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1.0 |
ROAD SAFETY |
ACTION |
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Mr R. Townsend reported that there had
been another accident on the Barnston Bends which involved a car leaving
the road and ending up in a field. It was requested that Highways clean
the chevrons before winter. |
Clerk |
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It was noted that drains throughout the
village had been emptied today and that EDF Energy were carrying out
general maintenance in the area before winter. |
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Highways have been notified of the
large dip in the road on the A130 as you go towards Great Dunmow just
before Buttles. Clerk to chase if nothing heard from Highways within 10
days. |
Clerk |
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The Council discussed the letter from
ECC regarding the Variable speed signs. Clerk to send ECC a copy of
Parish Council’s Public Liability insurance |
Clerk |
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2.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on
Monday 10th July 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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Written
confirmation has been received from UDC and work will go ahead on the
trees at Watts Close on the 13th September. |
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The Village Hall
Play Area lease was signed at the meeting. This now needs to be signed
by the Village Hall Committee. Once Clerk is in possession of both
signed play area leases from Solicitors, the purchase of new football
posts via a grant can be pursued. Mini Soccer Football posts have been
offered for use at Watts Close play area from Barnston Football Club
until new posts are received. |
Clerk |
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It was unanimously
decided to replace the existing roundabout with a new style roundabout
called the ‘Rota-rider. Clerk to try and obtain a grant to pursue this
purchase. |
Clerk |
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3.2 |
The Council unanimously agreed that
after reviewing various options concerning fencing in the Village Hall
Play Area to wait and see how the situation is when the new goal posts
and nets are erected. |
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3.3 |
It is understood
that UDC are proceeding with planning enforcement action against the
owners of the Bushel and Sack Pub. |
Clerk |
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3.4 |
5 Mill Field – A
query regarding the field at the back of the property has been raised
and UDC will investigate and let Council know the outcome. |
Clerk |
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3.5 |
Contact
information for the two notice boards was unanimously approved. |
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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. The Clerk has found out that the speed guns were
purchased in 2000 and Dunmow Police are trying to locate the guns but
don’t hold out much hope. |
Clerk |
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3.10 |
It was noted that
the Council had a received a response to their letter from the owners of
5 Rayfield Close. The Clerk has been in touch with UDC and they
recommend exemption from these bins. Clerk to inform resident. |
Clerk |
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4.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION &
NOTICE OF AUDIT |
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The financial positions
as at 30.07.06 were as follows: £5,979.34 in the current account and
£726.44 in the NSB account. Totalling: £6,705.78. As at 31.08.06
£5,827.10 in the current account and £726.44 in the NSB account.
Totalling: £6,553.54. |
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4.1 |
It was noted that a thank you letter
had been received from Homestart Uttlesford. |
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5.0 |
EDF Energy – Diversion of 11KV –
Wellstyle Green – this item was discussed and unanimously agreed at the
meeting. The agreement between the Parish Council and EDF Energy was
signed at the meeting. |
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6.0 |
Mini Ramp at Village Hall play area –
This item was discussed and it was unanimously agreed that a mini ramp
would not be suitable in the play area because of the amount of space
available and the noise that would be generated. |
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7.0 |
ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA |
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Relevant Matters Arising from this
meeting would be put on the Agenda for next month’s meeting. |
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8.0 |
PLANNING APPLICATIONS (dealt with
between meetings) |
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UTT/1187/06/FUL
– Proposed change of detached recreation room to self contained annex.
Addition of two windows in east elevation and two roof windows in north
elevation. Haydens, Onslow Green, Barnston. Members raised the
following concerns: that dwelling would have separate property status
and that of Access on to the A130. |
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UTT/1324/FUL/UTT/1325/06LB
–Additions, alterations and conversion of barn to form offices.
Mawkinherds Farm, Wellstyle Green, Barnston. This application was
considered and there were no objections raised. |
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UTT/1319/06/FUL/UTT/1320/06/LB
– Change of use and
conversion of agricultural barn to residential dwelling. Martels Farm,
Barnston. This application was considered and there were no
objections raised. |
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UTT/1449/06/FUL
– Demolition of existing
dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with garage. Temporary
siting of a mobile home. The Bungalow, Berners End, Barnston. This
application was considered and there were no objections raised. |
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UTT/1507/06/FUL
– Retention and change of use of former dwelling to outbuilding
incidental to the use of the main dwelling. The Courtyard, Onslow
Green, Barnston. The Council unanimously decided that original
conditions should stand. |
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UTT/1401/06/FUL
– Detached dwelling. The
Poplars, High Easter Road, Barnston.
This application was considered and
there were no objections raised. |
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8.01 |
Results:
UTT/1005/06/FUL
– Erection of two storey
side extension, rear conservatory and detached garage. 19 Barnston
Green, High Easter Road, Barnston – It was noted that this
application has been GRANTED |
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UTT0743/06/OP –
Demolition of existing buildings (total 7 including portacabins) and
erection of workshop and storage buildings. Mawkinsherd Farm, Wellstyle
Green, Barnston. It was noted that this application has been
GRANTED |
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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. It was noted
that this application has been REFUSED |
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9.0 |
CORRESPONDENCE |
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Parish Liason meeting 3/10/06 – GB to
attend |
GB |
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Sustainable homes show, Saffron Walden
16/9/06 – RB to attend |
RB |
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10.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheques were agreed and
signed at the meeting: |
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Acorn Services |
£211.50 |
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Just Lamps |
£ 76.26 |
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Stevens Solicitors |
£ 40.00 |
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Rural Community Council of Essex |
£ 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 |
£66.51 |
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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 9th October 2006 at 7.45pm |
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