April 2012

Minutes of Monthly Meeting of Llangunnor Community Council held in 'Yr Aelwyd', Tregynnwr at 6.30pm on Thursday 19th April 2012.

PRESENT: Councillor A West (Chair) DE Williams, S Howells, RO Griffiths, GP Bevan, P Totterdale, G Lloyd, S Thomas. DJ Watson, EA Jones.

APOLOGIES: Councillors LK Carmody, CM Jones, DI Davies.

This will be his last meeting, he wished to record his gratitude to all fellow councillors for their support over the past year.

RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the minutes of the monthly Council meeting held on 15th March 2012 (minute 0412 - 2) Proposed by Cllr S Howells and seconded by Cllr D Watson.

In considering the minutes the following points were raised:

i) Queen's Diamond Jubilee
a) clerk reported that 350 mugs had been ordered, names of primary children not attending Llangunnor School to be provided to clerk by May 1st.
b) Cllr Watson reported that unfortunately there was little funding available.
ii) Police sign for the Aelwyd - Sign had been erected in wrong position, clerk to contact CCC and arrange site visit.
iii) Apple Press - no response, Clerk to follow up.
iv) Issues Raised with CCC - Clerk to contact CCC regarding path from Glanffynnon/Blaengwasod Road, and issues in Bron y Dre - suggest site visit. "Cutting around trees in Nantycaws" - Clerk to contact CCC to get work done asap.
v) In accordance with Standing Orders it was reiterated to make change to orders as follows:
1. To avoid any confusion that Standing Order 67 be amended to:

67 - The Clerk shall afford to the press reasonable facilities for the taking of their report of any proceedings at which they are entitled to be present.
67a - No person be allowed to take audio, video recording, or photographs of the meeting without the express approval of the Council".

Cllr Bevan circulated the 'final' edition - Clerk to provide copies for circulation, minimal numbers initially due to imminent change in Chair.

a) Cllr Totterdale reported that discussion on providing cup for river festival be deferred to next meeting.
b) Cllr Watson reported that Tourism Cluster Group were now moving forward with a festival in June 2013, with schools representing different elements from history, further updates to follow.

It was resolved (Minute 0312 - 8) that the following payments be made

A) Council is requested to consider and approve the following items of expenditure:

B) Council to note receipt of income: No income received.

It was Resolved (minute 0312 - 8) that the following correspondence be noted / action taken.

Resolved (Minute 0412 - 7) that the Clerk be awarded a one incremental increase in his salary.

a) Elections - Clerk reported that the County Council election would be contested on May 3rd. No Community Council election, members to consider co-option of additional member at next meeting.
b) Dog Fouling - CCC had asked if any information available on dogs being walked in the area, confirmation that early/late seemed to be the more popular.
c) Finance - Clerk reported that he had now completed the reconciliation of the 11/12 Accounts. Finance meeting arranged for 1st May at 7:00 p.m.
d) Gate into children's play area - Clerk to write to CCC asking if the gate can be made a little bit more "child friendly", suggested some padding.
e) Land opposite Focus - Embankment covered in litter, bring to the attention of appropriate authority.
f) Nantycaws - To contact Welsh Water to enquire whether any plans to bring mains sewerage to Nantycaws.
g) School places at Llangunnor School - Cllr Griffiths reported that he understood that Llangunnor school was "nearing capacity" and that children could be turned away. Cllr E Williams (chair of governers) explained that he and the headmaster had recently met and that it was being put to CCC that the capacity be increased. Cllr Griffiths proposed (not seconded) that the Council write to CCC expressing their concern; the meeting was of the opinion that currently this was a matter for the Governers and the headmaster.
h) Three 'tunnels' in Pensarn - Clerk to contact CCC to see if tunnels could be "cleaned down".
i) Learner Drivers - It was reported that 'driving school' instructors were using Penymorfa Lane during busy school times. Clerk to write to appropriate authority raising the matter.
j) Park - Trees around the basketball hoop needed cutting back, Clerk to inform CCC.
k) AGM - It was RESOLVED that:
i) Carys Hall had provided the lowest quote and she be asked to cater for the AGM (Cllr Howells took no part in this item).
ii) Cllr Howells provide the Clerk with the invitations for the AGM, RSVP's to be returned by the 3rd May.

The next ordinary meeting will be held on Thursday 17th May, the Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 10th May.

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