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1.0 |
ROAD SAFETY |
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Mr R Townsend stated that no accidents had been
reported since the last meeting. It was noted that a new road sign for High
Easter Road has been put up outside Broadgroves Farmhouse. Mr Townsend
stated that some trees and grass verges along Parsonage Lane and the
Barnston bends were in need of a trim. |
Clerk |
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Mr R Burlend stated that Highways have agreed to remove
some of the temporary road signs for the new mini roundabout and speed
limit. |
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2. |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 12th
May 2003 were approved and signed. |
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3. |
MATTERS ARISING |
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3.1 |
Bushel & Sack Advertising Signs |
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It was noted that the District Council is investigating
the matter and a site visit is planned shortly. |
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3.2 |
Play Areas – Various Equipment |
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The Clerk informed members that a quotation has now
been received from Acorn Services to carry out the installation of the
concrete bases for the picnic tables and the new self-closing gate for the
Village Hall play area. It was noted that Acorn Services have suggested a
wooden palisade gate with a self closing mechanism at a cost of £360+VAT
(including installation). It was unanimously agreed that if the gate would
be guaranteed to close properly the Parish Council should accept this quote
instead of the Wicksteed Leisure quote of £585+VAT plus installation for the
steel gate. It was also agreed that the quotation for £230+VAT per concrete
base and installation of the two picnic tables at both play areas should be
accepted. As agreed at the previous meetings, the order should also go
ahead for the two picnic tables from Wicksteed Leisure at a cost of £227+VAT
each. It was noted that an order had been placed for the replacement dog
sign for the Village Hall play area and that the contact details need to be
confirmed for the Contact Information boards. |
Clerk |
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3.3 |
UDC – Community Project
Grant Scheme |
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It was noted that the Parish Council’s application for a grant towards the
proposed new storage unit had not been successful. |
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3.4 |
Dog Bin |
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It was noted that the additional ‘dog bin’ has now been installed beside
‘Hillside’ bungalow on the A130. |
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3.5 |
Water Inspection Covers |
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It was noted that the two faulty water covers have been repaired but a third
one outside ‘Cartreff’ on the A130 is also defective. The Clerk was asked
to investigate further to see why the parish has experienced three faults in
the last month when major works to replace the water pipes was carried out
in the village recently. |
Clerk |
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4.00 |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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The financial position as at 31.05.03 was as follows: £1,041.63 in the
current account; £30.30 in the MM account and £8,977.83 in the NSB.
Totalling: £10,049.76. An application was put forward to transfer £3,000
from the NSB account to the current account. It was unanimously agreed that
the Money Maker account should be closed as it is no longer used. |
Clerk |
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The following correction was also recorded:
£7,000 was transferred from the NSB a/c to the current a/c on 14.03.03 but
was incorrectly recorded in the April Minutes as being both in the NSB a/c
and the current a/c. The financial position as at 31.3.03
should have read £8,970.70 in the current a/c; £30.30 in the MM a/c and
£1,977.83 in the NSB (not £8,977.83 as stated). Totalling: £10,978.92 not
£17,978.92 as stated. |
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5.00 |
STORAGE UNIT |
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It was agreed that a
planning application should be made for the erection of a brick storage unit
to be placed at the front of the Village Hall. The proposed storage unit
will be supplied by Compton Garages as follows: |
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De-luxe Brick Marlborough
Storage Unit |
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13’11” long x 9’1”
wide £2,404.00+VAT |
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Guttering
£138.60+VAT |
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Cedar Apex
Roof £123.00+VAT |
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Secure Steel Door with
4-point locks £200.00 +VAT (approx.) |
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Estimate cost for concrete
base £700.00+VAT |
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TOTAL: £3565.60+VAT |
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If the plans are approved,
it was unanimously agreed that the order for the storage unit should go
ahead. It was also suggested that Acorn Services should be asked to submit
a quotation for the concrete base. |
Clerk |
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6.00 |
PLANNING APPLICATIONS |
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UTT/0601/03/FUL – Single storey rear extension.
64 Rayfield Close, Barnston. This application was considered and there
were no objections made. |
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Agricultural & Forestry Determinations –
Proposed New Grain Store, Great Broadfields Farm, Barnston. This
application was considered and there were no objections made. |
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Results: UTT/0056/03/FUL – Erection of new
replacement dwelling, detached garage and stable building. Long Acre (The
Poplars), High Easter Road, Barnston. It was noted that Conditional
Approval has been granted. |
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7.00 |
CORRESPONDENCE |
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7.1 |
ECC – A120 Local Traffic Management Review – Public
Exhibitions |
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It was noted that posters have been displayed regarding
these exhibitions. |
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7.2 |
ECC A120 Stansted to Braintree – Traffic Management
on the B184 Ongar Road |
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The Chairman showed members detailed drawings showing
the three stages in managing the transfer of traffic while the road is under
construction. |
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7.3 |
Homestart Uttlesford - AGM |
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No members of the Parish Council are able to attend the
AGM on the 30th June but it was unanimously agreed that the
Parish Council should once again contribute £100 to this very worthy cause. |
All |
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8.0 |
ANY OTHER BUSINESS |
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8.1 |
The Chairman showed members a photograph of a sign he
had seen while on holiday recently requesting dog-owners to clean up after
their pets. It was agreed that similar signs should be sought for Barnston. |
Clerk |
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14.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheques were agreed and signed: |
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UDC (payment for 2 x skip hire charges for 2002) |
£141.00 |
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Mr G Bruneau (Handyman’s wages & expenses) |
£114.00 |
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Mrs C Weston (wages & expenses) |
£202.52 |
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Homestart Uttlesford (charitable donation) |
£100.00 |
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Direct Debits |
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TXU Energi |
£36.87 |
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There being no further business the meeting closed at
9.00pm. The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 14th
July 2003 |
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