MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER ON MONDAY 28th APRIL2014 AT 7.00 PM
PRESENT:Cllr P. Davies (Chair)
“ E.J. Breeze
“ Mrs J. Crisp
“ Mrs C. Edwardes
“ Mrs L. Evans
“ Lady Hooson
“ Mrs S. Mills
“ G. Morgan
“ G. Rowlands
“ Mrs P. Smith
“ J. Whittal Williams
Town Clerk
2Members of the Press
381/01APOLOGIES Apologies were received fromCllrs Mrs A. Morgan, Mrs M Jones & P. Rees
381/02DECLARATIONS 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. Cllr Lady Hooson declared a personal interest in item 5 as president of Llanidloes Tennis Club
381/03MINUTES The following minutes were read and confirmed:-
Minutes of Council Meeting held on 24.03.14True Record Unanimously agreed
Environment/Planning Panel Meeting held on 14.04.14 True Record Unanimous
Town Hall/Finance Panel Meeting held on 14.04.14 True Record Unanimous
381/04CORRESPONDENCE
a)Letter from PCC informing Council of final grant payment - received
b)Letter from PCC RE online DBS Checks – received
c)Information from Angharad Davies Re Bryn Titli wind farm extension – received. Clerk informed Councillors that she had distributed information from Mrs Kristine Moore and that Mrs Moore has been invited in to speak to Council on the subject at a future meeting
d)Application for Grant funding from Llanidloes Bowling Club – received and agreed to move to May Finance panel meeting
e)Invitation from PCC to workshop at Welshpool run by Innovas on the impact of the European funded Severn Valley Strategic Regeneration Programme - received
381/05TO DISCUSS LETTER FROM LLANIDLOES TENNIS CLUB Cllr Lady Hooson declared an interest. Clerk explained that the Cricket, Bowling and Tennis club currently equally share the cost of the water used in the recreation grounds. It was unanimously agreed that the Clerk will find out the cost of installing water meters and then Councillors will meet with the Chairs of each club to discuss further. It was agreed to discuss the letter requesting funding for the refurbishments at the Finance panel meeting
381/06TO DISCUSS ISSUES WITH TREES AT VICTORIA AVENUE FURTHER TO A SITE MEETING (notes attached) Clerk informed Council that the trees are in the ownership of PCC. It was agreed that a site meeting with PCC would be set up. Councillors agreed that the tree below Idloes Terrace wouldnot be cut and agreed that the trees and shrubs along the bank would not be cut back.
381/07TO DISCUSS “POLICE NO PARKING” SIGNS AROUND COMMUNITY CENTRE (Cllr Whittal Williams)Further to an e mail received by the Clerk from the Police, Cllr Davies declared an interest and left the room. Cllr Whittal Williams refused to leave the room. Clerk was asked to obtain advice from the monitoring officer and include onto the next agenda.
381/08TO DISCUSS PARKING IN GREAT OAK STREET ON SATURDAYS (Cllr Crisp) Cllr Crisp being a regular visitor to Town on a Saturday morning had recently noticed that there are lots of vans parked alongside/behind the market stalls making it difficult for vehicles to pass and dangerous for people crossing the road. Clerk had spoken to Mr Garfield Evans, Chair of the Market Committee who had agreed to speak to the stall holders. It was agreed to monitor and include onto the next Agenda
3 Members of the School Youth Council attended the meeting and sat in the Public Gallery
381/09TO DISCUSS DOG FOULING (Cllr Mills)Cllr Mills had received complaints from residents on the Van Road regarding dogs fouling on the pavements and grass verges. Cllr Breeze asked if there are signs up. Cllr Mills agreed to find out. Cllr Morgan suggested identifying the owners, and then asking PCC to carry out enforcement action.
381/10TO DISCUSS LITTER ON A470 (Cllr Whittal Williams)Cllr Whittal Williams is of the understanding that rubbish is falling from lorries going to Bryn Posteg tip. Clerk was asked to find out from PCC how often the A470 is litter picked. Cllr Morgan stated that he had made a complaint on the same subject to PCC some weeks ago and since then not a lot has been done about it. Cllr Evans stated that there is always a lot of litter between the School and the Co op. Clerk was asked to write to the local PCC depot pointing out how disturbed we are. It was agreed that Clerk will send another letter to the headmaster and Chair of the Governors relating to the litter on the Llangurig Road.
381/11TO DISCUSS VINE PROJECT FURTHER TO SITE MEETING ON SATURDAY 26th APRIL Councillors received information from Steph Butler of the Vine Project with details of the compost toilet construction and siting at Allt Goch. Cllr Breeze and Cllr Crisp stated that the day was very beneficial with something for everyone and a good use of the space. The proposed toilet will be open and will be monitored by Ms Steph Butler, Vine Project Officer. Cllr Edwardes stated that she was not in agreement with the provision of a toilet. There was a unanimous vote for the positioning of the Toilet.
381/12TO RECEIVE QUARTERLY BANK RECONCILIATION JANUARY – MARCH 2014
Received
381/13TO RECEIVE END OF YEAR BANK RECONCILIATION 2013 -14 AND NOTICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT EARLY JUNE AND EXTERNAL AUDIT END JUNE 2014
Received
381/14TO DISCUSS ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND PLANNING DECISIONS RECEIVED
Full Planning Permission is GRANTED for Erection of a rear single storey extension and erection of bike store and porch to side elevation at 2 Victoria Avenue Llanidloes
381/15TO CONFIRM ACCOUNTS FOR MARCH 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
381/16TO CONFIRM DATES FOR MAY MEETINGS
AGM and Mayor Making - 7.00 pm Friday 2nd May
Due to Cllr Breeze and Clerks holidays it was agreed to move Panel and Full Council meetings to Tuesday 27th May at 6.30 pm
Meeting closed at 7.55 pm
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