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December 2003

Minutes of Monthly Meeting of Llangunnor Community Council held in 'Yr Aelwyd' on Thursday 18th December 2003 at 7.15pm

PRESENT: Councillor Denzil Williams, Vice Chairman (Chaired the meeting), Robin O Griffiths, Alfred Tyndale Bailey, Audrey M Jones, C Merlin Jones, WD Vivian Evans

APOLOGIES: Councillors Deryc R Rees, John David James Morgan, Mair Lloyd, Ieuan M Lewis, Howard R Davies, D Elwyn Williams, PC C Bond

73. Chairman's Announcements

Before the Chairman gave his announcements, words of thanks were paid to Cllr D Williams for arranging the Christmas Dinner for the Councillors and Guests. It proved to be an excellent evening and it was agreed to send a letter of thanks to the college restaurant staff and students.

The Chairman referred to the admittance of Cllr IM Lewis, to hospital. Members were pleased to learn that the Chairman had already sent a letter on behalf of the Council, to wish him a full recovery.

The Chairman also informed Members that he had written to Matthew Stevens, on behalf of the Members, to congratulate him on his achievement in winning the UK Snooker Championship. The Chairman had attended the reception for Matthew Stevens provided by Carmarthen Town Council

Members were requested to note the Christmas Service of Carols in Llangunnor Church at 5.00pm on Sunday 21st December 2003

The Chairman had presented a commemorative plate to Mr Cyril Phillips at the Christmas dinner in recognition of his 20 years of service as Clerk to the Community Council. It was noted that the cost would be met from the Chairman's fund

74. Minutes

RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the minutes of:
i) The Monthly Council meeting held on 27th November 2003 subject to the amendment of minute 68 to read: Unitary Development Plan (UDP)
ii) The Planning Committee Meeting held on 27th November 2003

In considering the minutes the following points were raised:

i) Minute 62(iii) Cllr Griffiths expressed his pleasure at the honour he felt in being awarded the Council Certificate at the Christmas Dinner.
ii) Minute 62 (iv) it was RESOLVED to present Harri Williams with the council Certificate at 7.00pm, before the start of the Council meeting on 15 January 2004. It was further RESOLVED that the Certificate to be presented to Corporal Nigel Evans be sent to his home address.
iii) Minute 72(i) Members were concerned that the railings had not been repaired despite the request made by the Clerk to the County Council for their urgent attention. It was RESOLVED to request the County Council again to act on this matter.
iv) Minute 62(iv) Cllr CM Jones will make specific enquiries with the County Council.

75a. Llangunnor Park Association

Members wish Cllr HR Davies to provide a report in the January 2004 Council meeting

75b. Llangunnor Action Group

No report had been received from this group. Cllr CM Jones will seek to establish the current position of the group

76. Footway Lighting

The Clerk reported that since it was only on the day of the meeting that he had received quotations for some of the Council's proposals from the contractor, he recommended that the item should be deferred to the January meeting, by which time all quotations (hopefully) would have been received. It was reported that further representations for improved lighting had been received from a Talar resident.

Council RESOLVED as follows:
i) Defer discussions until all costings have been received
ii) Advise the Talar resident that the request is noted and that the lighting issue is under consideration

77. Distribution of Grants

Council carefully considered each of the 16 applications received for grant aid and RESOLVED to allocate grants as follows: BOBATH Cymru/Wales £25.00 Childline Cymru/Wales £25.00 Save the Children £25.00

It was RESOLVED to note that the Chairman would be making a donation to the Capel Dewi Community Association, from the Chairman's Fund.

78. Accounts

The monthly schedule was received and after receiving points of clarification from the Clerk it was RESOLVED to approve the following expenditure:

£

Payee	Info	(£) Amount
E Williams	Bus Shelters (Nov 03)	97.50
	Playing Field (Nov 03)	52.50
	Pavilion repair	75.00
IW Davies	Salary - December 2003	287.10
	Allowance - December 2003	30.00
	Typing - December 2003	33.33
	Reimbursement: Gratuity Coleg Sir Gar restaurant	20.00
Coleg Sir Gar	Chairman’s reception	103.70
	Christmas Dinners (x18)	225.00
Carms CC	Footway Maintenance	1,441.33
	Energy Charges	542.76

To note receipt of the following income: Repayment of 13 Christmas Dinners £162.50

79. Correspondence

RESOLVED to receive the monthly schedule of correspondence and agreed action as follows:

Item	Nature of Correspondence
i	The Clerk to confirm arrangements with Cornhill Estates to attend the January meeting
ii	To note that a Carmarthen Divisional Police Officer had instructed the removal and relocation of the CCTV camera from Tregynnwr
iii	To note that the Carmarthenshire County Council planning seminar papers had been forwarded to the Chairman of Planning
iv	RESOLVED to offer the opportunity for the Carms CC (Social Care) Housing Officer to attend the February meeting to discuss issues relating to "affordable housing"
v	RESOLVED to adopt the NJC agreed mileage allowances for council employees, with effect from 01/04/03
vi	To note the telephone number of the Environment Agency Floodline – 0845 988 11 88
vii	Notification received from Carms CC that the Community Council’s precept for 2004/5 is based on Band D - £913.89
viii	To copy to each Member the letter of thanks received from Mr Cyril Phillips
ix	To receive notification from Carms CC of the temporary closure of Carmarthen Bridge for maintenance work. RESOLVED (i) the letter be copied to each Member; and (ii) to emphasise to the County Council the need to ensure the minimum of disruption to local businesses and residents during the period of works
x	To note that the financial appeal received from Carmarthen CAB had been considered at the meeting (Minute 77 refers)
xi	To note, with disappointment, the response received from Carms CC in respect of the request made for a pavement at the Babell Hill end of Penymorfa lane
xii	To note all other correspondence as listed in the schedule

80. Other Matters

It was reported at the meeting that the Post Office is proposing to close the Brynmeurig Branch in March 2004. (Cllrs AM & CM Jones provided the meeting with general background information in relation to the closure but declared an interest and withdrew from all discussion.) Following discussion it was RESOLVED that the Clerk writes to the Post Office's Head of Commercial Urban Area to express the Council's disquiet at the proposal

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