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1.0
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Apologies
– 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 2 members of the public present.
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4.0
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District and
County Councillors Report
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5.0
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Road Safety –
Mr R. Townsend reported that there had
been three accidents on or close to the Barnston Bends this month. A
chevron sign was knocked down in one of the accidents. This has been
reported to Highways.
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Clerk
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6.0
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MINUTES
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The Minutes of the
Annual Council Meeting and the Annual Parish Meeting held on Monday 12th May 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 is still chasing Highways every
month, who are in turn chasing the Utility Companies to cut back the
hedge.
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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.
Highways have been waiting for new budget codes to charge the work to
which they now have, so should hopefully complete work within the next
two months.
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Clerk
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7.3
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Safety barriers at
bus stop – Awaiting date from Highways for work to commence.
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Clerk
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7.4
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Additional road
markings / coloured road surfaces within the village - specialist
contractor is used and may take many months.
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Clerk
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7.5
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It was noted that
the Clerk has asked Highways to resurface the footpath between the B1008
and Rayfield Close – awaiting response from Highways
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Clerk
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7.6
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Planned Parish
Visit – The Clerk advised that various works are being carried out by
Highways at the moment i.e. Hedge cutting and resurfacing of some of the
pavement along B1008.
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Clerk
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7.7
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Street lights – It
was note that the Clerk has arranged to have the street light replaced
on the footpath between the B1008 and Rayfield Close next time the
contractors are in the village.
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Clerk
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7.8
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It was noted that
the football nets keep getting pulled down from the posts.
Clerk keeps replacing the cable ties but they are not strong
enough. Clerk to purchase
nylon string to see if that lasts any longer.
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Clerk
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7.9
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Clerk to arrange
for fencing around the village hall goal posts to be removed.
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Clerk
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7.10
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It was agreed that
the Clerk would investigate the cost of Astro Turf at the goal mouths.
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Clerk
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7.11
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57 Rayfield Close
has requested that the ivy etc that is growing up against her house be
removed. Clerk to arrange.
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Clerk
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7.12
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It was noted that
the handyman has resigned.
It was unanimously agreed by the Council to trial another handyperson
for 3 months.
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8.0
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FINANCIAL
POSITION
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The
financial positions as at 31.05.08 were as follows: £7,204.61 in the
current account and £797.22.
Totalling: £8,001.83.
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8.1
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Annual
Audit – It was noted that the internal auditor has approved the accounts
and the external notice is up on the noticeboards.
Clerk to send Annual Audit to auditors once the notice has
expired.
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Clerk
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8.2
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It was
unanimously agreed to pay Mrs K. Coyne £30 for acting as Internal
Auditor for the Parish Council.
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9.0
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Items from previous
meeting:
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9.1
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Health and Safety
Report for play areas – Clerk to arrange for safety tiles beneath slides
in both play areas to be jet washed to remove grass/algae.
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Clerk
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9.2
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Signage at
roundabout – RD has spoken to Garnets Farm about the Farmers Market
signs. They have emailed
the Council and it was unanimously agreed that they can put 2 signs up
on the Tuesday before the market and remove them after the market on the
Saturday evening providing that there is no obstruction to traffic or
residents.
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10.0
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Planning
Applications:
UTT/0846/08/FUL
– Broadgroves Farmhouse,
Chelmsford Road,
Barnston. Conversion of
loft space to bedroom, insertion of 2 No.windows to gable end and
rooflight to rear roof slope.
Internal first floor alterations and replacement of all windows
and doors. This application was considered and there were no objections
raised.
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UTT/0847/08/FUL
– Broadgroves Farmhouse,
Chelmsford Road,
Barnston. Conversion of
loft space to bedroom, insertion of 2 No.windows to gable end and
rooflight to rear roof slope.
Internal first floor alterations and replacement of all windows
and doors. This application was considered and there were no objections
raised.
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UTT/0903/08/FUL –
28 Barnston Green. Erection
of single storey front and rear extension.
This application was considered and there were no objections
raised.
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10.01
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Planning
Applications Determined:
UTT/0541/08/FUL –
Martels
Industrial Estate, High Easter Road, Barnston.
It was noted that this application has been given CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL.
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UTT/1139/07/FUL -
Hunters Moon, High Easter Road,
Barnston. It was noted that
this application has been ALLOWED.
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10.02
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Planning
Appeal Decisions:
APP/C1570/A/08/2063225 –
Hunters Moon, High Easter Road,
Essex,
CM6 1LZ.
It was noted that this appeal has been allowed and planning
permission will be granted.
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11.00
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CORRESPONDENCE
It was unanimously
agreed to renew the annual membership to the Rural Community Council of
Essex at a cost of £55.00.
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Clerk
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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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H.R. Jaggard
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740.25
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Acorn Services
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158.62
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Travis Perkins
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3.14
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Wicksteed Leisure
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94.00
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Allianz Insurance
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1,203.62
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P. Tuckwell
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56.82
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RCCE
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55.00
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Mrs K. Coyne
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30.00
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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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0.21
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Just Lamps/AJ
Lighting Solutions
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45.53
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There being no
further business the meeting closed at 8.50pm.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 14th July 2008
at 7.45pm.
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