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MINUTES 161 Page 733 Minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held at The Bluebell Centre, Hothfield, on Wednesday 1 February 2017 at 7.00pm |
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PRESENT: |
Mr D Parker (Chair), Mrs S Parker, Mrs P Sutcliffe, Mr P Fothergill, |
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PARISH CLERK: | Mrs J Batt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC:
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There were no Members of the Public present. |
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1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE An apology for absence was received from Mr M Cook, (illness), Mr L Krause (prior engagement) and Mr R Libbeter (family commitment).
Councillors unanimously approved the above absences.
2. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY AND SIGNIFICANT INTEREST Declarations of Pecuniary Interest There were no Declarations of Pecuniary Interest.
Declarations of Significant Interest. There were no Declarations of Significant Interest.
To note the granting of any Requests for Dispensations and the decision No such applications received.
Updating of Declarations of Interest Councillors were reminded to update their Declarations of Interest with the Monitoring Officer if necessary.
3. PUBLIC INTERVAL There were no Members of the Public present.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The anonymous correspondence was also sent to the residents of West Street and Meadow View and the file copy of the minutes was amended to reflect this. Minutes 160 of the meeting held on 10 January 2017 were accepted and it was unanimously agreed that Mr Parker should sign them. Proposed: Mrs Sutcliffe Seconded: Mrs Parker
5. MATTERS FOR REPORT ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MINUTES There were no Matters Arising not covered on the agenda.
6. BOROUGH COUNCILLORS REPORT Mr Krause was unable to attend the meeting, but we will contact him regarding parking issues in Tufton Road.
7. CORRESPONDENCE AND OTHER GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS ABC re Review of Litter and Dog Bins Clerk and Councils Direct KCC Great British Spring Clean
EMAILS KALC re petition to reduce speed limits on country roads. Draft Local Plan. Nothing to report.
Provision of Defibrillator Councillors considered this but agreed not to proceed as there is no appropriate building in the village on which to site a defibrillator. They were also informed that the NHS has advertised for a Community First Responder who will cover Hothfield and who will be equipped with a defibrillator and fully trained in its use.
Review of Litter and Dog Bins Mr Parker took the paperwork and will deal with this matter. 8. FINANCE Bank Balance per Cash Book Balance at Bank
Accounts to be Paid
Resolution: Councillors unanimously agreed to pay the above accounts and noted the Direct Debit Payment to EDF for the electricity for the MUGA, taken on the 1st of each month for £9.00.
Proposed Mr Fothergill Seconded Mrs Sutcliffe
Earmarked Funds
Holiday Pay The Clerk reported that, following an enquiry from Mr Marden, she had written to him regarding his holiday pay and had just received confirmation that he agreed with the arrangement and would sign his revised Contract of Employment. This will be added to the next agenda.
9. PLANNING No applications received but three decisions omitted from earlier minutes included.
The Chairman of the Joint Parishes Transport Committee has asked the parishes affected by the Chilmington Green Development to give the Committee authority to act on their behalf.
Following discussion, it was unanimously agreed that Mr Parker should respond saying that Hothfield Parish Council’s position remains as stated at the last meeting attended by members of Hothfield Parish Council – that the members of Hothfield Parish Council are supportive and sympathetic to the aims of the JPTC, but they do not want any decisions taken that have financial or legal implications for Hothfield Parish Council without the prior written agreement of Hothfield Parish Council.
10. FORUM FOR EXCHAGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN COUCILLORS We have not had a reply from the Esso Garage regarding the Give Way lines yet. The Clerk will contact them again.
The Clerk will contact KHS regarding the water leak outside of Alder House and the blocked drain and flooding in Beech Drive.
Large pothole on Bears Lane to be reported. Mrs Sutcliffe reported that the “slow down” signs cost in the region of £2000.
Mrs Parker updated councillors on the progress of the Youth Project, which will be targeted at children aged 7 – 11. She would like to join Young Kent as they will help with areas of administration such as DBS checks and they also have an equipment library. This will be added to the next agenda so that a decision on funding the project can be taken.
The next meeting is due to be held on Wednesday 1 March 2017.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.55 pm.
HOTHFIELD PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION RECORD 2017 FEBRUARY 2017 Decision Notices received from ABC
15/01468/AS Units 1 - 3 Paddocks Farm, Bethersden Road, Hothfield, Kent Erection of building for steel fabrication and associated parking area Borough Council: Permit
16/00909/AS 4 Rippers Cross Cottage, Bethersden Road, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1EW Two storey side extension with replacement rear porch and new drive, parking area and access. Borough Council: Permit
16/00458/AS Land rear of 25, The Street, Hothfield, Kent Borough Council: Permit
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Published:
22.02.2017
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