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1.0 |
ROAD SAFETY |
ACTION |
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It was noted that the new speed limit sign
has been put up but is has the wrong speed on it. The replacement sign says
40mph but should be 30mph. The Clerk to contact Highways department
regarding this. |
Clerk |
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Mr R Townsend reported that three accidents
had occurred since the last meeting:
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Rayfield Hill: an accident involving an
ambulance and a car which hit a tree.
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High Easter Road Roundabout: A car and
dust cart collided. (The Police were involved with accidents 1 and 2.)
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The Barnston bends: a car had left the
road and pushed the hedge down.
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It was noted that the damaged drains in the
village have still not been repaired. |
Clerk |
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2.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday
14th November were approved and signed. |
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3.0 |
VILLAGE HALL CAR PARK |
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It was noted that
quotes have now been received from D K Civil Engineers, P D Stonham and
Frank Cooper. It was unanimously agreed that P D Stonham should be asked to
carry out the work as soon as possible for a sum of £14395 + VAT. It was
also confirmed that the Village Hall Committee are able to pay up to £4,000
towards the total costs of the car park. An invoice has also been received
from MB Surfacing for £3,500+VAT for the initial work carried out on the car
park. It was noted that the Clerk has requested a breakdown of this costs
prior to payment being made. |
Clerk |
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4.0 |
CLERK’S REPORT |
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Items in the Clerk’s
Report this month are being covered under separate agenda items.
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Parsonage Lane
– Councillor E Hicks informed members that the District Council enforcement
officer has visited Parsonage Farm to find out what types of businesses are
operating there. It is understood that no reply has been received so a
subsequent letter has been sent by the Planning department requesting the
same information. Councillor E Hicks agreed to keep the Parish Council
informed of any further developments. |
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5.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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The financial position as at
30.11.05 was as follows: £16,944.54 in the current account and £4,388.28 in
the NSB account. Totalling: £21,332.82. |
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It was noted that the Chairman produced an
estimate of what might be considered to be a reasonable precept for next
year. It was noted that although the bank account looks healthy at the
present time, almost all of this money will be used up to pay for the
Village Hall car park. It was therefore suggested that the precept should
be left unchanged at £14,000 for 2006/07. This was unanimously agreed by
all. |
Clerk |
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6.0 |
WATT’S CLOSE PLAY AREA LEASE |
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It was noted that Mrs Hamilton has written
to the Parish Council agreeing to extend the lease of the Watts Close play
area for a further 25 years at the same minimal rate. It was requested that
the Parish Council pay any fees for the renewal. This was unanimously
agreed by all. |
Clerk |
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7.0 |
MINOR MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE
ATTENTION |
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7.1 |
Highways Work
Gang - It was suggested that a request
could be made to Highways department to extend the hard edge of kerb outside
Lantern Cottage to prevent HGV’s clipping the edge of the lawn. This was
unanimously agreed by all
It was also suggested that a request could
be made for the Rayfield Close footpaths to be re-surfaced. This was also
agreed by all Parish Councillors. |
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7.2 |
It was unanimously agreed by
all members of the Parish Council that both Mr R Townsend and Mr G Bruneau
should be given £25 as appreciation for all the hard work that they have
undertaken on behalf of the Parish Council over the past year. |
Clerk |
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8.0 |
ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA |
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Traffic Matters – Pedestrian Crossing.
A130 traffic survey. |
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9.0 |
PLANNING APPLICATIONS |
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UTT/1995/05/FUL –
Proposed single storey side and
rear extension - The Dog House, Albans, High Easter Road, Barnston. This
application was considered and there were no objections raised. |
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UTT/1928/05/FUL –
Erection of cart lodge/store and
garden shed – Albans, High Easter Road, Barnston. This application was
considered and there were no objections raised. |
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P/A/2/14/33 –
Agricultural & Forestry
Determinations – general Purpose Agricultural Building at Broadfields Farm,
Barnston. This application was considered and there were no objections
raised. |
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UTT/1862/05/FUL –
Amendments to existing approval
UTT/0056/03/FUL including roof accommodation, two dormer windows, roof light
and changes to elevations. Poplars, High Easter Road, Barnston. This
application was considered and there were no objections raised. |
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RESULTS:
UTT/1528/05/FUL – New pitched roof over kitchen to rear -
Helm Crag, High Easter Road, Barnston. It was noted that this
application has been granted planning permission. |
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APPEALS |
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UTT/0172/05/OP –
Erection of buildings to comprise an
industrial workshop/storage building, office building, staff welfare
building and cart shed; removal of 5 no. existing buildings. Mawkinherds
Farm, Wells Tye Green, Barnston. It was noted that the Parish Council
wishes to support this application as it is good for local employment. |
Clerk |
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10.0 |
CORRESPONDENCE |
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Poppy Appeal – It was noted that a letter
of appreciation has been received. |
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Uttlesford Citizen’s Advice Bureau. It was
unanimously agreed that £50 should be donated to this worthy cause. |
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WRVS - It was unanimously agreed that £50
should be donated to this worthy cause. |
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11.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheques were agreed and
signed at the meeting: |
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Mrs C Weston |
£195.79 |
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Mr G Bruneau (appreciation gift) |
£25.00 |
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Mr R Townsend (appreciation gift) |
£25.00 |
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Uttlesford Citizen’s Advice Bureau |
£50.00 |
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WRVS |
£50.00 |
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Direct Debits/Standing Orders |
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Eon Energy |
£56.53 |
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UDC (garage rent) |
£35.64 |
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There being no further business the meeting
closed at 8.50pm. The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday
9th January 2006 at 7.45pm |
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