Parish Council Minutes 24th March 2021

PRESENT:
COUNCILLORS PHILLIPS (CHAIRMAN), ALDINGTON, BEECHING, TURNER BROWN
Clerk Christine Plummer
Councillor Mike Connolly
Members of the Public Ray Holyer Sue Baker Jaclyn Gordon

Meeting held using ZOOM platform all Government guidelines followed

APOLOGIES

Councillor Sarah Hawksworth

PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION TIME

No requests

MINUTES OF MEETING

Minutes meeting 24th February 2021

Minutes approved to be signed at next opportunity

DISTRICT COUNCILLOR REPORTS

Report received and circulated from Councillor Mike Connolly

The Chairman thanked Councillor Connolly for his attendance

COMMUNITY POLICING /NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

No reports received. Local Community Support Officer to attend next meeting if available.

FOOTPATHS

1. Old Cart Track Chillenden
   Councillor Beeching reported on latest advice from Heather Watson KCC. Bridleway status discussed and suggested as lowest maintained Right of Way. Existing users would maintain right of way including residents The Glebe, southern water, Fitzwalters, etc Paperwork to be completed and information distributed to inform of the change. Item to be placed on next agenda for further discussion and confirmation of status.
2. Footpaths General
   Footbath at Nookets Wood reported electric fence possible hazard. Councillor Beeching to investigate.
   No further action by KCC reported on other footpaths.
3. Councillors discussed the feedback and report from Explore Kent on additional notice boards in Chillenden. Councillor Aldington reported on information from Elham Valley Walkers and possible additional relevant information on new boards. He agreed to report back at next meeting.
   Councillors discussed the various types of information for the boards including historic facts, information on trails and walks. Councillors agreed to consider and report back tothe next meeting.

HIGHWAY MATTERS FLY TIPPING POT HOLE REPORTS

Pot holes repairs still remain outstanding and Clerk to follow up. Clerk reported on the community participation in litter picking including the children from the School. Litter pickers available on request.

SPEED CONTROLS GOODNESTONE AND CHILLENDEN

Following the report form KCC Highways on costings and commencement of the project all Councillors agreed that the process of consultation should be put in place. A questionnaire / survey to be distributed to all residents. Clerk to produce draft based on example and advice from KCC.

Councillor Beeching commented on the ‘20 is plenty’ campaign. Information from the website may be useful to the current discussion on the speed limit proposals.

Clerk reported on completion of Risk Assessment for Volunteers and maintenance of Speed Indicator Sign.

STREET LIGHTING

Chillenden awaiting repair on 2 lights. Clerk had requested update from DDC. No response to date.

ACTION: CLERK TO PROGRESS

LAND TO REAR OF CHILLENDEN VILLAGE HALL

Councillors reported on removal of some rubbish from the site and expressed concerns of possible asbestos contamination. It was agreed this must be further investigated and further discussion at the next meeting

It was reported that the metal shed had still not been removed from site at Chillenden.

ACTION CLERK TO REPORT TO FOX PITT FAMILY

FINANCE

PAYMENTS FOR APPROVAL

1. C Ottaway £580.96 cheque no 425 proposed Councillor Phillips seconded Councillor Aldington
2. C Ottaway £527.97 cheque no 424 proposed Councillor Phillips seconded Councillor Aldington
3. B Passmore £100 cheque no 423 proposed Councillor Turner Brown seconded Councillor Beeching

ACCOUNTS UPDATE

Clerk reported latest balances and submitted report on end of year financial status. On file.

PLANNING

1. LOCAL PLAN CONSULTATION
   DDC confirmation received with regards to the response from Parish Council on Local Plan
2. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
   Lower Rowling Farm House ref 20/00066 ref 20/00235
   No objection

WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE

Clerk reported on complaint from Goodnestone residents concerning derelict land adjacent to Park View Close.

ACTION CLERK TO WRITE TO Julian Plumtre TO REQUEST UPDATE

Councillor Aldington reported on information to be circulated on Electric Charging Points. Item to be placed on next agenda.

COUNCILLOR REPORTS ON PARISH MATTERS

Chairman asked members of the public who had attended if they wished to speak.

Ray Holyer raised his continued interest on Cart Track, Speed Controls and Land behind Village Hall..

Chairman thanked everyone for attendance.

Clerk reminded the Councillors that in accordance with Government Legislation all meetings will return to physical attendance following 6th May 2021.