MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER ON MONDAY 24th MARCH2014 AT 7.00 PM
PRESENT:Cllr Mrs S. Mills(Chair)
“ E.J. Breeze
“ Mrs J. Crisp
“ Mrs C. Edwardes
“ Mrs L. Evans
“ Lady Hooson
“ Mrs A.M. Jones
“ G. Morgan
“ P. Rees
“ G. Rowlands
“ Mrs P. Smith
“ J. Whittal Williams
Town Clerk
380/01APOLOGIES Apologies were received fromCllrs P. Davies & Mrs A.Morgan
380/02DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Forms were distributed and filed with the minutes. Cllr Morgan declared a personal interest in matters concerning PCC as he is a member of PCC.
380/03MINUTES The following minutes were read and confirmed:-
Minutes of Council Meeting held on 24.02.14True Record Unanimously agreed
Meeting with Charles Cowan 03.03.14 True Record Unanimous
Planning Meeting held on 17.03.14 True Record Unanimous
380/04CORRESPONDENCE
a)Letter from Llanidloes Cricket Club - Received
b)Letter from Mrs Gwen Morley, Talybont re state of public toilets on Gro It was agreed that the Clerk will reply to Mrs Morley stating that we also have concerns and explain that PCC have responsibility for the toilets and that Cllr Morgan will meet shortly with the responsible officer from PCC.
c)Membership of One Voice Wales – Councillors agreed to join. Majority vote
d)Information from PAVO introducing Info Engine and letter from PCC relating to the same subject - received
e)Letter from Paul Griffiths re Streets and Pavements in Llanidloes - received
f)Letter from Llanidloes Bowling Club re Storm Damage - received
g)Invitation from Cae Post to Lecture on 4th April at Theatre Clera Welshpool - received
h)Invitations for motions for 2014 Annual Conference/AGM from OVW - received. Councillors will inform Clerk before 17th April of any Motions they wish put on the agenda
i)Request for funding from Victim Support – Move to May Finance Panel meeting
j)Request for funding from Mr Les Jones, Chair Llanidloes and District Committee for The Noah’s Ark Appeal–Move to May Finance Panel meeting
k)Request for funding from Friends of North Powys Youth Band – Move to May Finance Panel meeting
l)Request for funding from Llanidloes Lawn Tennis Club – Move to May Finance Panel meeting
m)Request for funding from Lisa Stead for text books for GCSE course – Move to May Finance Panel meeting
n)Minutes from a meeting between Youth Club and residents of Valentine Court– Received. It was agreed that Clerk will send a letter to Mr Paul Griffiths at PCC and ask him to act on the complaints.It was also agreed to inform Mr Chris Salmon and send him a copy of the minutes
380/05TO DISCUSS LETTER FROM MR DAVID JONES RE CARDIAC SERVICES AT BRONGLAIS Some Councillors mentioned that they have signed the Petition on line. Clerk explained that she had contacted Dr Roberts who has offered to come in to speak to Council. It was agreed to invite him as well as Mr David Jones and local GPs. Cllr Margot Jones stated that this is extremely serious and a fuss needs to be made. Mr Skitt, Locality Manager is due to leave soon and will not be replaced. It was agreed that we write a press release. It was also agreed that we write to the Local Health Board to state that we are keeping an eye on the Llanidloes Hospital refurbishments.
380/06TO DISCUSS E MAIL FROM STEPH BUTLER, NEW PROJECT OFFICER FOR VINE PROJECT AT ALLT GOCH AND TO CONFIRM DATE OF INITIAL MEETING Councillors agreed to the date of 3rd April for the initial meeting where Cllr Rees will Chair the meeting. Clerk informed Councillors that Ms Butler wished to set up a Council Activity Day and give a list of suggested dates. Councillors wished to have the initial meeting before committing to a date for the activity day.
380/07TO RECEIVE UPDATE ON FOOTBALL CLUB LEASE Cllr Breeze informed Council that the meeting did not take place. It was agreed to move to the April agenda
380/08TO RECEIVE UPDATE ON BURIAL BOARD AUDITOR FROM CLLR MRS SIAN MILLS A meeting with the Auditor will take place on Wednesday 26th March. Cllr Mills will report back to Council at the next meeting.
380/09TO RECEIVE NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR 2014-15 Clerk informed Council that there were Two nominations, Cllr Davies and Cllr Rees. Cllr Rees stated that the nomination form had been incorrectly completed and that he wished to withdraw his name. Cllr Davies was nominated and unanimously elected as Mayor.
380/10TO RECEIVE NOMINATIONS FOR DEPUTY MAYOR 2014-15 Clerk informed Council that there were Two nominations, Cllr Mrs Sian Mills and Cllr Rees. Cllr Rees stated that the nomination form had been incorrectly completed and that he wished to withdraw his name. Cllr Mrs Sian Mills was nominated and unanimously elected as Deputy Mayor.
380/11TO DISCUSS ARRANGEMENTS AND SET A DATE FOR AGM/MAYOR MAKING Councillors agreed to Friday 2nd May
380/12TO DISCUSS ARRANGEMENTS AND SET A DATE FOR MAYORAL SUNDAY Clerk will discuss with Cllr Davies and the Vicar, and will inform Councillors of the date
380/13TO DISCUSS ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND PLANNING DECISIONS RECEIVED
The following planning decision was received from PCC:-
FULL Planning Permission is REFUSED for the following development, Full: Formation of a 66 pitch touring caravan park, siting of a reception/wardens lodge and toilet block, formation of a new vehicular access, installation of sewage treatment plant and reed bed system, together with landscaping/planting works and formation of two new ponds and all associated works (resubmission of application P2012/0929) Land adjacent to Clywedog Riverside Holiday Home Park Van Llanidloes
380/14TO CONFIRM ACCOUNTS FOR FEBRUARY 2014
The following Accounts were confirmed:-
Chq No
100038PC-Q 449.36
100039Agri Power632.22
100040Petty Cash 83.93
100041Inland Revenue 801.96
100042Wynnstay Group 21.10
100043M. Bufton108.00
100044B.T.159.68
100045Post Office 220.00
Total£ 2,476.25
380/15TO CONFIRM DATES FOR APRIL MEETINGS
The following dates for April meetings were confirmed
Panel Meetings 14th April 6.30 pm
Full Council 28th April
Meeting closed at 7.45 pm
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