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Minutes of a Meeting of the Wickhambrook Parish Council Estates
Committee
13th September 2005 at 7.30 p.m. in All Saints Church Meeting
Room
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ACTION |
Cllrs. J. Walker, K. Merritt, P.
Bevan
P. Miller, P. Bayman
Clerk P. Miller
1. Apologies for absence
Cllr. A. Harrison, Clerk L. Pitt
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was agreed that the Finance Officer should act for the absent
Clerk.
2. Declarations of interest in agenda items
No declarations.
3. Minutes of meeting of
26th July 2005
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 |
133 |
Glasdon UK Ltd |
Replacement parts for skatepark litterbin |
144.66 |
No.2a/c |
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6. Tree Warden’s Report
Cllr Bevan reported:
6.1 Tree planting. Those planted around the village are thriving.
Due to advise the Borough of new requirements and will advertise
in Scene/What’s-On for suggestions.
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PBe |
| 6.2 Tree pruning. Those on the bank alongside
the six-acres need cutting back. Agreed that work be carried
out by grounds contractor. |
PBe |
7. Cemetery
7.1 Safety inspections. P. Bayman tabled an inspection report
- no safety issues identified.
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| 7.2 Chapel. Quote for repainting rear wall and
repair to rear gutter awaited. |
Clerk |
7.3 Water tank. A metal bar was visible in the
tank at the rear of the chapel. It was believed that this had
been there for some time but was now visible due to low water
level. Not considered to be a safety issue.
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| 8. Churchyard |
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| Cllr. Bevan reported that a recent inspection
had identified no safety issues. An inspection report had been
passed to the Clerk. |
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9. Playground
9.1 Safety inspections. No report available.
9.2 Maintenance.
9.2.1 Senior climber. The hardcore under the swing bar had been
removed.
9.2.2 Junior climber. Rotating boxes had been damaged. Agreed
that these be removed for safety. |
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9.2.3 Fence. Damaged and missing pales to be
replaced.
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JW |
10. Teen Project
10.1 Safety inspections. The Finance Officer reported that he
had carried out regular inspections and no safety issues had
been noted.
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10.2 Litter bin. The replacement parts had been
received and would be fitted.
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RFO |
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| 11. Six Acres |
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11.1 Inspections. P. Miller tabled an inspection
report:
11.1.1 Small football goals. These had been reinstalled. Although
not considered an issue if used for casual play the Finance
Officer advised that there could be insurance implications if
used for structured games e.g. training Football Club junior
players. To be kept under review. |
PM |
| 11.1.2 Large football goals. One of those lying
close to the skatepark was damaged and dangerous. Their proximity
to the skatepark was considered to be a potential safety hazard.
The Clerk was instructed to advise the Football Club and request
that they be moved. |
Clerk |
| 11.1.3 Camp fire. Sited adjacent to the skatepark
as before. Not a hazard but unsightly. |
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| 11.1.4 Parking adjacent to school. It was noted
that residents’ cars were being parked on the grass. The
Clerk was instructed to write to the residents advising that
parking is not permitted. |
Clerk |
12. Village Greens
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PM |
12.1 Inspections. P. Miller reported that regular
inspections had identified no safety issues.
12.1.1 Attleton Green pond. Heavily overgrown. Agreed that the
perimeter be cleared by the grounds contractor. It was suggested
that, as the pond is too shallow to retain water throughout
the year so cannot support wildlife, filling-in and re-planting
might be appropriate.
12.1.2 Attleton Green conservation area. The area is heavily
overgrown with weeds and has not become populated with wild
flora and fauna. It was resolved that as the area had not achieved
its conservation objective it should be cleared and mown with
the rest of the green. Grounds contractor to be advised. Possible
future planting with bulbs/wild flowers to be considered.
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13. Date of next meeting
Tuesday 8th November, 7.30 p.m., venue to be confirmed.
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Clerk |
14. Any other business
Nothing raised. |
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| Meeting closed at 8.30 p.m. |
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