March 2019

Minutes of Monthly Meeting of Llangunnor Community Council held in 'Yr Aelwyd', Tregynnwr at 6.30pm on Thursday 21st March 2019

PRESENT: Councillor Sandra Thomas (Chair), Geraint Bevan, Paul Totterdale, Alun West, Elwyn Williams, Lee Whatley, John Porter, Dafydd Williams and Dave Thomas

APOLOGIES: Councillor Robin Griffiths, Jennifer Slate, Vivian Davies and Alexandra Trowbridge-Mathews

None

Issues at derelict building owned by Network Rail, Clerk to supply contacts at Carmarthenshire County Council.
The speed-gun had been deployed in Blaengwastod Road,
Issues with parking in Haulfryn during school run, police to attend to give advice

• On March 2nd she had taken part in the St David's Day Parade with her husband. St. Peter’s Church was the meeting place where items were performed prior to the parade. At 11am the parade made its way, accompanied by music from the Carmarthen Wind Band, from the church to Guildhall Square. Throughout the morning entertainment was provided. Her thanks to the Mayor, Emlyn Schiavone for the invitation to attend.
• On March 4th she attended the Carmarthen Bar Navigation Committee. Mr Viv Davies also attended this meeting
• On March 7th we had our Annual Dinner. It was good to see so many present and the evening was a most enjoyable one

None

It was unanimously RESOLVED (minute 0319-5) to approve as a correct record the minutes of the monthly Council meeting and Planning Committee held on 21st February 2019

no meeting had taken place. Clerk informed the members that
a) the persistent wet weather had prevented a start on the works at the park, contractor now hoping to start in next week or so;
b) he had been in touch with the Town Council and they were organising the brackets and hanging baskets around Tywi Garage roundabout;
c) awaiting approval before ordering the Memorial Stone;
d) Carmarthenshire County Council to inform Council of any issues when safety inspection to be carried out, this to be tied in to inspecting new equipment. It was noted that the grass had been cut in the park

No meeting had taken place. Cllr Slate reminding members that Chairs to provide update of committee's work. Also forward graphics of interpretation boards

Meeting provisionally booked for April 11th to go through 18/19 accounts

No meeting had taken place. Meeting to be arranged with Western Power to discuss power for any Christmas decorations

No meeting had taken place, Clerk to provide details of agreed expenditure for website and newsletter

Clerk to ‘chase up’ provision of defibrillator at Yr Aelwyd. Following a discussion it was unanimously agreed (minute 0319 – 11) that the unit at the school either be placed just inside or outside the main entrance, advice to be sought from Welsh Hearts

Cllr Griffiths had submitted a motion but due to unforeseen circumstances is unable to attend so requested that it be heard at the next monthly meeting

To be submitted by Cllr Whatley to next meeting

Members are reminded that nominations (with seconders) for Chair / Vice Chair and Chair of Planning should be submitted to the Clerk by April 9th, these will then be considered at the April 18th meeting, where if needed voting will take place. The positions will then be confirmed at the AGM as per Standing Orders

Consider arrangements for 2019 AGM - date May 9th 2019 at 7.00pm. Clerk confirmed that the Sugar Craft Guild would again provide the refreshments; the Clerk to invite the usual guests to the AGM.
Community Awards: That Mrs Mai Thomas who had been organist at the church for over 30 years be nominated, also Chair proposed that Llangunnor School be nominated for all their support over many years to all events organised by the Council - both were unanimously supported (minute 0319-15). Consideration could also be given to putting an item in the newsletter for nominations from residents for the community awards

Riverside Association - Cllr V Davies not in attendance

One Voice Wales - No meeting

School Governors - Meeting had taken place but as yet not reported to school

Training - Cllrs Porter, D Thomas and Slate had attended Code of Conduct Training in Whitland given by Carmarthenshire County Council. Cllr. Whatley had attended Understanding the law Course through One Voice Wales

Carmarthen Town Regeneration Forum - Meeting had taken place, consideration being given to a path along Tywi, more information to follow

Carmarthen Bar Navigation Committee - Bar Navigation meeting 4/3/19 report from Cllr S Thomas see appendix 1 [1]

Cllr Porter had attended the Carmarthenshire Liaison Committee - Put on agenda of next meeting

Nothing to report

It was unanimously Resolved (minute 0319-15) that the following payments be authorised:

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

B) Council to note receipt of income: None

Extra Meetings (held October 1st 2018 – March 31st 2019)
Finance Sub-Committee - 10/01/10
Park’s Sub-Committee - 09/10/18; 07/01/19
Web and Social Media Committee - 09/10/18, 12/02/19
Christmas Lights Sub-Committee – 06/11/18; 07/01/19; 14/02/19.
Extra-Ordinary Meeting of Council – 01/11/18
Special Planning Meeting – 05/02/19

10 x £50 = £500. This equates to £400 after tax. (Extra meetings – @ £50/meeting - salary only includes 11 meetings + AGM, all others treated as extra meetings, meetings over 4 hours will be paid at £100 (Minute 0618 – 8)

The following correspondence be noted/action taken:

• The bin by the bus stop had been full of bottles, Carmarthenshire County Council had promptly emptied. Concern expressed with regard to bins being taken away - Clerk to check with Carmarthenshire County Council
• Dogs fouling in Haulfryn
• Grass Cutting - Litter not being collected before cutting verges, making a mess in the area
• Site Visit in Blaengwastod Road - Clerk reported that site visit had taken place in relation to gathering information for possible future motion
• Llwybrau Llangynnwr - Trysor be asked to send final drafts to Council for approval
• Footpath in Penymorfa: Update regarding lighting to be brought to next meeting
• Signs on pavements in Pensarn

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 18th April 2019 at 6.30pm

Appendix 1 - Bar Navigation Report (Councillor Sandra Thomas)
Funding is a problem. Insurance is £400 and buoys are not cheap. Grant funding was suggested. Apparently, funding is available for training purposes but other funding is difficult to acquire. Carmarthen Boat Club and Towy Boat club offered to make a donation. She stated that she would ask the Clerk to see if Llangunnor Community Council had made a donation or were willing to make a donation.
The Ferryside Starboard Beacon will be painted in the correct colour.
The Llanstephan Scar Port Beacon requires a triple ladder to access the top and this is not an easy job.
The Llanstephan Outfall Pipe beacon had no ongoing issues.
Exiting boats in Carmarthen is difficult. There were suggestions to tie boats near the Railway Bridge. This would add to tourism possibilities and allow craft to visit the town.
It was thought that organising a fundraising event at either Llanstephan or Ferryside would be a good idea.
Carmarthen bay ferries began on August 10th 2018 and had reached a 1500 passenger target. It had great support from the community and tourists, which led to an interest in the local geography, history and ecology. They are planning an Easter Egg hunt between Llanstephan and Ferryside. You can charter the ferry for £100 an hour.
The estuary had shifted from Ferryside towards Llanstephan.
National Resources Wales are currently investigating coracle fishing. The possibility of the loss of part of the coracle fishing from the River tywi was not acceptable and that the heritage and culture of the local area would suffer.
The pontoon will be extended this year with the support of Carmarthenshire Water Safety Partnership. Safety. Low level blocks and a rope handrail and other improvements needed to be done.
There is Japanese Knotweed to the right of the slipway. This needs to be treated and managed over a five-year plan. It is a major issue and needs further investigation.

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