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1.0
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Apologies
– Cllr E. Hicks, Mrs P. Singleton, Cllr S. Barker, Mr J. Clyne
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2.0
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Declaration of Interest
- None
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3.0
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Public Forum
– There were no members of the public present.
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4.0
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District and County Councillors Report
–
There were no District or County Councillors present.
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5.0
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Road
Safety
– Mr
R. Townsend reported that the grass verges had been cut this month and a
good job was made of the cutting.
Mr Townsend was not aware of any accidents this month.
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6.0
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MINUTES
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The
Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 13th October 2008 were approved and
signed.
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7.0
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CLERKS REPORT
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7.1
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Community Initiatives Fund – The Clerk advised that Highways had now
approved the application for two VAS
signs and 3 Village Gateways.
The application is now with the Community Initiatives Fund for
their final approval.
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Clerk
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7.2
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Refresh road markings in the area of
Parsonage Lane, before the School House and
add an additional ‘slow’ marking on the approach to the School House.
Clerk has spoken to and emailed
Highways yet again.
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Clerk
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7.3
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Weight restriction on B1008 – Clerk has contacted Highways again and is
awaiting a response.
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Clerk
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7.4
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Clerk working on the possibility of applying for a diversion of the
footpath in the Watts Close play area and also the possibility/cost of
fencing off the footpaths.
Awaiting paperwork from UDC and costings.
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Clerk
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7.5
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Resigning B1008 on A120 – Clerk has chased the Highways Agency who is
responsible for the A120 and also speaking to
ECC
regarding local signage.
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Clerk
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7.6
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A
broken street light outside the Stansted Skyline (formerly Bushel and
Sack) has been reported to Highways for repair.
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Clerk
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7.7
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Barbed Wire – the farmer will put something on the barbed wire to make
it more visible.
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Clerk
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7.8
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Broken Stile on Footpath 3 at Barnston Stud – Highways still trying to
investigate who the landowner is.
Clerk chased Highways awaiting a response.
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Clerk
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7.9
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Clerk has asked the handy lady to repair the dog bin at the mini
roundabout.
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Handy lady
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8.0
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FINANCIAL POSITION
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The financial positions as at 31.10.08 were as follows: £7,611.16 in the
current account and £797.22.
Totalling: £8,408.38
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8.1
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It was noted that the Audit papers had been returned for one minor
amendment which was done and initialled by the Chairman, Internal
Auditor and Clerk. The
papers have now been returned to the Audit Commission.
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Clerk
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8.2
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Clerk to research cost of a new printer.
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Clerk
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8.3
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Parish Precept – Clerk to provide information to Council so that they
can decide the Precept for next year at the December meeting.
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Clerk
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9.0
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Items from previous meeting:
Great Leighs Racecourse – Lighting – Clerk has been advised by
Chelmsford Borough Council/ECC
that further covers have been fitted to the lights but further remedial
work will need to be carried out.
Another inspection will be made on the 13th November.
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10.0
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Minor Matters for immediate attention:
None
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Clerk
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11.0
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Planning Applications:UTT/1737/08/FUL
– Single storey rear extension.
Sparlings Cottage, Chelmsford Road, Barnston.
This application was considered and no objections were raised.
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11.01
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Planning Applications Determined:
UTT/1367/08/LB –
Sholdo Hall Farm, Barnston.
It was noted that this application has Conditional Approval.
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12.0
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CHEQUES
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£
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The
following cheques were agreed and signed at the meeting:
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Poppy Appeal
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50.00
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A&J
Lighting
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61.10
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Direct Debits/Standing Orders
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UDC
– Garage Rent
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38.67
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Virgin
Mobile –
Parish Council telephone calls
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0.81
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Just
Lamps/AJ Lighting Solutions
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45.53
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E.ON
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66.51
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There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.35pm.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 8th December 2008
at 7.45pm.
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