PRESENT:
COUNCILLORS PHILLIPS (CHAIRMAN), ALDINGTON, BEECHING, HAWKSWORTH,
Clerk Christine Plummer
Members of the Public Ray Holyer Nick Watts Jacklyn Gordon

Meeting held using ZOOM platform all Government guidelines followed

APOLOGIES

PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION TIME

The Chairman welcomed Nick Watts Local Community Officer for Churches Conservation Trust who gave a comprehensive introduction to the history and work ongoing at Knowlton Church. The application for support for the damage to Stained Glass window in the Church at Knowlton is on the Agenda for discussion by Councillors. Supporting information is available for reference.

The Chairman thanked Mr Watts for his comments and attendance.

The Chairman welcomed Mr Holyer to speak. Statement included the update of notice boards, improvement in applications for tree works in conservation areas, planning applications, resignation/vacancy for Parish Councillor, Local Plan consultation, Glebe Site.

Councillor Hawksworth responded accordingly and The Chairman thanked Mr Holyer for his comments which were duly noted.

The Chairman advised that Item 5 on Agenda should be moved to closed part of meeting due to sensitive nature of discussion.

MINUTES OF MEETING

Minutes meeting 23rd September 2020

Minute approval Payment BHIB Insurance 7/12/2020 £676.14 cheque no 419

Minutes approved and signed

VICE CHAIR VACANCY

Election of Vice Chair . Councillor Hawksworth proposed. Votes: for 2 : Abstention 1 .

Resolved Councillor Hawksworth elected as Vice Chair

COUNCILLOR VACANCY

Following the resignation of Councillor Hayward co option applicants to be considered to fill the vacancy. Item moved to closed part of meeting

DISTRICT COUNCILLOR REPORTS

Reports received and circulated from Councillor Mike Connolly and Councillor Sue Chandler.

Available and attached to minutes.

COMMUNITY POLICING / NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Clerk reported attendance at KCC Trading Standards Teams meeting on Door Step Traders. Friday 12th February 2021. Feedback to be reported at next meeting.

FOOTPATHS

Councillor Beeching spoke on the outstanding issues from 2020 on various footpaths. The discussion included the Old Cart Track in Chillenden. It was agreed the KCC Officer would be contacted for further information and update.

CLERK/COUNCILLOR BEECHING TO PROGRESS

HIGHWAY MATTERS FLY TIPPING POT HOLE REPORTS

Councillors discussed the ongoing issues and reports still outstanding in the Parish.

Councillor Hawksworth suggested the recent DDC Community Interest Reporting system as a method of reporting problems.

SPEED CONTROLS GOODNESTONE AND CHILLENDEN

Councillors stated that the project to introduce 20mph restrictions in Goodnestone and Chillenden remains a priority. Clerk requested to gain update from KCC and contact District Councillor for support to progress the project.

ACTION CLERK TO PROGRESS

Councillors discussed ‘20 is Plenty ‘campaign. Vision Zero The Road Safety Strategy for Kent 2020-2026. Councillor Hawskworth to attend virtual event to discuss details.

The Speed Indicator Sign and maintenance was discussed. Volunteers are needed to maintain the sign. Councillor Aldington agreed to support Clay Pits when time allows.

STREET LIGHTING

All lights reported. Chillenden awaiting repair on 2 lights.

LAND TO REAR OF CHILLENDEN VILLAGE HALL

Clerk reported that DDC recently responded to the complaints and A Notice of Breach of Planning to be issued with effect January 2021.

ACTION : CLERK TO FOLLOW UP AND REPORT ACCORDINGLY

KNOWLTON CHURCH GRANT APPLICATION

Councillors voted to award a grant of £500 to support the project at Knowlton Church to repair the Stained Glass Windows damaged by vandalism. The Grant to be awarded subject to confirmation the Section 137 funding is within the limits for 2020/21.

VOTE UNANIMOUS. CARRIED

ACTION: CLERK TO CONFIRM AND ADVISE ACCORDINGLY

FINANCE

PAYMENTS FOR APPROVAL

1. CHILLENDEN VILLAGE HALL HIRE £40.00 cheque no 421 proposed Councillor Hawksworth seconded Councillor Aldington
   
2. BTF FAIRFIELD RENT £50 cheque no 420 proposed Councillor Hawksworth seconded Councillor Aldington

PRECEPT 2021/22

Councillors agreed to reduce the Precept submission by 2.5%

VOTE UNANIMOUS. CARRIED

ACTION CLERK TO PROCESS

ACCOUNTS UPDATE

Councillor Aldington requested amendment to 2021/22 budget.

ACTION: CLERK TO ACTION

PLANNING

1. LOCAL PLAN CONSULTATION
   Councillors discussed the Public Consultation on draft local Plan available until 17th March. Information has been widely circulated including the opportunity to comment and view online, availability of hard copies, and public consultation meetings.
   Councillor Hawksworth confirmed attendance at online meetings. Councillors agreed to formulate draft response for approval and discussion at next PC Meeting.
   Councillors discussed Container sited at Griffins Head Public House. A member of the public has raised the issue and requested investigation by DDC.
   Councillors agreed to place on next agenda for further discussion and updates

WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE

1. Update circulated from Maria Himsworth on the Garden Project in Chillenden
2. Letter received from The Landlady of FitzWalter Arms about the new Village Shop project. Cllrs agreed support for the venture.

COUNCILLOR REPORTS ON PARISH MATTERS

Cllrs reported concerns from residents about continuing bonfires at Mill House next to Copmans Cottage. Clerk reported that DDC had sent an Officer to investigate and owner had been advised accordingly.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ENDED AT 20.45.
NEXT MEETING ZOOM PLATFOM 24TH FEBRUARY 2021

CLOSED MEETING 27TH JANUARY 2021 ITEM 5 (AGENDA AS ABOVE)

Applications had been circulated for co option to PC following resignation of Cllr Hayward. The matter was put to the vote.

It was resolved that Nick Turner Brown be co opted to the Parish Council

ACTION Clerk to inform candidates and inform PC when completed to ensure confidentiality