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Before opening the meeting, the Chairman welcomed members of the public to the meeting and invited them to speak.

Matters raised were:

Police. It was asked why they had not attended the last meeting and why they were not present. The Chairman had spoken to PC Harris and his attendance was dependent on his not being diverted elsewhere.

Mini motorbikes. Cllr Mrs George said that on her way to the meeting she had seen the police pulling over the rider of a mini bike.

Refuse. There was a complaint that people were leaving other forms of rubbish out where domestic waste was left for collection. The Chairman suggested that Cllr Phil Filmer be invited to the next meeting.

The Chairman then thanked members of the public for their contribution and opened the meeting.

Item no
Minute no 05/06

1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

260  All present.

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261 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST AND MEMBERS’ REGISTER OF INTERESTS

Cllr Colyer declared a personal interest in items 9c and 11a as the Caretaker’s husband. Cllr Luck declared a personal interest in item 11e as working for the contractor. Cllr Marsh declared a personal interest in item 6a(i), planning application for 172-178 Avery Way, as being acquainted with the applicant.

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262 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 13 SEPTEMBER 2005

It was proposed by Cllr Marsh, seconded by Cllr Luck and agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 13 September 2005 be signed as a true record.

4 MATTERS ARISING

263 a C/09/05/4a(207): Dog Bins

Cllr Marsh reported there were twelve possible sites. The Clerk was asked to find out from Medway Council the protocol for emptying the bins.

264 b C/09/05/21a(258): Parish Map

It was suggested a large scale, framed map of the parish could be put in the school hall. The Clerk to approach the Headteacher.

265 c C/05/public session: Caravans and Mobile Homes

It was agreed the Clerk write to Bourne Leisure to provide a copy of their policy statement on the transportation of caravans and mobile homes.

5 POLICE MATTERS

266 a Parish Constable’s Report

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

267 b Police Liaison Representative’s Report

WPC Wendy Knight had written to say she was being transferred to another section of the force. It was agreed a letter of thanks be written to her.

268 c Speedwatch

The Clerk reported that Cllr Buckwell was hoping to arrange a demonstration to take place in the Civic Centre car park just before the start of the next Rural Liaison Committee meeting. High Halstow Parish Council was keen to join in.

6 PLANNING

a Applications

269 i MC2005/1904: 8 Avery Way, Allhallows: Proposed 2 storey side extension and single storey rear and front side extensions

No objection

270 ii MC2005/1918: Allhallows Primary School, Avery Way: Proposed installation of palisade triple pointed top security fencing and gates

No objection

271 b Decisions

The decision as listed on Appendix A was noted.

272 c Appeals and Other Matters

No matters were raised.

273 d Licensing Applications

None

274 e Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning committee held on 27 September 2005

Noted.

7 FINANCE
275 b Bank Balances

The bank balances as listed on Appendix B were noted.

276 b Cheques signed since last meeting

None.

277 c Accounts for Payment

It was proposed by Cllr Mrs Burrows, seconded by Cllr Skudder and agreed that the accounts as listed on Appendix B be paid (cheques 102060 – 102062), with the addition of £410 to Peninsula Press (102063), £7.50 to KAPC (102064) and £140 to Clive Stanley (102065).

278 e Training and Seminars

Cllrs Morrad and Mrs Burrows would be attending the KAPC AGM.

8 GRANT APPLICATIONS

279 a Pre-School

This application had been deferred from the last meeting. It was agreed a grant would not be made to the pre-school as it was a commercial organisation, but the Council would consider making a grant to the Village Hall Committee to provide a shed that they could rent to the pre-school. Cllr Mrs Forrest would seek alternative prices.

9 HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT

280 a Footpaths

Cllr Marsh had been on holiday. He would advertise in the next issue of the magazine for more volunteer helpers.
It was pointed out that the railings outside the old post office in Stoke Road were dangerous and needed maintaining.

281 b Tree Warden’s Report

Cllr Colyer had nothing to report.

282 c Caretaker

More garden rubbish had been dumped in the Village Hall car park.

283 d Lighting

Cllr Colyer was still pursuing the removal of the old light in Avery Way.

284 e Transport

Cllr Marsh said he was working on a draft response for the Local Transport Plan consultation. Buses were still being delayed by the roadworks in Rochester.

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285 GRASS CUTTING

The Clerk had still not received a copy of the specification from Kirit Patel.

11 MANAGEMENT OF THE COUNCIL’S LAND AND PROPERTY
a Village Hall

286 i Cllr Mrs Forrest reported that the accounts showed a balance of £2,467 at the end of September. There had been a discussion about the 400 lottery club and it had been decided to reduce the prize money from January.

287 ii Roof. Nothing further to report.

288 b Woodland, Avery Way

Nothing to report.

289 c Recreation Ground

The caretaker was keeping the litter down. The new gate had been installed. Cllr Luck had the lock and would fit it. Cllr Marsh said he would give consideration to methods of narrowing the St David’s Road entrance.

290 d All Saints Allotments

Cllr Marsh and the Clerk would meet to progress this..



291 e Cross Park

Cllr Marsh had the key. The system of locks to all the Council’s land with a common key was discussed. Cllr Marsh would talk to a locksmith.

292 f Noticeboards

Mr Shea was progressing with the boards.

12 YOUTH

293 a Youth Committee

The Clerk would set up an inaugural meeting, consisting of councillors.

294 b Youth Shelter

The site at the end of the recreation ground had been excavated. It was agreed to provide a suitable litter bin and Russell Davies’s advice would be sought.

295 c Other Provision

Cllr Mrs George said that youth coming in from other villages were being a nuisance. She also said there was nowhere in Medway where they could ride their mini bikes legally, therefore their parents were wasting their money. She would put an article in the magazine.

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296 VITAL VILLAGES

Cllr Marsh reported on the last meeting, which had been attended by few members of the steering group. The next meeting was on 1 November.

14 RURAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

297 a Representative’s Report

Cllr Marsh had been unable to attend the last meeting. He understood there had been a presentation by BP on a proposed wind farm at the Isle of Grain.

b Rural Liaison Grant Projects

298 i Village Hall bench. It was agreed to purchase a metal bench.

299 ii Recreation Ground hedge. Cllr Colyer and the Clerk to progress.

300 iii Other projects. Councillors to give consideration to possible other projects.

15 KAPC/MEDWAY AREA COMMITTEE

301 a Representative’s Report

Cllr Morrad would let the Clerk have the minutes for circulating when he received them.

16 COMMUNICATION

302 a Villagers’ Life Magazine

The Editor had put an apology in the latest issue for the poor quality, due to the burglary of her computer. She also apologised for leaving Cllr Skudder off the list of councillors and would rectify that in the next issue. At the next review, Cllr Marsh and the Clerk would try to ensure she e-mailed articles to the webmaster for inclusion on the website.

303 b Website

The Clerk reported that the Webmaster had agreed a six-month contract to the end of March 2006 and would submit monthly invoices after November. The Chairman said investigation into a cheaper service should be commenced and Cllr Colyer suggested a student might be suitable.

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304 CLERK’S REPORT

The Clerk reported she had received her Certificate in Local Council Administration and was now a qualified clerk. She would seek a meeting with Rodney Williamson to progress an application for quality parish council status.

The Clerk said that the wreath for Remembrance Sunday had been obtained and a grant made last year. Cllr Morrad would be attending the service.

18 CONSULTATION

305 a Local Strategic Partnership Questionnaire

Passed to Cllr Marsh.

19 CORRESPONDENCE

304 a Southern Water

Southern Water had advised they would be replacing the main in Avery Way. They had been made aware of the Council’s trees but expected to do most of the work without digging.

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305 REPORTS AND CIRCULARS

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

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306 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

No matters were raised.


The Chairman closed the meeting at 9.00 pm.

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