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Borough report Cllr Gill Fort reported that Maidstone Borough Councilwas se�ing the budgets for 2018/19 and that cutbacks were needed,whichwould probably affect council tax. Jennifer Shepherdwill be running the play equipment scheme at MBC and Cllr Fortwas to notify the clerk as soon as the decision to release the grant funding is available. Cllr Darling raised the issue of councillors on the planning commi�ee abstainingwhen voting on decisions and Cllr Fort said this had been discussed by the commi�ee but no changes to the procedurewould bemade at this time. Crime reportsAswell as an incident involving garden ornaments, itwas noted that there have been lots of reports locally – but not in the parish as yet – of car number plate thefts. Budget The council agreed to include an allowance of £5,000within the draft budget for 2018/19 following receipt of a le�er fromthe Joint Parishes Group. Councillors also agreed unanimously to adopt the budget proposal for the year, and to a precept application of £55,500. Trafficmanagement Councillors requested the clerk to apply to the KCCmember’s grant for 50%of the cost of the installation of the Keep Clear roadmarkings and/or zebra crossing installation in Gravelly Bo�omRoad. The council also agreed to the purchase of eight Single Track Road signs at an approximate cost of £800. Sports field The clerkwas absent due to illness so the contract for additional equipment for the fieldwas held over to the nextmeeting, and the request for a storage unit in the car parkwill be discussed inMarch. The Gypsy and Traveller Collaboration and village signing agenda itemswere also carried over to the nextmeeting. Buildingwork The Community Centre Commi�ee hadmet to discuss aims and objectives regarding the pre-school extension and the parish council office facility. The preferred optionwas an extension to the village hall but alternatives needed to be considered. Cllr Darlingwas to look into possible funding options,while CllrHoy had contactedMBC planners about the possibility of building something outside the village envelope but there is nowa £150 fee for pre-application advice. Therewas also a need to contact the pre- school for themto confirmtheir space requirements and future plans. Pre-school Cllr Friend had received a report fromthe pre-school outlining a positive outlookwith numbers at a maximum,with awaiting list, and the numbers for September’s intake are already looking very good. TreeworryA tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) in Tall Trees had been felled following concerns that itwas about to go over in highwinds. Itwas agreed that the councilwould notify the planning authority of their knowledge that the tree had been felledwithout planning permission so that they could carry out an investigation.


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Policema�ers The telephone box on the village greenwas vandalised and various items belonging to the shopwere thrown around. Inspector Jody Gagan-Smith from Kent Policewas to be invited to the annual parishmeeting although itwas decided to approachMPHelenWhately in the first instance. Village clean upMembers agreed that the spring village clean up should be carried out on Saturday,March 24.Anyone wishing to help shouldmeet at the village hall car park at 10am. CCTVMembers heard that PCSOHunter was no longer able tomonitor the camera/viewthe CCTV images as he has changed roles, leaving the post vacant. The clerk had a contactwilling to assist the council in downloading the relevant software to a laptop so images can be downloaded independently.Members also said the CCTV is grainywhen capturing images at night. Itwas suggested that an infra-red lamp is needed to improve night- time images. Brook Security has quoted approximately £350 plus £200 for lamp. It ْ021 installation (plus VAT) for a was agreed to purchase a laptop and infrared lamp for a total budget of £1,000 plus VAT. Overhanging treesMembers discussed the trees overhanging the play area of the Memorial Playing Fields. CllrWaring offered to cut themback. CllrWaring had recently cleared the tarmac in front of the gate of leaves and rubbish. County and borough councillorsNeither county Cllr EricHotson nor borough Cllr SteveMunford a�ended the December meeting. Budget and precept Itwas proposed by CllrWaring, seconded by CllrWebb “to accept the budget prepared by the clerk and set the precept at £21,000 for 2018/19 (no increase from2017/18)”.Allmembers agreed. Nextmeeting The nextmeetingwill be held onMonday,March 12 at Chart Su�on VillageHall.


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Policing volunteers. Clean up The council is keen to findmore local volunteers to assistwith the collection of li�er around the village.Anyone interested in joining the existing li�er picking group should contact Cllr Gordon Down on 01622 746456. Lights thanks A vote of thanks has been recorded to Cllrs Cheryl Skinner and RichardWebb for their hardwork in organising the Christmas lights switching- on ceremony. Data protection The chairman and the clerk have a�ended aworkshop on changes to legislation on data protection. HousingA small delegation of councillors willmeetwith representatives ofWesterhill Homes to discuss aspects of the imminent housing development at Linden Farmand the possible installation of amulti-use games area (MUGA). Civic service The chairmanwill a�end the annual Lord Lieutenant’s Civic Service at Canterbury Cathedral on Tuesday,March 20.


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Precept The council had been notified that itwill receive a larger than expected Parish Services Scheme Grant for 2018/19 from Maidstone Borough Council (MBC).As a result, the annual precept requirementwas reduced by £3,000 to £74,500. Councillor vacancies Following the recent departures of Denise Taghdissian and MarilynHansford fromthe council, two casual vacancieswill be declaredwith a viewto filling their respective positions. Youth club The newyouth club ismoving fromstrength to strength and nowhas 28 registeredmembers. Itmeets on Wednesday evenings in the small hall at the village hall between 6pmand 8pm. Pe�y crime Concernswere expressed at the apparent increase in pe�y crime over the last twomonths. It is understood that Kent Police have recruited additional Police Community Support Officers and are looking to appoint newCommunity


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Planning There have been applications for Pine Lodge, in Dean Street, for the demolition of a conservatory,with extensions. Thiswas approved. Green Co�age in Vicarage Lane is applying for first floor rear extension and thiswas approvedwith certain conditions. The Li�le Barn in Lower Roadwould no longer be used as an annexe but used as an independent living space. Thiswas granted with conditions. Cllr DavidHussein said the EnvironmentAgencywould nowview mobile homes as permanent dwellings. ApologiesAbsent fromthe January 9 meetingwere parish councillor Jackie Wilson and borough councillor Brian Mortimer Hanging basketsMemberswere considering pu�ing up hanging baskets around the village following an approach froma local resident. Traffic calming After public consultation, the parish councilwill apply for a community loan to pay for needed traffic calmingmeasures. Speed indicator deviceAround a dozen sites for the speed indicator device had been identified by Cllr Peter Beasley. Village car park An inspection of the car park revealed issueswith hedges, potholes andweeds.


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KALC surveyAmembership survey sent out by the KentAssociation of Local councils (KALC)would be completed by the parish clerk. Planning The erection of a glazed link between a to-be converted garage and a housewas approved. The garagewould have a bedroom, bathroom, utility room and a si�ing room. Land at The Barn at Li�leMoatendenwould change to be used as a riding area.Noah’sArk Farmhouse at East Su�on Road has applied for a small solar panel and the parish did not raise an objection.Maidstone Borough Council


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