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Minutes of a Meeting of the Wickhambrook Parish Council Estates
Committee
4th January 2005 at 7.30 p.m. in the MSC Pavilion |
| Present |
ACTION |
Cllrs. J. Walker, A. Harrison, K.
Merritt, P. Bevan
P. Miller, P. Bayman
Clerk P. Miller
1. Apologies for absence
None received.
2. Declarations of interest
in agenda items
No declarations.
3. Minutes of meeting of
2nd November 2004
The previously issued minutes were taken as read and signed.
4. Matters arising
No matters raised.
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5. Finance
The following payment were approved:
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| 5.1.1 |
129 |
WMSC |
Hall hire – New Year Party fundraiser |
69.30 |
No.2a/c |
| 5.1.2 |
130 |
K. Cordy |
Buffet – New Year Party fundraiser
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90.40 |
No.2a/c |
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5.2 The following income was noted:
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| 5.2.1 |
BACS |
Sport England |
Teen Project grant balance |
2874.00 No.2a/c |
| 5.2.2 |
100083 |
EIBE |
Play Teen Project Goal net reimbursement
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293.75 No.2a/c |
| 5.2.2 |
100084/5 |
Christmas Craft Fair |
Teen Project maintenance fund |
264.50 No.2a/c |
| 5.2.3 |
100086/7 |
New Year Party |
Teen Project maintenance fund |
334.00 No.2a/c |
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6. Tree Warden’s Report
Cllr. Bevan reported that trees and rabbit guards had been ordered.
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7. Cemetery
7.1 Safety inspections. P. Bayman submitted a report:
7.1.1 Long brambles hanging out of trees presented a small risk.
7.1.2 Uncut sections of the rear bank look untidy. No safety
issue.
7.1.3 Clumps of brambles look untidy. No safety issue.
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| Resolved that all be referred to the grounds contractor for
attention. |
Clerk |
| 8. Churchyard |
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| 8.1 Safety inspections. Cllr. Bevan reported on his preliminary
inspection: |
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| 8.1.1 Headstones. A number need attention. A further inspection
to be carried out in conjunction with the Clerk. Resolved that
an order be placed with Saxon Monumental for any essential safety
work. |
PBe/Clerk |
8.1.2 Trees overhanging the rear boundary need attention and
will be referred to the adjacent landowner.
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PBe |
9. Playground
9.1 Safety inspections. No report received. |
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9.2 Maintenance.
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9.2.1 Senior swings. The Clerk reported that he had replaced
the damaged seats.
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9.2.4 Roundabout. Quote for replacement seats awaited.
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Clerk |
| 9.3 Access. The Clerk reported that he had arranged a meeting
with a contractor to obtain a quote for a path from the car
park. |
Clerk |
10. Teen Project
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10.1 Routine safety inspections. The Clerk reported that he
had carried out regular inspections. No safety issues had been
noted.
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10.2 Outstanding work. All completed.
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10.3 Dogs. The Clerk reported that he had obtained some prohibition
and clean-up notices for installation.
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Clerk |
| 10.4 Access. Quote to be obtained for a path from the car
park (see 9.3) |
Clerk |
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| 11. Six Acres |
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11.1 Inspections. In the absence of A. Mitchell no report
was available. The Clerk reported that he had appended a request
for information to A. Mitchell’s agenda but had received
no response. As it appeared that the inspections required by
the Parish Council’s insurers were not being carried out
it was resolved that an alternative inspection appointment be
made. P. Miller volunteered to undertake this along with the
Village Greens and this was approved.
A. Mitchell to be advised accordingly. |
PM
Clerk |
| 11.2 Emergency/disabled access. The Clerk reported that he
had not yet been able to contact a road marking contractor. |
Clerk |
| 11.3 School parking. It was noted that the grassed area adjacent
to the tennis courts has been badly rutted by vehicles. The
Clerk was instructed to write to the headteacher requesting
that teachers and visitors to the school be instructed not to
drive on this area and to suggest that if overspill parking
is needed that the MSC car park be used. |
Clerk |
| 11.4 Motorbikes. Cllr. Harrison reported that there no longer
appeared to be a significant problem. |
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11.5 Overhanging trees. Branches overhanging the footpath
along the side bank to be referred to the grounds contractor
for attention.
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Clerk |
12. Village Greens
12.1 Inspections. No report was available. P. Miller to take
over (see 11.1).
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13. Grounds Maintenance
Quote awaited.
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Clerk |
14. Date of next meeting
Tuesday 8th March, 7.30 p.m., venue to be confirmed.
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Clerk |
15. Date of subsequent meeting
To be arranged
16. Any other business
Nothing raised. |
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| Meeting closed at 8.20 p.m. |
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