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1.0 |
Apologies
Mrs S. Tuttlebury, Mr R. Davis, Mr M. LeMasurier |
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2.0 |
Declaration of Interest
- None |
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3.0 |
Road Safety |
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3.1 |
Mr R. Townsend reported that the sign
on the Barnston Bends had not been replaced yet. Clerk advised that
Highways intend to replace this sign and hope to replace other broken
reflector posts/signs on this immediate stretch of road and also add
some additional ones on some of the other bends. It was also noted that
weed spraying and grass cutting will be undertaken shortly. |
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3.2 |
Hedge at the top of Parsonage Lane
needs cutting back. This appears not to be the responsibility of the
landowner but Highways. Clerk has contacted Highways and awaiting a
response to this request. |
Clerk |
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4.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on
Monday 10th September 2007 were approved and signed.
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5.0 |
CLERKS REPORT |
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5.1 |
Highways reported that the dead tree at
the boundary of Millers has
Dutch Elm disease and needs to come down. Highways deem tree to be
within hedgeline of property they feel it is Millers responsibility.
Highways to contact owners. |
Highways |
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5.2 |
Repaint the mini roundabout Clerk has
been advised that the roundabout should be repainted by the end of
October. |
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5.3 |
The Clerk advised that the sunken drain
half way up Buttles Hill has been reported to Highways. Repair work on
going. |
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5.4 |
Cables up from mini roundabout on High
Easter Road. Clerk emailed Highways 14/9 requesting they cut back the
hedge so that lorries can see the cables and not pull them down.
Awaiting a response. |
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5.5 |
A130 RB has written and Clerk spoken
to Vicky Duff at ECC Highways supporting ECC proposal to DofT to
downgrade road. Proposal should be submitted within the next couple of
weeks. Also liasing with Great Waltham PC. |
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5.6 |
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. Currently with Highways legal department and being chased
regularly. |
Clerk |
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5.7 |
UDC grant of
£3,500 for the Village Hall play area. Clerk has arranged for new
swings and safety surfacing (currently on order) to be installed,
hopefully before the end of November. |
Clerk |
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5.8 |
Grant received from ECC for £8,500 for
both play areas. It was unanimously agreed to purchase new swings and a
Spacenet at a cost of £10,950.00 for the Watts Close play area. |
Clerk |
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5.9 |
Village Hall play area back of 2
Millers Close The fence is being pulled down by greenery. It was
unanimously agreed to ask the Handyman to clear the greenery which has
broken the fence and replace fence. If fence is a large job Clerk to
ask Acorn Services. Clerk has spoken to resident who is happy for this
to be done. |
Handyman
Clerk |
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5.10 |
It was noted that the Clerk had
contaced the Ranger for Garnetts Wood and the bins had been emptied and
graffiti removed. |
Clerk |
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5.11 |
Llandi trees at village hall. It was
noted that these would be reduced in height before the middle of
November. |
Clerk |
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5.12 |
Broken wooden barrier between Mill
Field and Berners End. It was noted that the Clerk had asked Highways
to repair this barrier. Awaiting a response. |
Clerk |
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5.13 |
Community Achievement Awards It was
agreed in between meetings to put forward Mr Bob Tyler and John Farrow
for their work with young people at the football club. |
Clerk |
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5.14 |
Bushel & Sack Pub It was noted that
the Chairman has written to UDC expressing concern about the length of
time enforcement action has taken in respect of airport parking.
Awaiting response to letter |
Burlend |
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5.15 |
It was noted that Rob Davis and John
Jackaman have put extra cable ties on both sets of football posts/nets
to keep nets in place. |
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6.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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6.1 |
The financial positions
as at 30.09.07 were as follows: £12,281.46 in the current account and
£768.21. Totalling: £13,049.67. |
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6.2 |
It was noted that the Clerk had applied
for a bursary towards the cost of the Certificate in Local Council
Administration Course. |
Clerk |
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6.3 |
It was unanimously agreed that the
Clerk could purchase a book called Parish Councillors Guide by Paul
Clayden at a cost of £14.50 |
Clerk |
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6.4 |
It was unanimously agreed to give a
donation of £100 towards the cost of the purchase of new safety/play
matts to Barnston Baby and Toddler Group. |
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6.5 |
It was unanimously agreed to pay the
Clerk for the extra hours that she works each month. |
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6.6 |
The Parish Council were disappointed to
receive notice of an increase in charges for the hire of village hall
especially considering the large amounts of money that the Parish
Council have spent on the village hall, grass cutting, etc. |
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7.0 |
Minor Matters for immediate attention |
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7.1 |
Co-option of new councillor Mr James
Clyne was proposed by Mrs S. Sellens and seconded by Mr C. Brooks on to
the Parish Council. All Councillors unanimously agreed that Mr Clyne
would be an asset to the Parish Council. |
Clerk |
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8.0 |
Planning
Results:
UTT/1331/07/FUL
Replacement conservatory, utility
area and garaging. Mawkinherds Farmhouse, Wells Tye Green, Barnston.
It was noted that this application has been GRANTED.
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. It was noted that this application has been GRANTED Listed
Building Consent. |
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9.0 |
Correspondence |
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9.1 |
Letter received from a solicitor acting
for the owner of 36 Barnston Green requesting the Council to consider
allowing a right of access for vehicles across a section of greensward
to give access to his rear garden. The Parish Council unanimously
decided to refuse this request. Clerk to advise Solicitor |
Clerk |
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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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Barnston Village Hall |
£ 50.00 |
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Lubbock Fine Auditors |
£329.00 |
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EALC |
£350.00 |
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Direct Debits/Standing Orders
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UDC Garage Rent |
£ 38.37 |
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Virgin Mobile Parish Council
telephone calls |
£ 1.38 |
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Just Lamps |
£ 45.53 |
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E. On Energy |
£ 66.51 |
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There being no further business the
meeting closed at 9.10pm. The next Parish Council meeting will take
place on Monday 12th November 2007 at 7.45pm |
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