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UN-ADOPTED ROAD - THE CHASE, BARNSTON |
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Councillor E Hicks declared
an interest in this item and signed the Declaration of Interest book. The
Chairman informed the residents that since the last meeting the Clerk has
been attempting to find out who actually owns the un-adopted road in The
Chase. County Highways are looking into the matter and will get back to the
Parish Council when they have all of the relevant details to hand. They are
also looking into the problem with the drain on the adopted part of the
road. Mrs P Singleton showed a document to the Chairman that appears to
show that the un-adopted road is not registered with anyone. Cllr. S Flack
stated that because it is not registered it does not necessarily mean that
there is no ownership. Cllr. S Flack also informed members that she has
received an e-mail from County Highways stating that The Chase is slightly
complicated as part of the road is adopted and is maintainable highway and a
section at the beginning is classified as a private street and not adopted,
a final section is classified as a private road. Cllr. S Flack stated that
she would ask Highways to send a copy of the location plan to the Parish
Council. The e-mail concluded that it is likely that the areas covered by
the private street and private road would be the responsibility of the
adjacent properties. Mr & Mrs Hayes have contacted Dons coaches and they
have agreed to no longer use The Chase as a turning point when dropping
school children off. The Chairman agreed to ask parents in the next Parish
Council Newsletter not to turn or park in The Chase when dropping
off/picking up children from the school bus. |
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It was put to the Chairman
what the general feeling on this matter was from the Parish Council? The
Chairman stated that members felt that as the road is un-adopted it is a
matter for the residents to maintain the road. A similar request for
funding to hep maintain an un-adopted road in Onslow Green had been made to
the Parish Council a while ago which had been turned down as the Parish
Council felt their limited resources needed to be spent on the village as a
whole and not just on individual requests. The Chairman said that the
Parish Council would try to use their influence to assist in getting
something done. The Clerk was asked to chase this matter up with both Mr C
Stoneham and Mr B Goodwin at County Highways department. The Chairman
thanked the residents for their time. |
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2.0 |
ROAD SAFETY |
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Mr R Townsend stated that one accident had occurred
since the last meeting. A car hit a deer close to the Onslow Green
junction. It was believed that the driver was not badly hurt but the Police
were called to the scene. |
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It was noted that the drain opposite Hillside bungalow
has still not been repaired. Another drain has also sunken opposite the
Village Hall. The Clerk to chase up. |
Clerk |
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The Chairman informed members that both he and the
Clerk are to attend a site meeting with Mr B Goodwin from County Highways
and members of Great Waltham and Ford End Parish Council to discuss the
current problems with the road running through the villages. It was also
hoped that traffic monitoring would begin soon to enable Councillor Bass to
compare traffic flows once the new A120 has opened. |
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Mr R Townsend asked whether there had been any
developments with the Parish Council’s request for traffic calming measures
along Parsonage Lane. The Clerk was asked to chase this up. Mr R Townsend
also stated that the 30mph speed sign outside The Old School House has been
turned around. The Clerk agreed to also bring this up with Highways
department. |
Clerk |
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3.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 9th
February 2004 were approved and signed. |
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4.0 |
MATTERS ARISING |
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4.1 |
Trees – The Caravan, High Easter Road |
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The Clerk informed the
meeting that she has requested a document from County Council showing
whether or not the land in question is registered as common land. It was
agreed that although the Tree Technician is keen to get this matter cleared
up quickly, the Parish Council are still not in a position to make a
decision on this matter as it is still unclear as to whether the Parish
Council is responsible for this land. Once the documents have been received
the matter would be reviewed. |
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4.2 |
TCI Ltd – Proposed Radio Base Stations at Great
Broadfields, Barnston |
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The Clerk informed the
meeting that she has spoken to both TCI Ltd and Planning department
informing them that the Parish Council are concerned that there might be two
separate base stations at Great Broadfields. It was suggested that the two
companies could share one base station. TCI Ltd informed the Clerk that
this would probably mean that the mast would need to be another 3m-5m
higher. |
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4.3 |
Dog Waste Bin – Berners End |
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The Clerk informed the
meeting that she had ordered a dog waste bin to be put up beside the new
litter bin at the foot of the Berners End/Mill Field walkway. |
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4.4 |
Stop Stansted Expansion Meeting |
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As agreed at the previous
meeting, the Clerk has e-mailed BAA to invite a representative to come along
to the Village Hall on a date to be arranged to give a presentation to
residents. As yet a reply has not been received. |
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5.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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5.1 |
The financial position as at 29.02.04 was as follows: £5,310.29 in the
current account and £6,133.90 in the NSB. Totalling: £11,444.19. This
amount included the NSB interest. The Chairman informed members that the
annual audit for 2002/03 had finally been agreed and signed off. A bill for
£141.00 has been received from Lubbock Fine. It was noted that Heelis &
Lodge, the people who it is hoped will prepare the Parish Council’s accounts
for the audit in future, have sent through information detailing what
information is required in order for them to make their preparations. It
was noted that the garage rent has been increased to £8.23 a month and that
the direct debit would be altered accordingly. |
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6.0 |
PLANNING APPLICATIONS |
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UTT/0325/04/FUL
–Erection of replacement dwelling and garage. Medhurst, High Easter Road,
Barnston. Mr & Mrs C Manning. This application was considered and
there were no objections raised. |
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UTT/0328/04/FUL –
Conversion of outbuilding to family room with new windows and rooflights.
Broadgroves Farmhouse, Barnston. Mr & Mrs Hipkin. This application was
considered and members raised concerns that the building could be converted
to residential use. It was agreed that this application should be approved
providing it carried a Caveat stating that it is not to be converted to
residential use. |
Clerk |
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UTT/0335/04/FUL – Change
of use of land to garden – Absol Park, North End, Barnston. This
application was considered and there were no objections raised. |
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UTT/0383/04/FUL –
Erection of detached double garage with storage area. Greenview Bungalow,
Wells Tye Green, Barnston. This application was considered and there
were no objections raised. |
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RESULTS: UTT/2032/03/FUL
– 18 Rayfield Close, Barnston. It was noted that this application
has been refused. |
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7.0 |
CORRESPONDENCE |
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7.1 |
UDC – Local Flood Prevention Schemes |
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It was noted that the
District Council has set aside 50,000 for the implementation of effective
flood prevention projects subject to the council’s funding being matched by
the local town or parish council. Members believed that the problem with
flooding at Brook Cottages appears to have been resolved now that the
gypsies have moved on and that there was not a need for such a project in
Barnston. |
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7.2 |
UDC – Spring Clean
Event |
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The District Council are
offering the use of litter pickers, refuse bags and Hi-vis tabards to any
villages that would like to organise a Clean Up Day. It was agreed that a
Clean Up Day should be organised to coincide with the household skip visit
at the Village Hall in August. |
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7.3 |
LAF – The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 |
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It was noted that the new Act provides for land owners
to voluntarily dedicate their land for public access. It was agreed that
copies of this letter should be sent to Mr Wormald and Mr Trembath to see
whether it is of interest to them. |
Clerk |
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7.4 |
Rural Housing Trust |
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It was noted that the Rural Housing Trust have an open
day in High Easter this month. Members discussed this matter and it was
noted that there did not appear to be a need in Barnston in the past but it
was agreed that it would be a good idea to seek resident’s views in the next
newsletter. |
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7.5 |
Calor Village of the Year |
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It was agreed that Barnston should enter this
competition. |
Clerk |
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8.0 |
ANY OTHER BUSINESS |
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8.1 |
It was noted that there are
now two street lights not working along the Village Hall walkway. It was
believed that one of the street lights had been looked at by Dunmow
Electrical. The Clerk to investigate. |
Clerk |
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8.2 |
Mr C Watkins asked whether
there had been a response from the Village Hall Committee with regard to the
Parish Council setting up a fund to pay for a new car park. Mr M LeMasurier
stated that he wasn’t sure whether the Committee wished to go down this
route as they are quite keen for hogging to be used on the car park. It was
agreed that further discussions would be made with the Committee and the
Clerk agreed to speak to the District Council to ask for their advice on
what would be hard-wearing and last. |
Clerk/MLM |
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8.3 |
It was noted that the trees overhanging the Watts Close
car park had still not been cut back. The Clerk agreed to chase this matter
up. |
Clerk |
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8.4 |
As agreed at the last meeting, the Clerk has spoken to
the Handyman to see whether there is any equipment that he feels he needs in
order to carry out his job. It was noted that some limb loppers would be
appreciated. It was unanimously agreed that these should be purchased.
Members also agreed that the Handyman should also have a safety helmet and
visor and hard boots etc. |
Clerk |
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9.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheque was agreed and signed: |
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Dunmow Electrical (2 x street light repairs) |
£175.08 |
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Lubbock Fine (Audit fees) |
£141.00 |
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Mrs C Weston |
£206.42 |
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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 12th
April 2004. |
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