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NEW A120
STANSTED TO BRAINTREE
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ACTION
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The Chairman opened the
meeting to the members of public and welcomed Brian Hoath and David Forkin
from County Highways department and John Jarrett and Nick Boyle from
Balfour Beatty. Please see Appendix I.
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2.1
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Mr R Townsend reported that no accidents had occurred
since the last meeting.
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2.2
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It was noted that the broken chevrons have now been
repaired.
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2.3
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Mr R Townsend asked when the new mini roundabout
would be complete. The
Chairman stated that County Highways have said that once the electricity
supply has been connected the road markings for the roundabout will be
painted on the road.
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3.
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MINUTES
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The Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 11th March
2002 were approved and signed.
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4.
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MATTERS
ARISING
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4.1
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Street Lights
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The Clerk stated that she had looked at the existing
street lights at the High Easter Road junction and didn't believe that
there were any not working.
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4.2
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Village Hall Walkway Street Light
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Following agreement at the
previous meeting, the Clerk informed the meeting that she had met with the
residents of 42 Rayfield Close and they had not raised any objections to
the planned new street light at the foot of the walkway.
It was agreed that a cheque for £485+VAT should be forwarded to
Dunmow Electrical to enable them to arrange for the new electricity supply
and cable works to be carried out. A
second payment of £386+VAT for the light column would be made at a later
date.
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Clerk
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4.3
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New Code of Conduct
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It was noted that Mr C Watkins and the Clerk have
recently attended a training course with regard to the above.
A separate meeting has been arranged for Monday 22nd April for all
Parish Councillors to attend and sign the new forms.
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4.4
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Parish Council Noticeboards
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It was noted that the
County Highways have granted permission (subject to conditions) for the
two new noticeboards to be erected in the village.
The Clerk to order the two double-door man-made timber noticeboards
from Filcris at a cost of £880.65+ VAT each.
The Clerk was also asked to request a quotation from the District
Council to put up the noticeboards when they arrive.
The Clerk was also asked to arrange for the appropriate insurance
cover for the noticeboards once they are put up.
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Clerk
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4.5
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Golden Jubilee
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The Clerk informed the meeting that she had attended
a meeting at the Football Club with Mrs J Eacott and Mr M LeMasurier.
It was unanimously agreed that the Parish Council should contribute
£400 towards the costs of the Fun Day.
This money would be used towards the hiring of equipment for the
Fun Fay and to purchase some prizes or trophies for the planned
competitions
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Clerk
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4.6
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Golden Jubilee Mugs
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The Clerk informed the meeting that she has had a
good response from residents for the Jubilee mugs. The design for the mug was agreed and it was unanimously
agreed that 200 mugs should be ordered.
Included in this number are several requests from residents to
purchase mugs.
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Clerk
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5.
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FINANCIAL
POSITION
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The financial position as
at 31st March 2002 were as
follows: £2,2,945.47 in the
current account; £30.15 in
the MM account and £8,728.55 in the NSB.
Total: £11,704.17. The
amount includes the VAT refund and the interest on the NSB account.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS
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UTT/0414/02/FUL
- Two storey extension. 14
Rayfield Close, Barnston. Mr
M LeMasurier declared an interest in this application and signed the
Declaration of Interest book. This
application was considered and there were no objections raised.
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UTT/0387/02/LB
- Conversion of outbuilding to self-contained residential annex.
Pyes Farmhouse, Onslow Green, Barnston.
This application was also considered and there were no
objections raised.
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UTT/1000/01/OP
- Outline application for the Expansion of Stansted Airport from 15-25MPPA
(progress Report) and Opportunity to Speak at a meeting of the Development
Control and Licensing Committee.
It was noted that members of the Parish Council are invited to
attended the Committee Meeting and to speak for two minutes.
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7.
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CORRESPONDENCE
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7.1
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UDC - Review of Parish Electoral Arrangements
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It was noted that the District Council is in the
process of conducting a review of the parish electoral arrangements.
It has been suggested that Barnston could reduce its numbers of
Parish Councillors if it is proving difficult to recruit sufficient
candidates for election. Members
of the parish Council considered this request and agreed that the Parish
Council should remain with nine Parish Councillors.
The Clerk was asked to reply to the District Council with this
view.
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Clerk
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7.2
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Audit Commission -
External Audit Arrangements from April 2002
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It was noted that a new
'lighter touch' audit regime for local councils has come into effect from
1 April 2002. This was
welcomed by members of the Parish Council.
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Clerk
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7.3
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ECC Mobile Library Service
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Mrs J Eacott informed the
meeting that a new schedule has been put together for the mobile library
service. It was noted that
Barnston was not included on this list although it was believed that the
mobile library did still visit the village.
It was hoped that this was a clerical error. The Clerk and Mrs J Eacott to investigate.
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Clerk/JE
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7.4
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Rural Housing Trust
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Mrs J Eacott stated that she had not had a chance to
look at this letter properly and requested that this be deferred until the
next meeting.
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8.
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ANY OTHER
BUSINESS
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8.1
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The Chairman stated that it
was with regret that he had to inform members that Mr R Lawrence had
decided to step down as Parish Councillor.
The Clerk to contact the District Council and advertise the
vacancy.
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Clerk
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8.2
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Asylum Detention Centre
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Mrs
J Eacott stated that she had attended at meeting at Foakes Hall last week
and that a further meeting was taking place at the Council Offices at
Saffron Walden on 11th April. It
was agreed that the Parish Council should also send a letter of objection
to Mr Blunkett
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Clerk
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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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Mrs C Weston (wages and
expenses)
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£205.55
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Bell Street Investments Ltd
(photocopying of the newsletter)
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£34.69
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Dunmow Electrical (to
supply power cabled for new street light)
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£569.87
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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 9.45pm.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 13th May
2002 at 7.45pm. The Annual Parish Council Meeting will start at 8.00pm.
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