May 2019

Minutes of Monthly Meeting of Llangunnor Community Council held in 'Yr Aelwyd', Tregynnwr at 6.30pm on Thursday 16th May 2019

PRESENT: Councillor Robin Griffiths (Chair), Geraint Bevan, Paul Totterdale, Alun West, Elwyn Williams, Lee Whatley, Vivian Davies, Jennifer Slate, Dafydd Williams, John Porter and Sandra Thomas

APOLOGIES: Councillor Alexandra Trowbridge-Mathews

Item 7:Cllr Elwyn Williams declared an interest as the handyman was included in the discussions and is his brother
Item 8: Cllr Slate declared an interest in b) and took no part in the discussions as her husband delivers the newsletter

Cllr Griffths thanked all the members for their attendance at the AGM and for the assistance they had given, he was particularly thankful to the school children for their contribution which had been very well received by all in attendance (Clerk to send letter of thanks to school). He had attended the inauguration of Cllr Jeff Thomas as the Town Mayor; and also the Carmarthenshire YFC Rally

He informed members that during his term in office he intended to be open with members and the community and all comments and points of view would be heard

None

The Chair reconvened the adjourned agenda of the AGM (recorded separately)

It was unanimously (minute 0519-6) RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the minutes of the monthly Council meeting and Planning Committee held on 18th April 2019

It was agreed that Cllr Thomas enquire whether the stone mason could store the memorial stone until the Council were ready to unveil it Portable Toilet in the Park – the chair referred members to the minutes of the P/E Committee. Following a discussion it was agreed that
a) The council go-ahead with a trial period for the positioning of portable toilets (cost £40/week with a minimum of 1 month)
b) Five members said they would be happy to be on a rota to open / inspect the toilets each day (P/E sub to draw up a rota;
c) The toilets not to be introduced until all the current work at the park was completed. Cllr Elwyn Williams declared an interest as the handyman was included in the discussions, and took no part in the discussions

The chair referred to the latest minutes. It was agreed that
a) The newsletter be taken to print once the translation was returned and that Cllr Slate and the Clerk make a decision on the quality of paper etc. (minute 0519–8a)
b) The cost of delivery be increased to £150 (minute 0519–8b)

Meeting to be arranged in the next few weeks. Clerk reported that he was awaiting return of the Audit Accounts, it was unanimously agreed (minute 0519–9) that if there were no matters that required to be brought before Council that the Clerk proceed to send accounts to the external auditor

Meeting to be arranged

Meeting to be arranged

Works were now at the advance stage at Yr Aelwyd, school also in touch with Welsh Hearts. Members reminded that as the funding had been provided by Tesco they had asked for a photo opportunity when they were in position

The Clerk was also asked to leave the meeting. It was unanimously agreed minute (0519-13) that the chair/ vice and chair of Planning meet with the Clerk at the earliest opportunity to discuss any relevant issues

following a discussion where the pro’s and con’s of introducing such a scheme were considered, it became apparent that only two members were interested in operating the scheme, it could not therefore be taken forward

Following the recent resignation of Cllr David Thomas the Clerk had set things in motion to get the council back to its full compliment. It was agreed unanimously (minute 0519-15) that the action of the Clerk to get the Notice of Election advertised be approved. It was further agreed that if there was no request for an election (closing date 28th May) that the Clerk advertise that the council were looking to co-opt a new member, and that the closing date for a show of interest be Friday 14th June 2019

There was also support for any new member being adopted as a “buddy” by one of the more experienced members to ensure that he/she settles into the role

The Clerk reported that he had received the following policy premium from Zurich Insurance: 1 year - £602.62, 2 year - £597.48, 3 year - £556.36, Cllr Elwyn Williams had been through the details and was happy to recommend its adoption by Council. It was unanimously resolved minute (0519-16) that Council take up the three-year offer

Riverside Association - No meeting of Riverside Association had taken place

One Voice Wales - Cllr Whatley reported that he and the Clerk had attended the Society of Local Council Clerks & One Voice Wales joint conference which had proved very interesting

School Governors - Meeting had been postponed

Training -

Town Forum - The Clerk informed the Council that he had resigned from this Forum as it was taking up a lot of his time, the Council were happy for Cllr Elwyn Williams to represent it on the Forum

It was reported that Wendy Walters had been appointed as the new Chief Executive

It was unanimously Resolved (minute 0519-19) 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:

The following correspondence be noted/action taken

• Still an issue with bins around the community, Clerk confirmed that he was in continual contact with Carmarthenshire County Council with regard this matter
• Still no progress on Talar Path – Clerk to follow up
• Still a major issue with advertisements on Tywi Garage Roundabout – Clerk to follow up
• Clerk to see if there are any updates on traffic cutting out from Charlies car park
• Clerk informed the members that the July meeting may be brought forward to the 11th July, this will be confirmed at the June meeting

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 20th June 2019 at 6.30pm

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