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1.0 |
ROAD SAFETY |
ACTION |
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Various Parish representatives plus Chris
Stoneham from Highways attended for item 1.0 of this meeting to discuss
variable message signs. Cllr Flack agreed to email the Parishes requesting
that they respond with possible locations for the variable message signs.
Highways will then carry out a survey to check that the locations supplied
by the Parishes meet the criteria set by Highways. Parishes are also
requested to confirm to Cllr Flack that they are willing to make a
contribution to these signs. |
Cllr Flack
Clerk |
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The Council received a copy letter from
Cllr Bass to a resident which mentions declassification of the A130. RB to
write to Cllr Bass asking for clarification of the points in the letter to
the resident. |
RB |
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It was noted that the bend sign between
Onslow Green and New House Villas has been replaced. |
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Highways advised on 29th June
that a contractor has been authorised to repair the deer fence on the left
hand-side of the grade separated junction. |
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The Council unanimously agreed to submit a
formal request to Highways for the design of a Pedestrian Refuge Island. |
Clerk |
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RB to respond to Cllr Stephen Castle letter
concerning the School Bus. |
RB |
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2.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday
12thJune 2006 were approved and signed. |
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3.0 |
CLERKS REPORT |
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3.1 |
Play Areas: |
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UDC has verbally
confirmed that work can go ahead on the trees at Watts Close. Once written
confirmation is received, Clerk will arrange for work to be carried out. |
Clerk |
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Still waiting for the
Village Hall Play Area lease to be finalised. Clerk to chase. |
Clerk |
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The price to repair
the roundabout at Watts Close play area was excessive with no guarantee that
it would put it right. Clerk to look at the possibility of replacing the
roundabout possibly with the aid of a grant which is currently being
investigated. Repairs to the trim trail at both the Village Hall and Watts
Close play areas are currently being arranged. |
Clerk |
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3.2 |
The Council unanimously agreed to look the
cost of repairing/replacing the fencing to a greater height at the Village
Hall Play Area as a result of a letter from a resident. |
Clerk |
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3.3 |
It is understood that
UDC will serve a Planning Contravention Notice, section 171 Town and Country
Planning on the Bushel and Sack Pub because of the parking issues and
structure attached to the building. Issues concerning rubbish and smells
are currently being investigated. |
Clerk |
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3.4 |
Street lights to be
repaired are at the end of Rayfield Close footpath near the A130 and at the
end of The Chase. |
Clerk |
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3.5 |
Letter written to
owners of 6 Rayfield Close concerning hedge. It was noted that they had
kindly cut it back. |
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3.6 |
It was unanimously
agreed to put up a notice on the notice boards about the local Toddler Group
that is held in the village hall. |
Clerk |
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3.7 |
Village Hall Car Park
Barrier The Council unanimously decided that they were not in favour of a
barrier at the entrance to the car park at this time. |
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3.8 |
Speed Gun Several
Parishes donated money towards a radar speed detection gun for Police use
some years ago and Councillors would like to know what has happened to it. |
Clerk |
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3.9 |
Drain near Bus Stop
This drain has recently been mended by Highways but does not appear to have
been repaired properly. Clerk to inform Highways and ask for it to be
repaired properly. |
Clerk |
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3.10 |
Clerk to write letter
to owners of 5 Rayfield Close requesting they move their recycle bins on to
their property and not keep them on Parish property. |
Clerk |
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4.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION & NOTICE
OF AUDIT |
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The financial position as at
30.06.06 was as follows: £6,735.39 in the current account and £726.44 in the
NSB account. Totalling: £7,461.83. |
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4.1 |
It was unanimously agreed to donate £50.00
to Homestart Uttlesford |
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4.2 |
The Clerk advised that the
Annual Audit papers had been returned to the Auditors. |
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4.3 |
It was unanimously agreed to give Kate
Coyne £25 for undertaking the Annual Internal Audit for the Parish Council. |
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5.0 |
ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA |
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Relevant Matters Arising from this meeting
would be put on the Agenda for next months meeting. |
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6.0 |
PLANNING APPLICATIONS |
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UTT/1005/06/FUL
Erection of two storey side extension, rear conservatory and detached
garage. 19 Barnston Green, High Easter Road, Barnston. This
application was considered and there were no objections raised. |
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UTT/1029/03/FUL/UTT/1115/06FUL
Removal of condition C.90B attached to UTT/1029/03/FUL (the existing
dwelling and buildings shown on the approved plan to be demolished shall be
removed from the site within one month of the first occupation of the new
dwelling). The Courtyard, Onslow Green, Barnston. This application was
considered and there were no objections raised subject to the building not
being used as a dwelling in the future. |
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Applications for
works to trees subject to a preservation order
TPO7/94
Crown reduce 1 no. Ash by 50%,
Crown thin 1 no. Oak by 30%, Crown reduce 1 no. Hornbeam by 30%. Playing
Field, Watts Close, Barnston. This application was put forward by the
Parish Council |
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7.0 |
CORRESPONDENCE |
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UDC Local Development Framework RB to
fill in questionnaire |
RB |
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UDC Highways Matters RB to reply |
RB |
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ECC Transport to Dunmow Schools RB to
reply |
RB |
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UDC Biodegradeable Kitchen Waste Sacks
Clerk to write and suggest the local Spar shop at the bottom of the hill |
Clerk |
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Rural Community Council of Essex The
Council unanimously agreed to subscribe for another year |
Clerk |
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8.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheques were agreed and
signed at the meeting: |
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Travis Perkins |
£21.26 |
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P. Tuckwell Ltd |
£ 9.92 |
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Kate Coyne |
£25.00 |
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EALC |
£50.00 |
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Homestart Uttlesford (S137) |
£50.00 |
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Direct Debits/Standing Orders
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UDC Garage Rent |
£36.66 |
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Virgin Mobile Parish Council telephone
calls |
£0.54 |
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E-on Energy |
£56.53 |
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Just Lamps |
£45.53 |
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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
11th September 2006 at 7.45pm |
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