18th
October 2004
A
meeting of the Parish Council was held in the Village Hall on Monday 18th
October 2004 at 8pm.
Present
Miss Sach, Mrs Handley, Mrs Clemmow, Ms
Hayes, Mr Bane, Mr Blatch, Mr Tebbit, Mr
White and, in the Chair, Mr Dalton.
Apologies.
None
Minutes of the meeting held on 7th September
2004 agreed and signed
Matters
Arising
1
Harlton Road Notice Board. The Chairman dealing with this.
2
Footpath 13. BT
telephone poles not removed. The Chairman to contact the Rural Group of the
County Council
3
Verge cutting Miss
Hayes reported that she was still carrying out extensive research into various
recommendations and policies on this. Essex
has a policy of 'one-cut' per year. In other areas some verges are designated for environmental
protection. She and Miss Rutland were working to establish a detailed map of
their proposals. This was warmly welcomed.
4
Litter from Green Bin and box collection. In the absence of Cl. Heazell there was nothing
further to report, but it was noted that there are also problems with the
collection from black bins.
5
Speed Restrictions.
The Chairman reported that he had written to Mr
Lines at the County Highways Division asking for Plan B (reduction of the speed
limit to 30 mph, with reactive signs but without physical barriers) to be
adopted for the villages. At the last PC meeting it had been agreed not to press
for the extension of the 30mph zone to Fox corner, in case this jeopardised the
acceptance of the scheme. It was now agreed unanimously that we should, after
all, press for this, as it included one of the most dangerous stretches of road
for drivers and pedestrians. The Chairman will write again to Mr Lines asking
him to include this request in our proposed scheme.
6
Emergency Water Supply.
Miss Sach raised the question of an emergency water supply and the possibility
of using the existing village pumps. Agreed that she and the Chairman discuss
this matter more fully, contact the Emergency Planning Team and report to the
next meeting.
7
Health and Safety in Churchyards. Mr Michael Nicholson had prepared a statement
regarding the condition of the headstones in Little Eversden Churchyard. There
were three in dangerous condition and the estimated cost of repair was in the
region of £250. After discussion it was agreed that the Council would increase
their grant towards churchyard maintenance by £250 in the following year
2005/6. This will be taken into account when budgeting for next year's precept.
8
Condition of Chapel Road at the far end. The Chairman reported that he had agreed to have
a site meeting with the Highways Engineer to discuss this problem. He will
report at the next meeting
Finance. The External Auditor's Report received and read.
Satisfactory. The Clerk was congratulated on her work as Responsible Finance
Officer.
The
following cheques agreed:
Retrospective
payment. L.Volans. 3 months salary
plus expenses £284.34
Signed
at the meeting.
Moore Stephens. Audit
Fee
£141.00
Planning Applications.
D.
Berry, 4 Finches Field. Extension
'No recommendation'
Mr
and Mrs Simon Clemmow, 6 Chapel Road. Extension.
'Approved'
Dr
and Mrs Wheeler, Church Farm, Great Eversden. Listed Building Consent for
changes.
'Approved'
Correspondence
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