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1.0 |
ROAD SAFETY |
ACTION |
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Mr R. Townsend reported that a car had
gone off of the road near Newhouse Villas and damaged the verge, hedge
and a gate. |
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Mr R. Townsend also reported that the
top of the sign at Parsonage Lane was missing. Clerk to arrange for
sign to be repaired. |
Clerk |
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Pedestrian Refuge Island
The Clerk has been in contact with Highways numerous times but has had
no response as yet. Clerk to continue chasing. |
Clerk |
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The large dips on the A130 on both
sides of the road between the Bushel and Sack and Buttles were repaired
on the 7/8/9/10 November. |
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The Chevrons at the Barnston Bends were
cleaned on the 17th October. |
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Speed Camera The Clerk has been
advised that the camera was on loan to a Probation Unit. It has now
been requested that the Unit return the Speed Camera to Dunmow where it
will be used by the local Police Community Safety Officers. |
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Hedge at Parsonage Lane The
overgrowth has started to die back now that we have had a couple of
frosts so no action to be taken at present. |
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The pothole at the junction of Barnston
Green and the High Easter Road has been repaired. |
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Road proposals (Chelmsford North East
Study) - The Council unanimously agreed to support Option D as it was
considered that this option would help to reduce traffic in the
village. Clerk to advise Essex County Council. |
Clerk |
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Variable speed signs no new
information has been received. |
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2.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on
Monday 9th October 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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Watts Close The
area behind the houses in the play area has now been cleared and letters
written to residents asking them to help keep the area clean. It was
unanimously agreed by the Council to put in a stile/side gate in the
opening. The Council would also like to thank George Bruneau, Eric
Gould and Willy Bell for helping to clear the area. Clerk to write
letters. |
Clerk |
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The Football Club
has kindly lent the Parish Council a pair of Mini Soccer football posts
for the Watts Close Play Area. These have now been firmly anchored into
the ground. The Handyman will be asked to paint the posts. Clerk to
write to the Football Club and say thank you. Thanks also to the
Councillors, John Jackaman and George Bruneau who helped collect and
install the football posts. |
Clerk |
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Leases Village
Hall lease is now with the Land Registry. Clerk to keep chasing. |
Clerk |
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3.2 |
It is understood that UDC are
proceeding with planning enforcement action against the owners of the
Bushel and Sack Pub no new information has been received. |
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3.3 |
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 chased
1/11/06, expect a response by the December meeting. Clerk to chase. |
Clerk |
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3.4 |
The wooden post
between Salmons Close and Mill Field has been removed. |
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3.5 |
5 Rayfield Close
The Clerk contacted UDC and bins have been removed exemption scheme
now in place. |
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3.6 |
57 Rayfield Close
Brambles and Ivy removed. |
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3.7 |
Letter written to
6 Rayfield Close and hedge now cut back from pavement. |
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3.8 |
The Chaplet was
collected by the Clerk and Mrs H Rothwell attended the Remembrance
Sunday Service on behalf of the Parish Council at St. Andrews Church. |
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4.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION &
NOTICE OF AUDIT |
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The financial positions
as at 31.10.06 were as follows: £10,735.69 in the current account and
£726.44 in the NSB account. Totalling: £11,462.13. |
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4.1 |
It was noted that a weed killer spray
backpack has been purchased and 8 stakes to secure the football posts
into the ground have also been purchased. |
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4.2 |
The Annual Audit Return for the year
ended 31st March 2006 has been approved and returned by the
auditors. |
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4.3 |
The Councillors unanimously agreed to
give a £100 donation to Uttlesford Citizens Advice Bureau. |
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4.4 |
E.on Energy has changed their billing
system and the Council has direct debits to come out of the account for
September, October and November. |
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5.0 |
Village Hall Car Park
Councillors have been
monitoring the car park over the last three weeks to see how many cars
are there in the evenings not related to the Hall. The Councillors
unanimously agreed that they do not feel that a barrier is worth
pursuing at this time. They will monitor the situation over the coming
weeks. |
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6.0 |
ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA
Relevant Matters Arising from this meeting would be put on the Agenda
for next months meeting. |
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7.0 |
PLANNING APPLICATIONS (dealt with
between meetings) |
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UTT/1502/06/FUL
Variation of condition C.6.2. Pursuant
to planning permission UTT/1029/03/FUL dated 07/08/2003, to allow the
reinstatement of Permitted Development Rights within schedule 2, part 1,
classes C,D,E and F and schedule 2, part 2, class A of Town and Country
Planning (General Permitted Development)order 1995. The Courtyard,
Onslow Green, Barnston. |
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UTT/1668/06/FUL
Erection of a storage building. Medhurst, High Easter Road, Barnston. |
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7.01 |
Results: |
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UTT/1449/06/FUL
Demolition of existing
dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with garage. The
Bungalow, Berners End, Barnston. It was noted that this application has
been REFUSED. |
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UTT/1319/06FUL
Change of use and conversion of agricultural barn to residential
dwelling. Martels Farm, Barnston. It was noted that this application
has been GRANTED. |
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UTT/1320/06/LB
Change of use and conversion of agricultural barn to residential
dwelling. Martels Farm, Barnston. It was noted that this application
has been GRANTED LISTED BUILDING CONSENT. |
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UTT/1401/06/FUL
Detached dwelling. The Poplars, High Easter Road, Barnston. It was
noted that this application has been GRANTED. |
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UTT/1501/06/FUL
Erection of bedroom and en-suite over existing garage. Erection of
single storey rear extension and replacement garage door. 4 Millers
Close, Barnston. It was noted that this application has been GRANTED. |
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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. It was noted that this application has been REFUSED. |
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8.0 |
CORRESPONDENCE |
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Parish Precept The Chairman Mr R.
Burlend to respond requesting the Precept remain unchanged at £14,000
for 2007. This was unanimously agreed by all. |
RB |
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Chelmsford Borough Council Clerk to
respond to CBC requesting that they do not send huge documents through
the post and make them available both on-line and at local libraries. |
Clerk |
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9.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheques were agreed and
signed at the meeting: |
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The Poppy Appeal |
£ 50.00 |
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Barnston Village Hall (Hall Hire) |
£ 75.00 |
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Uttlesford Citizens Advice Bureau |
£100.00 |
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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 |
£ 1.03 |
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Just Lamps |
£45.53 |
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There being no further business the
meeting closed at 8.55pm. The next Parish Council meeting will take
place on Monday 11th December 2006 at 7.45pm |
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