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1.0
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Apologies
Mr R. Burlend, Mrs S. Sellens, Mr J. Clyne, Cllr S. Barker
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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 2 members of the public present.
Mr Sykes
raised the issue of footpaths on recently ploughed fields not being put
back. Clerk advised that
she had contacted landowner and that he had promised to put back all
official footpaths by the end of the week.
Clerk, Mr Sykes and Mr Hills (who is farming the land but not the
landowner) to meet on
16/7/08 to ensure all official footpaths/bridleways are
reinstated.
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Clerk
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4.0
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District and County Councillors Report
- Cllr E. Hicks reported that
UDC are currently interviewing potential candidates for the role of
Chief Executive and hope to have someone in place by the end of October.
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5.0
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Road Safety
Mr R. Townsend reported that there had
been a very bad head on accident last week outside Newhouse Villas.
Clerk to find out from ECC
when they will start pursuing a weight restriction on the road.
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Clerk
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6.0
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MINUTES
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The Minutes of the
Meeting held on Monday
9th June 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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Hedge on High
Easter Road overhanging cables Clerk still chasing Highways every
month, who are in turn chasing the Utility Companies.
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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.
Expect work to be done this
month.
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Clerk
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7.3
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The new handy lady
is working out very well and the village is looking a lot tidier.
It was noted that various hedges in the village will be cut
within the next week by a contractor and after that the handy lady will
cut the hedges.
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7.4
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It was noted that
the Clerk has asked Highways to resurface the footpath between the B1008
and Rayfield Close Highways have approved this work no date received
for work to be undertaken yet.
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7.5
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It was noted that
the Clerk has asked Highways to replace the barriers at the end of the
Rayfield Close footpath Currently awaiting a response.
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Clerk
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8.0
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FINANCIAL
POSITION
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The
financial positions as at 30.06.08 were as follows: £4,183.94 in the
current account and £797.22.
Totalling: £4,981.16.
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8.1
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Annual
Audit It was noted that notice period has now ended and that the
papers had been sent off to the Auditors.
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Clerk
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8.2
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It was
noted that a hedge strimmer/cutter had been purchased for the
handyperson to use around the village at a cost of £269.99.
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8.03
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The Council
unanimously resolved to admit the Clerk, Mrs D. Jackaman to become
pensionable, having given the required 28 days public notice.
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9.0
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Items from previous
meeting:
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9.1
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Astro Turf The
Clerk investigated costs and it was agreed that it was too expensive to
pursue at this time.
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10.0
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Items for immediate attention:
Style on Footpath 3 at
Barnston Stud needs repairing/replacing.
Clerk to contact owners and ask them to repair/replace.
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Clerk
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10.1
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It was noted that
a lady and her dog were harassed by a Dalmation just past Martels
Corner. Clerk to contact
dog warden.
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Clerk
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11.0
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Planning
Applications: UTT/0881/08/FUL
Erection of two storey rear and side extensions.
Demolition of existing garage.
Replacement garage with room above.
The Old School House, Chelmsford Road,
Barnston. This application
was considered and there were no objections raised.
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11.01
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Planning
Applications Determined:
UTT/0903/08/FUL
28
Barnston Green, Barnston.
It was noted that this application has been given Conditional Approval.
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UTT/0394/08/FUL
Hoppits, Onslow Green, Barnston.
It was noted that this application has been given Conditional
Approval.
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UTT/2012/07/FUL
Land to rear of Barfield and Hillington,
Chelmsford Road, Barnston.
It was noted that this application has been given 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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Mr D. Herbert
(Wages)
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107.10
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Mr D. Herbert
(Expenses)
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20.00
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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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1.03
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Just Lamps/AJ
Lighting Solutions
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45.53
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E.ON (May)
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66.51
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E.ON (June)
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66.51
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There being no
further business the meeting closed at 9.25pm.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 8th September 2008
at 7.45pm.
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