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1.0 |
ROAD SAFETY |
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1.1 |
Mr R. Townsend reported that there had
been one accident on the Barnston Bends this month. |
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2.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on
Monday 12th March 2007 were approved and signed. |
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3.0 |
CLERKS REPORT |
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The Clerk contacted the local Police
and they have asked if people can telephone them on 01371 872208 or
01376 556242 when motor/quad bikes are being ridden off-road around the
village and surrounding fields. They will then try and come out and
investigate further.
The Clerk mentioned to the Local Police about the vandalism of the white
bridge over the river. Unfortunately they are unable to do anything
about this. The Clerk contacted Highways and they are going to
undertake a site visit. The Clerk contacted the Environment Agency and
is currently awaiting a call from the Anglia Region. The local farmer
was contacted too and the bridge is apparently not his responsibility.
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Clerk |
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The Clerk has purchased a lock for the
large 5-bar gate at Watts Close Play Area and is arranging for screws to
be added to gates so that they cannot be removed. It was agreed to
purchase various signs for the play areas. |
Clerk |
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The Clerk has been in contact with UDC
Planning Department and they have agreed that the Parish Council do not
need any type of permission to install a ‘kissing style gate’ at Watts
Close play area. But the Parish Council will need Consent to erect a
gate on a Public Right of Way from ECC. Clerk has completed forms and
is awaiting a response. |
Clerk |
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The Clerk contacted UDC regarding
parking in Watts Close. UDC are going through their ‘procedures’.
Hopefully this problem will be rectified shortly. UDC said that they do
not feel that there is a need for further parking to be created at this
time. The Clerk also contacted the Local Police who cannot do anything
unless the cars are parked on the road. |
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The Clerk reported various potholes in
Watts Close to Highways – awaiting repair. |
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The Clerk reported the dead tree
outside the boundary of Millers to Highways - waiting for tree to be cut
down. |
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The Clerk reported a sunken water stop
cock cover outside 41 Rayfield Close to Anglian Water – awaiting repair. |
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4.1 |
Play Areas. A
grant from the Football Foundation for £558.00 has been received for
part payment of new football posts. |
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4.2 |
The Clerk wrote another thank you
letter to the football club, thanking them for the loan of the goal
posts and nets. |
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4.3 |
It was noted that the annual safety
check on the play areas has been booked and should take place within the
next 6-8 weeks. |
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4.4 |
Swings in Village
Hall Play Area – Clerk has arranged for 3 site visits from companies to
obtain quotes. Quotes will also be sought for Watts Close Play Area
Swings and roundabout. Clerk investigating grant options. |
Clerk |
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4.5 |
5 Mill Field – A
query regarding the field at the back of the property has been raised.
Clerk chasing and still awaiting letter from UDC. |
Clerk |
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4.6 |
A rubbish bin has been fitted at
Berners End. |
Clerk |
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4.7 |
It was unanimously agreed to purchase a
Salt Bin for Millers. No.4 is happy to have it sited on their grass
verge. |
Clerk |
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4.8 |
The Clerk received an email concerning
a nuisance dog. The Clerk spoke to Sue Knight, the dog warden at UDC
and she will investigate. |
Clerk |
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4.9 |
Cllr Flack raised the issue of Ivy on
trees along the High Easter Road. RB to take a look at the trees and
see if any action needs to be taken. |
RB |
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4.10 |
It was noted that Cllr Susan Flack will
be standing down at the May elections. |
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5.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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5.1 |
The financial positions
as at 31.03.07 were as follows: £5,367.91 in the current account and
£768.21. Totalling: £6,136.12. |
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5.2 |
It was noted that the Chairman signed
the Parish Council Cashbook. |
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5.3 |
It was noted that a ‘thank you’ letter
from Buffy Bus had been received. |
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5.4 |
It was unanimously agreed to increase
the pay of the Clerk and Handyman by 5%. |
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6.0 |
Minor Matters for immediate attention |
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6.1 |
It was unanimously agreed to make a
donation to Essex Air Ambulance for £500 as the Council did not make a
donation last year. |
Clerk |
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7.0 |
Planning
Results: |
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UTT/0093/07/FUL –
Erection of detached dwelling. Site adjacent to Sakers, The Chase,
Barnston. It was noted that this application has been GRANTED. |
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UTT/0180/07/FUL –
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. It was noted that this application has
been REFUSED. |
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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. It was
noted that this application has been GRANTED. |
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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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Barnston Village Hall |
£ 165.01 |
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Essex
Air Ambulance |
£ 500.00 |
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Allianz Cornhill Insurance plc |
£1,230.85 |
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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 |
£ 3.15 |
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Just Lamps |
£ 45.53 |
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E. On Energy |
£ 66.51 |
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MW East Anglia Ltd |
£ 10.00 |
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There being no further business the
meeting closed at 8.45pm. The next Parish Council meeting will take
place on Monday 14th May 2007 at 7.45pm. |
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