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July 2012

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

NOTE: While transcribing this record it was noted that Councillor EA Jones was listed as both present or having given apologies and new councillor Sandra Thomas is not recorded

PRESENT: Councillor Geraint Bevan (Chair), Alun West, DE Williams, Sarah Howells, Robin O Griffiths, Paul Totterdale, Selwyn Thomas, DJ Watson, Glenda Lloyd, C Merlin Jones, Lee Whatley

APOLOGIES: Councillor E Audrey Jones

1. Chair's Announcements.

The Chair reported the following:
• Sports day at School - due to inclement weather this had twice been postponed.
• 'School leavers' Service - Chair reported that it was nice to see church full, Clerk, councilors and school governors in attendance. Heartening to hear children speak so highly of their time at Llangunnor school.

2. Minutes

Resolved that the minutes of the monthly meeting held on the 21st June be confirmed as a true record Proposed Cllr D Watson and seconded Cllr S Howells (minute 0712 - 2).

3. Co-opt New Member

The Chair welcomed Mrs Sandra Thomas to the meeting and confirmed that at the previous meeting it was unanimously resolved to co-opt her onto the Council, following Mrs Thomas giving a brief summary of her career she duly signed the Declaration of Office. Clerk to circulate copy of Code of Conduct to Cllr Thomas and other members

4. Matters Arising:

The chair welcomed two residents of Nantycaws to the meeting and proposed that we deal with this issue as the first under matters arising:
xv) Update on Nantycaws - the Clerk and Cllr E Williams reported that there had been a very recent development with regard to this matter. In his role as County Councillor he had met with the Director of Technical Services and it had been agreed that a traffic calming scheme was proposed for Nantycaws in 13/14. The timetable would be
a) consultation with residents in September 2012
b) following consultation a scheme drawn up by the new year and works to hopefully begin at the start of the next financial year.

i) Apple Press - The Clerk to contact Carmarthenshire County Council to agree a weekend for the press to be available for residents.
ii) Jubilee Mugs - Sufficient to distribute to Meithrin.
iii) Blaengwastod Road Bus Stop - Carmarthenshire County Council awaiting grant confirmation.
iv) Park - Recent inspection regarding play area and dog fouling (report circulated)
v) Sticle path - Works had been carried out.
vi) Bin Brynglas Crescent - No information from Carmarthenshire County Council, Clerk to follow up.
vii) Babell Hill - Cllr Williams confirmed that works were in hand.
viii) Penymorfa Lane - Works to alleviate water collecting to be carried out by Carmarthenshire County Council.
ix) Rubbish Station Approach - Rubbish removed.
x) Trees in Nantycaws - Confirmation from Countryside Manager that works need to be done Resolved (minute 0712 - 4(x)) that Clerk contact manager and arrange for work to be done.
xi) Cwmffrwd Bridge - Carmarthenshire County Council had stated that work not completed, signs to go up.
xii) Site at Penymorfa - Clerk to check on splay in front of plot.
xiii) Carmarthen Police Station - Confirmation received that no consultation on closing station
xiv) Parking in Pensarn - Clerk to remind Carmarthenshire County Council that this was high on the Council's priorities. It was also Resolved (minute 0712 - 4xiv) that the clerk put 'traffic issues' as an agenda item for the September meeting.

5. Code of Conduct

It was Resolved (minute 0612 - 8) proposed Cllr Griffiths and seconded Cllr Watson that the Clerk circulate the wording of the motion together with the advice received from Carmarthenshire County Council and One Voice Wales and this to be placed on agenda of next meeting.

6. Seat at the Location of the demolished Bus Shelter

Clerk bring costs to the next meeting.

7. Reports from Members Representing the Council on other Bodies

i) Tourism Cluster Project - Cllr Watson reported that a management group had been set up, update at next meeting.
ii) River Festival C committee had thanked the Council for the donation of a Cup.

8. Approve Schedule of Accounts June - July 2012

It was Resolved (minute 0712 - 8) that the following schedule of accounts be approved:

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

Payee Info (£) Amount
E Williams Bus Shelters (31/05/12) 55.00
Playing Fields (30/07/12) 75.00
C.J. Thomas Salary - June 2012 526.40
Office Allowance - June 2012 80.00
IT Allowance - June 2012 25.00
Bowen & Weaving Office Supplies 52.64
Carmarthenshire County Council 'Police' sign at Yr Aelwyd 360.00
One Voice Wales Delegates to One Voice Wales AGM (x2) 130.00

B) Council to note receipt of income:

Payee Info (£) Amount
HMRC Repayment of VAT 2,141.85
Carmarthenshire County Council Precept Payment 11,666.66

9. Correspondence

It was Resolved (Minute 0712 - 9) that the following correspondence be noted.

No Date Nature of Correspondence Agreed Action
i 25/06/12 Ombudsman Annual Report Copy with Clerk
ii 25/06/12 All Wales Centre for Governor Training & Research - Additional Community Governers Response sent
iii 27/06/12 Notification of Cantref AGM Noted
iv 03/07/12 St Catherine's Walk are organising a half marathon in conjunction with the Merlin Festival in August. They will include Babell Hill, Pensarn and some other roads around Llangunnor in the route. Would Llangunnor Community Council be happy to be included in the event.. Noelwyn Daniels is hoping for people to be encouraged to watch the race on Babell Hill so maybe support to encourage people to come out of their homes on a Sunday morning at 9am. Also it may be useful to have some marshals on the roadside, just to ensure the race is able to run smoothly. Noelwyn would like to have a meeting in a few weeks with interested parties and we would be appreciative of a Community Councillor's support. Clerk to contact organisers with request for further details. This to be circulated once received.
v 05/07/12 Carmarthenshire County Council - Carmarthenshire Environment Partnership Grant Funding 12/13 - details enclosed. Noted
vi 09/07/12 Carmarthenshire County Council - Transport Section. Request to 'stop up' small area of public highway - it serves no purpose and is deemed unnecessary - needed response for mid July meeting or development in pensarn would be 'held-up' No objection.
vii 10/07/12 Changes to proposed development NantyMoch Wind Farm Development. Details with Clerk
viii 10/07/12 BDO - Confirmation of Approval of Accounts. Unanimously Resolved( Minute 0712 - 9viii) that the Accounts be approved and the Chair duly signed the return
ix 11/07/12 Talking Health - newsletter. Noted
x 14/07/12 Festival of British Archaeology. Noted
xi 15/07/12 PUBLIC NOTICE:THE COUNTY OF CARMARTHENSHIRE (LLANGUNNOR - CAPEL DEWI)(IMPOSITION OF 50 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2012 Noted

10. Any Other Business

a) Could signage in Tregynnwr be looked at and improved.
b) It was reported that Cllr Carmody was coming out of Hospital on the 20th August and that works to his home was being carried out, this news was welcomed by all members.
c) It was reported that sand bags were left at the bottom of Babell Hill.
d) Meeting was reminded about the tradition of daffodil planting, put on agenda of next meeting.
e) The street lights on Llangunnor Road, to the right of Penymorfa lane were being 'hidden' by the trees.
f) Haulfryn - verges required cutting.
g) Water collecting on Blaengwastod Road opposite Parcyswn.
h) One Voice Wales AGM - Resolved (Minute 0712 - 10.h) that Cllr Howells and Cllr Lloyd represent the Council at the AGM.
i) Bus Stop Llangunnor Road - Clerk had received confirmation form Carmarthenshire County Council that they were looking into the 'stops' on Llangunnor Road from Police HQ downwards.
j) Seat on footpath had top bars broken - Resolved (Minute 0712 - 10.j) that handyman be asked to repair it.

11. Standing Orders - Suspension

It was unanimously Resolved (Minute 0712-11) proposed Cllr M Jones and seconded Cllr R Griffiths that standing orders be suspended to enable Chair/Clerk to carry out any urgent business.

12. Date of next meeting

Members agreed to bring forward the next meeting to Thursday 13th September at 6:30pm.


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