MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
MAIDSTONE JOINT TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Minutes of the meeting held on
Wednesday 18 July 2012
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Present: |
Councillor Cooke (Chairman), and Councillors Ash, Mrs Blackmore, Chittenden, Daley, English, Moriarty, Moss, Robertson, Mrs Robertson, Mrs Stockell and J.A. Wilson |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Mrs Gooch and Parish Councillor Scott |
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1. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for Absence were received from Councillors Beerling, Carter, Cuming, Hotson, Mortimer and Mrs Whittle.
2. Notification of Substitute Members
It was noted that Councillor Mrs Robertson was substituting for Councillor Mortimer.
3. Notification of Visiting Members
Parish Councillor Scott indicated his wish to speak on Agenda Item 12 – Charlton Lane, West Farleigh – Speed Limit Proposals and Councillor Gooch indicated her wish to speak on Agenda Item 19 – Highway Vegetation Management – Update.
4. Disclosures by Members and Officers
There were no disclosures by Members or Officers.
5. Disclosures of lobbying
Councillor Robertson disclosed that he had been lobbied in respect of Agenda Item 16 – Roadworks Reinstatements and Rights to carry out work plus update on Knightrider Street Gas Works.
Councillor Chittenden disclosed that he had been lobbied in respect of Agenda Item 9 – Tudor Avenue, Maidstone – Parking Restrictions, Agenda Item 11 - Rushmead Drive, Maidstone – Parking Restrictions and Agenda Item 16 – Roadworks Reinstatements and Rights to carry out work plus update on Knightrider Street Gas Works.
6. Minutes
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 18 April 2012 be approved as a correct record and signed.
7. Petitions (if any)
There were no petitions.
8. Questions/Statements by members of the public
Mr John Critchell addressed the Board regarding Agenda Item 9 – Tudor Avenue, Maidstone – Parking Restrictions objecting to the proposals.
Mrs Wakeling addressed the Board regarding Agenda Item 9 – Tudor Avenue, Maidstone – Parking Restrictions objecting to the proposals.
9. Tudor Avenue, Maidstone - Parking Restrictions
The Board considered the report of the Head of Transportation regarding parking restrictions in Tudor Avenue, Maidstone and the comments made by the public speakers.
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Environment and Waste be recommended to approve the parking restrictions on Tudor Avenue as set out in the report of the Head of Transportation.
10. Emsworth Grove, Maidstone - Parking Restrictions
The Board considered the report of the Head of Transportation regarding parking restrictions in Emsworth Grove, Maidstone.
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Environment and Waste be recommended to remove the Double Yellow Line proposals and replace with Single Yellow Line restrictions to eradicate commuter parking and that the proposed time-plate is to read Mon-Sat 10:00am to 11:00am and then again between the hours of 15:00 to 16:00.
11. Rushmead Drive, Maidstone - Parking Restrictions
The Board considered the report of the Head of Transportation regarding parking restrictions in Rushmead Drive, Maidstone.
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Environment and Waste be recommended to approve the installation of Double Yellow Lines on Rushead Drive from its junction with the A229 Loose Road for a distance of 17m.
12. Charlton Lane, West Farleigh - Speed Limit Proposals
The Board considered the report of the Head of Transportation regarding a speed limit proposal on Charlton Lane, West Farleigh.
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member for Highways, Environment and Waste be recommended to approve a 30MPH speed restriction on Charlton Lane, West Farleigh.
13. Update on Petitions Submitted to Kent Highway Services
The Board considered the report of the Head of Transport & Development regarding an update on petitions submitted to Kent County Council.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
14. Bold Steps for Aviation
This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
15. Road Casualties in the Maidstone Borough
This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
16. Roadworks Reinstatements and Rights to carry out work plus update on Knighrider Street Gas Work
This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
17. Local Winter Service Plan
This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
18. London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics - Highways and Transportation Operational Plans
This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
19. Highway Vegetation Management - Update
This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
20. Maidstone Tracker Update
This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
21. Member highway Fund programme Update for Maidstone Borough
This was an information only item.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
22. Boxley Road and Beechen Bank Road - Proposed 40mph Speed Limit
The Board considered the report of the Head of Transportation regarding a proposed 40mph speed limit in Boxley Road and Beechen Bank Road.
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Waste be recommended:-
i) That the 40mph speed limit with additional road markings be implemented, subject to approval from Boxley Parish Council for the additional cost.
ii) If i) above is not approved by Boxley Parish Council, then the 40mph speed limit with no additional measures, and therefore without Police support, be implemented.
23. Duration of Meeting
5.00 p.m. to 7.29 p.m.