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1.0 |
ROAD SAFETY |
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It was noted that no
accidents have been reported since the last meeting. The damaged
carriageway outside Pear Tree cottage has now been repaired. It was noted
that Highways department have stated that the county policy for grass
cutting is that all roads get a single width safety cut in spring and half
the district gets a full width cut in alternate years in the autumn, so
unfortunately Barnston’s verges will not be cut this autumn. Grass cutting
will only be undertaken where there is a visibility problem and it is
generally the case that hedges are the responsibility of the adjacent
landowner who has a duty to maintain the hedge so not to cause any problems
to the Highway user. |
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1.2 |
It was noted that the school bus is still stopping
outside The Old School House. The Clerk agreed to chase up whether there is
an alternative stopping place. |
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1.4 |
Since the last meeting,
representatives from Barnston, Great Waltham and Ford End Parish Council
have met up with Councillor Bass to express their concerns over the increase
in heavy traffic along the A130. Cllr. Bass stated that initial findings
have proved that there has been an increase in total traffic volumes and
within this a greater increase in HGV traffic on the A130 since the opening
of the new A120. At the request of the Parish Councils, advisory signs for
HGV route from Stansted to Chelmsford via the A120/A131 (and reverse) should
be put up within the next 12 weeks. Cllr. Bass also suggested that the dual
carriageway on the A131 should be completed within the next two years and
the A131 should be linked up with the north-east bypass within the next five
years. It was requested that the Parish Council asks Highways department
once again whether the 30mph speed limit can be extended to the Barnston
bends. |
Clerk |
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2.0 |
MINUTES |
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It was noted that Item 4.2
should have read Mr K A Rush of Ken Rush Associates and not Mr Shaw as
stated in the minutes. The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 11th
October were amended, approved and signed. |
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3.0 |
MATTERS ARISING |
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3.1 |
Anti-Social Behaviour Officer |
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It was noted that the above
Officer would now be attending the February Parish Council meeting. |
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3.2 |
The Caravan |
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The Clerk has received
further information from both ECC and the District Council regarding the
common land. EALC has forwarded details onto the NALC to see whether they
can advise whether or not the Parish Council is responsible for this land
and whether they have any comments to make about whether the caravan should
have been granted the Certificate of Lawfulness. The Clerk was also
requested to make further enquiries about responsibility and access to the
land in question. |
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3.2 |
School Bus |
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It was noted that Mrs S
Flack has not heard any feedback from the ECC regarding the walk to school
in September. |
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3.3 |
Street Lights |
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One of the street lights in
Watts Close has now been repaired. It was noted that as agreed between
meetings, Dunmow Electrical have had to order new bulk heads for the other
street light in Watts Close and one outside Hillside bungalow. It was
believed that the bulk heads cost approx. £150 each. It is hoped that these
two lights will be repaired this week. The Clerk was asked to also report a
dimly lit street light outside New House Villas to Dunmow Electrical. |
Clerk |
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3.4 |
Mill Field Hedge |
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UDC has submitted a quote to take the hedge down to approx. 11ft. As the
hedge is extremely overgrown this will cost £1,095+VAT. The Clerk is
currently trying to obtain further quotes. |
Clerk |
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4.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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The financial position as at 31.10.04 was as follows: £5,934.99 in the
current account and £15,133.89 in the NSB. Totalling: £21,068.89 |
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5.0 |
VILLAGE HALL CAR PARK |
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As agreed at the previous
meeting, Mr Ken Rush arranged for a Site Investigation Contractor to carry
out a hole investigation within the car park and adjacent, for soak-away
advice together with in situ testing. The fee for this will be £350+VAT. A
further payment of £650+VAT will be required for attending the site on the
day, taking site dimensions and levels, designing the car park on the basis
of the findings, checking and commenting on the quotations received and
carrying out inspections during the works. This was unanimously agreed by
all members. |
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6.0 |
STANDING ORDERS AND PROCEDURES |
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The Chairman read out the suggested additional Standing Orders and
Procedures that Mr C Watkins has prepared. It was requested that these
should be distributed to all Parish Councillors prior to the December
meeting. If agreed, the new Standing Orders will be adopted at the meeting. |
Clerk |
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7.0 |
PLANNING APPLICATIONS |
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UTT/1810/04/OP –
Outline application for erection of 5 detached dwellings. Broadgroves Farm,
High Easter Road, Barnston. Mr & Mrs Smith, Bennetts Lane. This
development was considered and the following objections were made: the land
in question is outside the development area, the development would add
traffic to an already busy road close to a dangerous junction. Any access to
this piece of land would constitute a significant danger to traffic using
High Easter Road. It was also believed that irrespective on the number of
properties proposed, there would be no merit in the proposal going ahead.
Members also believed that this development would also increase the infill
of development between Barnston and Dunmow and would be an increase in
urbanisation of the countryside. |
Clerk |
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UTT/1221/04/FUL –
Revised Plans – Change of use in building from car port/store and
stabling to residential with car port and associated works and retention of
6 stables within building. As with the previous plans, members of the
Parish Council expressed concern over whether this development is the first
stages 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 should be allowed on the site as
there is particular concern about traffic on the lane. |
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RESULTS: UTT/1477/04/FUL
– Change of use of agricultural land to residential use and erection of
3-bay open fronted garage. Hoppitts, Onslow Green. It was noted that
this application has been refused. |
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UTT/1278/04/FUL – Erection
of single storey rear extension. Enlargement of existing shed/outbuilding.
1 Hylands Close, Barnston. It was noticed that Conditional Approval had
been granted. |
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UTT/1491/04/LN – 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. It was noted that Listed
Building consent has been granted. |
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8.0 |
CORRESPONDENCE |
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8.1 |
UDC – Election Charges |
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It was noted that the
Parish Council election charges for Barnston are £87.09. |
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8.2 |
ECC – Public Travel
Information Survey |
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ECC are looking for three
residents in each area who use public transport to carry out a survey for
them. Surveys to be distributed to public transport users within the
village. |
Clerk/PS/
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9.0 |
ANY OTHER BUSINESS |
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9.1 |
Mr G Ball asked whether the
Handyman could tidy up the area around the sub-station in Watts Close and
the ivy that has grown around the old noticeboard on the bus shelter by The
Chase. It was also requested that the overgrown bushes from a flat in Watts
Close are also cut back. |
Clerk |
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9.2 |
It was noted that a
resident had complained about the level of noise coming from the village
hall at a recent function. Mr M LeMasurier agreed to bring this up with the
Village Hall Committee. |
MLM |
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9.3 |
Mrs Rothwell has agreed to
lay the Parish Council Poppy Chaplet at St Andrews Church on Remembrance
Sunday. It was unanimously agreed that the Parish Council should increase
their donation to the Poppy Appeal to £50.00 |
Clerk |
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9.4 |
It was unanimously agreed
that the Parish Council would pay for both Mr Townsend and the Handyman’s
Christmas dinner again this year as appreciation for the very hard work that
they do for the Parish Council throughout the year. |
Clerk |
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10.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheque was
agreed and signed: |
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Allianz Cornhill Insurance
(libel & slander cover) |
£22.80 |
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Ernest Doe (fencing and
cable for Village Hall play area) |
£65.17 |
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Mrs S Flack (reimbursement
for newsletter photocopying) |
£41.00 |
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Mrs C Weston Clerk’s wages
& expenses) |
£224.00 |
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Poppy Appeal |
£50.00 |
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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 9.05pm. The next Parish Council meeting will
take place on Monday 13th December 2004. |
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