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1.0 |
Apologies
Mr G. Ball |
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2.0 |
Declaration of Interest
- None |
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3.0 |
Public Forum
There were no members of the public present. |
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4.0 |
District and County Councillors Report
- Cllr E. Hicks gave an
update on the current situation at Uttlesford District Council. |
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5.0 |
Road Safety
Mr R. Townsend reported that there had
been no accidents this month, and the two potholes in the village near
the bus stop where getting rather large. Clerk to report to Highways
again. |
Clerk |
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6.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on
Monday 11th February 2008 were approved and signed.
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7.0 |
CLERKS REPORT |
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7.1 |
Replacement signs on the A130 Barnston
Bends have now been replaced. |
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7.2 |
Repaint mini roundabout Clerk still
chasing Highways. |
Clerk |
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7.3 |
Hedge on High Easter Road overhanging
cables It was noted that the Clerk is still chasing Highways, who are
chasing the Utility Companies to cut back the hedge. |
Clerk |
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7.4 |
Highways to refresh some of the road
markings that are fading in the area of Parsonage Lane and before the
School House and add an additional slow marking on the approach to the
School House. Clerk chasing. |
Clerk |
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7.5 |
Safety barriers at both bus stops
Highways have to inspect the area. Clerk waiting for a response from
Highways. |
Clerk |
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7.6 |
Highways to inspect area to see if it
is possible to have more road markings / coloured road surfaces within
the village i.e. near bus stops etc. Clerk waiting for a response from
Highways. |
Clerk |
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7.7 |
The cost to the Parish Council to have
a salt/grit bin at the bottom of Parsonage Lane is £350.00. The Parish
Council unanimously agreed to ask Highways whether a suitable place for
the bin can be found and if so to proceed with the purchase still
waiting to hear from Highways whether a suitable place can be found. |
Clerk |
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7.8 |
Broken Bridge Highways have been
advised of a broken footpath bridge. This has been inspected and now
waiting to be repaired. |
Clerk |
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7.9 |
It was noted that the Village Hall play
area fence has now been repaired. |
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7.10 |
Village Hall football pitch soil
erosion Work will hopefully start this month (subject to weather). |
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7.11 |
Bushel & Sack Pub Issues now with
Planning Control Manager. Clerk chasing but there has been little
progress to date. |
Clerk |
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8.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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The financial positions
as at 29.02.08 were as follows: £2,906.00 in the current account and
£768.21. Totalling: £3,674.21. |
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8.1 |
It was noted that
the garage rent has increased to £8.93 per week with effect from 7/4/08. |
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9.0 |
Items from previous meeting:
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9.1 |
It was unanimously decided to approve
the Employment Contracts for the Clerk and Handyman. |
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9.2 |
Newsletter/Website It was agreed to
supply Alan Butler with more information to put on the village website.
If anyone has any old photos that can be used please contact the Clerk.
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Clerk |
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10.0 |
Planning
Applications:
UTT/0187/08/FUL Two storey
side extension. 38 Barnston Green, Barnston. This application was
considered and there were no objections raised.
UTT/0195/08/FUL
Two storey side extension with integral garage. Porch to front. 30
Barnston Green, Barnston. This application was considered and there
were no objections raised.
UTT/0200/08/FUL
Erection of a timber framed summer house. Sholdo Hall Farm, Onlsow
Green, Barnston. This application was considered and there were no
objections raised. |
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Planning
Appeals:
APP/C1570/A/08/2063225/WF
Proposed first floor extension. Hunters Moon, High Easter Road,
Barnston. This appeal was considered and there were no objections
raised. |
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11.0 |
Correspondence: |
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11.1 |
Stansted Airport It was agreed to let
Stop Stansted Expansion make a presentation to the Council. Clerk to
arrange. |
Clerk |
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12.0 |
CHEQUES |
£ |
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The following cheques were agreed and
signed at the meeting: |
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Acorn Services |
968.20 |
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P. Tuckwell Ltd |
293.11 |
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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 |
1.43 |
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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 9.20pm. The next Parish Council meeting will take
place on Monday 14th April 2008 at 7.45pm. |
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