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1.0
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Election of Chairman
– Mr R. Burlend was proposed by Mrs P. Singleton to continue his role as
Chairman. This was seconded
by Mr G. Ball. Mr R.
Burlend signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office form.
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2.0
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Election of Vice-Chairman
– Mr G. Ball stepped down as Vice-Chairman and Mr R. Davis was proposed
by Mrs S. Sellens and seconded by Mr M. LeMasurier as Vice-Chairman.
Mr R. Davis signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office form.
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3.0
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Apologies
– Mr J. Clyne, Mrs S. Tuttlebury
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4.0
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Declaration of Interest
- None
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5.0
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Public Forum
– One member of the public present.
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6.0
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Appointment of Representatives
- It was unanimously agreed that Councillors would continue with their
appointed areas of special interest as follows:
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Mr
R. Burlend – Chairman: Finance, Roads, School Bus, Miscellaneous
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Mr
G.J. Ball: Civil Defence, Essex County Council/Chelmsford
Borough Council correspondence, Local and District Plans, Newsletter
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Mr
C. Brooks: Barnston United Charities, Newsletter, Miscellaneous
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Mr
J. Clyne: Community Issues, Newsletter, Health & Safety, Miscellaneous
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Mr
R. Davis - Vice Chairman: Environmental Issues, Uttlesford District
Council
correspondence,Play Area watch, Newsletter
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Mr
M. LeMasurier: Village Hall Representative/Footpaths/Airport/Roads
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Mrs
S. Sellens: EALC, RCCE, Local Government, Miscellaneous
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Mrs
P. Singleton: Neighbourhood Watch, Charities, Play area Watch
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Mrs
S. Tuttlebury: Public Transport, Health Issues, Housing
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Village Representative - Mr R. Townsend: Road Safety Representative
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7.0
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District and County Councillors
Report
–
Cllr Hicks gave a report on behalf of Uttlesford District Council.
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8.0
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Road
Safety
– Mr
R. Townsend advised that there had been no major accidents this year.
Various repairs had been undertaken throughout the year with some
potholes and drain covers still to be repaired.
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9.0
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MINUTES
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The
Minutes of the Meeting held on
Monday 9th March 2009 were approved and signed.
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10.00
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Barnston United Charities -
Mr C. Brooks was not at the
meeting so this item was deferred until the next meeting on the 8th June 2009.
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CB
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11.00
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Planning Applications:
UTT/304/08/FUL &
UTT/305/08/LB – Erection of two storey rear extension.
Demolition of single storey rear extension.
Parkers Croft, Sallets Green, High Easter Road, Barnston.
This application was considered and the Parish Council supports
this application. They
requested that Cllr Hicks asks for the application to be put before a
full planning committee if it looks likely that the case officer will
refuse permission. Clerk to
write to UDC advising this.
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Clerk
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UTT/0377/09/FUL & UTT/0378/09/LB
First Floor rear extension.
Broadgroves Farmhouse, Chelmsford Road, Barnston.
This application was considered and the Parish Council supported
this application.
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Planning Applications Determined:
None
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Planning Appeals Decisions:
None.
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12.00
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CLERKS REPORT
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12.01
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Community Initiatives Fund – for two VAS
signs and 3 Village Gateways. Clerk met with Highways and discussed
suitable locations.
Manufacturers will need to do a site visit in the summer.
Highways co-ordinating with other villages so don’t expect visit
to be until the summer.
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Clerk
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12.02
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It was noted that the Clerk has reported to Highways the weeds on the
chevron tiles at the two A120 roundabouts and asked for them to be
cleared occasionally.
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Clerk
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12.03
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It was noted that the Clerk has reported to Highways the pothole at the
top of Parsonage Lane.
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Clerk
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12.04
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It was noted that the Clerk has reported to Highways the raised drain
cover outside 30 Barnston Green.
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Clerk
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12.05
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Residents have requested that the road be resurfaced in the square in
front of 61/62 Rayfield Close.
Clerk has asked Highways and is waiting a response.
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Clerk
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12.06
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It was noted that the Clerk has been in contact with the water company
regarding a leaning lamp post outside 8 Berners End.
The lean is thought to be caused by blocked/collapsed
drains/sewers. Awaiting a
response.
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Clerk
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12.05
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Footpaths/Watts Close Play Area – All necessary equipment received.
It is anticipated that the work will be completed within the next
two weeks.
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Clerk
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12.06
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Clerk has asked residents of 60/61 Rayfield Close if they can repair the
brick wall which is leaning towards the bus shelter.
The resident of 60 Rayfield Close said she would speak to her
neighbours and see if they could all do something to repair the wall.
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Clerk
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12.07
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Signage outside Stansted Skyline – The Clerk has received numerous
complaints about this new signage.
Clerk has contacted UDC who will investigate.
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Clerk
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12.08
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Old
printer – it was noted that nobody had expressed an interest in the old
printer. Clerk to dispose
of printer.
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Clerk
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13.00
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FINANCIAL POSITION
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The
financial positions as at 30.04.09 were as follows: £11,645.88 in the
current account and £821.47 in the NSB account.
Totalling: £12,467.35.
This includes the latest Precept payment.
It was noted that the Chairman and Clerk signed the cash book.
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13.01
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Annual Health and Safety Inspection – The Council RESOLVED to use RoSPA
for 2009/10 annual inspection.
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Clerk
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13.02
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Annual Insurance - The Council RESOLVED to accept the renewal of the
Annual Insurance.
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13.03
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Annual Audit – RB/DJ to complete for June meeting and RESOLVED to use
Kate Coyne as internal auditor.
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RB/Clerk
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13.04
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EALC - The Council RESOLVED to pay the Affiliation Fee for 2009/10.
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14.00
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East Anglia’s
Children’s Hospice - The Council RESOLVED not to give a donation.
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15.00
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Community Project Grant Scheme 2009/10 - The Council RESOLVED not to
pursue this.
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16.00
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Planned Parish Visit – All Councillors to supply Clerk with a list of
suggested works.
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18.00
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Correspondence for information only:
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18.01
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Information Commissioner’s Office – Freedom of Information Act (RB)
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18.02
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Equality and Human Rights Commission – Public Sector Duties (RB)
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18.03
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Bus Passenger News (ST)
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18.04
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EALC – Various information (SS)
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19.00
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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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Essex
County Council
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33.89
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Centrewire
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144.90
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Barnston Village Hall
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44.40
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P.
Tuckwell Ltd
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274.13
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Mrs
D. Jackaman (Wages)
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243.20
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Mrs
S. Jenkins (Wages)
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300.00
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Mrs
S. Jenkins (Expenses)
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82.05
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Essex
County Council
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34.09
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Allianz Ltd
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1249.04
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EALC
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219.27
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Direct Debits/Standing Orders
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UDC
– Garage Rent
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40.35
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Virgin Mobile – Parish Council telephone calls
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2.42
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A&J
Lighting Solutions
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49.31
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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
8.55pm. The next
Parish Council meeting will take place on
Monday 8th June 2009 at
7.45pm.
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