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Minutes of
the meeting of 04/09/2000 |
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These were
approved by the meeting and signed by Cllr. Mrs Johnson as a correct
record |
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Matters
arising: |
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(1) |
Cock car
park: |
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The banner and
scaffolding had been removed but another banner was draped across the front of
the PH. Agreed we ask Enforcement Officer about this and blackboards in the
conservation area. |
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(2) |
War
Memorial: |
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Members not
happy with the initial attempt at hand-enamelling. Agreed Clerk to make further
enquiries. |
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(3) |
Site for
play equipment (Larches): |
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Strutt and
Parker indicate they cannot trace reference to the sale of this land. Agreed we
try the Lyster family for information as to the agent responsible. Quote of
£32.50 from F. J. Britten for new plates on swing seats agreed
acceptable. |
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(4) |
Traffic
Calming: |
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It had been
confirmed in writing that the 'splitter' near Rectory Hall would not now
appear, however refuge south of the Church now would. B/Clr. Stringer indicated
that points system for TC measures had been altered but not finalised. We
understood that momney had been set aside for two 'splitters' so agreed, in
view of very recent fatal accident on north approach we press for 40mph speed
restriction on northern approach/or speed cameras, refuge/roundabout at Common
Road/B1007. |
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(5) |
Buttsbury
Signpost: |
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This has now
been repaired (see Accounts) and the Forge's estimate sent to firm responsible.
This has now been repaired (see Accounts) and the Forge's estimate sent to firm
responsible. |
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(6) |
Planning,
The Bear PH: |
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It was noted
that the garage here had this day been demolished against our wishes. Agreed to
check urgently whether permission had been granted. |
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(7) |
Bus Shelter
Ceiling: |
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Agreed
we accept estimate of £97/50 from Mr M. Tant for this work. |
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(8) |
Dog-waste
bin near CC footpath: |
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Cllr. Webb has
informed the PCC of Catholic Church about this. Agreed bin should go on right
hand side of path entrance. Environmental Health to be told. |
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Village Hall
update: |
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The loan from
Charities Aid Foundation had been received. A revised Trust Deed had been sent
to the Charity Commission for approval. An estimate of £17,952 had been
obtained for surfacing of further stretch of car park for recycling unit.
Agreed PC to CBC, ENv. Services to ask what they could contribute. |
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General
Correspondence: |
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Claim for damages: |
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We have been
advised by Leonard Gray Solicitors that a child was seeking damages for
injuries sustained in falling off the old broken seat in Swan Lane (April). The
papers had been sent to our insurers. Should it be necessary, Cllr Mrs Tully
could provide a witness to support the PC. |
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Grass
Cutting, The Common: |
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ELS had quoted
£246 plus VAT for general strim around common and removal of epicormic
growth and suckers from trees and other works to rear of and side of Pavilion.
Members felt this unnecessary at this time and agreed wider strip of verge from
seat opposite the Nook to Boundary House needed attention on next routine cut
of common. |
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Stock United
F.C. |
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Letter from the Secretary requesting PC support in finding more
suitable site to develop their facilities and some financial help with cutting,
rolling and general maintenance. Agreed we request a financial statement from
the Club and mention we are pursuing the idea of the Larches for recreational
purposes. |
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Tweedy
Charity. |
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In her letter
of thanks for our donation Mrs Fenwick mentioned garden maintenance.
Agreed we suggest allotment provision might be an answer. |
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1. |
Well Lane has
been only surface-dressed and not resurfaced. Too expensive to resurface
Square. |
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2. |
Drainage
problems near Mrs Sabine's shop are still on agenda during next few weeks. |
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3. |
The High
Street 'Cat's Eyes' are not temporary but Ministry-approved. |
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Planning
matters |
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Decisions by
the Borough Council: |
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FULL |
Retention of out, incl. wet weather
canopy.
The Hoop, PH 21 High Street. APPROVED |
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OUT |
Erection of one bungalow
Land adj. Oakcroft,
Marigold Lane. REFUSED |
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Mr and Mrs Elliott
Extension to existing
conservatory on nortH
Flower Patch, Leather Bottle Hill. Side of house.
APPROVED |
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Applications
Referred: |
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| 1571/00 |
FULL |
Mark Regan
Garage
3 Church Hill Cottages,
Buttsury |
| 1581/00 |
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Mr John Nelson
False pitched roof over
existing single-story flat-roofed rear extension.
1 & 2 Cockshill
Cottages, Swan Lane. |
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Meeting
unanimously agreed no comment on both of these. Environment Committee
would be holding a site visit (before reconsidering application) at
Greenwoods on 27/09/2000 at 8:30 am. |
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3 papers
circulated among Members before meeting: |
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Spirit of
Best Value: |
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Epping on
17/10/2000. Agreed: Cllrs. Peacock, Webb and Mrs Williams to attend at
cost of £15. See Accounts. |
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General
Principles of Conduct in Local Government: |
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Cllr. Trant and
meeting agreed alteration to 'integrity' paragraph on Annex A. |
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Clerk's Model Contract: |
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Agreed
not all applicable to Stock. To be deferred for possible consideration by small
sub-committee. |
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Accounts: |
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Second ½
of precept credited £10606. |
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Meeting agreed
to an increase in Clerk's salary from £5.92 to £6.47 per 7.5 hr
week from 01/04/2000 as per NALC circular. |
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Cheques were
drawn as follows: |
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£630.82 |
J. Seaman
Clerk's salary June-Sept as above |
Salary |
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£53.62 |
J. Seaman |
Back Pay |
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£31.45 |
J. Seaman |
Expenses |
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£17.50 |
CPRE |
annual sub |
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£244.07 |
Wybone |
for
litterbin |
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£287.88 |
Ingatestone
Forge |
for repairs
to signpost |
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£357.20 |
ELS |
for August
cutting |
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£205.00 |
M. Tant |
for siting
Swan Lane seat and seat and raising ground Level and repairs to 2 more seats.
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£32.92 |
R. Seaman |
p/copying
June-Sept and letterheads |
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£15.00 |
EALC |
'Best Value'
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Agreed
Members to view litterbin before deciding best position in Swan Lane to
situate it |
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Any other
business: |
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List of Past
Chairmen of Stock PC to be removed from Rectory Hall and hung (with BKV
certificates) in Village Hall. |
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2 drains
blocked either side of 71 Mill Road |
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30mph disc in
Birch Lane has been damaged. |
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30mph disc Swan
Lane still being easily reversed. |
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Mattress in
Swan Lane lay-by. |
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Our news to go
in the Journal as well as Stock Press |
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Environmental
Services to be asked about rumours re SmithKline Beecham site. |
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Verge outside
Fivehouses was cut by CBC, why not verge on opposite corner? |
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Raised by
public |
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In answer to a
question is was confirmed that it was the present Council's policy of to
preserve he Green Belt around the village. |
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A Huge thank
you to Vanessa Heald for retyping these minutes for the web site. |
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