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1.0 |
ROAD SAFETY |
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1.1 |
It was noted that the
damaged carriageway outside Pear Tree Cottage has been marked for repair.
Mr R Townsend stated that an accident involving three vehicles had occurred
at the High Easter Road junction. It was believed that nobody was seriously
injured. Concern was raised over the safety of the school bus stopping
outside The Old School House just before the Barnston bends. It was
suggested that it would be safer to park at the bottom of Parsonage Lane.
The Clerk was asked to make enquiries. It was noted that a parcel delivery
lorry is frequently parking very dangerously on a steep slope along
Parsonage Lane. It was agreed that a photograph of the parked vehicle
should taken in order to report the matter to the company concerned. It was
noted that the grass verges are in need of a cut and the Clerk was asked to
put a request in to Highways department. |
Clerk |
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2.0 |
INCREASE IN TRAFFIC ALONG THE A130 |
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2.1 |
Two residents from Onslow
Green and Ford End expressed their concern over the increase in traffic,
particularly heavy lorries through Barnston and Ford End since the new A120
has opened. The Chairman stated that the Parish Council is equally
concerned about this and has held meetings with Great Waltham Parish Council
together with representatives from Ford End and Councillor Bass at County
Hall. Councillor Bass has stated that he will not consider down-grading the
A130 until the new A120 has been open for several months by which time the
results of ‘before’ and ‘after’ traffic surveys can be compared. It is
understood that a traffic survey is due to take place at the end of
September. It was agreed that once the survey has been carried out and
there is evidence of the increase in heavy lorries and follow-up meeting
should be arranged between the Parish Councils and Councillor Bass to
present the survey results. Councillor S Flack agreed to find out when the
results will be available. The residents stated that they would like to
attend the next meeting between the Parish Councils. |
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It was noted that a
resident in Barnston has been keeping a log of dangerous incidents that have
occurred along the A130, in particular involving large lorries. It was
agreed that this should also be presented to Councillor Bass at the meeting. |
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Councillor S Flack stated
that there is a Highways meeting coming up in November and it was agreed
that the Clerk she request that the increase in traffic should be added to
the Agenda. |
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3.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 12th
July were approved and signed. |
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4.0 |
MATTERS ARISING |
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4.1 |
Barnston Green Pavements |
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It was suggested that a
letter should be sent to Highways department thanking them for the recent
work that has been carried out on the pavements in Barnston Green. It was
noted that the Clerk had enquired with Highways department as to when the
pavements in Rayfield Close would be also be repaired. When the initial
inspection was carried out it was believed that the pavements in Rayfield
Close were not quite as bad as Barnston Green so would not be repaired in
this financial year. However, they are still on the programme for works and
will be monitored regularly. |
Clerk |
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4.2 |
Watts Close Electricity
Sub-station |
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Following the Parish
Council’s concerns over children climbing into the electricity sub-station,
the incident had been reported to EDF Energi who agreed to place some barbed
wire around the sub-station. It was noted that this has still not been
carried out. The Clerk to hasten response from EDF. |
Clerk |
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4.3 |
Trees – The Caravan,
High Easter Road |
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It was noted that the
District Council Tree Preservation Officer is on long term sick leave so a
site meeting has not been arranged. As it has been impossible to establish
whether this land is definitely common land or not, the Clerk was asked to
send off another application (£10 fee) with a different map to see if it can
be verified with Essex County Council. It was also agreed that advice
should be sought to see whether there is anybody else who can inspect the
trees. |
Clerk |
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4.4 |
Mobile Green Waste
Service |
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The Clerk informed members
that she has now purchased a mobile phone for Parish Council use. The phone
cost £39.99 and includes £5 free airtime. It is hoped that a direct debit
will be set up soon for the payments to come out of the Parish Council
account. The clerk also requested that members with mobile phones provide
her with their numbers for emergency contact reasons. The Clerk’s new
telephone number is: 07981 157712. |
Clerk |
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4.5 |
Village Hall Car Park |
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Mr C Watkins presented a
chart summarising various options that have been quoted for the resurfacing
of the Village Hall car park. It was agreed that Mr Watkins and the Clerk
should go back to the four companies to ascertain exactly what the prices
include. Once this has been established it was agreed that these should be
looked at by a professional engineer to see whether the specifications are
acceptable. |
Clerk/CWa |
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5.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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5.1 |
The financial position as at 31.07.04 was as follows: £9,438.21 in the
current account and £6,133.90 in the NSB. Totalling: £15,572.11 and as at
31.08.04 was as follows: £9,400.14 in the current account and £6,133.90 in
the NSB. Totalling: £15,534.04 |
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6.0 |
SCHOOL BUS |
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It was noted that the route
from Barnston to Helen Romanes School is to be walked again by members of
the County Council at 11.30am on 14th September to see whether
the opening of the new A120 has made the route safe for school children to
walk. It was noted that Councillor S Flack is attending the walk but as an
‘observer’ only. Members of the Parish Council stated that this should not
have been arranged at this time but should be walked at school time.
Members also felt that they should be allowed to have some input in this.
Councillor S Flack agreed to enquire as to why the Parish Council is not
allowed to participate. |
SF |
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7.0 |
PARISH COUNCIL
NEWSLETTER |
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The Chairman and Clerk have
prepared a draft newsletter. This was approved by all members of the Parish
Council and it was agreed that once the contact details have been added the
newsletter should be photocopied and distributed around the village. |
Clerk/All |
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8.0 |
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
(dealt with between meetings) |
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It was noted that the
following plans had been dealt with between meetings:
UTT/1278/04/FUL –
Erection of single storey extension. Enlargement of existing
shed/outbuilding. 1 Hyland Close, Barnston. No objections raised |
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UTT/1264/04/FUL –
Construction of tennis court and cricket net in garden paddock area.
Barnston Hall, Parsonage Lane, Barnston. No objections raised. |
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UTT/1221/04/FUL & LB –
Change of use in building from car port/store and stabling to
residential with car port and association works and retention of 6 stables
within building. Concern was raised over whether this development is the
first stage towards an independent dwelling. If approval is given it should
be as a ‘tied’ accommodation for staff only and that there should be a
proviso that no further residential development be allowed on the site as
there is particular concern about traffic on the lane. |
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APPEALS |
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Retrospective Application
for change of use of agricultural land to garden land and erection of shed
and fencing. Pear Tree Cottage, Chelmsford Road, Barnston. It was noted
that the Parish Council’s views had not changed on this application so a
further letter is not required. |
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS
(dealt with at the meeting) |
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UTT/1490/04/FUL & UTT/1491/04/LB
– Proposed single storey extension and erection of garden room.
Associated landscaping. Demolition of existing brick boundary wall and
replacement with new. Erection of sunroom/potting shed. Taverners, Onslow
Green, Barnston. This application was considered and there were no
objections raised. |
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UTT/1477/04/FUL –
Change of use of agricultural land to residential use and erection of 3-bay
open fronted garage. This application was considered and there were no
objections raised providing that no further development is to be permitted. |
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RESULTS: Replace
existing roof covering of barn with clay tiles. It was noted that this
application has been granted Listed Building Consent. |
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9.0 |
CORRESPONDENCE |
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9.1 |
UDC – Anti Social
Behaviour Officer |
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It was agreed that the
Parish Council should accept the offer from the new Anti-Social Behaviour
Officer to attend a Parish Council meeting. The Clerk to arrange. |
Clerk |
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9.2 |
Rayfield Close |
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It was noted that a
resident in Rayfield Close has once again requested that the trees and
bushes overhanging her garage and brick wall be cut back. It was agreed
that the Handyman should be asked to carry out the work. |
Handyman |
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9.3 |
Spotted Dog Public House |
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It was noted that the
Spotted Dog P.H. has a new licensee. |
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10.0 |
ANY OTHER BUSINESS |
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10.1 |
Councillor S Flack
suggested that Chloe Rogers should be nominated for a Sports Personality
Award and agreed to forward the nomination form to the Clerk. |
SF/Clerk |
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10.2 |
The Handyman has requested
that the following suggestions be considered: The extended area of the
Village Hall play area fence (behind the Village Hall) to be replaced with
pig wire to prevent footballs breaking through the existing wire. The
rotten boards on the Watts Close play area bench and the broken board on the
roundabout should be replaced with plywood. The Handyman has also reported
that the green litter bin opposite the Village sign needs replacing as there
is no insert in it. It was unanimously agreed that the Handyman should
carry out the play area repairs and the Clerk should order a replacement
litter bin. It was also noted that the hedgerow from the Bushel & Sack Inn
and the electricity sub station needs cutting back. It was agreed that the
Clerk should contact the District Council to see whether they can quote for
this. |
Clerk/
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11.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheque was
agreed and signed: |
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Mr G Bruneau (2 months
wages/expenses) |
£273.57 |
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P. Tuckwell Ltd (new flange
for ride-on mower) |
£38.06 |
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Mrs C Weston (2 months
wages/expenses, incl. Parish Council mobile phone) |
£435.58 |
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RCCE (annual membership) |
£50.00 |
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J. Collop (replacement of
bus shelter window) |
£94.00 |
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Direct Debits |
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UDC (garage rent) |
£38.89 |
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There being no further
business the meeting closed at 10.10pm. The next Parish Council meeting
will take place on Monday 11th October 2004. |
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