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1.0 |
Apologies
– Mrs S. Sellens, Cllr E. Hicks |
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2.0 |
Declaration of Interest
- None |
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3.0 |
Road Safety |
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Mr R. Townsend reported that there had
been an accident on the Barnston Bends this month. |
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4.0 |
MINUTES |
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The Minutes of the meeting held on
Monday 10th December 2007 were approved and signed.
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5.0 |
CLERKS REPORT |
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5.1 |
Replacement signs on the A130 Barnston
Bends – Clerk chasing Highways. |
Clerk |
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5.2 |
Replacement signs at Salletts Green,
Martells and Treedee are currently being manufactured in plastic. Clerk
chasing Highways. |
Clerk |
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5.3 |
Repaint mini roundabout – Clerk chasing
Highways. |
Clerk |
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5.4 |
Cables up from mini roundabout on High
Easter Road. Clerk chased Highways again last week and has been advised
that they have chased the utilities yet again. |
Clerk |
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5.5 |
After a request from a member of the
public, the Parish Council unanimously agreed to ask Highways for a
salt/grit bin at the bottom of Parsonage Lane. |
Clerk |
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5.6 |
Broken wooden barrier between Mill
Field and Berners End. It was noted that the Clerk had asked Highways
to repair this barrier. Clerk chasing Highways. |
Clerk |
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5.7 |
Kerb at village hall – Highways have
advised that the Village Hall would have to pay for Kerb reduction.
Clerk to pass information to Village Hall Committee. |
Clerk |
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5.8 |
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 has been advised that this work should be done by
the end of February. |
Clerk |
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5.9 |
Clerk to ask Highways if it is possible
to have more road markings / coloured road surfaces within the village
i.e. near bus stops etc. |
Clerk |
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5.10 |
Clerk to ask
Highways if possible to put up speed camera signs and find out if we can
get another speed sign possibly one that displays the actual speed. |
Clerk |
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5.11 |
After a request from a member of the
public, the Parish Council unanimously agreed to ask Highways for safety
barriers at both bus stops. |
Clerk |
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5.12 |
Village Hall play area, back of 2
Millers Close – The fence is being pulled down by greenery. The Clerk
was still awaiting another quote which hasn’t come in despite chasing.
Clerk to contact another contractor and report back at next meeting. |
Clerk |
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5.13 |
Village Hall football pitch soil
erosion – The Council unanimously agreed to proceed with the quote from
Mr Jaggard and ask him to provide metal fencing until repairs completed
and grass established. |
Clerk |
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5.14 |
Bushel & Sack Pub – It was noted that
the Chairman had received a letter from UDC advising that they will be
taking action shortly. It was also noted that UDC had been contacted by
a resident about the amount of rubbish at the entrance to the pub. |
Clerk |
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5.15 |
There is a Neighbourhood Action Panel
meeting on 6th February. Clerk to attend. |
Clerk |
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5.16 |
It was noted that the Council
unanimously agreed on Option 4 of the UDC preferred options and that
they are totally opposed to speculative planning application in respect
of Little Dunmow. |
Clerk |
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6.0 |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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6.1 |
The financial positions
as at 31.12.07 were as follows: £13,646.60 in the current account and
£768.21. Totalling: £14,414.81. |
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6.2 |
It was noted that the Clerk had been
advised by HSBC that they have changed their mandate forms. It was
noted that Councillors completed the new form at this meeting.
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Clerk |
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6.3 |
It was noted that the grants from UDC
for £3,500 and ECC for £8,500 have both been received by the Council. |
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6.4 |
It was noted that the Clerk signed the
acceptance form at the meeting from Wicksteed for the Watts Close play
equipment. |
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6.5 |
It was noted that
the Clerk would submit a VAT claim this week. |
Clerk |
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6.6 |
It was noted that a thank you letter
had been received from the Bowls Club as a result of a donation made
last year. |
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7.0 |
Minor
matters for immediate attention: |
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Newsletter – Mr R. Davis has produced a
draft newsletter, amendments to be made for discussion at the next
meeting. |
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8.0 |
Items for next meeting: |
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Emergency Planning |
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Employment Contracts |
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A130 reclassification |
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9.0 |
Planning
Applications Determined: |
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UTT/1667/07/FUL
– Erection of three industrial units as approved under planning approval
UTT/0743/06/OP. Mawkinherds Farm, Well Stye Green, Barnston. It was
noted that this application has been given Conditional Approval |
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UTT/1924/07/LB
– Removal of a section of soleplate to allow level access between
rooms. Lanham Barn, Onslow Green, Barnston. It was noted that this
application has been given Conditional Approval. |
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UTT/2065/07/FUL
– Erection of a timber
framed conservatory. Tye Green Farmhouse, High Easter Road, Barnston.
It was noted that this application has been given Conditional
Approval |
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Planning
Appeals: |
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APP/C1570/A/07/2043847/NWF & APP/C1570/A/07/2043852
– The Courtyard, Onslow Green,
Barnston. It was noted that the appeal hearing will be heard on 16th
January, 2008 at the Council Offices, Great Dunmow. |
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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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Wicksteed Leisure |
12,865.85 |
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EALC |
50.00 |
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Just Lamps |
61.04 |
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Barnston Village Hall |
54.00 |
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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 |
5.18 |
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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 8.55pm. The next Parish Council meeting will take
place on Monday 11th February 2008 at 7.45pm. |
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