.
(c) Applications refused: There were no applications refused
this month.
(d) Other Planning Issues: Access Road to rear of High Street-
Members AGREED that the PC should proceed with obtaining
the necessary planning consent and discuss adoption issues with Clerk
KCC at a later date.
10. STREET LIGHTING: Cllr. Adams reported that street lights requiring repair
were all still out.
11. HIGHWAYS & VERGES: Members AGREED that a salt bin should be
provided on the junction of School Lane/Oldfield Drive.
The Final Audit Report on the Traffic Management Scheme for the Village
referred to posts painted and members were not in agreement with this. They
AGREED that KCC should be approached to enquire about alternatives. Cllr. Head
12. FOOTPATHS/PROW: PROW Officer of KCC advises PC to list
footpaths
that require attention in order of priority and pass information through to him. He
will look at, in the light of funds available for maintenance and advise the PC
of the likely amount that can be made available so PC can determine whether they Clerk
wish to take over maintenance.
13. ALLOTMENTS: Andy Marr reported on the allotments. Next report
February. It was AGREED that the water charges should be investigated.
14. RECREATION GROUND: The clean up of the broken window was
confirmed as completed. AGREED that it might be possible to repair Cllrs. Sone
with checkaplate with Cllr. Stone to sort out with Cllr. Head. & Head
15. FINANCE: General: Clerk reported Village Hall a/c had paid back £321.08
due for electricity charges.
Bank Position: Income for Month - £375.89
Current Account - £5,406.66
Savings Account - £18,836.21
Building Society - £10,159.28
Action by
Accounts for Payment:
Cheque No
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Payee
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Detail
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Amount
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2407 |
M J Ross |
Christmas
Gratuity |
150.00 |
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2408 |
J Harmer |
Christmas
Gratuity |
50.00 |
|
2409 |
Sapphire Holdings |
PC
Xmas Refreshments |
74.90 |
|
Direct |
EDF Energy |
Street
Lighting - Electricity supply December, 2008 |
23.95 |
|
2410 |
Staples
|
Stationery items and toner |
63.98 |
|
2411 |
South
East Water
|
Water supply to allotments |
14.49 |
|
2412 |
M
J Ross
|
Sal: 768.75; Rent: 150.00; Exp: 29.12; Imp: 21.93 |
969.80 |
|
2413 |
Ms J Harmer |
Litter
duties – December, 2008 |
183.36 |
All the above accounts were passed for payment.
Cllr. Fulwell stated that he did not approve of the Clerk’s Xmas gratuity.
Parish Website: It was AGREED that discussion on this would be
deferred to next months meeting.
Grants: It was confirmed that the application for grant for the
Common via the KCC Local Members Grant, would be submitted shortly now
that Cllr. Morgan had returned and all the required information was to hand.
Precept Meeting: Members AGREED that the meeting to determine
the Precept for the forthcoming
year, should be set for 7.0pm on Tuesday, 13th
January,2009.
16. SPECIAL ITES: Items for Church News: It was AGREED that the crime
figures and any other issues that the Clerk feels appropriate should be included. Clerk
17. CORRESPONDENCE: The list of correspondence received during the
month had been circulated to Members.
18. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: The next meeting of the Parish Council
will be on 3rd February, 2009.
19. COUNCILLORS/CHAIRMAN/CLERK: Cllr. Adams enquired about the
fixing of the plaque for the Village sign. Cllr. Stone confirmed he would
arrange it by Friday, 6th January. Cllr. Adams also confirmed his support for
both the Chairman and the Clerk and this was endorsed by Cllr. Stone..
Cllr. Fulwell stated that he was not aware of any further problems with bonfires
in the Cornwall Crescent area. He asked the Chairman if he would confirm he
worked for Trenport and Lefarge, which the Chairman did and Cllr. Fulwell also
raised the issue of the Tramway, which would be an item on the agenda for next
months meeting.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting closed at 9.20pm
Signed as a correct record of the proceedings.
Date: 10th February, 2009. Chairman:…………………
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