Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed Mr David Brazier, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, Kent County Council, to the meeting.

It was NOTED from Paul that, since the previous meeting of the Board, petitions had been received by Kent County Council, Highways and Transportation, as follows:

Apologies for absence were received from Mrs Mo Elenor, Mr Heale and Councillor Savage.

There were no declarations of interests.

To approve the Minutes of the Joint Transportation Board meeting held on 12 June 2014, copy attached

It was proposed by Mrs Wiltshire, seconded by Councillor K Gregory, and AGREED that the minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2014 be approved and signed by the Chairman.

Paul Valek, District Manager, Kent County Council Highways and Transportation, provided verbal updates as follows:

Micro Asphalt Schemes

SCHEMES NOW COMPLETED:  Radley Close, Broadstairs; Dumpton Lane, Ramsgate; and Albion Road, Broadstairs

Machine Resurfacing

SCHEMES NOW COMPLETED:  A28 Canterbury Road, St Nicholas-at-Wade; School Lane, Ramsgate

SCHEME TO BE COMMENCED SHORTLY:  A256 Westwood Road/Northwood Road roundabout

SCHEMES AWAITING PROGRAMME DATES:  Northdown Park Road, Margate; A299/A253 Monkton Roundabout

Drainage Repairs & Improvements

Several drainage sites in Thanet were currently being investigated with a view to identifying works required.

Street Lighting

In response to a query from Councillor S Hart, Paul Valek undertook to find out why Millmead Road was on hold and report back to Councillor Hart direct.

Local Transport Plan Funded Schemes

Sandwich Road, Cliffsend, Phase 2 – work to commence, 29 September 2014

Member Highway Fund

In answer to a query from Mr W Scobie, Paul Valek said he would make enquiries as to when the zebra crossing at Northumberland Avenue, Cliftonville would be installed.

It was NOTED from Mr Terry that the bus shelter at Westwood Road, Broadstairs had now been installed.

The Highway Works Programme was NOTED.

It was proposed by Councillor K Gregory, seconded by Councillor D Saunders and AGREED:

1.  THAT the recommendations shown at Annex 1 be approved;

2.  THAT the proposals which require statutory consultation be advertised and that any traffic related objections be reported back to a future meeting of the Board.

Queries were raised by Members regarding the status quo of the following schemes:

The report and updates were NOTED.

It was proposed by Mrs Wiltshire, seconded by Councillor K Gregory, and AGREED:

1.  THAT the parking places for disabled persons’ vehicles as listed in Annex 1 be exposed for formal public consultation;

2.  THAT the proposals which require statutory consultation be advertised and that any traffic related objections be reported back to a future meeting of the Board.

Vote of Thanks

A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr W Scobie and seconded by Councillor Hart, was extended to the Thanet district staff at Kent Highways and Transportation for their valuable contribution during the storms of 2013/2014.

The report to the Environment & Transport Cabinet Committee, Kent County Council, was NOTED.

Kerry Prescott, Team Leader, Transport Innovations, Kent County Council, presented the report and Nina Peak, Partnership Manager, Southeastern Railway, outlined the key features of the Margate & Ramsgate station forecourt enhancement schemes (as illustrated at Annexes 1 & 2 to the report).

In response to comments and queries from Members, Nina stated that:

1.  she would have a look at the arrow at Ramsgate station which purportedly misdirected cars to the lane to the left rather than the lane to the right;

2.  it was hoped to commence works at Ramsgate station by the end of January 2015;

3.  the Margate scheme should be completed within the next couple of weeks; a map showing key places of interest and walking times would be placed on a plinth outside of the station.

It was proposed by Mrs Wiltshire, seconded by Mr Terry and AGREED:

“THAT the report be noted and the progression to construction for the Ramsgate Forecourt scheme endorsed”.

The report was NOTED.

The next meeting of the Board will be held at 7.00 pm on Tuesday, 16 December 2014.

It was NOTED that the next meeting of the Board would be held at 7.00 pm on Tuesday, 16 December 2014.

Before concluding the meeting, the Chairman asked Mr Brazier if he would like to say a few words.  Mr Brazier replied by stating that he had enjoyed the meeting, which he felt had been most constructive and harmonious.