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Mr R Burlend -
Chairman |
Mrs P Singleton |
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Mr C Brooks |
Cllr S Flack (Items
1-3) |
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Mr R Townsend (Item 1) |
Mr M LeMasurier |
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Mrs D Jackaman (Clerk) |
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Apologies: Mrs S.
Sellens
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Cllr E Hicks also
attended the meeting (Items 3-11) |
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1.0 |
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ELECTION OF
CHAIRMAN AND OFFICERS AND ADOPTION OF STANDING ORDERS |
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Mr M LeMasurier proposed that Mr R
Burlend should continue with his role as Chairman. This was seconded by
Mr C Brooks. Mrs P Singleton proposed that Mr G Ball should continue
with his role as Vice-Chairman, seconded by Mr C Brooks. The following
members agreed to continue with their roles as Parish Councillors:
Mr R Burlend – Chairman & Finance
Mr G Ball – Vice Chairman/Civil Defence
Mrs S Flack – Community Care & Environmental Issues
Mr M LeMasurier – Village Hall, footpaths & Stansted Airport
Mrs P Singleton – Neighbourhood Watch
Mrs S Tuttlebury – Public Transport
Mrs S Sellens – Local Government
Mr C Brooks – Barnston United Charities
Mr R Townsend was invited to continue his excellent role as Road Safety
Officer for the Parish Council. |
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Each Councillor to fill in a
Declaration of Acceptance form and return it to the Clerk at the next
meeting. |
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ACTION |
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2.0 |
Road Safety
Mr R. Townsend reported that a bend sign
has knocked down between the Onlsow Green turning and New House Villas.
It was noted that some sunken drains have been repaired in the village.
The meeting was adjourned for the Annual
Parish Meeting. |
Clerk |
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3.0 |
Minutes
The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday
10th April 2006 were approved and signed. |
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4.0 |
Clerk’s Report
Replacement fence
Watts Close Play Area/ Trees -
Two quotes to replace/repair the fence have been received. The Council
unanimously agreed that the work should be undertaken using Mr R. Newcombe
at a cost of £660 including VAT. |
Clerk |
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4.1 |
Trees at Watt’s
Close – UDC suggested that we
get a tree surgeon to advise us what work needs carrying out, then for us to
apply to UDC for permission to get the work carried out. Once approval has
been given then the tree surgeon can carry out the work. UDC will not
carry out any work as the trees are not on their land.
One quote received.
Once the second quote is received the Council unanimously agreed that the
Clerk should proceed with the lowest of the two quotes. |
Clerk |
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4.2 |
Play area leases
– The lease was signed by Richard Burlend and Delyse Jackaman for the Watts
Close play area. Clerk to return to Solicitor.
Draft lease for
village hall play area to follow shortly. |
Clerk |
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4.3 |
Grants
– There may be an opportunity to apply for a grant for the play areas. The
Council requested that this be researched further. |
Clerk |
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4.4 |
Salt Bins
– The Council unanimously decided not to proceed with any of the proposed
salt bins in the village due to negative feedback. This may be reviewed at
a later date. |
Clerk |
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4.5 |
Defra
– The Clerk spoke to Sue Knight, the Dog
Warden for the Barnston area and she advised that any decision to implement
the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 was up to each individual
parish. The Dog Warden still patrols the whole area, and should a
particular concern arise we should contact her.
Existing by-laws still apply. The Council unanimously decided not to take
any action. |
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4.6 |
It was reported that a new Unmetered Supply
Certificate relating to the street lights that the Parish own has been
received from EDF Energy which is valid for one year. |
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4.7 |
Skip cancelled
because of concerns about car park surface. UDC unable to reassure Council
that car park surface will not be damaged. |
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4.8 |
Concrete hardstanding
at village hall not to be pursued because it is unlikely that the Civic
Amenity Scheme will continue once the new dump has been built near Hoblongs
Industrial Estate. The Clerk to enquire on the likely timescale to complete
the new facility at Dunmow. |
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4.9 |
A request was received for the Council to
write to the owners of Millers to ask them to cut the hedge next to the
village sign which is overhanging the pavement. The Council unanimously
agreed to write to Millers. |
Clerk |
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5.0 |
FINANCE |
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The financial positions as at
30.04.06 were as follows: £6,245.88 in the current account and £726.44 in
the NSB account. Totalling: £6,972.32. This includes the 1st
instalment of the £7,000 Precept. |
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5.1 |
VAT Return – Another document
was needed from the village hall. This has been submitted and yet more
information has been requested. |
Clerk |
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5.2 |
Notice has been received for the Parish
Council’s Annual Audit for year ending 31st March 2006. This has
to be completed and returned by 30th June 2006. |
RB |
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6.0 |
Quiz Evening – St Andrew’s Church
The Council decided not to
attend this event. |
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7.0 |
The J’s Hospice
It was
unanimously agreed that the Council should make a donation of £100.00. |
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8.0 |
MINOR MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
A request from the village
hall for the Council to provide two rubbish bins was unanimously refused.
This was considered to be a matter for the Village Hall Committee themselves |
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8.1 |
It was reported that the deer fence on the
left hand-side of the grade separated junction was down. Clerk to report to
Highways. |
Clerk |
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8.2 |
The Council unanimously agreed to ask Mr G.
Bruneau the Handyman, if he would be willing to hold Poop Scoop Bags,
Rubbish Sacks and the clear plastic medical bottles which people keep in the
fridge in case of emergencies. The Council would then advertise that the
above items are available from Mr G. Bruneau. |
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8.3 |
It was reported that there are potholes
outside a property in Rayfield Close, Mr M. LeMasurier to advise exact
location. This will then be added to the list of work for the Planned
Parish Visit in October. |
Clerk |
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9.0 |
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
Relevant Matters Arising
from this meeting would be put on the Agenda for next month’s meeting. |
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10.0 |
PLANNING APPLICATIONS |
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UTT/0641/06/FUL –
Erection of a conservatory to
front elevation. Snaefell, High Easter Road, Barnston. This
application was considered and there were no objections raised. |
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Listed Building
Consent:
UTT/0645/06/LB – Demolition of
brick façade and exposure of original fire place and repair. Removal of
modern beans and archway. Shaldo Hall Farm, Onslow Green, Barnston.
This application was considered and there were no objections raised. |
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Results:
UTT/0302/06/FUL – Proposed
stable with stair access and 3 No windows and use of part of building as
offices. Barnston Hall Lodge, Parsonage Lane, Barnston. It was noted
that this application has been granted.
UTT/0252/06/LB –
Replace two windows on rear elevation with
French doors. Installation of staircase to create first floor
bedroom/study/bathroom area. Replacement chimney and windows. Barnston
Hall Stud, Barnston. It was noted that this application has received
Grant Listed Building Consent. |
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Appeals:
APP/C1570/A/06/2011553–
Retrospective application for 6 No roof lights in dwelling approved under
reference UTT/1041/05/FUL. The Courtyard, Onslow Green, Barnston |
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CORRESPONDENCE
BAA Stansted – It was agreed
that Mr M. LeMasurier would seek the opinions of the Parish Council
concerning the latest publication of anticipated increased passenger
numbers. Clerk to write letter to BAA Stansted. |
Clerk |
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12.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheques were agreed and
signed: |
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Just Lamps UK Ltd |
£64.57 |
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The J’s Hospice (donation) |
£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 |
£1.65 |
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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 9.25pm. The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday
12th June 2006 at 7.45pm |
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