Challock Parish Council Meeting (Edited minutes)
Memorial Hall, Audrey Allen room
Thursday 19th March 2015, 7.30pm
Members of public present: 9
Apologies
Roger Spicer (Business), Akile Clinton (Maternity leave), Diane Ashworth (Sickness)
Present
Stephen Brandon, John Ramsden, Michael Fisher, Nicholas Fox, Kirstie Wooltorton (Clerk), Diane Sandy (Assistant Clerk), David Robey ABC Ward Councillor
David Robey
David provided an update on the latest news and developments from Ashford Borough Council.
David confirmed that the work to install a footpath outside the Chequers in Church Lane will be carried out in the next year
David will not be seeking re-election at the May elections
Larry Krause is currently Chairman of Hothfield Parish Council
Larry will be the Conservative Candidate for the Downs West Ward. Larry attended the Parish Council meeting to introduce himself
Stephen Brandon thanked David Robey for his help
Minutes of Last Meeting
Minutes of 22nd January 2015 meeting were signed by Stephen Brandon as an accurate record
Clerk’s Report
Landscaping
The Goundsman has filled the potholes on all three Lees tracks
Groundsman has rubbed down and stained the village notice boards
Envirocology has carried out work to the Lime trees on the Lees
Highway Issues
Clerk has asked Kent Highways to remove the salt bag from the verge at St Cosmas Close. This should be removed by the end of April 2015
Groundsman has washed down and cleaned the bus shelters
Vandalism
Nothing to report
Funding
Nothing to report
Play area
Groundsman has fixed the light head in the play area
Correspondence
Letter from Girlings regarding Mr Shirley proceedings. Noted
Email correspondence from David Robey regarding non-inclusion of the field west of Denham, Buck Street in the village confines envelope. Noted
Email from Methodist Chapel requesting use of the Lees for boot fair on Monday 25th May 2015. Agreed
Remittance advice from Ashford Borough Council for recycling credit. Noted
Email request from Larry Krause to introduce himself at the Parish Council meeting
Email from Charlie Simkins regarding proposed 30mph speed limit on A252. Kent Highways are currently carrying out data collection. Noted
Email from Kent Highways regarding road closures in Pested Lane. Noted
Email from Ashford Borough Council regarding Parliamentary elections meeting. Clerk has given out election packs to those wishing to stand
Email from Goose Fair stall holder regarding return of cheque from Amy Pitcher. Noted
Email from resident at Leahurst regarding surface water run off. Noted
Parish Councillor Elections
The Parish Councillor elections will be held on Thursday 7th May 2015
Clerk attended a Candidates and Agents briefing on 11th March 2015 at Ashford Borough Council. This covered the process and requirements for nominations
Clerk has nomination packs for new candidates and existing Councillors seeking re-election
Akile Clinton, Diane Ashworth and Stephen Brandon have all informed the Clerk that they will not be standing again for re-election. The Clerk has also confirmed she will be retiring after the audit and elections.
Nomination forms must be hand delivered to the Returning Officer at the Civic Centre by 4pm on 9th April 2015. All details are in the nomination packs
Finances
Finance update for January 2015 and February 2015 given to Councillors at the meeting
Clerk returned Precept form to Ashford Borough Council by 22nd January 2015
Annual Audit return received from PKF Littlejohn
Items for Information
William Oure Charity
£150 rent payment has been received from Mr Nightingale
Letter from resident requesting help from the William Oure Charity for an elderly resident in the village
Nicholas Fox requested that this matter is discussed privately by email between Councillors
Leesview Easement
Clerk informed the developer that the Parish Council accept the Leesview easement valuation and sent an invoice together with a draft Deed of Easement for Land Registry. Clerk will chase up as the developer has not been in contact.
The meeting closed at 8.25pm
Parish Council Meeting dates for 2015
Thursday 28th May
Thursday 30th July
Thursday 24th September
Thursday 26th November
The next Parish Council meeting is on Thursday 28th May 2015
