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1.0
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Apologies
Mr R. Davis, Mrs S. Sellens.
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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
No members of the public present.
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4.0
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District and
County Councillors Report
Cllr Barker gave a report on behalf
of Essex County Council.
Cllr Hicks gave report on behalf of Uttlesford District Council.
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Clerk
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5.0
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Road Safety
Mr R. Townsend reported that he was
not aware of any accidents this month.
It was noted that various potholes and sunken drains have been
repaired with newer holes still to be done.
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6.0
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Weight Restriction
Cllr Barker reported earlier in the meeting that she had not had any
response from Cllr Humes office or Highways.
Clerk and Cllr Barker to pursue but Cllr Barker feels that the
government has other priorities at the moment.
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Clerk/ Cllr Barker
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7.0
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MINUTES
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The Minutes of the
Meeting held on Monday
9th February 2009 were approved and signed.
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8.0
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CLERKS REPORT
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8.1
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Community
Initiatives Fund for two VAS
signs and 3 Village Gateways.
Clerk has been advised that the Council has been successful with
the grant application. No
date has been received from Highways as to when the work will begin to
install the above.
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Clerk
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8.2
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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.
Despite endless emails and
telephone calls by the clerk to Highways the work has still not been
carried out.
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Clerk
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8.3
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Resigning of B1008
The Parish council asked Cllr Barker earlier in the meeting if she
could contact Highways and the Department of Transport to see if she
could help speed up the resigning.
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Cllr Barker
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8.4
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Dog Bins Clerk
was advised by a resident that the bins were full.
She has been in contact with Uttlesford Environmental Health
Department and expressed concern about the bins.
The bins are emptied once a week.
Parish Councillors to let Clerk know if there is a further
problem with the bins or contact Uttlesford Direct on 01799 510510.
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Clerk
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9.0
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FINANCIAL
POSITION
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The
financial positions as at 28.02.09 were as follows: £5,439.03 in the
current account and £797.22.
Totalling: £6,236.25.
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9.01
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Notice of
increase in garage rent with effect from 6/4/09 to £9.27 followed by
a further increase to £9.47 per week due to increase in VAT from 4/1/10
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9.02
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Printer
The new printer is currently on order.
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Clerk
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9.03
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Watts
Close Play Area Public
Rights of Way. The
staggered barrier, handle, signs and to remove a portion of fencing
currently on order.
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Clerk
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10.00
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Items from previous meeting: Parish
Paths
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Clerk
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10.01
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Parish Paths Initiative:
One couple have so far volunteered to help.
Other volunteers wanted! 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.
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10.02
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Litter Pick
The date for the litter pick is
Saturday 28th March 2009 10.00am till
12.00pm. Clerk
to arrange for equipment, disposal of rubbish etc. Volunteers wanted!
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Delyse
Jackaman on 07981 157712 or email
barnstonpc@hotmail.com
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Clerk
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10.03
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Donations
The Council RESOLVED to donate £250 to the Essex Air Ambulance, £100
to Uttlesford Citizens Advice Bureau and £100 to Home-start Uttlesford.
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11.00
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Minor
Matters for immediate attention:
Wall behind bus stop. Clerk
has spoken to resident and they have agreed to arrange for the wall to
be repaired.
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Clerk
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12.00
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Planning
Applications:
None
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Clerk
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12.01
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Planning
Applications Determined: UTT/2007/08/FUL
The Dog House, High Easter Road.
It was noted that this application has been given Conditional
Approval.
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UTT/2010/08/LB & UTT/2009/08/FUL
Mawkinsherd Farm. It was
noted that these applications have been given Conditional Approval.
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12.02
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Planning
Appeals Decisions:
None.
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13.0
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Correspondence requiring action:
The Parish
Council RESOLVED not to put Members Register of Interests on the
village website.
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14.0
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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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Travis Perkins
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23.32
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Essex
County Council
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38.32
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Essex
Air Ambulance (S137)
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250.00
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Home-start
Uttlesford (S137)
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100.00
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Citizens Advice
Bureau Uttlesford (S137)
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100.00
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Direct Debits/Standing Orders
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UDC Garage Rent
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37.82
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Virgin
Mobile
Parish Council telephone calls
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0.42
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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 8.35pm.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Monday 6th April 2009 at 7.45pm.
Meeting dates for 2009 are as follows: |
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Monday 6th
April
Monday 11th May
Monday 8th June
Monday 13th
July
No meeting in August
Monday 14th September
Monday 12th
October
Monday 9th November
Monday 14th December
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