MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE STOKE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2010 AT 7.00 P.M. AT THE VILLAGE HALL MALLARD WAY LOWER STOKE.


PUBLIC SESSION NOT PART OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING.

One member of the public was present. No issues were raised. The Parish Council meeting commenced at 7.00 pm.

PRESENT: Councillors: Cllr B Stone Chairman, Cllr Mrs M Elmes Vice Chairman, Cllr Mrs P Wade, Cllr G Barron, Cllr G Blackman, Cllr J Peters, Cllr J Luck, Mr R Morrad Clerk.

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
 
Min 622:10. All members were present.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA EITHER PERSONAL OR PREJUDICIAL.

Min 623:10. None declared, other than those recorded in the record book. 

3. MINUTES. 

      Min 624:10. The Minutes of the Meeting 606:10 to 621:10 held on 6 January 2010, copies of which had been previously circulated to members, were proposed by Cllr J Peters, seconded by Cllr G Blackman and resolved to accept as a true record and signed by the Chairman. 

4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS REGISTERED FOR DECISION, AND DECISION REPORTS FROM MEDWAY COUNCIL RECEIVED.

Min 625.10: Planning Appendix A; copies of which had been previously circulated was noted. No actions to take.

5. CORRESPONDENCE.

Min 626:10. Appendix B. copies of which had been previously circulated, listed all reports and circulars received. The clerk read out items from the list highlighting various issues and answered members’ questions. The following actions were resolved: Inform Cats Protection that we are happy to put up a poster on our notice board. Agreed free publicity for fund raising activities for next year’s World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. Look into local Scout funding. Agreed free publicity for the NSPCC:  Action Clerk. 

6. MONTHLY ACCOUNTS & BANK RECONCILLIATION. 

Min 627:10. The monthly accounts were proposed by Cllr Mr G Blackman, seconded by Cllr Mr J Peters, and resolved that the said Accounts, a copy of which had been previously circulated to Members, as set out at Appendix C be approved for payment: Action Clerk.

7. REPRESENTATIVES REPORTS ON OUTSIDE BODIES

Min 628:10. Cllr G Blackman gave a report on the Police Liaison meeting that he attended. A talk on crime scene investigation work was found to be very interesting. A list of what to do after a break-in at your home was discussed, a copy was handed to the members, and a copy is with the clerk. A new Chief Inspector Mark Armand has been appointed. There will soon be a new police officer and PCSOs for Allhallows, Stoke, and Grain. It was also stated that Medway Council’s Community Safety Officers work 12 hour shifts.            

8. PLAY PARKS WORKS & CONTRACTS.

Min 629:10. No further damage or glass breaking in the parks has been found.

9. WEB SITE/IT.

Min 630:10. The clerk reported that the Parish web site received 63 page views for January. 76.19% were from outside the U.K.  

10. HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION

Min 631:10. A large hole has again opened up at the side of one of the GPO covers on the A228. This had been repaired early in January following the report on the 7th January.  One of the new 40 MPH road signs has been turned round. Cllr Filmer is to be asked to look into better signage on Nord corner. There was a report of more dumping in New Hall Farm Road and an old T V in Burrows Lane. The clerk was asked to progress the A228 road drain still blocked and reported 3 months ago. Clerk to inform Medway Council and Cllr Filmer. Action: Clerk.   

11. CLERKS REPORT

Min 632:10. The clerk reported that the last 10 months VAT had been refunded. Also most of the Rural Liaison funding had now been spent.

12. NEWSLETTER

Min 633:10. It was agreed that the following information be included: Information that had been received from both the NSPC and NHS.  Remove all old Police contact details from the newsletter and web site. Report that no glass or damage has been found for January. Action: Clerk.

13.  ITEMS DELEGATED TO THE CLERK FOR ACTION (STANDING ORDER No 30) 

Min 634:10. None.

14. A. O. B. AT THE CHAIMANS DISCRETION NO MOTIONS MAY BE PROPOSED NOR DECISIONS TAKEN UNDER THIS ITEM BUT IF MEMBERS WISH THEY MAY BE AGENDERED AT THE NEXT MEETING.

Min 635:10. None.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 3rd March 2010. 

There being no other business the meeting closed at 7.50 pm


Signed…………………………………………..Chairman
On the………….Day of………………….2010   



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