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Minutes of a Meeting of the Wickhambrook Parish Council Estates
Committee
6th April 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, A. Mitchell
Clerk P. Miller
1. Apologies for absence
J. Shaw
2. Declarations of interest in agenda
items
There were no declarations of interest.
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Minutes of meeting of 9th March
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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| The Borough Council Parks Dept. had made a routine inspection
and reported the insecure fixing of the goal net. This was already
in-hand with the equipment supplier. |
Clerk |
6.2 Outstanding work. The Clerk reported that some had been
completed and he was in discussion with the suppliers regarding
the outstanding items.
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Clerk |
7. Tree Warden's Report
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7.1 The Clerk presented a report on behalf of the Tree Warden:
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| 7.1.1 New trees in the Cemetery will be planted further from
the hedge to allow for mechanical hedge cutting. |
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7.1.2 Extra trees supplied in error will be donated to the
school.
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| 7.2 Tree surgery |
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| 7.2.1 Tree between playground and Teen Project. Order placed. |
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| 7.2.2 On MSC Land. Following discussion with J. Field the
order for this work had been confirmed. |
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| 8. Cemetery |
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| 8.1 Metal gates. Options of closing the gap at the side of
the gate or making it a pedestrian entrance were discussed.
Agreed it be left in abeyance until the gate hinges are adjusted. |
Clerk |
8.2 Inspections. P. Bayman had carried out an inspection:
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| 8.2.1 The sheet of scrap metal had been removed. |
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| 8.2.2 Large branches, presumably damage from the recent gale,
were on the ground – contractor to be requested to remove.
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Clerk |
| 9. Playground |
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| 9.1 Routine safety inspections. The Clerk reported on behalf
of J. Shaw that regular inspections had been carried out. No
safety issues had been identified. The roundabout was noisy
at some speeds – the Clerk had agreed to investigate.
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Clerk |
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. |
PM/Clerk |
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10. Six Acres
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10.1 Disabled access to Tennis Courts and Bowls Green. Three
quotes were considered and it was resolved that the quote from
D. King & Son be accepted. The Clerk was instructed to place
the order.
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Clerk |
As the total cost of the gate previously installed on the
Tennis Courts and the access paths would exceed the budgeted
figure it was agreed that County Cllr. Midwood be approached
for a Locality Fund grant.
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Clerk |
| 10.2 Football. |
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| 10.2.1 The Clerk reported that he had moved the goal off of
the six acres. |
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| 10.2.2 Cllr. Wilson reported that he had spoken to the Secretary
of the Football Club requesting a response to letters sent and
an indication of what the Club wants to do about a second pitch. |
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10.2.3 Cllr. Wilson reported that the Carnival organisers
had asked what the position would be regarding a five-a-side
football match at the Carnival. He had explained the situation
regarding the Football Club.
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| After discussion it was agreed that the Carnival organisers
be advised that the ground is unsuitable but that if they wish
to hold the match on the six-acres they would have to show evidence
of adequate insurance cover. |
Clerk |
| 10.3 Inspections. A. Mitchell had carried out an inspection: |
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| 10.3.1 Ground needs reseeding following Teen Project works.
The Clerk advised that he had requested a quote from the grounds
contractor. |
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| 10.3.2 Some rabbit holes which will be filled. |
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| 10.3.3 With completion of the Teen Project, the public footpath
alongside now appears to stop at a steep bank. The Clerk advised
that the line of the footpath continues along the edge of the
next field. |
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10.3.4 Steps on the public footpath in need of repair. To
be referred to Rights of Way.
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Clerk |
| 11. Village Greens |
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| 11.1 Signage of Greens. The Clerk reported that he had spoken
to the Secretary of the History Society and there appeared to
be interest in supporting the project. Letter to be sent detailing
proposal and grant implications. Grant sources to be followed-up. |
Clerk |
11.2 Moor Green.
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11.2.1 No-Parking signs. Awaiting erection.
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JW |
| 11.2.2 Vehicle access. Resolved, that in the interests of
road safety, the application for access across the corner of
the Green be approved with the proviso that a high curb be installed
to prevent further incursion. |
Clerk |
| 11.3 Attleton Green |
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11.3.1 Incursion. This had been cleared.
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| 11.3.2 Storm damage. A tree had been blown down and had been
moved away. Stump removal and making good of the ground to be
arranged. |
Clerk |
12. Grounds maintenance
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12.1 Churchyard nature reserve. Cllr. Wilson to contact the
PCC.
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JW |
| 13. Date of next meeting |
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Tuesday 11th May, 7.30 p.m. in All Saints Church Meeting Room
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| 14. Date of subsequent meeting |
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| 8th June |
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15. Any other business
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| 15.1 P. Miller voiced concern about potholes at the entrance
to Coltsfoot Close. To be referred to full Parish Council meeting. |
Clerk |
| Meeting closed at 8.55 p.m. |
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