The Council met in the Village Hall on Thursday 13 July 2006 at 8.15pm
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Apologies:
- Cllr Simon Walsh, Essex County Council
- Cllr Sue Schneider, Uttlesford District Council
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PC Ryan McNamara updated the Councillors between 8.30 and 8.50pm during which time the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 15 JUNE 2006
were taken as read and signed as a correct record by the Chairman.
MATTERS ARISINGfrom previous Minutes, not dealt with in the main agenda
- Public Rights of Way
Mr Haylock had submitted a further application for funding from the 2006/07 grant allocation. He had also received a copy of the plan from Mike Felgate showing village green areas.
- Highways
The issue of parking in the centre of the village was discussed. The verge cutting program was running very late this year and seemed to be done in an extremely long winded fashion. Miss Frost will write to ECC with a complaint.- Action DF
- P3
Miss Frost had been unable to request the initial £600 from P3 as discussed previously as she did not have the relevant forms. It was decided a sub-committee meeting would be arranged within a week or so to establish which field edge paths should/could be included and complete the pro forma for submission.- Action DF/DH
Miss Frost would also establish whether verge cutting could be included in P3 work.- Action DF
- Best Kept Village 2006
Alan Weedon had attended the award ceremony the previous evening and was pleased to announce that Hempstead was Runner Up in Class 4.
REVIEW OF NEWCOMERS MEETING (16/6/06)
It was generally felt to have been a valuable meeting - very well received but the proof will be seen as to how much involvement transpires. The event should be repeated as necessary (possibly in 2/3 years).
CORRESPONDENCE
| Viridor Credits/Stansted Airport Community Trust |
Letters advising of grant application possibilities, passed to Mr Sladen for Village Hall possibilities - and then to be copied to Mr Weedon (re Church possibilities) and Mr Rennie (re Church Bell possibilities).- Action JS |
| UDC |
Information re supply of Biodegradable Kitchen Waste Sacks for sale to public - Clerk to write to UDC stating that these bags should be supplied free of charge by the council as the public are being forced to use the wheelie bin system.- Action CD |
| RCCE |
Mr Weedon had received a pack of Parish Plan information - this will be circulated for comment. |
WEBSITE
Miss Frost reported that there was approximately £350 remaining from the various grants received for the website creation and upkeep. This will be monitored in view of future expenses as necessary. The site is being well maintained but there may be a lull in updating during August due to holiday commitments.
FINANCE
The following accounts were approved for payment and cheques drawn up:
| S McCarthy | Chairman's Allowance | £21.00 |
| RCCE | 2006/07 subscription | £35.00 |
PLANNING
Wellyard Cottage - UTT/0670/06/FUL - Permission refused (excessive size, inappropriate design, internal layout not providing sufficient access on all levels).
Moss's Farm - UTT/1912/05/FUL - Appeal lodged, to be decided by written statements.
Stansted Airport Generation 1 - UTT/0717/06/FUL - Support letter from Rt Hon Sir Alan Haselhurst received following submission of objections to planning permission.
HIGHWAYS
Repair of the water leak near the fountain is in hand.
Resurfacing of Church Hill was carried out on 29 June from the junction with B1054 to just before Church Farm ponds. Mr McCarthy will call Highways as it was understood that kerbing at the Ring of Trees would be put in before the resurfacing was carried out.- Action SM
Proposed Extension of Speed Limit areas - Mr Davies had written a well argued letter against these proposals, which was discussed at length by the Council. Mr McCarthy will send a reply to Mr Davies. It remains the Council's policy to reduce speed on the roads within the parish and this proposal will be considered alongside any others that come to the fore.- Action SM
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COMMON LAND REGISTRATION
The land from the war memorial past the bus stop was not thought to be registered as common land. Mr McCarthy will pursue. The land round the pump and pond were village green according to ECC (plan received from Mike Felgate) and the Ring of Trees is owned by the Parish Council.- Action SM
VILLAGE HALL
Mr Sladen reported on the meeting held in June and stated that the income for the half year was down due to a reduction in bookings and expenditure had risen, due mainly to higher energy costs. Mr Sladen and Miss Frost were obtaining quotes for acoustic cladding to be installed in the hall.
STANSTED AIRPORT
Nothing to report
The dates of the next meetings are 24 August, 19 September and 26 October 2006.
The meeting closed at 10pm.
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