Matters Arising
·
War Memorial
The Clerk reported that she had
contacted the insurers regarding replacement of the bench.
·
Planning consent and s.106
agreement for Greenbury Close
Councillor Carlisle is still intending
to write to North Hertfordshire District Council and/or Howard Cottages
for an explanation of the position.
·
Bogmoor Road
Hertfordshire Highways have written to
say that the repairs to Bogmoor Road are programmed to start on 3
December 2007, lasting for approximately 12 weeks. The scheme provides
for the construction of a soil retaining structure using gabions, which
consist of stones and rocks held in place by a wire mesh basket. A
length of kerb will also be laid at the toe of the gabions to improve
the strength of the structure, with the soil above the structure
regraded. The existing gullies will be cleared as part of the project.
·
Barley Footpaths
Hertfordshire Highways have also
written regarding the work carried out to the footpaths in Barley. The
treatment has been used to prevent any further deterioration of the
footway and extend its life between 5 to 10 years. The method of
treatment involves laying a thin layer of stone and bitumen over the
existing pavement surface and provides the most appropriate and
cost-effective solution, which is used all over the County. It was
agreed that the Clerk would pass these comments on to Brian Haughey, who
had raised the matter with the Parish Council.
·
Letters regarding gates onto the
Plaistow
Councillors Carlisle and Turner will
let the Clerk know what letters they require for distribution. The
Clerk was reminded that a letter will also need to be sent to Barley
School.
·
The Club Room
It was agreed that this should be
marketed for letting and that the Clerk should insert a notice in the
Diary as follows:
“As you will be aware, the school are
no longer using the Club Room on Church End and it is therefore
available to let on terms. If you are interested, please contact the
Clerk in the first instance on 849519.”
A board also needs to be erected
outside the Club Room.
Bidwells had been asked to advise on
the possible use of the Club Room going forward, having regard to the
current market conditions but have now declined to act.
One of the boards on the Club Room has
split. Councillor Elliott will see if this can be repaired.
The ivy on the outside of the Club Room
needs to be removed. The Clerk will ask Malcolm George if he will deal
with this.
The Clerk has received a plan of the
Club Room as part of her request to Hertfordshire County Council for
details of any asbestos survey carried out whilst the premises were
occupied by the school. Councillor Turner asked if she would obtain the
original computer generated plan. The survey confirmed that there is no
asbestos present in the Club Room. Councillor Elliott asked the Clerk
to send a copy of the report to Drew & Barltrop.
·
Site including Farriers and land
opposite
The Clerk had written to NHDC following
their request for confirmation of the conditions that the Parish Council
think have not been met in relation to the original planning application
for this site. No response has been received and it was decided not to
take the matter further at this stage.
·
Identification of areas to
accommodate Gypsy and Traveller pitches
Councillor Martin attended a meeting at
NHDC offices to explain/discuss the Scott Wilson Gypsy and Traveller
Study. The report had to be produced as laid down by the Secretary of
State. It will not be known until later in December whether 3 pitches
or 15 are needed. (A “pitch” accommodates a single home.) The areas so
far identified were from an aerial view only and are not likely to be
adopted. No action will be taken until 2009. No sites have been
considered around Royston because of the existing pitches at Whaddon.
Councillor Carlisle said that although Barley was not currently being
considered for any gypsy pitches it was important for the Parish Council
to continue to monitor the situation carefully.
