1.

Apologies for absence

2.

To note any declarations of interest on agenda items, as recorded in the formal register completed before meeting

3.

Open forum (15 mins) if required for parishioners to speak or ask questions

4.

To approve minutes of meeting held on 26 June 2008

5.

Matters arising (see Clerk’s notes for more detail)

6.

Correspondence received since the last meeting

7.

7.1

In accordance with s100A of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public are excluded from the following items by way of their confidential nature:-

• Opening of tenders – Contract for repairs to pavilion
  ......................... - Contract for pavilion footpath repairs

7.2

• Staffing issues

8.

Finance:

8.1

• to approve payments and accounts since the last meeting (attached)
• to approve and sign the annual report form for the District Audit (copy attached)

8.2

• to consider fencing for Pound Green

8.3

• to consider the provision of security cameras for the Pavilion

8.4

• to receive information on the PAYE registration in respect of Clerk

8.5

• to receive an update on the annual meeting with the football clubs, and consider the revision of the annual agreement terms (notes & current agreement attached)

8.6

• To consider the Head of Terms for lease of land at Tudor Farm issued by ABC (attached)

8.7

• To approve the flailing of grass and hedges, with removal, to allow contractors to mow round edges of playing field, including quote for clearing footpath surrounds and hedging.

8.8

• To consider quotes for notice on village sign (AH)

8.9

• To consider the provision of a litter bin for village sign green, and its inclusion in budget discussions in November

8.10

• To consider further the financial aspects relating to Swift Security

9.

Planning matters:

9.1

• to consider any new applications

9.2

• to report decisions on applications by ABC received since 26/6.

10.

Highway and footpath matters:

10.1

• Further update on traffic calming work, Park Farm (RG)

10.2

• Bollards on verge – Steeds Lane

10.3

• Other highway issues

11.

To consider the draft Charitable Donations Policy prepared by RG for discussion, together with new applications

12.

Recreation Centre update (MC)

12.1

• To consider the proposal to investigate a Parish Office at the Rec Centre (RG)

12.1

• To consider the proposal to investigate a Parish Office at the Rec Centre (RG)

13.

Questions to County and Borough Councillors relevant to the parish

14.

Reports:

14.1

Kingsnorth Village Hall Committee (TH)

14.2

Kingsnorth Primary School Governors’ meeting (NS)

14.3

Furley Park Primary School Governors’ meeting (TH)

14.4

KAPC Ashford Area meeting of 30.7.08. (JS)

14.5

PACT meeting (RG)

14.6

Parish Forum (AH)

15.

Items for next agenda: