HORTON
KIRBY AND SOUTH DARENTH PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES of the MEETING of
the PARISH COUNCIL held on 6 September,
2004 in the Village Hall, South
Darenth at 7 pm.
Present: Cllr P
Bradley (Chairman),
Cllrs
A Burchmore, D Payne, G Piller, M Powsey, D Snape, G Tripp,
and
I Wescombe
D. Brazier,
County Councillor
T Searles, District Councillor,
P McGarvey,
District Councillor
4 members of the
public
Chief Inspector
Simon Black
In the absence of
the Parish Clerk, Councillor Burchmore took the Minutes
Apologies for
absence: Cllr B Valentine and Carol Allart, Parish Clerk
Declarations of
Interest: None
very
enthusiastic, is in his late twenties and will throw himself into things. The
PCSO will
start his
training in October and will probably be with us in early December.
The Chief
Inspector outlined the PCSO duties and then requested the community to help and
support him, especially as he will require a lead-in period. The PCSO is
subject to a probationary period of six months and will also require an office
to operate from.
Various questions
then followed including hours of work, and shift times within the period from
7am until 11pm.
Chief Inspector
Black finished by asking that if we had any further questions to send them to
him. He then left the meeting.
A discussion
followed regarding an office and County Councillor Brazier suggested the
Environment Centre in School Lane
RESOLVED :-
1. That the Centre Head be asked if a small
room is available as an office for the PCSO 2. Parish Councillors to let the Parish Clerk
have any further questions to forward to the Chief Inspector.
RESOLVED that the
Minutes of the meetings held on 2nd August and 23rd
August 2004 be approved and signed as a correct record.
A question was
asked if the tree works in Lower Paddock and Westminster Field had been ordered
Report
Report on e-mail
sent by Inspector Pritchard for consideration and on reply by Clerk
Discussion
Mention was made
of the report by newspaper reporter. A
discussion ensued on the meeting and its conduct including the bad manners of
some of the public.
RESOLVED
1.
To learn from the mistakes; and
2.
That no further response be made to Inspector
Pritchard
.
62. INVESTMENT
POLICY
Report
Following
adoption of Fianacial Regulations at July meeting, Parish Council must consider an investment policy and review
it annually.
RESOLVED
Reserves will be
deposited with a reputable bank at an acceptable rate of interest
63. INSURANCE
Report
During discussion
of Financial Regulations, it was suggested one member looked at the Insurance Policy
to check it out.
RESOLVED
Following
Discussion the Chairman and Councillor Piller check the Insurance Policy and
report on it.
64. TOP PADDOCK
Report
Report
on Site meeting and e-mail received regarding Western Boundary and report of
shelter constructed in Shrubbery Road Playground
RESOLVED
Following
discussion and recommendation from the Chairman, Cllr. Bradley, a further site
meeting be arranged to look at Top Paddock, Lower Paddock to consider fencing.
65. SHRUBBERY
ROAD PLAY AREA
Report
Report on
condition of Play area and report of shelter constructed on site near road.
RESOLVED
Following
discussion on general condition a meeting be held in conjunction with Top and
Lower Paddocks.
Report
Well constructed signs
stating parking for residents only have appeared. District Councillor McGarvey
reported signs put up by an officer of District Council who has since left.
RESOLVED
District Council be requested to remove the signs
67.
START TIME FOR
PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS
Report
Consideration was
given as to convenient start time for Parish Council meetings
RESOLVED
The start time
for Parish Council meetings now be 7.30pm
68. STAFF WAGES
Held
In Camera at end of meeting
Current Staff
wages were presented for discussion.
RESOLVED:-
Update of Website be
put on Agenda for October meeting
1. Wages:-
Employee Rate
David Allart
Westminster – litter 39.0 per month
Steve Allart Website 48.75 per month
Harry Barrett Cleaner Hall 5.50 per hour
Hazel Barrett Cleaner Hall- 5.50 per hour
Keyholding 10.00 per week
Ben Dawes School Playground No decision
made
Keith Phillips Westminster – gate locking
5.00 per day
Neil Bennett Book-keeper 10.60 per hour
Greta Reynolds School Playground No Decision
made
Pavilion cleaning 4.85 per
hour
Keyholding 4.50 per week
Telephone 1.00 per game
69
. DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST –
AGM
No councillor interested in
attending this AGM
70. CYCLE EVENT
Report
Notes on a
de-brief meeting were presented.
Considerable
discussion ensued and it was Proposed Cllr Piller and Seconded Cllr. Tripp that this event be supported next
year. A vote was taken
RESOLVED
This event will
not be supported by the Parish Council
71.
SALT BIN - SCHOOL LANE
A letter from the Highways
Authority respecting non-payment for this salt bin was considered. Councillor Powsey said he had done the
groundwork for the siting of this bin.
County Councillor Brazier
said he is willing to take this matter up with the authority.
RESOLVED
County Councillor Brazier
take up this matter and report back.
SE/04/01930/FUL
Attached Garage with Games room Over
RESOLVED
The Parish Council has No
Objection to this application
Royal Oak Cottage, The Street
Notice of Intention to Uproot Ash Tree in Conservation Area
The Applicant states that the tree concerned
is likely to damage foundations of
adjoining premises (Lilliput) and that he has planted three new tree in
garden to compensate.
RESOLVED
that the Conservation Officer should decide
this matter
Millen Court, The Street Councillor
McGarvey gave a brief report on the happenings at the Planning Board and stated
that the decision was made on the casting vote of the Chairman.
There Were No
Reports
RESOLVED:-
That the schedule of accounts be approved and payments made accordingly.
Councillor Payne
mentioned the litter and rubbish on the roads and said had not seen a
roadsweeper for some months.
Councillor Powsey
stated that Mr. Carter was burning on the land again and a resident stated Mr.
Carter was bringing in material from elsewhere to burn on the site.
District
Councillor Searles said he would investigate with Sevenoaks Council Officer the
action to be taken.
A resident stated
that a person was bringing horses into Franks Lane and washing them in the
river. This occurs every other week and he blocks Franks Lane with five or six
horseboxes. Matter to be referred to River authority
A resident also
stated that Franks Hall is going for sale as the owner is retiring.
The meeting ended
at 9.25 pm
Chairman
4 October 2004