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Minutes of a Meeting of the Wickhambrook Parish Council Estates
Committee
9th March 2004 at 7.30 p.m. in All Saints Church Meeting Room |
Present
Cllrs. J. Wilson (Chairman), A. Harrison, K. Merritt
P. Miller, P. Bayman, J. Shaw
Clerk P. Miller
1. Apologies for absence
No apologies had been received
2. Declarations
of interest in agenda items
J. Shaw declared interest in Moor Green, Vehicle access –
minute 11.3.2.
3. Minutes of meeting of 10th
February
The previously issued minutes were taken as read and signed.
4. Matters arising
There were no matters arising that were not otherwise on the
agenda.
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5. Finance
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| No financial matters raised. |
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| 6. Teen Project |
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6.1 Routine safety inspections. The Clerk reported that he
had carried out weekly inspections. No new safety issues had
been noted.
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6.2 Outstanding work. The Clerk reported that he had chased
the contractors for a completion date.
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Clerk |
7. Tree Warden's Report
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7.1 No report submitted by the Tree Warden.
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| 7.2 Tree surgery |
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7.2.1 Tree between playground and Teen Project. Quote requested.
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Clerk |
| 7.2.2 On MSC Land. The Clerk reported that he had advised
J. Field of the Borough Arboricultural Officer’s recommendations. |
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| 8. Cemetery |
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8.1 Metal gates. The new post had been installed and the side
wing re-fitted.
P. Bayman expressed concern at the gap between the post and
the hedge and that the gate hinge was loose preventing opening.
It was agreed that the hinge be adjusted.
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Clerk |
8.2 Inspections. Following the previous meeting, P. Bayman
had carried out an inspection and submitted the report to the
Clerk. A recent inspection had indicated nothing new.
It was agreed that the grounds contractor be requested to remove
a sheet of scrap metal. |
Clerk |
| 9. Playground |
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9.1 Routine safety inspections. J. Shaw reported that she
had carried out regular inspections but no new issues had been
identified.
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9.2 Maintenance.
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9.2.1 Gate catches. Catches to be fitted to second pedestrian
gate and vehicle access gate.
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JW |
| 9.2.2 Senior climber. Safety mats to be installed when weather
permits. |
Clerk |
9.3 Disabled (special needs) access. The Clerk reported that
the Government sponsored report was mainly applicable to the
establishment of new playgrounds.
Compliance with the Act is still subject to discussion between
the main bodies involved so it was agreed that no action be
taken until there is clearer guidance available. |
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10. Six Acres
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10.1 Disabled access to Tennis Courts. Quotes for path being
sought by Tennis Club Chairman.
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10.2 Disabled access to Bowls Green. As 10.1
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10.3 Inspections. No report received.
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10.4 Football goals. The Clerk reported that he had again
written to the Football Club but had received no response.
Cllr. Merritt reported that the small goals had recently been
moved away from the Six Acres but that the large goals had not.
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| 11. Village Greens |
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11.1 Signage of Greens. The Clerk was instructed to seek the
History Society’s view on producing descriptive literature
to assist with grant sourcing.
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Clerk |
11.2 Moor Green.
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JW |
11.2.1 No-Parking signs. Awaiting erection.
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11.2.2 Vehicle access. The Clerk reported that he had viewed
the site and felt that approval for a properly constructed splay
with curbing would protect the Green from future damage.
P. Miller said that having viewed the site she withdrew her
previous objections as she considered the road safety issues
far outweighed the small loss of Green.
It was agreed that other members should view the site to facilitate
a decision at the next meeting.
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JW, AH,
KM, PB,
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| 11.3 Attleton Green incursion. There appeared to have been
no further progress with clearing. Cllr. Wilson agreed to contact
the person responsible. |
JW |
12. Grounds maintenance
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12.1 Contract. Resolved that the contract be rolled on for
2004/5 at a cost of £4,956.74 ex. VAT. This price provided
for facing hard back the hedge alongside the footpath behind
the Teen Project that had not previously been included in the
contract.
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Clerk |
| 12.2 Churchyard nature reserve. The Clerk reported that the
PCC had requested a reduction in the area of the reserve and
that, on advice from Suffolk Wildlife Trust, it be cut to a
height of 4-6 inches three times a year. Cllr. Wilson agreed
to contact the PCC. |
JW |
| 12. Date of next meeting |
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Tuesday 6th April, 7.30 p.m. in All Saints Church Meeting
Room
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| 13. Date of subsequent meeting |
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| 11th May; 8th June |
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14. Any other business
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| Nothing raised. |
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| Meeting closed at 8.35 p.m. |
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