|
1.0
|
Apologies
– Mr G. Ball, Mrs S. Tuttlebury.
|
|
|
2.0
|
Declaration of Interest
– None.
|
|
|
3.0
|
Public Forum
– No members of the public present.
|
|
|
4.0
|
District and
County Councillors Report
– Cllr Hicks gave report on behalf of
Uttlesford District Council.
The Council RESOLVED to write to UDC concerning a property in
Berners End.
|
Clerk
|
|
5.0
|
Road Safety
– The Clerk reported that she was not
aware of any accidents this month. She
has reported various potholes and sunken drains to Highways for repair.
It was noted that temporary
repairs have been undertaken so some holes whilst waiting for the
weather to improve for more permanent repairs.
|
|
|
5.01
|
The Clerk was
asked to report flooding on the High Easter Road around Albans and also
near Martels Industrial Estate.
|
Clerk
|
|
5.02
|
The Clerk was also
asked to report a knocked down chevron sign on the High Easter Road by
Medhurst.
|
Clerk
|
|
5.03
|
Last month the
question was asked if the B1008 was gritted between Onslow Green and the
Butchers Arms. The Clerk
has been advised by Highways that they grit the B1008 (formerly A130)
all the way to Ford End.
|
|
|
6.0
|
Litter Pick – The
Council felt that this suggestion was a good idea and would set a date
at the March meeting when the weather will hopefully be better.
|
|
|
7.0
|
MINUTES
|
|
|
|
The Minutes of the
Meeting held on Monday 12th January 2009 were approved and
signed.
|
|
|
8.0
|
CLERKS REPORT
|
|
|
8.1
|
Community
Initiatives Fund – for two VAS
signs and 3 Village Gateways.
The application is with the Community Initiatives Fund – Clerk is
awaiting a response despite making numerous telephone calls.
|
Clerk
|
|
8.2
|
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 Highways
again to try to get this work done.
|
Clerk
|
|
8.3
|
It was noted that
a street light had been repaired outside 26 Watts Close.
|
|
|
8.4
|
Resigning of B1008
– Clerk has emailed the local PCSO about the safety issues with cars
stopping or slowing on the double roundabout potentially causing
accidents. The cause being
the resigning of the former A130 removing references to Chelmsford.
They will try and get in contact with Highways and Department of
Transport but do not really think there is a lot else they can do.
|
Clerk
|
|
9.0
|
FINANCIAL
POSITION
|
|
|
|
The
financial positions as at 31.01.09 were as follows: £5,409.27 in the
current account and £797.22.
Totalling: £6,206.49.
|
|
|
9.01
|
Uttlesford Citizens Advice Bureau
– Clerk to get together a list of all charity donations over the last
two years. Council will
resolve to donate to various charities at the March meeting.
|
|
|
9.02
|
Printer
– The Council RESOLVED to purchase a new printer with a budget of up to
£250. Clerk to action
|
Clerk
|
|
9.03
|
Watts
Close Play Area – Public
Rights of Way. The Council
RESOLVED to purchase a staggered barrier, handle, signs and to remove a
portion of fencing. Clerk
to action.
|
Clerk
|
|
9.01
|
A&J Lighting Solutions -
The Council RESOLVED to amend the
standing order from £45.53 per month to £49.31 as a result of the new
contract that was previously Resolved at the October 2008 meeting.
|
|
|
10.0
|
Items from previous meeting: Parish
Paths
The Parish Council RESOLVED
to join the Parish Paths Initiative.
The Parish Council will be looking for volunteers from the village that
would be willing to join a working party that would go out 2/3 times a
year to keep the footpaths in Barnston clear and undertake any minor
maintenance of the footpaths.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Delyse
Jackaman on 07981 157712 or email
barnstonpc@hotmail.com.
For further information on the Parish Paths Scheme visit:
www.essexcc.gov.uk/prow
then click on Community Action and Parish Paths Partnership.
|
Clerk
|
|
11.0
|
Minor
Matters for immediate attention:
Wall behind bus stop. The
wall is leaning considerably.
Clerk to speak to resident to request that it is repaired.
|
Clerk
|
|
12.0
|
Planning
Applications:
UTT/0108/09/LB –
Internal
alterations, infill window and insertion of roof light.
Lanham Barn, Onslow Green Barnston.
This application was considered and no objections were raised.
|
Clerk
|
|
|
UTT/2009/08/FUL, UTT/2010/08/LB -
Proposed alternative scheme to
that approved under UTT/2082/08/FUL,
conversion and extension of barn to proved office and live/work unit.
Mawkinherds Farm, Wellstye Green, Barnston.
This application was considered and no objections were raised.
|
|
|
12.01
|
Planning
Applications Determined: UTT/1695/08/FUL,UTT/1696/08/FUL
– Barnston Hall Stud – Unconditional Approval.
|
|
|
12.02
|
Planning
Appeals Decisions:
None.
|
|
|
13.0
|
Correspondence
It was
noted that there will be a temporary road closure on the High Easter
Road for 2 days from
23/2/09.
|
|
|
14.0
|
CHEQUES
|
£
|
|
|
The following
cheques were agreed and signed at the meeting:
|
|
|
|
Essex
County Council
|
32.63
|
|
|
Barnston Village
Hall (play area rent)
|
92.00
|
|
|
Barnston Village
Hall (hall hire)
|
44.40
|
|
|
A&J Lighting
Solutions (repair of street light)
|
75.84
|
|
|
Audit Commission
|
327.75
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct Debits/Standing Orders
|
|
|
|
UDC – Garage Rent
|
37.82
|
|
|
Virgin
Mobile –
Parish Council telephone calls
|
0.00
|
|
|
A&J Lighting
Solutions
|
45.53
|
|
|
E.ON
|
66.51
|
|
|
There being no further business the
meeting closed at 8.40pm.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 9th March 2009 at 7.45pm.
Meeting dates for 2009 are as follows: |
|
|
|
Monday 12th
January
Monday 11th May
Monday 14th September
Monday 9th February
Monday 8th June
Monday 12th October
Monday 9th March
Monday 13th July
Monday 9th November
Monday 6th April
No meeting in August
Monday 14th December
|
|
