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A meeting of Margaretting Parish Council took place at The Village Hall, Wantz Road on Thursday 14th May 2009 at 7.30 p.m. Present: T Boem, W Cant, N Marshall, M Scott and P Savill (Chairman). In attendance: Cllr I Grundy, five members of the public and three children from Margaretting C of E School. 140 Apologies for absence were received from H Blurton, J Currie and A Smith Members agreed to proceed with agenda item 3 prior to the AGM as the school children were in the middle of their SATS and needed to get home at a reasonable hour.
141 Carbon Footprints The children from the local school spoke about making Margaretting a greener parish and how they were trying to help the environment in different ways. They had designed a bag which they wanted to produce and sell. They were seeking parish council sponsorship and hoped to make enough money from sales to buy several things for the school which were needed. It was agreed that they could write a letter to go into the newsletter and design a poster to go onto the notice board. Theresa Harper outlined the costings for the bags which would be £121.55 for 250; they were hoping to sell them through the school and local events. It was agreed that this be an agenda item for June.
The meeting closed at 7.43 p.m. The AGM of Margaretting Parish Council chaired by M Scott took place at 7.45 p.m. 1. Election of Officers Chairman - P Savill. P Savill chaired the rest of the meeting Vice Chairman - J Currie. M Scott suggested that this was a position that might be best filled by someone willing to be the next chairman and councillors should think about it during the year. Rights of Way/Village Furniture - M Scott Emergency Planning/ Planning Co-ordinator - H Blurton Transport/Community Health - W Cant Press Officer/Play Ground - P Savill Rep to VHMC - N Marshall Rep to EALC - J Currie Tree Warden/Pond Management - T Boem The AGM closed at 8.00 p.m. The Parish Council meeting re commenced at 8.01 p.m. 2. Democratic Time W Henderson praised P Savill for her dedication as Chairman. He asked about the parking in Maldon Road and Main Road. P Savill confirmed that following the Parish Assembly this had been discussed again and PCSO Kay Fleming had confirmed that the law was not being broken. He also reported an accident that had happened at the crossroads with Maldon/Wantz Road 3. Minutes The minutes of the meeting held on 10/04/2009 were agreed and signed as a true and correct record. 4. Matters Arising Minute 129 - Chelmsford Flood Alleviation Scheme - waiting for the planning application to be submitted. 5. Membership of the Parish Council P Savill reported that Keith Young had shown an interest. It was agreed that P Savill invite him to the June meeting. 6. Maldon Road Recreation Field (a) Lease P Savill outlined the conditions of the lease with regard to the exclusion of sections 24 to 28 of the landlord and tenant act 1954. The lease was signed by P Savill and the Clerk and witnessed by N Marshall and T Boem. The Clerk and P Savill were authorised to attend a solicitors to have the statutory declaration signed and witnessed. (b) Play Area P Savill reported the area was fine and there had been no incidents to report. (c) Allotments Two people had shown an interest in the vacant allotment and there had been an interest outside the village. It was agreed to wait another month to see if a local resident comes forward. 7. Village Hall Voluntary First Registration of Title M Scott reported that this was something that didn't have to be done immediately. However, he had spoken to Harold Taylor who was willing to look through the paperwork and maybe help; although he had already thought that a solicitor may be needed. Clerk to find paperwork and pass onto M Scott. 8. Whistle Board/Footpath 21 P Savill reported an e mail received from Gary White (Definitive Map Manager). This footpath has been included in the assessment of the implications of the A12 Inquiry in terms of the Public Rights of Way along the Essex stretch of the A12. It was thought the footpath may be given a high priority for closure because of the railway and the A12. P. Savill to find out if Footpath 18 and Bridle Way 11 have been included in the assessment also. 9. Village Sites (a) Protection of grass verges It was reported that the work had been carried out nearby The Saddlery; reflectors were on the bollards and the grassed area had been made good. A resident had asked whether any bollards were to be put along Maldon Road. T Boem to look at the green outside Elmhurst to see if the planting of one or two trees would be more suitable. (b) War Memorial M Scott was waiting for three quotations before applying for the grant. (c) Village Furniture M Scott showed the parish council the map and photographs he had produced. It was agreed that this be an agenda item for the June meeting so that each item could be looked at individually. M Scott to identify what he thought needed attention. (d) Bus Shelters M Scott reported on the bus shelters he had looked at. He preferred the ones that were deeper as those he had seen were too narrow to house many people in. Cllrs looked at leaflets and said they preferred the Surrey shelter. It was agreed that Cllrs keep at look out for different shelters and report back on any suitable ones seen. (e) Pond T Boem reported on the pond which was looking good around the edges, but the blanket weed was growing back. He suggested that the PC have another clear up in the autumn. (f) Trees and hedges P. Savill reported the work to the willow at The Tye has been completed. T Boem reported that he had pruned some of the trees around the village. He was monitoring 60 whips that came free through the RCCE but unfortunately they were not showing good signs of growth. He also reported that he had spoken to Chris Fox (ECC) who wasn't prepared to come out for a visit to look at the trees and determine who they belonged to. Instead he had suggested that when there was a problem with a tree it would be investigated at that time. P Savill outlined a quote from M D Landscapes to cut the hedge in the Maldon Road Playing Field of £650.00 plus vat. T Boem to get another two quotes. 10. Accounts Authority was given for payment of the following; M D Landscapes £420.90 Grass cutting Allianz £1,200.74 Insurance Wollastons £440 CBC legal fees for new lease 11. Planning Four Oaks - P Savill reported that Mr Brindle had lost his appeal. The file was to be circulated. Elm Cottage - Request for removal of highway rights. It was thought that this was where the electricity pylons were. There were no objections. 12. Correspondence (a) Civic Service/Mayors Office on Sunday 14th June - W Cant to respond by e mail (b) RCCE Village Agents Conference Day - Clerk to file. (c) Essex County Council Bus Passenger News - W Cant to read (Transport Rep) (d) EALC/ Making the Links - T Boem to read. (e) EALC/ County Update - N Marshall to read (f) EALC/NALC briefing notes - to be circulated (g) EALC/ Minutes of meeting - to be passed onto J Currie (h) EALC Membership Poster - to be displayed on Village Hall Notice Board (i) EALC Training Courses - all for a fee were outlined by P Savill. (j) Neighbourhood Watch poster - to be displayed on village notice board. (k) Election Posters - to be displayed on village notice board. (l) CBC Core strategy and development plan document - P Savill to read before deciding whether to circulate or pass onto H Blurton. 14. Any Other Business 1. W Cant reported resurfacing had been carried out at the Orton Close/Maldon Road junction. 2. I Grundy reported that eventually food waste was to be recycled. N Marshall thought the cardboard collection should be increased. 3. T Boem had been re-approached by the resident in Rymers concerning cutting of his grass verge. 4. Whitewebbs Cottage - P Savill had contacted the planning department and was waiting for a response. I Grundy to find out if Council Tax was being paid on the property. 5. M Scott reported that there had been concern for the horses in the field by Black Cottage. The RSPCA had been informed. Cllrs to monitor. 6. The hedge at Whitewebbs Cottage needed cutting back. Clerk to write. 7. M Scott outlined the situation with the Parish Council Laptop. Agenda item June There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.47 p.m. Next meeting Thursday 11th June at 7.30 p.m. A meeting of Margaretting Parish Council took place at The Village Hall, Wantz Road on Thursday 14th May 2009 at 7.30 p.m. Present: T Boem, W Cant, N Marshall, M Scott and P Savill (Chairman). In attendance: Cllr I Grundy, five members of the public and three children from Margaretting C of E School. 140 Apologies for absence were received from H Blurton, J Currie and A Smith Members agreed to proceed with agenda item 3 prior to the AGM as the school children were in the middle of their SATS and needed to get home at a reasonable hour.
141 Carbon Footprints The children from the local school spoke about making Margaretting a greener parish and how they were trying to help the environment in different ways. They had designed a bag which they wanted to produce and sell. They were seeking parish council sponsorship and hoped to make enough money from sales to buy several things for the school which were needed. It was agreed that they could write a letter to go into the newsletter and design a poster to go onto the notice board. Theresa Harper outlined the costings for the bags which would be £121.55 for 250; they were hoping to sell them through the school and local events. It was agreed that this be an agenda item for June.
The meeting closed at 7.43 p.m. The AGM of Margaretting Parish Council chaired by M Scott took place at 7.45 p.m. 1. Election of Officers Chairman - P Savill. P Savill chaired the rest of the meeting Vice Chairman - J Currie. M Scott suggested that this was a position that might be best filled by someone willing to be the next chairman and councillors should think about it during the year. Rights of Way/Village Furniture - M Scott Emergency Planning/ Planning Co-ordinator - H Blurton Transport/Community Health - W Cant Press Officer/Play Ground - P Savill Rep to VHMC - N Marshall Rep to EALC - J Currie Tree Warden/Pond Management - T Boem The AGM closed at 8.00 p.m. The Parish Council meeting re commenced at 8.01 p.m. 2. Democratic Time W Henderson praised P Savill for her dedication as Chairman. He asked about the parking in Maldon Road and Main Road. P Savill confirmed that following the Parish Assembly this had been discussed again and PCSO Kay Fleming had confirmed that the law was not being broken. He also reported an accident that had happened at the crossroads with Maldon/Wantz Road 3. Minutes The minutes of the meeting held on 10/04/2009 were agreed and signed as a true and correct record. 4. Matters Arising Minute 129 - Chelmsford Flood Alleviation Scheme - waiting for the planning application to be submitted. 5. Membership of the Parish Council P Savill reported that Keith Young had shown an interest. It was agreed that P Savill invite him to the June meeting. 6. Maldon Road Recreation Field (a) Lease P Savill outlined the conditions of the lease with regard to the exclusion of sections 24 to 28 of the landlord and tenant act 1954. The lease was signed by P Savill and the Clerk and witnessed by N Marshall and T Boem. The Clerk and P Savill were authorised to attend a solicitors to have the statutory declaration signed and witnessed. (b) Play Area P Savill reported the area was fine and there had been no incidents to report. (c) Allotments Two people had shown an interest in the vacant allotment and there had been an interest outside the village. It was agreed to wait another month to see if a local resident comes forward. 7. Village Hall Voluntary First Registration of Title M Scott reported that this was something that didn't have to be done immediately. However, he had spoken to Harold Taylor who was willing to look through the paperwork and maybe help; although he had already thought that a solicitor may be needed. Clerk to find paperwork and pass onto M Scott. 8. Whistle Board/Footpath 21 P Savill reported an e mail received from Gary White (Definitive Map Manager). This footpath has been included in the assessment of the implications of the A12 Inquiry in terms of the Public Rights of Way along the Essex stretch of the A12. It was thought the footpath may be given a high priority for closure because of the railway and the A12. P. Savill to find out if Footpath 18 and Bridle Way 11 have been included in the assessment also. 9. Village Sites (a) Protection of grass verges It was reported that the work had been carried out nearby The Saddlery; reflectors were on the bollards and the grassed area had been made good. A resident had asked whether any bollards were to be put along Maldon Road. T Boem to look at the green outside Elmhurst to see if the planting of one or two trees would be more suitable. (b) War Memorial M Scott was waiting for three quotations before applying for the grant. (c) Village Furniture M Scott showed the parish council the map and photographs he had produced. It was agreed that this be an agenda item for the June meeting so that each item could be looked at individually. M Scott to identify what he thought needed attention. (d) Bus Shelters M Scott reported on the bus shelters he had looked at. He preferred the ones that were deeper as those he had seen were too narrow to house many people in. Cllrs looked at leaflets and said they preferred the Surrey shelter. It was agreed that Cllrs keep at look out for different shelters and report back on any suitable ones seen. (e) Pond T Boem reported on the pond which was looking good around the edges, but the blanket weed was growing back. He suggested that the PC have another clear up in the autumn. (f) Trees and hedges P. Savill reported the work to the willow at The Tye has been completed. T Boem reported that he had pruned some of the trees around the village. He was monitoring 60 whips that came free through the RCCE but unfortunately they were not showing good signs of growth. He also reported that he had spoken to Chris Fox (ECC) who wasn't prepared to come out for a visit to look at the trees and determine who they belonged to. Instead he had suggested that when there was a problem with a tree it would be investigated at that time. P Savill outlined a quote from M D Landscapes to cut the hedge in the Maldon Road Playing Field of £650.00 plus vat. T Boem to get another two quotes. 10. Accounts Authority was given for payment of the following; M D Landscapes £420.90 Grass cutting Allianz £1,200.74 Insurance Wollastons £440 CBC legal fees for new lease 11. Planning Four Oaks - P Savill reported that Mr Brindle had lost his appeal. The file was to be circulated. Elm Cottage - Request for removal of highway rights. It was thought that this was where the electricity pylons were. There were no objections. 12. Correspondence (a) Civic Service/Mayors Office on Sunday 14th June - W Cant to respond by e mail (b) RCCE Village Agents Conference Day - Clerk to file. (c) Essex County Council Bus Passenger News - W Cant to read (Transport Rep) (d) EALC/ Making the Links - T Boem to read. (e) EALC/ County Update - N Marshall to read (f) EALC/NALC briefing notes - to be circulated (g) EALC/ Minutes of meeting - to be passed onto J Currie (h) EALC Membership Poster - to be displayed on Village Hall Notice Board (i) EALC Training Courses - all for a fee were outlined by P Savill. (j) Neighbourhood Watch poster - to be displayed on village notice board. (k) Election Posters - to be displayed on village notice board. (l) CBC Core strategy and development plan document - P Savill to read before deciding whether to circulate or pass onto H Blurton. 14. Any Other Business 1. W Cant reported resurfacing had been carried out at the Orton Close/Maldon Road junction. 2. I Grundy reported that eventually food waste was to be recycled. N Marshall thought the cardboard collection should be increased. 3. T Boem had been re-approached by the resident in Rymers concerning cutting of his grass verge. 4. Whitewebbs Cottage - P Savill had contacted the planning department and was waiting for a response. I Grundy to find out if Council Tax was being paid on the property. 5. M Scott reported that there had been concern for the horses in the field by Black Cottage. The RSPCA had been informed. Cllrs to monitor. 6. The hedge at Whitewebbs Cottage needed cutting back. Clerk to write. 7. M Scott outlined the situation with the Parish Council Laptop. Agenda item June There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.47 p.m. Next meeting Thursday 11th June at 7.30 p.m.
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