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ALDINGTON AND BONNINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of a meeting of Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council held on Monday

10th January 2011 at 7.30pm in the Aldington Eco Centre, Goldwell Lane.

Present: Cllr Finn (Chairman), Cllr Banyard, Cllr Boulden, Cllr Hughes, Cllr Jupp,

Cllr Kemp, Cllr Saunders, Cllr Wright and Cllr Young.

Also Present: PC Laker, Mrs Weller (Ashford BC Sports Development Officer), one

member of public and the Parish Clerk.

Minute No. Action

1. Open The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and

thanking them for attending the meeting.

2. Apologies for

Absence

Richard Sinden (KCC Community Warden)

3. Declarations of

Interest

Parish Clerk – Extended Handyman Project.

Cllr Boulden – Planning Application 10/01642

Cllr Jupp - Planning Application 10/01642

4. Public

Submissions

None

5. Minutes of

Previous Meeting

Minutes of meeting held on 13th December 2010 agreed as a true

and accurate record.

Proposed: Cllr Young. Seconded Cllr Wright.

Unanimously agreed

6. Chairman’s

Report

Had attended a meeting with Borough Cllr Wood and the Parish

Clerk about the Extended Handyman Project.

7. Borough

Councillor’s Report None

8. Clerk’s Report Reply received from UK Power networks. There is no

inherent fault in the system.

Agreed not to comment on the LDF Urban Sites and

infrastructure DPD.

Summary of Localism Bill circulated for information.

9. Police Report List of crimes in Parish circulated.

Requested a member of the Parish Council to accompany

him when carrying out Speed Checks.

10. KCC

Community

Warden Report

None.

11. Presentation on

Ashford BC’s Active

Tour Project

Ms Weller outlined the activities that could be provided and

explained that these could be booked at a subsidised cost of

£300.

12. Community

Events in 2011 2nd May Community walk/picnic/BBQ/activities on

Quarry Field. Cllr Finn to contact Ms Weller/Mr Burwash at

Ashford BC. Clerk to book Changing Room toilet facilities at

Village Hall.

AF

CK

9th December Community Carol Service. Cllr Finn to

book Canterbury Brass Band.

Agreed Community Events Sub Committee to be set up

with Cllrs Finn, Kemp, Saunders and Wright as members.

Meeting to be held on 19th January.

AF

AF/PK

AS/TW

13. Highways Issues Highways had inspected New Road Hill and pronounce it

safe.

Footpath outside Village School would be resurfaced

during February Half Term.

Clerk asked to expedite Section 106 improvements to

Station Road at Evegate Mill and Gateways.

CK

14. Update on

Ashford BC’s

Extended

Handyman Project

Personnel advice from SLCC advised the potential

vacancy can be filled internally.

Negotiations continuing with Ashford BC, Kent CC and

Mersham with Sevington PC.

Agreed that would be best to have two part time posts –

one in Aldington and the other in Mersham to provide cover for

Annual/Sick Leave and also for two man tasks.

AF

CK

15. Discuss

Purchase of

Transport for

Parish Handyman

Agreed in principle that the Parish Council needs to

provide transport for the Parish Handyman.

Agreed that a quad bike would be problematic due to

costly repairs and easily stolen.

Suggested suitable alternative could be a small tractor.

Cllr Boulden to investigate.

Agreed training would need to be provided for operator.

MB

16. Review Meeting

Dates for 2011

List of meeting dates approved.

17. Review

Disciplinary and

Grievance Codes

No changes.

Proposed Cllr Jupp. Seconded Cllr Wright.

Unanimously agreed.

18. Finance: Signing

of Cheques

Agreed to sign following cheques.

PAYEE DETAILS

CHQ

NO AMOUNT

Mrs C Knight Clerk Salary Jan 2011 549 £643.36

Mrs C Knight Clerk Expenses Jan 2011 550 £100.40

Mr A Knight Relief Handyman Pay 551 £42.18

Mr A Knight Relief Handyman Expenses 552 £6.00

HMRC PAYE & NIC 553 £95.91

Harmer Landscapes Grasscutting 554 £226.68

Mrs C Knight Reimburse Grit Spreader 555 £411.19

SLCC Annual Membership 556 £118.00

Proposed: Cllr Wright. Seconded Cllr Young.

Unanimously agreed.

CK

Petty Cash records were made available.

19. Public

Submissions on

Planning Matters

None.

20. Planning 10/01642 Court Lodge, Church Lane (replacement

grain store and barn and church car park extension). Supported.

Proposed: Cllr Hughes. Seconded Cllr Young.

Unanimously agreed except Cllrs Boulden & Jupp who

abstained.

Decisions Made by Ashford BC/Kent CC

10/01560 Sylvanhurst, Roman Road (Single Storey extension to

front of building & conservatory) – Granted

AS/10/1211 Aldington Primary School (installation of Proven

15Kw Wind Turbine on a 15’ Mast) – Granted.

CK

21. Correspondence List circulated and members invited to view items.

22. Matters Not

Requiring Notice Clerk to write to Royal Mail to complain about lack of

mail deliveries.

Clerk to write to ABC Housing about a problem with lack

of hot water in a property in Goldwell Close.

No Cycling Sign on Goldwell Close Footpath needs

repairing.

Litter problem in Walnut Ridge/ Earlsfield

CK

CK

AK

AK

23. Open Forum The member of public asked questions about the funding

for the handyman equipment and the community events.

24. Date of Next

Meeting

Tuesday 8th February 2011 at 7.30pm.

25. Close 8.40pm

Signed …………………………….

Date….8/02/11 ………………….


Minutes of a meeting of Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council held on Monday

8th February 2011 at 7.30pm in the Aldington Eco Centre, Goldwell Lane.



Also Present: PC Laker, Richard Sinden (KCC Community Warden), fourteen members

of public and the Parish Clerk.

Minute No. Action



2. Apologies for

Absence

None.

3. Declarations of

Interest


4. Public Open

Forum A spokesperson for the residents of Aldington Meadow

raised issues about the building site and in particular parking on

New Road Hill. Details of action taken so far by the Parish

Council were highlighted. It was noted that the Parish Council

does not have any enforcement powers but would continue to

urge the appropriate agencies to take action. Agreed that off-

site parking in a farmer’s field would not be practical.

Agreed that Clerk would write to Site Manager and Bellway

Regional Office again.

Mr Sinden agreed to raise this at his next multi-agency meeting

and also to write to Site Manager and Bellway Regional Office.

PC Laker agreed to keep an eye on things and also to ask other

Police units in the area to do so.

Agreed to look into whether there are Health and Safety

breaches.

A member of public asked questions about the Village

Hall’s premises licence.

A member of public raised concerns about possible illegal

activity at the Abattoir site. Details of action taken so far by

the Parish Council were highlighted. Clerk agreed to liaise with

member of public and Environmental Health.

A member of public complained about the state of the

verges, drains and potholes in the road and on the footways.

The Clerk explained that anyone may report these to Highways

either on the KCC website or by telephone.

(8 members of public left the meeting).

CK

RS

DL

CK

CK

5. Minutes of

Previous Meeting

Minutes of meeting held on 10th January 2011 agreed as a true

and accurate record.

Proposed: Cllr Young. Seconded Cllr Boulden.

Unanimously agreed

6. Chairman’s

Report Would be attending meeting tomorrow about Parish

Handyman.

Canterbury Brass Band would not be able to attend the

Christmas Carol Service.

7. Borough

Councillor’s Report None

8. Clerk’s Report There had been complaints about parking on New Road

Hill. Ashford BC & the Police have been asked to deal with

this.

Complaints had been received about the abattoir site. The

Food Standards Agency, Environmental Health Officer and

Planning Enforcement have been asked to deal with these.

All of the allotments are now being cultivated and there is

no one on the waiting list.

There is a Well-Being at Home Visiting Service for older

and disabled people – contact Ashford Volunteer Centre on

01233 665535.

Harmer & Sons had increased their charge for Grass

Cutting etc. from 1st April by £5.83 per month (3%).

An elderly parishioner had fallen on the footpath running

between Reynolds and Quarry Field. Ashford BC will be

undertaking urgent repairs.

Ashford BC would be running a Community Play

Workshop on 3rd March from 9.30-1pm.

Shepway DC was planning new Play Equipment for

Dymchurch Recreation Ground. A letter expressing support had

been sent.

Highways had replied that the Section 106 improvements

are likely to be carried out this summer.

No reply from Royal Mail about delivery problems!

No reply yet from Ashford BC Housing about lack of hot

water in Goldwell close.

Village Hall provisionally booked for 2nd May.


Had visited Bellway site Manager about parking issues on

New Road Hill.

More Speed Checks had been carried out.

PC Laker answered members questions.

11. Highways Issues List of outstanding issues circulated

Everyone present urged to report all issues direct to

Highways.

12. Update on

Ashford BC’s

Extended

Handyman Project

CRB Check applied for.

Work wear purchased from In Kind Charity at a cost of

£15 + VAT.

Mersham & Sevington will not consider whether to take

part until after the elections.

Meeting with Chief Executive and Peter Wood tomorrow.

AF

CK

Ashford BC had agreed that that the Parish Council could

rent vacant garages for storage.

13. Discuss

Purchase of Small

Tractor and Trailer

Agreed that Cllr Boulden and Cllr Kemp should produce

recommendations for approval at the next meeting.

MB

PK

14. Review

Disability

Discrimination

Policy

No changes.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Wright.

Unanimously agreed.

15. Authorise

Purchase of Benches

for Quarry Field

Three quotations considered. Agreed to purchase 3

benches from Amazon at a cost of £280.85 + £30 delivery each.

Also carved inscription “Aldington and Bonnington PC” on

each bench at a cost of £51.06. To be paid for out of Green

Gym Fund and Quarry Field Fund.

Proposed Cllr Kemp. Seconded Cllr Hughes.

Unanimously agreed.

CK

16. Commission

Parish Sign Agreed to commission Parish Sign from Black Forge Art

at a cost of £5,000 + VAT. Design agreed. To be paid for out

of Bellway Community Fund.

Proposed Cllr Wright. Seconded Cllr Boulden.

Unanimously agreed.

PK

17. Finance: Signing

of Cheques


PAYEE DETAILS

CHQ

NO AMOUNT

Mrs C Knight Clerk Salary Feb 2011 557 £643.36

Mrs C Knight Clerk Expenses Feb 2011 558 £100.40


Mr A Knight Relief Handyman Expenses 560 £6.00



Digley Associates Playground Inspection 563 £52.88

Black Forge Art Parish Sign Deposit 564 £1,500.00

Proposed: Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Jupp.

Unanimously agreed.


CK

18. Public

Submissions on

Planning Matters

None.

19. Planning 11/00022 Hillside Cottages, Bank Road (proposed two-

storey rear extension with dormer windows and internal

amendments). Objected to on the grounds that the proposed

development would produce too large a property in relation to

the site, the impact on neighbouring properties and the lack of

off road parking.

Proposed: Cllr Kemp. Seconded Cllr Banyard.

CK

Unanimously agreed.

11/00033 Kyrenia, Bank Road (erection of side and roof

extension). Supported with the proviso that a minimum f two

parking spaces should be provided.

Proposed Cllr Saunders. Seconded Cllr Wright.

Unanimously agreed.

20. Correspondence List circulated and members invited to view items.

21. Matters Not

Requiring Notice The Clerk was also asked to include parking on Pattison

Farm Close in the letter to Bellway.

CK

22. Open Forum A member of public asked questions about the CRB check

and the sit-on mower.

A member of public complained about the state of the

pavements.

A member of the public said that the Children’s

Playground gate did not shut properly. Mr Knight asked to fix

this.

AK

23. Date of Next

Meeting

Tuesday 8th March 2011 at 7.30pm.

25. Close 8.50pm

Signed …………………………….

Date….8/03/11 ………………….


Minutes of a meeting of Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council held on Tuesday 8th

March 2011 at 7.30pm in the Aldington Eco Centre, Goldwell Lane.



Also Present: PC Laker, Richard Sinden (KCC Community Warden), Mrs Pam Rawling,

three members of public and the Parish Clerk.

Minute No. Action



2. Apologies for

Absence

None.

3. Declarations of

Interest


4. Public Open

Forum Issue raised regarding the uncertainty of the proposed Lorry

Park and the effect this was having on the value of local homes.

Agreed to write to Borough Councillor about this.

Issue raised about lorries using Church Lane for Convertor

Station. Agreed to write to Companies in Church Lane about this.

Also to report missing width restriction sign.

CK

CK

5. Minutes of

Previous Meeting

Minutes of meeting held on 8th February 2011 agreed as a true and

accurate record.

Proposed: Cllr Young. Seconded Cllr Hughes.

Unanimously agreed

6. Chairman’s

Report Had attended meeting at Ashford BC about the Extended

Handyman Project

Had attended a Bellway site meeting to discuss issues.

7. Borough

Councillor’s

Report

Had written to the Managing Director of Bellway’s about

issues with the site.

Planning permission had been granted for 700 units at

Cheesemans Green. No more permission would be granted until

Junction 10A was built.

A developer wished to site a small wind farm in Harringe

Lane. Would be dealt with by Shepway DC.

The Council Tax had been frozen this year. Borough

Councillors Expenses had also been frozen.

8. Clerk’s Report Mirrors had been placed on the junctions of the Bellway site.

Bellway were also investigating various other issues raised by

Aldington Meadow residents.

Stock Car repair business on former abattoir site is within

planning regulations. A Licence has been applied for to reopen the

abattoir.

New benches had been ordered but delivery will take 6-8

weeks.

Playground gate had been fixed.

New HMRC regulations state all Clerks should pay PAYE &

NIC. Noted that Parish Council is already compliant.

10-day letter sent to Cricket Club member who is storing

furniture in the Container.


Would be visiting Good intent to sort out parking issues.

PC Laker answered member’s questions.

10. KCC

Community

Warden Report

Had visited Bellway site.

Had spoken to children at school about road safety etc.

Urged anyone who sees a vehicle carrying scrap metal to note

the number plate and vehicle description and to pass this on to him.

11. Update on

Aldington Eco

Centre

The pond, stream and pathway had been completed.

39 fruit trees had been planted in the main orchard and 15

ornamental trees along the road boundary.

Steering Group to discuss possibly setting up as a charity or

community project. Agreed Angela Saunders to represent the Parish

Council.

AS

12. Highways

Issues List of outstanding issues circulated

Capacity for extra works. Members urged to report issues to

Clerk.

ALL

CK

13. Traffic

Management

Forum Highways

Survey

Completed. Clerk to return survey to Traffic Management

Forum.

CK

14. Update on

Parish Sign Final Design had been agreed.

Parish Sign was now being made.

Investigating cost of post.

15. Update on

Community

Events

Village Hall 50th Birthday celebration on 4th June. Agreed

all Parish Councillors to attend this if possible.

Agreed to postpone Community Picnic until September.

16. Update on

Ashford BC’s

Extended

Handyman

Project

Start date 01/04/11

Ashford BC to supply copies of relevant policies

Funding will be paid in two halves with the precept.

PC takes over tenancy of Eric Smith’s garage with effect from

1st April 2011 at no cost.

Ashford BC will check Handyman Contract.

Handyman contract will be fixed term for one year.

Parish Clerk will provide monthly updates for Parish Council

& Ashford BC giving a budget analysis, breakdown of hours and

short report.

Revised Budget drawn up.

Ashford BC to provide map of areas they currently cover.

Ashford BC to provide details of their casual employees to

cover sick/annual leave cover. To be paid for out of Handyman

Budget.

17. Proposed

Replacement of

Pole and PTM on

Reynolds playing

Field

Issues with the size, location and appearance of proposed

cabinet.

Agreed to ask Mr Tennant to attend next meeting.

CK

18. Approve

Purchase of

Small Tractor

and Trailer

Various types of tractor and trailer had been investigated.

Agreed to purchase

a) Kubota B2420 small tractor with industrial tyres from Lister

Wilder at a cost of £8,250 + VAT

b) Ifor Williams GD 84G twin axle trailer with ramp and mesh

extensions kit from John Page Trailers at a cost of £1,700 +

VAT.

Noted that supplier would provide training for operator.

Clerk to arrange insurance.

PK

PK

CK

19. Quarry Wood

and Quarry Field

Maintenance.

Agreed to ask Andrew knight to prepare report for next

meeting.

AK

20. Saxonshore

Website Statistics Noted that website continues to be regularly used.

21. Review Risk

Management Agreed no changes necessary.

Proposed Cllr Jupp. Seconded Cllr Boulden.

Unanimously agreed

22. Approve

Transfer to Play

Equipment Fund

Agreed to transfer £1,000 to play Equipment fund.

Proposed Cllr Saunders. Seconded Cllr Jupp.

Unanimously agreed.

23. Finance:

Signing of

Cheques


PAYEE DETAILS CHQ NO AMOUNT

Mrs C Knight Clerk Salary Mar 2011 565 £643.36

Mrs C Knight Clerk Expenses Mar 2011 566 £100.40


Mr A Knight Relief handyman Expenses 568 £9.60


Harmer Landscapes Grasscutting Feb 2011 570 £231.50

Mr N Corfield Allotments Rent 571 £24.00

BT Plc Sponsored Phone Box 572 £360.00

Mrs C Knight Reimburse benches 573 £1,035.73

Hurstscape Building Quarry Field Works 574 £1,860.24

Proposed: Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Young.

Unanimously agreed.


CK

24. Public

Submissions on

Planning Matters

None.

25. Planning 11/00157 Strandhurst, Giggers Green Road (erection of

replacement bungalow part retrospective). Supported.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Wright.

Unanimously agreed

11/00144 Cherry Orchard, Cherry Orchard Lane (creation of a

wildlife pond). No comment.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Banyard.

Unanimously agreed.

CK

26.

Correspondence

List circulated and members invited to view items.

27. Matters Not

Requiring Notice Clerk asked to write to Southern Water about Sewage Pump in

Calleywell Lane.

Clerk asked to check with Highways that the pavement does

not jut too far out into the road on the New Road Hill/Mill Lane

junction.

CK

CK

28. Public Open

Forum A member of public asked questions about the purchase of the

tractor and trailer.

29. Date of Next

Meeting

Monday 11th April at 7.30pm.

Aldington Annual Parish Assembly Tuesday 19th April

In accordance with Section 1 of the Public Bodies (Admission to

Meetings) Act 1960 and the Parish Council’s Confidential Business

Code of Conduct, the public were excluded from the meeting at this

point.

30-31 Personnel

Matters

Confidential Minutes

32. Close 9.10pm

Signed …………………………….

Date….11/04/11 ………………….


Minutes of a meeting of Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council held on Monday 11th

April2011 at 7.30pm in the Aldington Eco Centre, Goldwell Lane.



Also Present: Mr Jonathon Tennant (on behalf of UK Power Networks), three members

of public and the Parish Clerk.

Minute No. Action

1. Open The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and thanking

them for attending the meeting.

2. Apologies for

Absence

None.

3. Declarations

of Interest

None.

4. Public Open

Forum Concerns expressed at parking under Law Oak on Bonnington Green.

Agreed to write to occupier of Law Oak Folly. Agreed to ask parishioners

at Bonnington Annual Meeting if they would like ‘No Parking’ Signs put

up on the Green.

Concerns expressed about welfare of Security workers protecting

electrical installations. Agreed this was an issue for their employers to deal

with and not a Parish Council matter.

CK

5. Proposed

Replacement of

Pole and PTM

on Reynolds

playing Field

Mr Tennant explained the reasons for the change and the benefits that

this would provide.

Concerns expressed at the size and appearance of the new box.

Mr Tennant agreed to look at less visible locations and also options

for screening/ disguising the installation.

Mr Tennant to report back to next meeting.

(Mr Tennant apologised and left the meeting).

JT

6. Minutes of

Previous

Meeting

Minutes of meeting held on 8th March 2011 agreed as a true and accurate

record.

Proposed: Cllr Wright. Seconded Cllr Young.

Unanimously agreed

7. Chairman’s

Report Had attending a meeting with Jarvis Homes about possible

redevelopment of the abattoir site. Initial plans for this were to be

displayed at the Aldington Annual Meeting.

8. Clerk’s

Report Reply received from Bryan Sweetland (KCC cabinet Member for

Environment, Highways & Waste) about proposed Lorry Park.

New signage had been put up in Church Lane for lorries usage the

Convertor Station.

Southern Water had replied to say that they were aware of the issues

with the rising main and would respond to any future problems with the

utmost urgency. The rising main had been highlighted on their area asset

plan for future investment and repair.

With regard to the position of the pavement on New Road Hill,

Highways had replied that “This is an issue that our Development Control

Engineer has investigated before. The Highways Development Control

Engineer has confirmed that the width of the road on New Road Hill does

not have an affect on coming traffic as it returns in as you go down the hill.

Apparently they had problems with the utilities in the area and this was the

only way to resolve the matter.”

9. Highways


Highways had requested a list of up to five priority issues for the

Parish. Members asked report issues to Clerk who would collate a

response.

ALL

CK

10. Quarry

Wood and

Quarry Field

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule agreed.

Cllr Wright agreed to organise a Community Action Day at the

beginning of July to clean out the pond.

TW

11. Update on

Extended

Handyman

Project

Mr Knight had started on 01/04/11

No problems so far

Dealing with routine items as well as responding to one-off requests

Had swept junction of Station Road and Calleywell Lane to remove

grit

Minor repairs carried out to playground

Had strimmed rough areas around Green Gym

Insurance for tractor £230.34 including IPT.

Proposed Cllr Finn. Seconded Cllr Banyard. Unanimously agreed.

Advice sought to enhance garage security – will have additional locks

and the tractor will be secured to the ground.

Agreed to pay for enhanced security on tractor comprising

indestructible tagging on vehicle and smart water at an additional cost of

£160 + VAT. Noted this brings the total cost of the tractor to £8,410 +

VAT.

Proposed Cllr Kemp. Seconded Cllr Boulden. Unanimously agreed.

CK

CK

PK

12. Request for

Funding From

Bellway Fund

for Soap Box

Derby

Funding to cover cost of Insurance requested.

Agreed grant of £500.00

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed.

CK

13. Approve

Purchase of Salt

Storage

Container

Three quotations obtained.

Agreed to purchase a Heavy Duty Grit Bin in Forest Green from

Esedirect at a cost of £149.65 + VAT.

Proposed Cllr Finn. Seconded Cllr Boulden. Unanimously agreed.

CK

14. Local Needs

Housing Survey

Agreed to ask Ashford BC to commission a local survey in the next three

years to no cost to the Parish Council. CK

15. Finance:

Signing of

Cheques


PAYEE DETAILS

CHQ

NO AMOUNT

Mrs C Knight Clerk Salary Apr 2011 576 £673.04

Mrs C Knight Clerk Expenses Apr 2011 577 £100.40

Mr A Knight Handyman Salary Apr 2011 578 £735.67


Aviva

Employer Pension

Contribution A Knight 580 £47.54

Harmer Landscapes Grasscutting Mar 2011 581 £231.50

KALC Annual Membership 582 £434.46

CPRE Annual Membership 583 £29.00

ACRK Annual Membership 584 £35.00

Cash Petty Cash 585 £200.00

Lister Wilder ltd Mini-Tractor 586 £10,092.00

John Page Trailers

ltd Trailer 587 £2,082.00

Broker Network ltd Tractor Insurance 588 £230.34

Soap Box Derby Bellway Fund Donation 589 £500.00

Proposed: Cllr Hughes. Seconded Cllr Jupp.

Unanimously agreed.

Noted that the following cheque had been signed since the last

meeting.

PAYEE DETAILS

CHQ

NO AMOUNT

Mr E Smith Gratuity payment 575 £300.00


CK

16. Public

Submissions on

Planning

Matters

None.

17. Planning 11/00003/OLE (overhead lines) Supported.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Young.

Unanimously agreed

11/00005/OLE (overhead lines) Supported.


Unanimously agreed



Unanimously agreed



Unanimously agreed

CK

11/00331 Knoll Farm, Giggers Green Road (erection of a porch).

Supported.

Proposed Cllr Jupp. Seconded Cllr Hughes.

Unanimously agreed.

Decisions Made by Ashford BC

11/00033 Kyrenia, Bank Road (side and rear extension) - Granted.

18.

Correspondence


19. Matters Not

Requiring

Notice

Clerk asked to raise issue of street lighting in Pattison Farm Close

with Bellway again.

Agreed to ask contractor to remove ends of bolts jutting out from new

handrail on Quarry Field.

Members agreed to keep an eye on the Environmental Centre site.

Clerk agreed to ask Community Warden to do so as well. Noted that Mr

Knight would include the site for litter picking.

Clerk explained differences between Affordable Housing and Local

Needs Housing.

Noted Clerk had written to Royal Mail about the theft of post boxes in

Bonnington.

CK

CK

ALL

CK

20. Public Open

Forum Clerk asked to report various areas of erosion at the sides of roads.

Clerk asked to report broken railings on junction of Frith Road and

Dickson’s Bourne.

Concerns expressed at state of verges in Church Lane due to lack of

suitable passing places.

CK

CK

21. Date of Next

Meeting

Monday 9th May at 7.30pm.

Aldington Annual Parish Assembly Tuesday 19th April

32. Close 8.43pm

Signed …………………………….

Date….9/05/11 ………………….


Minutes of the Annual meeting of Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council held on

Monday 9th May 2011 at 7.30pm in the Aldington Eco Centre, Goldwell Lane.



Also Present: Mr Jonathon Tennant (on behalf of UK Power Networks), one member of

public and the Parish Clerk.

Minute No. Action



2. Apologies for

Absence

PC Laker and Borough Councillor Wood.

3. Election of

Chairman

Cllr Finn.

Proposed Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed.

4. Election of

Vice Chairman

Cllr Boulden.

Proposed Cllr Wright. Seconded Cllr Kemp. Unanimously agreed.

5. Signing of

Code of

Conduct and

Acceptance of

Office.

Code of Conduct and Acceptance of Office duly completed by each Parish

Councillor. CK

6. Election of

Council

Appointees

Village Hall Committee Alf Banyard

Designated Financial Officer Martin Boulden

Police Forum Representative Michael Jupp

KALC Representative Michael Jupp

Parish Forum Representative Alison Finn

Tree Adviser Martin Boulden & Alf Banyard

Pond Adviser Trevor Wright & Roger

Quarry Field/Reynolds Co-ordinator Alf Banyard

Responsible Financial Officer Parish Clerk

Highways Liaison Parish Clerk & Martin Boulden

Youth Co-ordinator Angela Saunders

Proposed Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Kemp. Unanimously agreed.

7. Declarations

of Interest

None.

8. Public

Submissions

None.

9. Proposed

Replacement of

Pole and PTM

on Reynolds

Playing Field

Agreed to have green colour unit located in North East corner of

Village Hall car park adjacent to MUGA. Cllrs Boulden and Banyard to meet

with Mr Tennant to agree exact location.

Proposed Cllr Finn. Seconded Cllr Boulden. Unanimously agreed.

Mr Tennant to report back to next meeting.

(Mr Tennant apologised and left the meeting).

MB

AB

10. Minutes of

Previous

Meeting

Minutes of meeting held on 11th April 2011 agreed as a true and accurate

record.

Proposed: Cllr Jupp. Seconded Cllr Boulden. Unanimously agreed.

Minutes of Aldington Annual Assembly held on 19th April 2011 agreed as a

true and accurate record.

Proposed: Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Young. Unanimously agreed

11. Chairman’s

Report

Parish Sign had been completed and was awaiting delivery.

12. Clerk’s

Report A resident of Pattison Farm Close had contact the Parish council to say

that the majority of residents in the street do not wish to have the street lights

reconnected.

Local Needs Housing Survey will be carried out in 2012.

Mr Lavender has sorted out the bolts on the new handrail on Quarry

Field.

An anonymous letter had been received complaining that a resident on

Aldington Meadow has replaced the planting in their front garden with

ornamental stones and solar lighting. Agreed not to take any action.

Salt Storage bin had been delivered.

Enhanced garage security products had arrived and would be fitted to

the Parish Council’s two garages in the next few days.

Agreed to enquire into internet access for Nat West accounts.

A new post box had been fitted at Bonnington Green. It was noted that

it had been located too near the edge of the road and was therefore liable to

be knocked over by passing traffic.

13. KCC

Community

Warden Report

Mr Sinden had completed First Aid Training.

Would pass equipment for marking tools on allotment to Parish

Council.

Mr Sinden was being relocated to Wye. The Parish Council thanked

him for all his work in the parish.

14. Highways


Noted that Parish Handyman was reporting issues as he identified

them.

15. Community

Action Day Agreed Cllrs Hughes and Wright to organise a Community Action Day

on Saturday 9th July to clean out Quarry Field Pond.

RH

TW

16. Update on

Parish sign Sign had been completed and a site visit carried out to agree the

location.

Agreed to have a small paved area surrounding the sign.

Agreed to delegate to Cllrs Kemp and Saunders to spend up to £600 on

the green oak post, paving and labour.

Proposed Cllr Young. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed.

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AS

17. Update on

Extended

Handyman

Project

Written report circulated.

Clerk answered members’ questions.

Noted that Mr Knight was still checking the playground on his days

off.

18. Discuss

Condition of

Millennium

Stone.

Noted that lettering on Millennium Stone was becoming eroded.

Cllr Hughes agreed to ask a stonemason to look at the Stone and make

suggestions.

RH

19. KCC:

Public Rights of

Way Vegetation

Clearance

Contracts

Agreed not to comment on these.

20. Review

Clerk’s Salary

and Expenses

Agreed to pay Clerk 18 hours per week on Salary Scale SCP21 which

equates to £775.40 per month. Expenses to be paid are cost of telephone

calls plus cost of Call Sign and mileage at £0.40 per mile.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Hughes. Unanimously agreed.

21. Approve

Financial

Statements for

Year Ended 31st

March 2011

Financial Statements had been circulated prior to the meeting.

The Clerk answered members’ questions.

Financial Statements for year ended 31st March 2011 were approved.


22. Internal

Audit Report

In order to carry out the internal audit a financial risk assessment was carried out

and the Council was assessed as a low risk.

Reynolds Charity

Noted that Charity Commission register included both Council as a corporate

body and the individual councillors which is incorrect.

Clerk agreed to correct the filing information.

Chairman’s allowance and gratuity payment

Chairman’s allowance is a round sum allowance and therefore potentially taxable

and a gratuity is also potentially taxable.

These should be disclosed to HMRC on the appropriate form and the possibility

of a dispensation in view of the sums involved should also be investigated

It was noted that the Clerk had taken the appropriate action.

23. Approve

Audit Return

for Year Ended

31st March 2011

The Statement of Assurance was unanimously agreed.

The Annual Return to the Audit Commission was approved

Proposed Cllr Young. Seconded Cllr Jupp. Unanimously agreed.

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24 Review Level

of Fidelity

Insurance and

Renew

Insurance

Cover

Noted that minimum recommended level for fidelity insurance is the

end of year balance plus half the precept.

Current Fidelity insurance is £124,000 and therefore adequate.

Agreed to sign a new three year contract with Came and Company in

order to secure sixteen months cover for the cost of 12.

Agreed to renew insurance with Came and Company at a cost of

£1,757.07

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Kemp. Unanimously agreed.

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25. Finance:

Signing of

Cheques



Mrs C Knight Clerk Salary May 2011 590 £724.19

Mrs C Knight Clerk Expenses Apr 2011 591 £28.31

Mr A Knight Handyman Salary Apr 2011 592 £735.67

Mr A Knight Handyman Expenses Apr 2011 593 £42.40


Aviva Emp. Pension Contribution A Knight 595 £47.54

Harmer Landscapes Grasscutting Mar 2011 596 £238.50

Black Forge Ltd Parish sign 597 £4,500.00

Mrs C Knight Reimburse Salt Storage Bin 598 £179.58

Mrs C Knight Reimburse Garage Security Products 599 £190.91

Mr K Abraham Internal Audit 600 £170.00

KALC Clerk Training 601 £72.00

Broker Network ltd Insurance 602 £1,757.07


Proposed: Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Jupp.

Unanimously agreed.


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26. Public

Submissions on

Planning

Matters

None.

27. Planning 11/00411 The Nook, Boat Lane (proposed storage and garden shed).

Agreed to comment that the application appears to be retrospective as the

building is already there. Also we would like to see a condition that the

building cannot be used as a dwelling.


11/00432 Goldenhurst Manor, Giggers Green Road (site a 45 x 20ft

transportable mobile cabin into a secluded area of garden to form temporary

living accommodation). Objected to on the grounds that this will form a new

detached dwelling.

Proposed Cllr Kemp. Seconded Cllr Boulden. Unanimously agreed.


11/00157 Strandhurst, Giggers Green Road - Granted.

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28.

Correspondence


29. Matters Not

Requiring

Notice

Noted that the trailer would be delivered in the next few days.

Noted that Cllr Kemp was chasing up delivery of the tractor.

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30. Public Open

Forum A member of the public enquired about the terms of reference for

Council Appointees.

31. Date of Next

Meeting

Monday 13th June at 7.30pm.

Bonnington Annual Parish Assembly Tuesday 17th May

32. Close 8.35pm

Signed …………………………….

Date….13/06/11 ………………….


Minutes of a meeting of Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council held on Monday 13th

June 2011 at 7.30pm in the Aldington Eco Centre, Goldwell Lane.

Present: Cllr Boulden (Chairman), Cllr Banyard, Cllr Hughes, Cllr Kemp, Cllr

Wright and Cllr Young.

Also Present: One member of public and the Parish Clerk.

Minute No. Action



2. Apologies for

Absence

Cllr Finn, Cllr Jupp, Cllr Saunders, PC Laker and Mr Kingston (KCC

Community Warden).

3. Re-Signing of

Acceptance of

Office and

Ratification of

Decisions Made

at Previous

Meeting

It was noted that the wrong Acceptance of Office forms had been supplied by

Ashford BC. The correct forms had now been signed and Ashford BC

invoiced for the cost of rectifying their error. In accordance with advice

received from the legal department at Ashford BC, the following decisions

made at the Parish Council meeting held on 9th May were ratified:

Election of Chairman

Election of Vice Chairman

Election of Council Appointees

Approval of Minutes of Meeting held on 11th April 2011

Community Action Day to be held on Saturday 9th July

Purchase of green oak post and paving for Parish Sign

Review of Clerk’s Salary and Expenses

Approval of Financial Statements for Year Ended 31st March 2011

Internal Audit Report

Approval of Audit Return for Year Ended 31st March 2011

Renewal of Insurance and fidelity insurance

Signing of Cheques

Comments on planning Applications 11/00411 and 11/00432

Proposed Cllr Kemp. Seconded Cllr young. Unanimously agreed.

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4. Declarations

of Interest

None.

5. Public

Submissions

None.

6. Minutes of

the Previous

Meeting

Minutes of annual Parish Council meeting held on 9th May 2011 agreed as a


Proposed: Cllr Young. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed.

Minutes of Bonnington Annual Assembly held on 17th May 2011 agreed as a


Proposed: Cllr Young. Seconded Cllr Kemp. Unanimously agreed

7. Proposed

Replacement of

Pole and PTM

on Reynolds

Playing Field

Noted that Cllr Banyard and Cllr Boulden were due to have a site

meeting with Mr Tennant this week.

Noted that Aldington Village Hall had been consulted at their AGM and

were happy with the proposed site.

MB

AB

8. Chairman’s

Report

None.

9. Borough

Councillor’s

Report

None.

The Clerk was asked to obtain an update on what was happening at

Ruffins Hill Barn.

CK

10. Clerk’s

Report Noted that Service Level Agreement had been signed by Ashford BC.

The subsidised Bus Service would be reviewed at the end of year by

KCC.

Noted that issues raised by Bonnington residents will be raised at the

next Parish Council meeting.

Agreed that Mr Knight should not use the tractor and trailer to take

water down to the allotments.

CK

AK

11. KCC

Community

Warden Report

Noted that Mr Kingston had started work but was not able to attend the

meeting as he was only allowed to work days at the present time.

Noted that Cllr Jupp had represented the Parish Council at a lunch

provided by KCC to introduce Mr Kingston.

12. Highways


Clerk asked to report inspection covers on Forge Hill pavement that

needed to be lowered.

Clerk asked to report road repair signs that had been left behind again.

Clerk asked to report state of New Road Hill yet again.

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CK

CK

13. KCC Non-

Residential

Charging

Questionnaire

Agreed not to respond to this questionnaire as the Parish Council was not well

enough advised to give an informed reply.

14. Request

Received to

Provide

Handyman

Services to

Bilsington PC

Agreed not to offer a Handyman Service to Bilsington PC at the present time

but would reconsider towards the end of the trial period if requested to by

Bilsington PC.

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15. Discuss

Proposed Arts

and Crafts

Project

Agreed to hold an Arts and Crafts exhibition on 3rd September.

Exhibits should all be from the local area.

Agreed to also serve refreshments

Agreed to ask Mrs Rawling if we could borrow KCC’s display boards.

Mrs Rawling had agreed that the Eco Centre could be used as the

venue.

Event to be advertised in the Parish Magazine, Kentish Express

Roundabout Column. Posters and the website.

TW

TW

CK

16. Authorise

Purchase of

Additional

Litter bin

Three quotations had been obtained as per Standing Orders.

Agreed to purchase a Universal Litter bin at a cost of £198.55 + VAT

from the Handyman Fund.

Proposed Cllr Hughes. Seconded Cllr Young. Unanimously agreed.

Agreed that the litter bin should be sited next to the seat on the junction

of Roman Road and Calleywell Lane.

CK

17. Saxonshore

Website

Statistics

Noted that the website continued to be regularly used.

Noted that the website was regularly updated by the Clerk

18. Discuss

Parishioner

Response to

Internal Audit

Parishioner’s email had been circulated to Members prior to the

meeting.

Agreed that signatures should be removed from copies of the Financial

Statements circulated to Parishioners and on the website.

Cllr Hughes had examined the Governance and Accountability for

Local Councils Practitioners Guide (2010) and could not indentify anything

that the Parish Council was not complying with.

19. Finance:

Signing of

Cheques



Mrs C Knight Clerk Salary Jun 2011 604 £724.19

Mrs C Knight Clerk Expenses May 2011 605 £29.53

Mr A Knight Handyman Salary Jun 2011 606 £735.67

Mr A Knight Handyman Expenses May 2011 607 £16.80



Harmer Landscapes Grasscutting May 2011 610 £238.50

Colourcourt Ltd MUGA Cleaning 611 £720.00


Proposed: Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Young.

Unanimously agreed.


CK

20. Public

Submissions on

Planning

Matters

None.

21. Planning KCC/AS/0106/2011 Woodleas Farm, Goldwell Lane (proposed

change of use from a skip depot to a waste transfer depot with construction

of a new building, provisions of a portacabin and a weighbridge).Objected to

on the grounds of unsuitable access roads, increased lorry traffic, risk of dust

pollution and noise pollution.

Proposed Cllr Kemp. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed.

11/00591 Oak Tree Cottage, Boat Lane (proposed replacement

garage with secure store/log store and swimming pool and a games room and

home office above). Objected to on the grounds that the proposed building

is too large for the setting and existing building.

Proposed Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Young. Unanimously agreed.

11/00667 Land at Western Side of National Grid, Church Lane

(erection of an electricity substation and associated equipment, including a

building for the GIS switchgear, creation of a raised platform, 2.4m high

palisade fencing, erection of lighting columns, erection of busbar equipment,

overhead conductor landing gantries, creation of access road and erection of

gabion cages as a retaining structure). Supported.

Proposed Cllr Wright. Seconded Cllr Young. Unanimously agreed.


10/01642 Court Lodge Church Lane - Granted

11/00411 The Nook, Bonnington - Granted

11/00331 Koll Farm, Giggers Green Road - Granted

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22.

Correspondence


23. Matters Not

Requiring

Notice

Residents of Pattison Farm Close were concerned about parking once

the Play Area has been built. Agreed that nothing could be done at the

moment.

It was noted that the Village sign should go up next week. Cllr Kemp

agreed to get quotes for fitting the paving for the next meeting.

Cllr Hughes agreed to provide quote to renovate the Millennium Stone

for the next meeting.

The Clerk reminded Members that items could only be agreed if they

were included on the agenda for a meeting.

Mr Knight was asked to mow and strim the area of Bonnington Green

from the front of School House westwards.

The Clerk was asked to contact Mr G Boulden about the mowing of the

remainder of Bonnington Green.

Mr Knight was asked to cut back the hedge on the junction of

Calleywell Lane and Station Road.

It was agreed to purchase items from Lister for the Parish Handyman.

Mr Knight to contact Mr Kemp to agree what is needed.

Clerk asked to write to Cricket and Football Clubs asking them to tidy

up the container.

PK

RH

AK

CK

AK

AK

PK

CK

Agreed that Mr Knight should maintain the hedges on the footpath

running from Earlsfield to Roman Road.

Agreed to send card and flowers to Mrs Rawling following her recent

operation.

AK

CK

24. Public Open

Forum None.

25. Date of Next

Meeting

Monday 11th July at 7.30pm.

26. Close 8.50pm

Signed …………………………….

Date….11/07/11 ………………….


Minutes of a meeting of Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council held on Monday 11th July 2011

at 7.30pm in the Aldington Eco Centre, Goldwell Lane.

Present: Cllr Finn (Chairman), Cllr Banyard, Cllr Boulden, Cllr Hughes, Cllr Jupp, Cllr

Kemp, Cllr Saunders and Cllr Wright.

Also Present: Mr G Kingston (KCC Community Warden), Mr M Stewart (Ashford Area

Manager KCC Community Wardens), four members of public and the Parish Clerk.

Minute No. Action



2. Apologies for

Absence

Cllr Young and PC Laker

3. Declarations

of Interest

Cllr Hughes – Aldington School

Cllr Hughes – Millennium Stone Refurbishment

Cllr Saunders – Planning: Poulton Wood Works

4. Public

Submissions

None.

5. Minutes of

the Previous

Meeting

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 13th June 2011 agreed as a


Proposed: Cllr Young. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed.

6. Proposed

Replacement of

Pole and PTM

on Reynolds

Playing Field

Cllr Boulden had attended a site meeting with Mr Tennant and was happy

with the siting of the new unit.

7. Chairman’s

Report The Chairman had attended the Public Meeting regarding the

proposed expansion of Aldington School.

Following the meeting Cllrs Finn and Kemp had shown the County

Councillor Highways issues in the parish.

A meeting had been arranged with County Councillor Andrew

Wickham and Highways representatives. Cllrs Finn, Hughes and Kemp

agreed to attend this.

AF

PK

RH

8. Borough

Councillor’s

Report

None.

9. Clerk’s

Report Clerk had attended a Highways Seminar.

Inspection Covers on Forge Hill have been reported. Only one was

found not to meet agreed standards and the cover of this would be replaced

Annual Community Pond Clearance had been carried out. Cllr

Wright thanked all those who had helped. The Clerk was asked to write to

Mr Oakely to thank him for cutting back the reeds.

Cricket and Football Clubs had been given 2 weeks to tidy up the

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container or the lock would be changed.

Graham Boulden wished to cut his end of Bonnington Green. Mr

Knight had strimmed the other end and would continue to do so.

E/mail had been received from Pam Rawling thanking the Parish

Council for the card and flowers.

Ashford BC had refused to refund the Parish Council’s costs for

correcting their error over the Declarations of Acceptance of Office.

Ashford BC will hold a Design Workshop in the Parish once they

have been contacted by a Developer interested in developing the land

allocated in the Tenterden and Rural Sites DPD.

An update on the Handyman Scheme would be circulated later this

week.

Carol Ridings was making some investigations regarding Ruffins Hill

Barn.

The Crime Statistics were circulated.

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CK

10. KCC

Community

Warden Report

Graham Kingston and Maurice Stewart introduced themselves.

Mr Kingston had received a warm welcome in the village.

There had been no major issues in the last six weeks.

Scrap metal vehicles were operating in the village again.

Surrounding parishes were experiencing problems with thefts of diesel,

heating oil and lead.

Mr Kingston had arranged for the removal of fly-tipped tyres in Bank

Road.

The large crack in the new pavement on New Road Hill had been

reported to Highways. Highways were monitoring this.

Members were warned to look out for bogus door to door sellers.

Cllr Finn welcomed Mr Kingston on behalf of the Parish Council.

11. Highways


12. Update on

Arts and Crafts

Exhibition

Eco Centre had been booked.

Various local people had been contacted to ask if they wished to

display items. Agreed not to charge exhibitors but to ask them for a

donation that would be given to charity.

Clerk to advertise in Kentish Express, Village Shop and on notice

boards.

Agreed that Cllrs Finn, Kemp, Saunders and Wright should meet to

discuss the details.

CK

PK/AF

AS/TW

13.Landscaping

for Parish Sign

Nothing new to report.

14. KCC

Consultation on

Aldington

School

KCC proposal is to increase the size of Aldington School from 140

places to 210 places.

Agreed to support this expansion subject to a solution being found to

the parking issues.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Jupp. Unanimously agreed with the

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exception of Cllr Hughes who abstained.

15. Request for

Funding From

St Rumwolds

PCC

St Rumwolds PCC had request £360 per annum on an ongoing basis

towards the cost of maintaining the Church Yard.

Agreed not to make a donation to St Rumwolds PCC.


CK

16. Review

Standing

Orders

Agreed no changes to Standing Orders.

Proposed Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Boulden. Unanimously agreed.

CK

17. Adopt

Equal

Opportunities

Policy

Draft Policy had been circulated prior to the meeting

Agreed to adopt draft Equal Opportunities Policy


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18. Approve

Renovation of

Millennium

Stone

A Quotation of £115.00 had been received from A C Signs ltd. This

was to “To hand wash and preparing surface for re lettering, affixing sign

writers metallic gold colour lettering”

It was noted that due to the specialist nature of the job, it had not

proved possible to obtain any further quotes.

Agreed to accept the quotation from A C Signs ltd

Proposed Cllr Jupp. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed with the

exception of Cllr Hughes who abstained.

RH

19. Consider

Annual Play

Inspection

Report

The full report had been circulated to Members by e/mail and a

summary with the meeting papers.

Noted that the report for the Green Gym items was still outstanding.

Noted that all issues raised were low or very low risk.

Noted that daily visual inspection carried out by Parish Handyman.

Agreed to take no action at the moment but to continue to monitor

the play area regularly.

Proposed Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Kemp. Unanimously agreed.

20. Discuss

Issues Raised at

Bonnington

Annual

Assembly

The Clerk had circulated a paper highlighting the issues involved with

Village Greens.

Residents had requested that a physical barrier be placed under the

Law Oak to prevent parking under the tree. It was agreed not to do this at

the present time.

It was noted that the Parish Handyman now strims the area of

Bonnington Green to the west of School House. Mr G Boulden had agreed

to maintain the portion in his ownership.

The Millennium Map had faded. It was agreed to purchase UV Filter

for the glass and replace the map with the proof map.

Proposed Cllr Wright. Seconded Cllr Boulden. Unanimously agreed.

It was agreed that the cost of installing grasscrete on the driveway

was too great in proportion to the benefits.

Cllr Boulden agreed to fill the potholes on the driveway with loose

planings as and when these became available.


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MB

21. Approve

Change of

Designated

Financial officer

Agreed Cllr Hughes should become the Designated Financial

Officer.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Jupp. Unanimously agreed.

Cllr Finn proposed a vote of thanks to Cllr Boulden.

Clerk to co-ordinate change of Bank Statement addresses.

Noted that henceforth, financial queries should be addressed to Cllr

Hughes.

CK

22. Finance:

Signing of

Cheques



Mrs C Knight Clerk Salary 613 £724.19

Mrs C Knight Clerk Expenses 614 £32.69

Mr A Knight Handyman Salary 615 £735.67

Mr A Knight Handyman Expenses 616 £23.60




Mrs C Knight Reimbursement for Litter Bin 620 £238.26

Lister Wilder Sit on Mower Repairs 621 £313.32


Proposed: Cllr Kemp. Seconded Cllr Jupp.

Unanimously agreed.


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23. Public

Submissions on

Planning Matters

None.

24. Planning 11/0015/OLE Church Hill Cottage, Church Lane (install new pole

under existing line). Supported.


11/00016/OLE Church Hill Cottage, Church Lane (proposed

compact substation) Supported


11/00527Poulton Wood Nature Reserve, Forge Hill (erection of

timber office building) Supported.

Proposed Cllr Hughes. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed.


11/00144 Cherry Orchard, cherry Orchard Lane (wildlife pond) - Granted

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25.

Correspondence


26. Matters Not

Requiring Notice Discuss additional two hours per week for Parish Handyman funded

out of Quarry Field Fund at next meeting.

CK

Request Mr Knight sweep path from Forge Hill junction to Aldington

School.

Clerk requested to provide list of jobs carried out by Parish Handyman

for next meeting.

AK

CK

24. Public Open

Forum A member of public asked a question about parking under the Law

Oak on Bonnington Green.

A member of public asked questions about the Arts and Crafts

Exhibition.

A member of public queried whether the Parish Council received

payment for the hot air balloon taking off from Quarry Field.

25. Date of Next

Meeting

Monday 12th September at 7.30pm.

26. Close 8.43pm

Signed …………………………….

Date….12/09/11 ………………….


Minutes of a meeting of Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council held on Monday 12th September

2011 at 7.30pm in the Aldington Eco Centre, Goldwell Lane.


Kemp, Cllr Saunders Cllr Wright and Cllr Young.

Also Present: PC Laker, Mr Kingston (KCC Community Warden), three members of public

and the Parish Clerk.

Minute No. Action



2. Apologies for

Absence

None.

3. Declarations of

Interest

Clerk – Handyman Pay

Cllr Young – Planning: 11/00928 Bonnington Court

Cllr Boulden – Planning 11/00928 Bonnington Court

4. Public

Submissions

None.

5. Minutes of the

Previous Meeting

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 11th July 2011 agreed as a


Proposed: Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Jupp. Unanimously agreed.

Minutes of the Extraordinary meeting held on 26th July 2011 agreed as a


Proposed: Cllr Hughes. Seconded Cllr Young. Unanimously agreed.

6. Chairman’s

Report A meeting had been held on 13th July with Cllr Finn, Tara O’Shea,

Andrew Wickham, Cllr Kemp and Cllr Hughes to discuss Highways issues.

Highways had agreed to look into gateways in Goldwell Lane, Calleywell

Lane, Frith Road and Roman Road to the east of Aldington School. Also to

ratify the zigzag lines outside the school so that they can be enforced and to

look into extending the 30MPH limit in Goldwell Lane and a 40MPH on

New Road Hill.

Cllr Finn had given a presentation on the Parish Handyman Scheme

at the Parish Forum.

The Arts and Crafts Exhibition had been praised by a lot of

parishioners. Thanks were extended to Cllr Wright and the staff at the Eco

Centre.

7. Borough

Councillor’s

Report

None.

8. Clerk’s Report An e/mail alerts scheme had been set up to inform parishioners of

things such as road works and local events.

South East Water had started work on water main replacement in

Cherry Orchard Lane and New Road Hill.

All home owners with a septic tank and/or sewage treatment plant

that does not have an Environment Agency permit, must now follow new

environmental regulations which require them to register for a free

Environment Agency discharge exemption for discharges of sewage effluent.

Home owners have to complete this registration by 1st January 2012 or they

could be risking a substantial fine. Registering can be done online at

www.environment-agency.gov.uk or by telephoning 08708 506 506.

Ruffins Hill Barn was due to be auctioned on 19th September.

KALC would be holding a Finance Conference on 7th October.


PC Laker answered member’s questions.

Clerk asked to refer problems with Aldington Abattoir to Borough Cllr

Wood.

CK

10. KCC

Community

Warden Report

Mr Kingston explained that things had been very quiet in the Parish.

Mr Kingston had also received complaints about the abattoir.

PC Laker left the meeting.

11. Highways

Issues Information on Highways restructure circulated.

List of outstanding issues circulated.

Noted that New Road Hill still needs resurfacing.

Clerk asked to report subsidence outside Strawberry Hill.

CK

12. KCC

Proposals to

Withdraw

Saturday Bus

Services

Noted that the Parish Council had sent an e/mail protesting at the

withdrawal of the service.

Noted that Parishioners had organised a petition

13.War

Memorials It was noted that under the War Memorials (Local Authorities’

Powers) Act 1923 section 1 and 3 a Parish Council may incur expenditure

in maintaining, repairing or protecting (but not erecting) any war memorial

within its area. Furthermore under the Local Government Act 1972 Section

139 private memorials may be transferred to local councils.

Agreed in principle to support the erection of a War Memorial in

Aldington.

Proposed Cllr Wright. Seconded Cllr Kemp. Unanimously agreed.

14Appoint

Contractor for

Parish Sign

Landscaping

Noted that Rod Gibbs was unable to do the work as he was too busy.

Following discussion, the following quotation was approved:

J Earnshaw £200.00 + VAT for labour costs to install paved area.

Proposed Cllr Hughes. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed.

It was noted that this item would be paid for out of the Bellway

Community Fund.

CK

15. Annual Play

Inspection

Report for Green

Gym

A summary had been circulated prior to the meeting.

Noted that only low or very low risk items had been identified.

Clerk asked to write to Fresh Air Fitness about Air Skier and Rower

Grips to handles, and also damaged seat.

Mr Knight to spray and sweep rebound wall surface once he has

completed his Spraying training.

16. Letter

Received From

Aldington Tennis

Club About Tree

ingression on

MUGA

Agreed to ask Mike Lay to inspect and advise on action needed.

Clerk asked to write to Tennis Club.

CK

CK

17. Saxonshore

Website Statistics

Noted that the website continued to be regularly used.

18. Review

Complaints Code

of Conduct

Minor amendment made to Paragraph 9. Agreed to adopt amended

Complaints Code of Conduct.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Young. Unanimously agreed

Councillors were reminded that they must follow the Complaints

Code of Conduct if they receive a complaint.

19. Consider

Increase to

Handyman

Hours

The Clerk left the room whilst this item was discussed.

Agreed not to increase handyman’s hours.

Noted that bonfires could not be held on Quarry Field.

The Clerk returned to the room. Mr Kingston left the meeting.

20. Completion of

audit for year

Ended 31 March

2011

Noted that External Audit Report had been received stating “No

matters have come to our attention giving cause for concern that relevant

legislation and regulatory requirements have not been met”.

Agreed to advertise completion of audit on notice boards and to place a

copy of the Annual Return on the Website.

CK

21. Finance:

Signing of

Cheques








Pilgrims Hospices Proceeds from Art and Craft Exhibition 646 £121.41





Unanimously agreed.

Noted that the following cheques had been signed under Standing

Orders.

CK


RJ Gibbs & Sons Materials for Parish Sign mounting 623 £240.00

Travis Perkins Materials for Parish Sign paving 624 £317.70








Digley Associates Annual Play Inspection 632 £48.00

Audit Commission External Audit 633 £342.00

Mrs C Knight Reimburse Handyman Tools 634 102.44

Mrs C Knight Reimburse chipper hire 635 £137.66

Mrs C Knight Reimburse glyphosate 636 £70.46



22. Public

Submissions on

Planning Matters

Mrs Mann explained the salient points regarding application 11/00928.

23. Planning 11/00928 Bonnington Court, New Road Hill (replacement dwelling

and two barn conversions). Cllr Young declared an interest and left the

room whilst this item was being discussed. Supported but concerns raised

over highway safety with new entrance

Proposed Cllr Saunders. Seconded Cllr Hughes.

Cllr Young returned to the room.

11/00667 Land at Western Side of Convertor Station, New Road

Hill (electricity Substation amended application). Supported but concerns

expressed over visual impact.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Young. Unanimously agreed.

11/00824 The White House, Frogmore Lane (Conversion of

existing outhouse into ancillary living accommodation with external

elevational changes including a new roof, the insertion of new windows and

doors, erection of a flue and the erection of raised decking.) Noted that this

application had been Supported under standing orders.

11/00796 Hazelmere Farm, Frith Road (Alterations and extension

together with annex to existing farm house). Noted that this application had

been Supported under standing orders.


11/00015/OLE Church Hill Cottage (install new pole under existing line)

No Objection Raised

CK

11/00016/OLE Church hill Cottage (compact substation) - Raise objection

KCC/AS/0106/2011 Woodleas Farm, Goldwell Lane (proposed change of

use from a skip depot to a waste transfer depot) - Withdrawn

11/00527 Poulton Wood Nature Reserve, Forge Hill (erection of a timber

office building -Granted

24.

Correspondence


25. Matters Not

Requiring Notice The Handyman’s Diary was circulated.

Concerns were expressed over the parking at the Soap Box Derby.

The Clerk was asked to write to the Soap Box Derby Committee about

these.

Against the Clerk’s advice, it was agreed to plant daffodil bulbs on

Bonnington Green.


Noted that Cllr Banyard was speaking with Highways about the

signage around Evegate Mill.

The Clerk was asked to arrange spraying training for Mr Knight

with MK Training.

CK

AK

AB

CK

26. Public Open

Forum

None.

25. Date of Next

Meeting

Tuesday 11th October at 7.30pm.

26. Close 8.50pm

Signed …………………………….

Date….11/10/11 ………………….


Minutes of a meeting of Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council held on Tuesday 11th October


Present: Cllr Finn (Chairman), Cllr Banyard, Cllr Boulden, Cllr Kemp, Cllr Saunders, Cllr

Wright and Cllr Young.

Also Present: Mr Kingston (KCC Community Warden), four members of public and the

Parish Clerk.

Minute No. Action



2. Apologies for

Absence

Cllr Hughes, Cllr Jupp and PC Laker.

3. Declarations of

Interest

None.

4. Public

Submissions

None.

5. Minutes of the

Previous Meeting

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 12th Sept 2011 agreed as a


Proposed: Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Banyard. Unanimously agreed.

6. Chairman’s

Report

None.

7. Borough

Councillor’s

Report

None.

8. Clerk’s Report Work had been completed on the Millennium Stone.

Response had been received from Ashford BC about the Abattoir.

Work had started on the paving under the Aldington Parish Sign.

Response had been received from Aldington Soap Box Derby

Committee about the parking.


10. KCC

Community

Warden Report

Mr Kingston explained that things had been very quiet in the Parish.

There had been two burglaries at the Secret Garden, Mersham and a

scaffolding lorry had been stolen in Smeeth.

11. Highways

Issues

None.

12. Vacancy for

Parish Clerk Noted that Mrs Knight had resigned.

Agreed to adopt Job and Person description. Agreed that post might be

suitable for Job Share with one party being responsible for Finance and the

other party to deal with the remaining items.

Proposed Cllr Young. Seconded Cllr Saunders. Unanimously agreed.

Agreed that post should be advertised for 18hours per week. Job share

hours to be 12 for Clerk and 6 for Finance Officer. New staff to keep

timesheets so that the number of hours worked can be monitored and

adjusted if necessary.


Agreed pay Scale SCP 18-22 depending on experience.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Banyard. Unanimously agreed.

Agreed to advertise vacancy in Village shops, on notice boards, in KE

Roundabout column, at Job Centre, on website and anywhere else that Clerk

could think of. Closing date to be 12th November.

Proposed Cllr Boulden Seconded Cllr Banyard. Unanimously agreed.

Agreed interview panel to consist of Cllr Finn, Cllr Hughes and Mrs

Knight.


Agreed that Mrs Knight should remain in post to 31st December to

provide a handover period.


CK

CK

AF

RH

13.Propsed

Replacement of

pole and PTM on

Reynolds Playing

Field

Agreed to accept UK Power Network’s terms to replace the pole and

HTM on Reynolds Playing Field with a Sub Station situated to the south of

the MUGA.


Noted that the Parish Council would receive a one-off payment of

£750.00 and that this would replace the annual Wayleave payment.

Noted that UK Power networks would meet the Parish Council’s legal

costs.

CK

14. Comment on

Boundary

Commission

Initial Proposals.

Noted that it was proposed to leave Aldington and Bonnington in the

Folkestone and Hythe Ward.

Unanimously agreed not to comment on the proposals.

15. Proposed A20

Corridor

Strategic Group

Agreed to become members of this Group. Representative to be

appointed at a later date when Group set up.

Proposed Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Boulden. Unanimously agreed.

CK

16. Update on

Bonnington Law

Oak

Noted that the Law Oak had been severely damaged by the winds on

4th October 2011.

Noted that Mr & Mrs Knight and Mrs S Boulden had removed the

brush.

Noted that advice had been sought from Mrs Cross (Tree

Conservation Officer at Ashford BC).

Noted that Mr Lay (tree surgeon) had advised that the two dead stag

heads needed reducing by 2/3 and the live growth overhanging the

neighbouring property needed reducing by 1/3. This work had been agreed

by Mrs Cross.

Noted that Mr Boulden (the landowner) wished to carry out the

works himself and would be doing this by the end of the weekend.

MB

17. Approve Tree

Surgery work

Adjacent to

Quotation received from Mike Lay to fell Ash tree that is causing

cracking on the MUGA. Agreed to accept quotation for £480.00 to fell ash

tree and grind stump. Agreed that the cost of this should be taken from the

CK

MUGA Handyman Fund.


Agreed that Mr Howard should provide quotation for remedial work

to the MUGA for consideration at the next meeting.

18. Discuss

Christmas

Celebrations

Agreed that Cllr Finn and Cllr Saunders should carry out a feasibility

study and report back to the next Parish Council meeting.

AF

AS

19. Review

Internal Controls

and Procedures

Agreed that no changes necessary.


CK

20. Review

Financial Risk

Management

Amended policy had been circulated prior to meeting

Agreed to adopt Financial Risk Management Policy


CK

21. Adopt

Investment

Strategy

Draft policy circulated prior to the meeting.

Agreed to adopt Investment Strategy.


CK

22. Finance:

Signing of

Cheques












Unanimously agreed.


CK

23. Public

Submissions on

Planning Matters

None.

24. Planning 11/01108 By The Way, Frith Road (replacement garage).

Supported.

Proposed Cllr Wright. Seconded Cllr Boulden. Unanimously agreed.

11/00957 Land East of Woodleas Farm (lawful development

certificate – skip business). Supported.



11/00667 National Grid Convertor Station - Granted

11/00928 Bonnington Court - Granted

CK

11/1090 Beggars Roost - Withdrawn

11/00796 Hazelmere Farm - Granted

08/01580 The Barn, Middle Park Farm - Granted

25.

Correspondence


26. Matters Not

Requiring Notice Agreed to write to Ashford BC supporting Bilsington PC’s objections

to planning application 11/00955.


Request received from Aldington FC for Parish Council to buy new

football nets. Declined as Parish Council already supports Football Club by

providing pitch facilities free of charge and the storage container.

Noted that work had started on clearing the Play Area on the Bellway

site.

Noted that Cllr Young had reported the water leak on the B2067 close

to Bonnington Cross three times.

CK

CK

27. Public Open

Forum Agreed in principle to take part in a joint celebration event for the

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Councillor to be co-opted to the organising

committee once it had been set up.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Banyard. Unanimously agreed

Agreed in principle that the British Legion could plant a tree

commemorating VE Day near the pond subject to the site and type of tree

being agreed.


Noted that funding had been obtained to build a conservatory to the

north elevation of the Eco Centre, a store and a porch subject to planning

permission being obtained.

28. Date of Next

Meeting

Tuesday 8th November at 7.30pm.

29. Close 8.27pm

Signed …………………………….

Date….8/11/11 ………………….


Minutes of a meeting of Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council held on Tuesday 8th November



Kemp, Cllr Saunders, Cllr Wright and Cllr Young.

Also Present: Mr Kingston (KCC Community Warden), one member of public and the

Parish Clerk.

Minute No. Action



2. Apologies for

Absence

PC Laker.

3. Declarations of

Interest

None.

4. Public

Submissions

None.

5. Minutes of the

Previous Meeting

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 11th October 2011 agreed as

a true and accurate record.

Proposed: Cllr Young. Seconded Cllr Boulden. Unanimously agreed.

6. Chairman’s

Report

None.

7. Borough

Councillor’s

Report

None.

8. Clerk’s Report Kent Fire and Rescue were consulting on their proposals for change.

It was noted that the Aldington Fire Station would not be axed under the

review.

9. Police Report None.

10. KCC

Community

Warden Report

Halloween night had been well observed by a number of young people

in the village with no incidents to my knowledge of mischief.

There continued to be a number of metal thefts of various types in the

area although not in the village particularly.

I was present when a dog from Walnut Ridge got away from it’s home

and was running loose in Roman Road and was narrowly missed by a couple

of passing cars. The owner was found and retrieved the dog and was advised

if this reoccurred the dog warden would be informed.

Following comments at Parish council meetings (with the assistance of

the Parish Clerk) and elsewhere regarding the abattoir I have passed

information via the Community Safety Unit to Trading Standards to see if

they look at the situation. As yet I have had no feedback. I have also asked

some residents to note times, dates and details of vehicle attending at

unreasonable hours.

It was noted that Cllr Wright had spoken to a representative from the

Meat Standards Board about the various issues with regard to the abattoir.

The Clerk was asked to write to the Change Organisation and Trading

Standards. CK

11. Highways

Issues Winter Service Plan had been circulated prior to the meeting.

Clerk asked to request “Children Playing” sign for Walnut Ridge.

Highways had asked for confirmation of improvement works requested

by the Parish Council and County Councillor Wickham. The following

measures were agreed

i. Signage at Evegate Mill

ii. Gateway at Calleywell Lane

iii. Gateway at Forge Hill

iv. Gateway at Roman Road (east of Aldington School)

v. Reposition 30MPH signs in Calleywell Lane, Goldwell Lane and

Frith Road.

vi. Double yellow line from access road outside 1 Goldwell Houses

for 15m towards Village Hall.

vii. Existing School Keep Clear markings should be formalised but

these should only be on the one side of the road as the parked cars

on the other side provide natural traffic calming.

Proposed Cllr Kemp. Seconded Cllr Hughes. Unanimously agreed.

CK

12. Update on

Vacancy for

Parish Clerk

Noted that over 40 applications had been sent out.

25 completed applications had been returned.

Short list was being drawn up and interviewing would take place early

next week.

AF/RH/

CK

13.Fordred

Distribution Agreed to distribute £20 to each of 20 recipients. Cllr Banyard, Cllr

Boulden and Cllr Kemp to chose the recipients. Agreed that Cllr Boulden

should represent the Parish Council at the next Fordred Trustees meeting.

Proposed Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed.

AB/MB/

PK

CK

14. Approve

Christmas

Celebrations

Agreed to purchase a 15’ tree from Ewart Clough at a cost of £60 +

VAT (including delivery). Cllr Banyard and Cllr Wright to put the tree up.

Cllr Boulden agreed to dispose of it after Christmas.

Agreed to hold Christmas Carol Concert on Thursday 15th December.

Cllr Boulden agreed to enquire with 4 Seasons to see if the Parish Council

could borrow a tent. Cllr Finn and Cllr Saunders agreed to organise

refreshments.

Proposed Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Jupp.

(2 more members of public entered the meeting)

AF/AB/

TW/MB

MB/AF/

AS

15. Approve

repairs to MUGA

Surface.

Noted that the ash tree had now been removed.

The quotation for repairs had not yet been received.

16. Approve

Budget and Set

Precept for 2012-

13

A draft Budget had been circulated prior to the meeting. The Clerk

highlighted the salient points.

Agreed to adopt draft budget and set precept for 2012-3 at £18,000.

Proposed Cllr Young. Seconded Cllr Hughes. Unanimously agreed.

CK

17. Finance:

Signing of Agreed to sign following cheques. CK

Cheques










Proposed: Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Boulden.

Unanimously agreed.


18. Public

Submissions on

Planning Matters

None.

19. Planning 11/01256 Barton Farm, New Road Hill (PV Panels). Supported.

Proposed Cllr Saunders. Seconded Cllr Jupp. Unanimously agreed.

Decisions Made by Ashford BC None.

It was noted that Ruffins Hill Barn had now been sold.

CK

20.

Correspondence


21. Matters Not

Requiring Notice Agreed that a Claret Ash tree would suitable for the British Legion to

plant on Quarry Field.

It was noted that there had been a lead theft from Aldington School.

22. Public Open

Forum A member of public asked if Bonnington residents could be

considered for the Fordred Distribution.

(two further members of public entered the meeting)

An Action Group was being set up by members of the public to

address the issues with the abattoir. It was explained that the Parish Council

did not have any enforcement powers, but had contacted a large number of

agencies to try to get the problem sorted out. It was agreed that it would be

helpful if as many members of the public could report problems with the

abattoir directly with Trading Standards and other agencies.

23. Date of Next

Meeting

Monday 12th December at 7.30pm.

24. Close 8.22pm

Signed …………………………….

Date….8/11/11 ………………….


Minutes of a meeting of Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council held on Monday 12th December


Present: Cllr Finn (Chairman), Cllr Banyard, Cllr Boulden, Cllr Jupp, Cllr Kemp, Cllr

Saunders, Cllr Wright and Cllr Young.

Also Present: Mr Kingston (KCC Community Warden), Mr Knight (Parish Handyman) two

members of public, Mrs Knight (Parish Clerk) and Mrs Hale (Parish Clerk)

Minute No. Action


them for attending, then introduced Tina Hale, the newly appointed Parish

Clerk.

2. Apologies for

Absence

Cllr Hughes.

3. Declarations of

Interest

Cllr Boulden – Planning 11/01339 Rushfield, Giggers Green Road.

4. Public

Submissions

None.

5. Minutes of the

Previous Meeting

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 8th November 2011 agreed as

a true and accurate record.

Proposed: Cllr Jupp. Seconded Cllr Young. Unanimously agreed.

6. Chairman’s

Report

A meeting will be held on 14th December 2011 with Mr John Bunnett, the

Chief Executive from Ashford Borough Council, Cllr Finn, Andrew Knight,

Christine Knight and Tina Hale to discuss continuing the Handyman Scheme.

AF

CK/TH

7. Borough

Councillor’s

Report

None.

8. Clerk’s Report A meeting will be held at Aldington Village hall on 20th December at

7pm to discuss the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

KCC informed us that the weekday Bus Service is due for tender in

2012.

The Lord Lieutenant of Kent will be holding his annual Civic Service

at Rochester Cathedral on Tuesday 6th March. Cllr Jupp agreed to

attend.

Agreed Christian Burwash will not be invited to discuss his Rural

Sports Project.

KCC are running a consultation on the Household Waste Recycling

Centres. This can be found at www.kent.gov.uk/hwrcconsultation

Jennifer Shaw will be coming to the meeting in January, to talk about

the Aldington Extra Care Scheme with sheltered accommodation.

Mrs Knight wished everyone in the Parish Council well, as this was

her last meeting as Parish Clerk.

MJ

CK/TH

CK/TH

9. Police Report None.

10. KCC

Community Mr Kingston reported there were no incidents since the previous

meeting that he was aware of.

Warden Report Mr Kingston has been making enquiries into conditions at the

Abattoir.

Mr Kingston reported that Catalytic Converters are being stolen from

cars.

Mr Kingston reported that PC Laker has been reallocated to the

Newtown and Willesborough area. PCSO Martin Saben is now

allocated to the Aldington and Bonnington area.

11. Highways

Issues Traffic Management Improvements paid for by KCC Member and

Section 106 payment were discussed. The following points were agreed but

it was noted that Frith Road was not included on plan and it would be helpful

if Frith Road was added to the improvement plans. An email is to be sent by

the Parish Clerk to confirm the improvement works are approved.

Highways had asked for confirmation of improvement works requested

by the Parish Council and County Councillor Wickham. The following

measures were agreed

i. Signage at Evegate Mill

ii. Gateway at Calleywell Lane

iii. Gateway at Forge Hill

iv. Gateway at Roman Road (east of Aldington School)

v. Reposition 30MPH signs in Calleywell Lane, Goldwell Lane and

Frith Road.

vi. Double yellow line from access road outside 1 Goldwell Houses

for 15m towards Village Hall.

vii. Existing School Keep Clear markings should be formalised but

these should only be on the one side of the road as the parked cars

on the other side provide natural traffic calming.

Proposed: Cllr Wright. Seconded: Cllr Banyard. Unanimously agreed.

CK/TH

12. Approve

Meeting Dates

for 2012

The meeting dates for 2012 were agreed, with all meetings starting at

7.30pm.

13.Update on

Christmas

Celebrations

The Christmas tree is now in place near the Village hall and is

decorated with fairy lights.

Mince pies and the ingredients for the mulled wine have been

purchased for the Carol Concert on Thursday 15th December at 6.30pm.

Cllr Boulden had organised a marquee.

Contingencies for bad weather on the day were discussed. The back

kitchen and toilets of the Village Hall have been booked.

14. Update on

Localism Act A Summary of the Localism Act was circulated. The Act has now

received Royal Assent.

15. Approve

repairs to MUGA

Surface.

Ashford Tarmacadam Contractors Ltd has provided a quotation of

£898 + VAT to repair the Tennis Courts surface. There is £6,254 in the

MUGA Reserve, which will cover the cost of repair. Ashford Tarmacadam

Contractors Ltd were approved to carry out the repairs, following a

recommendation on the quality of their work.

CK/TH

Proposed: Cllr Boulden . Seconded: Cllr Young. Unanimously agreed.

16. Saxonshore

Website Statistics A copy of the statistics on the Saxonshore Website was circulated,

showing the Website continues to be well used.

17. Review

Confidential

Business Code

No changes.

Proposed Cllr Jupp. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed .

18. Finance:

Signing of the

Cheques

Agreed to sign the following cheques:

Proposed: Cllr Boulden. Seconded Cllr Young. Unanimously agreed.


PAYEE DETAILS CHQ

NO

AMOUN

T



Mrs T Hale Clerk Salary 669 £724.19



Aviva A Knight Pension 674 £47.54


Ewart J Clough Xmas Tree 676 £72.00

CJA Consulting Website 677 £162.00

Jason Earnshaw Parish Sign Paving 678 £200.00

SLCC Annual Membership 679 £123.00

Mike Lay Associates Tree Surgery 680 £480.00

Harmer and Sons Grass cutting 681 £238.50


19. Public

Submissions on

Planning Matters

Mrs Rawling explained the salient points on the Eco Centre application.

20. Planning 11/01359 Aldington Eco Centre, Goldwell Lane (extensions to

meeting rooms, addition of storm porch, erection of toilet block &

information point, erection of double garage with open car port) Supported.

Proposed: Cllr Jupp. Seconded Cllr Young. Unanimously agreed.

11/01339 Rushfield, Giggers Green Road (external alterations,

erection of a mezzanine floor and amendment to the height of a previously

approved agricultural building (10/00746) & Change of Use). Cllr Boulden

declared an interest and took no part in the discussion. Supported.

Proposed: Cllr Banyard. Seconded Cllr Wright. Unanimously agreed with the

exception of Cllr Boulden who abstained.

Decisions made by Ashford Borough Council

11/01256 Barton Farm (PV panels) - Granted

11/01108 By the Way, Frith Road (garage) - Granted

CK/TH

CK/TH

21. List circulated and members invited to view items.

Correspondence

22. Matters Not

Requiring Notice

Bellway Play Park now needs equipment.

The Hayter lawn mower needs a service. It was agreed that Andrew

Knight, the Handyman, will deliver the mower to Cllr Kemp, who will

take it to be serviced.

The Tractor has been serviced and is waiting for a new headlight

bulb but is in good working order. It is just within 50 hour work load.

Cllr Banyard noted a burst sewage pipe at the bottom of Calleywell

Lane. Repairs have been carried out.

AK

PK

23. Public Open

Forum

Clerk agreed to report two potholes on the B2067 in Bonnington.

Clerk agreed to write to South East Water about leak on B2067.

CK/TH

CK/TH

24. Date of Next

Meeting

Tuesday 10th January 2012.

25. Close 8.13pm

Signed …………………………….

Date….10/01/12………………….

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