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ELECTION OF
OFFICERS & ADOPTION OF STANDING ORDERS
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Mr R Burlend was
unanimously re-elected as Chairman and Mr G Ball as Vice-Chairman.
All other members agreed to continue with their roles as
Councillors covering the following areas:
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It was noted that no applications had been made to
fill the vacancy of Parish Councillor.
It was agreed that somebody should be co-opted as soon as possible,
preferably from the Onslow Green/Parsonage Lane area of Barnston.
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ROAD SAFETY
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This report was covered in the Annual Meeting.
Mr Townsend stated that since the last Annual Meeting lots of work
has been carried out in the village.
After years of requests by the Parish Council, the speed limit
through the majority of the village has now been reduced to 30mph.
It was noted that the speed signs are still confusing, showing both
40mph and 30mph signs. The
Clerk was asked to look into this matter.
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Clerk
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Mr Townsend stated that he had spoken to residents in
the village regarding their views on the new speed limit and it was noted
that the general feeling was that cars appear to be taking note of the new
speed limits but lorries are continuing to speed through the village.
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Mr R Townsend stated that the new streetlights at the
mini roundabout are still waiting to be connected. Once this has been done the roundabout will be painted on
to the road. Two new chevrons
have been put up at Salletts Green and the hedges have been cut on both
sides of the A130 enabling motorists to see the new speed signs. All members of the Parish Council agreed that the new water
mains work currently being carried out in the village is of great concern
with regard to the state the areas are being left in on completion of the
works. The Clerk was asked to
write to highways department and Three Valleys with regard to this.
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Clerk
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4.
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MINUTES
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The Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 8th April
2002 were approved and signed.
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5.
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MATTERS
ARISING
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5.1
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Street Lights
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It was noted that the new street light at the top of
the Village Hall walkway was now in place and working.
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5.2
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New Code of Conduct
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A separate meeting had
been held for Parish Councillors on 22nd April.
The new Code of Conduct was formally adopted on the 22nd April and
all Parish Councillors filled in their Register Of Members' Interest
forms.
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5.3
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ECC Mobile Library
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Mrs J Eacott stated that the new schedule for the
Mobile Library service had been incorrect.
There was no change to the times that the mobile library visited
Barnston.
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6.
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FINANCIAL
POSITION
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The
financial position as at 30th April 2002 was as follows:
£8,759.92 in the current account;
£30.15 in the MM account and £8,728.55 in the NSB.
Total: £17,518.62. This
figure includes the first instalment of the annual precept.
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Mr G Ball expressed concern that the end of year
balance has increased each year over the past three years and that the
money should be used. It was
unanimously agreed that additional equipment should be considered for the
two play areas and possibly some picnic tables.
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Clerk
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RESIGNATION OF HANDYMAN
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It was with regret that the Chairman informed the
meeting that the Handyman had decided to resign.
Members paid tribute to Mr Lodge, who has carried out an excellent
job over the years in keeping the village neat and tidy. |
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The Chairman stated that Mr Bruneau of Rayfield
Close had expressed an interest in taking over the role.
It was unanimously agreed that details of the work involved should
be made available to Mr Bruneau and that he should be offered the job for
a 2-month trial period. The rate of pay would remain at £6.00 per hour.
The Parish Council's lawnmowers are currently stored in the
Handyman’s garage. It was
suggested that the Parish Council could purchase a lock-up shed to keep
the equipment in. Mr M
LeMasurier to make enquiries at the next Village Hall Committee meeting to
see whether the Village Hall committee would agree to the shed occupying
space there. |
Clerk/MLM
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CORNHILL
INSURANCE SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL |
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It was noted that the annual subscription for the
Insurance was due for renewal. The
Chairman stated that there was a 20% increase in fees owing to the
increase in public liability that was now required.
It was also noted that the Parish Council's insurance included the
new lawnmowers and the increased Fidelity Guarantee insurance, which had
been requested by the Auditors last year.
It was unanimously agreed that the insurance of £571.78 should be
renewed with Cornhill Insurance. |
Clerk
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EALC
SUBSCRIPTION |
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It
was unanimously agreed that the subscription to EALC should be renewed at
a fee of £161.43. |
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GOLDEN
JUBILEE |
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The Clerk informed the meeting that the Football
Club have now ordered some of the equipment for the Fun Day and that £400
donation from the Parish Council was now required. The Clerk also stated that it would be a good idea if the
Jubilee mugs could be available at the Fun Day for collection.
It was noted that most members of the Parish Council would not be
available to help out on the day. If
arrangements are not able to be made for the collection of the mugs at the
Fun Day, delivery of the mugs by all Parish Councillors will need to be
made as near to the Jubilee weekend as possible.
Mr R Townsend stated that he would be willing to help out. |
Clerk/JE
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PLANNING
APPLICATIONS |
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UTT/0660/02/FUL
- Single-storey rear extension and side bay window. 60 Rayfield Close, Barnston.
This application was considered and there were no objections
raised.
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UTT/0603/02/FUL
- Demolition of pigstyes, central barns and existing dwelling.
Erection of chalet bungalow. Change
of use part storage building to garage and domestic stabling.
The Courtyard, Onslow Green Barnston.
Mrs S Hart explained that this application has now been revised
and that they are prepared to retract the commercial use of the land in
order for the plans to be passed. It
was also noted that the revised plans for the bungalow have now been
reduced in height. Mrs S Hart
stated that she is only interested in using the land to breed specialist
horses. All members
considered these plans and no objections were raised.
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UTT/0581/02/FUL
- Erection of building for storage of roofing materials (Class B8
Use). Pyes Cottage, Onslow
Green, Barnston. This
application was considered and there were no objections raised.
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RESULTS:
UTT/0302/02/LB - External alterations to enclose open fronted
garage. Pear Tree Cottage,
Chelmsford Road, Barnston. Granted
Listed Building Consent.
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UTTT/0297/02/FUL - Erection of conservatory.
Pear Tree Cottage, Chelmsford Road, Barnston.
Refused.
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12.
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CORRESPONDENCE
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12.1
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UDC - Action for Flooding
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Mr G Ball informed the
meeting that the District Council has circulated information and booklets'
offering sensible advice if flooding occurs.
It was agreed that the Clerk should write to the District Council
requesting some empty sandbags and flood-warning signs to be kept with the
Handyman in case flooding occurs.
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Clerk
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12.2
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BAA Stansted - Proposed
Development at Stansted
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This information was passed
to Mr D Ensor
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12.3
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Homestart Uttlesford
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A request for a donation
has been made by the above charity. All
members agreed that a £100 donation should be made to this worthy cause.
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Clerk
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13.
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ANY OTHER
BUSINESS
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13.1
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The
Chairman stated how disappointed he and Mr Watkins felt with the way the
recent meeting at the District Council had been conducted with regard to
the proposed Asylum Seekers Detention Centre.
Both had felt that the debate was all about political point scoring
and not about what local people wanted.
Councillor C Little stated that she was sorry for the way that the
meeting went but assured everybody that all District Councillors are
agreed that they do not want the centre in Dunmow.
Councillor C Little agreed to inform the Clerk of the outcome of
the next meeting which is to be held between the District Council and the
Home Office.
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Clerk
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13.2
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New Audit Manual
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The
Clerk requested that a copy of the new Audit manual be requested at a cost
of £9.95. This was
unanimously agreed by all members.
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Clerk
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13.3
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Dog Waste Bin - High
Easter Road
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The Chairman suggested that
an additional dog waste bin should be purchased and placed along High
Easter Road. This was
unanimously agreed by all members and suggestions were made that the bin
should be placed just before Martels Industrial Estate.
The Clerk was asked to order a bin from the District Council.
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9.0
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CHEQUES
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The following cheques were
agreed and signed:
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EALC (Audit Manual)
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£9.95
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Dunmow Electrical (erection
of lamp post)
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£453.55
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EALC (Audit course)
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£24.00
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Mrs C Weston (wages and
expenses)
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£212.06
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Barnston Football Club
(contribution towards the Jubilee Fun Day)
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£400.00
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Cornhill Insurance (annual
subscription)
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£571.78
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Homestart Uttlesford
(charitable donation)
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£100.00
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EALC (annual subscription)
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£161.43
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Direct
Debits
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TXU Energi
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£36.87
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There being no further
business the meeting closed at 9.30pm.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 10th June
2002 at 7.45pm.
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