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Before commencing the meeting, the Chairman opened the public session. No other public issues were raised and the Chairman opened the meeting.

Item no

Minute no 04/05

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482 APOLOGIES

No apologies for absence were received.

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483 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST AND MEMBERS’ REGISTER OF INTERESTS

Cllr Colyer declared a personal interest in item 9c as the caretaker’s husband.

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484

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 8 FEBRUARY 2005 AND OF ITS ADJOURNMENT ON 15 FEBRUARY 2005

It was proposed by Cllr Marsh, seconded by Cllr Luck and agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 8 February 2005 and of its adjournment on 15 February be signed as a true record.

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MATTERS ARISING
485 a C/02/05/19a: Resignation of Chairman

A letter of resignation both as Chairman and from the council had been received from Cllr Swaby, to take effect from 13 April 2005. Cllr Morrad proposed a vote of thanks to Cllr Swaby for his work, dedication and enthusiasm. Best wishes for his future life in Spain were conveyed to Cllr Swaby from all present.

5 POLICE MATTERS
486 a Parish Constable’s Report

In PC Bateup’s absence, there was no report.

487 b Police Liaison Representative’s Report

Cllr Luck said the next meeting was in April.

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PLANNING
488 a Applications

None received

489 Out of Time

None

490 b Decisions

None notified.

491 c Appeals and Other Matters

492 i Allhallows Place

The breach had been reported to the Enforcement Officer.

493 ii Pit Stop Garage/Bourne Leisure

Following action by the Enforcement Officer, the caravan had been removed.

494 iii Kent and Medway Structure Plan

It was noted the Panel Report on the Examination in Public was available on the website.

495 d SEERA SE Plan

Cllr Mrs Burrows reported on the meeting held by Medway Council on 7 March. A draft response was delegated to the Clerk for the next meeting.

7 FINANCE

496 a Bank Balances

The bank balances as listed on Appendix B were noted.

497 b Cheques signed since last meeting

None.

498 c Accounts for Payment

It was proposed by Cllr Festorazzi, seconded by Cllr Mrs Burrows and agreed that the accounts as listed on Appendix B be paid (cheques 101993 – 101995), with the addition of £423 to Baker & Son (cheque 101996) and £10 to Medway Council (cheque 101997).

499 d Subscriptions

i National Society of Allotment And Leisure Gardeners. £50 + VAT subscription and one 10p share in Society (£58.85). It was proposed by Cllr Marsh, seconded by Cllr Colyer and agreed to join the Society, who would give help in setting up allotments. (Cheque 101998).

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500 GRANT APPLICATIONS

None.

9 HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT
501 a Footpaths

Cllr Marsh was engaged in doing an inspection of the footpaths.

502 b Tree Warden’s Report

Cllr Colyer said a small spruce had been planted in St George’s Walk.

503 c Street Cleaning/Litterpicking

The caretaker would be doing extra hours over half term.

504 d Lighting

Cllr Colyer was reminding Medway Council about the light outside the shops.

505e Transport

Cllr Marsh said the pilot trip to Canterbury had been successful in spite of the weather. He would be attending a Transport For Medway day on 18 March.

10 MANAGEMENT OF THE COUNCIL’S LAND AND PROPERTY

50 i General Matters. In Cllr Mrs Forrest’s absence there was no report

507ii Roof. The Case was still with Medway Trading Standards.

508 a Village Hall iii Garden Area. Cllr Colyer reported that the caretaker wanted to start, but had been prevented by the weather. Cllr Buckwell had committed £1,000 from his ward improvement fund.

509b Woodland, Avery Way

The work had been completed and Cllr Colyer said he would deal with the dead elms.

510 i General Maintenance. Cllr Marsh reported surveyors had required access to the development site. It was agreed to fence the woodland when the lease had been signed.

511ii The lease was expected in the next few days.

512 c Recreation Ground iii Youth Shelter. This would be ordered when the lease had been signed and permission had been given by Medway Council.

513 d All Saints Allotments

Cllr Marsh said that he and the Clerk had discussed the provision of allotments. He recommended a quality scheme, with the provision of water, compost bins and gravel paths between the plots. It would cost more to set up but could command more rent. The ground needed surveying and levelling before anything could be done. It was agreed this be proceeded with.

e Cross Park

514 i General Maintenance and Trees. Cllr Colyer said he had obtained 10 trees from the BCTV and would replace the dead trees.

515 ii Projects. In abeyance.

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516 VITAL VILLAGES PARISH PLAN

Cllr Marsh reported the Finance Group, consisting of Cllr Beckey, Cllr Marsh and Mrs Lyn George had met and would open a bank account. Cllr Beckey had approached a graphic designer to produce the questionnaire. Arrangements were being made with Mrs Beckhelling to present a prize to the winner of the logo competition.

12 RURAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

517 a Representative’s Report

Cllr Swaby said the next meeting in March would be an open meeting and speakers would be Mark Bowen and Oliver Grant of Environment Agency Floodscape. He had attended a meeting on Floodscape the previous week with Cllrs Marsh and Colyer. There were no immediate plans and they were only interested in the Thames, not the Medway.

13 KAPC/MEDWAY AREA COMMITTEE

518 a Representative’s Report

No meeting had been held.

14 COMMUNICATION

519 a Villagers’ Life Magazine

The Editor had reported that some advertisements were being withdrawn but she had obtained others to take their place.

520 b Web Site

The website was being developed and extended. It was understood from Mr Stanley that so far there had been 5,240 hits.

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521 CLERK’S REPORT

The Clerk reported on a seminar on new legislation. Due to the weather, only half the day had been held, the remainder had been deferred to another occasion. Information had been given on the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts. The Council should register under the Data Protection Act and she would explore this.

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522
CONSULTATION

No documents received.

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523 CORRESPONDENCE

None received

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524 ANNUAL PARISH MEETING AND ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

It was agreed that the Annual parish Meeting and Annual Parish Council Meeting be held on Tuesday 17 May, due to the Clerk’s inability to attend a meeting on 10 May.

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525 REPORTS AND CIRCULARS

The reports and circulars as listed on the agenda were received.

20 ANY OTHER URGENT BUSINESS AT THE CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION

526 a Vehicles, St Luke’s Way

Cllr Colyer reported that vehicles in St Luke’s way had had their petrol pipes slashed and petrol drained. This had been reported to the police.

527 b Garage Court, St David’s Road

It was reported that motor bikes were causing a nuisance.

The Chairman closed the meeting at 7.52 pm.

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