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February 2013

Minutes of Monthly Meeting of Llangunnor Community Council held in 'Yr Aelwyd', Tregynnwr at 6.30pm on Thursday 21st February 2013.

PRESENT: Councillor G. Bevan (Chair), D.E. Williams, L. Whatley, R. Griffiths, Sandra Thomas, P. Totterdale, A. West, D. Watson, S. Howells.

APOLOGIES: Councillors Selwyn Thomas, M. Jones, E.A. Jones, G. Lloyd.

It was proposed by Cllr D Watson and seconded by Cllr P Totterdale that standing orders be suspended to allow
a)residents of Bolahaul Road to address meeting
b)that Paul Thomas, Menter Cwm Gwendraeth to address the meeting.

a) About a dozen residents attended the meeting, and a summary of their concerns was circulated. The Chair asked the Clerk to summarise the position as far as the Council was concerned, he highlighted the many meeting the Council had with CCC in relation to traffic and reported that finally some measures were to be introduced in the near future. Mr John Evans then addressed the meeting and highlighted the increase volume of traffic, the speed of the traffic, the danger to pedestrians and other issues. Mr Evans stated that he, and the other residents, did not wish to take away from the scheme already approved but hoped that something could be done in future. Councillors expressed their support for the residents, and the Chair informed the meeting that should a motion be put in front of the council in accordance with Standing Orders then it could be debated at a future meeting. Mr Evans thanked the members for the opportunity to address the meeting.

b) Paul Thomas outlined the green issues that he, and Menter, could assist the Council, or groups within the community with. These included helping the older go green (eg glass collection), local food projects (markets), assistance with feasibility studies/resident forums. He handed out leaflets which covered the points raised and highlighted that his phone number was on them and he was available to assist. The chair thanked him for his attendance.

Standing Orders were re-introduced.

1.Chair's Announcements

• He had recently checked on the trees planted in Pibwrlwyd and was happy to report that 70/80% were still growing.
• He had attended a fund raising meeting of the Carmarthenshire National Eisteddford 2014 and had donated £50 from his annual Chair's fund.
• He would like to thank Cllr Audrey Jones who had on behalf of the residents of Penymorfa Lane had finally managed to get the lights of the Range switched off in the evening.

2.Minutes

Resolved that the minutes of the monthly meeting held on the 17th January 2013 be confirmed as a true record Proposed Cllr D Watson and Seconded Cllr S Howells (minute 0213 - 2).

3.Matters Arising:

i) Clerk informed the meeting that the dinner arranged for January had been postponed due to snow, will now be held on February 28th.
ii) The Clerk summarized issues raised by members during the month.
a) Still issues around Parc y Swn - raise with CCC,
b) Sticle Path - slippery, raise with CCC.

4. Notification of Members/Notice Boards

Following a discussion it was resolved (minute 0213-04) proposed Cllr R Griffiths and seconded by Cllr D Watson that photographs of Councillors (with their agreement) would be placed on the Llangunnor webpage - the Clerk and Councillor L Whatley check whether this is possible by next meeting. Clerk to also get estimates for new notice boards by next meeting.

5. Christmas Tree/Decoration

Clerk reported that the Town Council would not know whether they had any 'spare' decorations until September, it was agreed that this would be too late. Clerk to make some enquiries and bring a report to the next meeting.

6. Appointment of an Auditor

Resolved (minute 0213-6) proposed Cllr R Griffiths and seconded Cllr D Watson that Lyn Llewelyn be appointed as Auditor for the 12/13 accounts.

7.Reports from Members Representing the Council on other Bodies

i) Riverside Development - CCC considering 7th proposal for pontoon, looking promising, will improve disabled access.
ii) Pageant Steering Group - historic event being arranged for late September 2013

8. Approve Schedule of Accounts Dec 2012 / Jan 2013

It was Resolved (minute 0213 - 8) proposed Cllr P Totterdale seconded Cllr E. Williams 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 (31/01/13)	55.00
	Playing Field (31/01/13)	75.00
	Removal of Xmas tree	100.00
C.J. Thomas	Salary - Feb 2013	526.40
	Office Allowance - Feb 2013	80.00
	IT Allowance - Feb 2013	25.00
CCC	Hire of Aelwyd (3 months)	30.00
Bowen & Weaving	Stationary	31.99
CCC	Lighting Charges - Maintenance	4283.94
	Lighting Charges - Energy	1716.79

Clerk to request breakdown of lighting charges from CCC

9. Correspondence

It was Resolved (Minute 0213 - 9) that the following correspondence be noted / action taken.

No	Date	Nature of Correspondence	Agreed Action
1	10/02/13	Letter(s) from residents regarding traffic issues - copy attached Request from Mr John Evans to address meeting.	Discussed at start of meeting.
2	11/02/13	CCC - 'Waste & Tyre ' Amnesty Feb 27th Morrisons 8am-2pm.	Noted
3.	Feb 13	Kidney Wales Foundation Walk for Life Sunday March 24th.	Noted
4	Feb 2013	Conference on 'The Census and the Welsh Language ' in Ammanford March 14th 9:30-4pm	Noted
5	Feb 2013	Public Footpath Pantyparchell, Capel Dewi decision now made, any objections/representation needed to be sent to Planning Inspectorate	Noted
6	Feb 13	Speed Restrictions/Location of Road Humps.	Noted
7	Feb 13	Dyfed Powys Police - Police Commissioner holding surgeries, first one in Llanelli Library Feb 23rd 1pm-5pm. No date for Carmarthen yet.	Noted

10. Any other business

a) Cllr R Griffiths asked that the area of Pensarn be placed for discussion on the agenda of the next meeting. Following a short discussion it was agreed that the April meeting meet at 6pm in Pensarn so that members could have a look at the issues.

11. Date of next meeting

Next meeting will be held on Thursday 21st March 2013 at 6:30pm

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