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1.0 |
Apologies
Mrs S. Sellens |
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2.0 |
Declaration of Interest
- None |
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3.0 |
The Parish Council are extremely sad to
have lost a valued member of the Council. Mrs Helen Rothwell died on
Friday 31st August 2007 and will be greatly missed. |
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4.0 |
A member of the public reported that
the power cables just up from the mini roundabout on the High Easter
Road had been pulled down several times by passing lorries. The road
narrows at this point and the hedgerow is overgrown so lorry drivers
cannot see the cables clearly. Clerk to ask ECC/Highways to cut back
the hedge to help prevent further incidents. |
Clerk |
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5.0 |
Road Safety |
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5.1 |
Mr R. Townsend reported that he was not
aware of any accidents this month and that the hedge at the top of
Parsonage Lane has still not been cut back. Clerk to contact farmer
again and ask if hedge can be cut back. |
Clerk |
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5.2 |
The Clerk advised that the sunken drain
half way up Buttles Hill has been reported to Highways. Since the
meeting they have advised that this job has been passed through to their
contractors and should be repaired shortly. |
Clerk |
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6.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on
Monday 9th July 2007 were approved and signed. |
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7.0 |
CLERKS REPORT |
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7.1 |
It was noted that the Clerk has been
advised by Highways that no action is to be taken regarding the white
footbridge over the river. |
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7.2 |
It was noted that the Clerk had sent
photographs of the entrance at Watts Close Play Area to Highways as
requested, so that the PC can obtain Consent to erect a gate on a Public
Right of Way. Still awaiting response despite chasing. |
Clerk |
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7.3 |
The Clerk reported that Highways were
sending a surveyor out to inspect the dead tree outside the boundary of
Millers. Still awaiting outcome of inspection. |
Clerk |
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7.4 |
It was noted that
the Clerk had reported flooding outside the Old School House on the A130
in Barnston. Highways have carried out work to rectify the problem. |
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7.5 |
Repaint the mini
roundabout chased & awaiting a response from Highways. Since the
meeting the Clerk has been advised that the roundabout should be
repainted within the next 4 weeks. |
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7.6 |
The steps on the
slide at Watts Close play area have been replaced. The wooden trim
trail needs a couple of repairs. Clerk to action. |
Clerk |
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7.7 |
UDC grant of
£3,500 for the Village Hall play area. The Parish Council unanimously
agreed to purchase new swings and arrange for installation as soon as
possible from Wicksteed at a cost of £6,730 + VAT. Clerk to also
arrange for Wicksteed to lay additional grass mats at the village hall
entrance to the play area to stop erosion. |
Clerk |
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7.8 |
The Clerk advised
that the information signs have been put up in the play areas. |
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7.9 |
Mr R. Davis and Mrs P. Singleton have
kindly agreed to check the equipment in the play areas on a weekly basis
and advise the Clerk if there are any problems / repairs needed. |
Davis
Singleton |
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7.10 |
Grant received from ECC for £8,500 for
both play areas. Clerk to get costings for equipment/installation and
present at next meeting. |
Clerk |
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7.11 |
Bus Shelters No Smoking signs have
now been put up as a result of new legislation. |
Tuttlebury |
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7.12 |
The Council unanimously agreed to
reduce the height of the
Leylandii
trees by half at the village hall.
Clerk to arrange reduction. |
Clerk |
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7.13 |
Planned Parish Visit It was noted
that a list of repairs has been sent to Highways. |
Clerk |
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7.14 |
Bushel & Sack Pub It was agreed that
the Chairman would write to UDC expressing concern about the length of
time enforcement action has taken in respect of airport parking. |
Burlend |
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7.15 |
It was agreed that the
dates of next years meetings would be as follows:
14th January, 11th February, 10th
March, 14th April, 12th May, 9th June,
14th July, 8th September, 13th October,
10th November and 8th December. |
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7.16 |
It was noted that there
is now a vacancy on the Parish Council. Notice of the Vacancy will
appear on the two village notice boards. |
Clerk |
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8.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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8.1 |
The financial positions
as at 31.07.07 were as follows: £7,429.73 in the current account and
£768.21. Totalling: £8,197.94.
The financial positions as at 31.08.07 were as follows: £6,605.10 in the
current account and £768.21. Totalling: £7,373.31. |
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8.2 |
It was noted that the annual audit had
been closed by the external auditors and notice of this was posted on
the two notice boards. |
Clerk |
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8.3 |
It was unanimously agreed to donate
£100 to Home Start Uttlesford. |
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It was unanimously agreed to give a
donation of £250 to the Barnston Carpet Bowls Club. |
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9.0 |
Minor Matters for immediate attention |
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9.1 |
M. LeMasurier advised that the dog bins
were full and there was graffiti at Garnetts Wood. Clerk to advise
warden. |
Clerk |
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9.2 |
Mr G. Ball advised that there is a
wooden barrier broken on the footpath between Millers and Berners End.
Clerk to arrange repair. |
Clerk |
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9.3 |
Uttlesford District Council has written
to the Parish Council asking for nominations for the Community
Achievement Award. It was agreed that Mrs Sharon Sellens be nominated
for her work with local young people. |
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10.0 |
Correspondence |
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10.1 |
EALC - It was noted that Mr R. Burlend
will plan to attend a training day Planning for the future of your
village at a cost of £30. |
Burlend |
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10.2 |
EALC - It was noted that the Clerk will
undertake the Certificate in Local Council Administration course at a
cost of £350. Clerk to apply for a bursary for this course. |
Clerk |
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10.3 |
A letter was received from a resident
about the height of the
Leylandii
trees at the village hall. It was
unanimously agreed to reduce the height of the trees. Clerk to arrange
with tree surgeon at a cost of £246.75. |
Clerk |
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10.4 |
A letter was received from a resident
about the bus stops at Onslow Green and the difficultly getting on/off
the bus. The Clerk arranged for pallets to be removed and hedge cut
back near post box. Resident advised. |
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10.5 |
Clerk advised that she had contacted
UDC Dog Warden and advised her of harassing situations by dogs over the
last few weeks. If further incidents occur the dog warden, Sue Knight
can be contacted on 01799 510510. |
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10.6 |
UDC Sustainable Uttlesford Mr R.
Davis to be Parish Council contact. |
Davis |
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11.0 |
Planning
Applications: |
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UTT/ 1332/07/LB
Demolition of existing conservatory, utility area and garaging and
erection of replacement conservatory, utility area and garaging.
Mawkinherds Farmhouse, Wells Tye Green, Barnston. This application was
considered in between meetings and no objections were raised.
UTT/1429/07/FUL Proposed erection of a single garage. Sakers, The
Chase, Barnston. This application was considered in between meetings
and no objections were raised.
Planning Results:
UTT/0920/07/FUL
Demolition of garage/utility room
and erection of two storey side extension and detached single garage.
Pantiles, The Chase, Barnston. It was noted that this application has
been REFUSED.
UTT/0944/07/FUL
Erection of a double garage. Sparlings Cottage, Chelmsford Road,
Barnston. It was noted that this application has been REFUSED.
UTT/1139/07/FUL
Proposed first floor rear extension.
Hunters Moon, High Easter Road, Barnston. It was noted that this
application has been REFUSED.
UTT/1187/07/FUL
Replace part of existing 6ft fence with
a 0.9m wall with 1.55m piers and railings on top of the wall. Creation
of new vehicular and pedestrian access and erection of 6ft fence at
current access point. Highlands, Chelmsford Road, Barnston. It was
noted that this application has been GRANTED. |
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12.0 |
CHEQUES |
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The following cheques were agreed and
signed in between meetings: |
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Algar Signcraft Services (Cambridge)
Ltd |
£519.59 |
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Lubbock Fine |
£158.63 |
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The following cheques were agreed and
signed at the meeting: |
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Just Lamps |
£113.00 |
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Barnston Carpet Bowls Club (S137) |
£250.00 |
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Home-Start Uttlesford (S137) |
£100.00 |
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Direct Debits/Standing Orders
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UDC Garage Rent (July) |
£ 38.37 |
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Virgin Mobile Parish Council
telephone calls (July) |
£ 0.44 |
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Just Lamps (July) |
£ 45.53 |
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E. On Energy (July) |
£ 66.51 |
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UDC Garage Rent (August) |
£ 38.37 |
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Just Lamps (August) |
£ 45.53 |
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E. On Energy(August) |
£ 66.51 |
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There being no further business the
meeting closed at 9.20pm. The next Parish Council meeting will take
place on Monday 8th October 2007 at 7.45pm. |
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