LLANYMYNECH AND PANT PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on the 25th October 2012 at BrynOffaSchool, Pant.
Shropshire Councillor Arthur Walpole requested that he be allowed to give his Report due to having to attend a meeting at Kinnerley.
12/107APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE were received from Cllrs. Crispin (family reasons), Griffiths (ill) and Melling (family reasons).
12/108POLICE REPORT for the Parish had been received by email. 2 crimes
logged in last month.Neighbourhood watch alerts were forwarded from The
Chairman, but Councillors could have these sent direct. Report of a
suspicious van at Llanymynech Village Hall which was logged on the CCTV
and an unknown person photographing children at the football matches.
12/109MATTERS RAISED BY THE PUBLIC. Scott Hamilton spoke about the
football club starting up in Llanymynech and wishing to use the playing field.
He was the new Secretary and they wished to play on alternate Saturdays.
They had played at Llandrinio, but they are now a welsh team and they had
spoken to Carol Jones and she had said it would be ok as long as the Juniors
are advised of this. The Clerk explained about the covenant in the Deed
which did not allow organised games on a Sunday as well as the cost of
maintenance of the field and the insurance. The football club pay for the use
of the changing rooms at the Village Hall and the cost of the Referee which
means approximately £50 per match, they pay match fees and do some fund
raising to cover their other costs of insurance etc. It was Proposed by Cllr
Mason and 2nd by Cllr Robinson that the team be allowed to play free of
charge for a season and then to have a review at the end, all voted in favour
of this Proposal. The Clerk advised about the plans for a skate park at the
Playing Field. It was agreed that the Council and Club should have a formal
agreement for the use of the field. The Club were asked to remind their
spectators not to park on the pavement on Station Road.
12/110DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. None
12/111MINUTES. Minutes of the meeting held on the 27th September 2012 were Proposed by Cllr Pollitt, 2ndby Cllr Mason, voted on by those present, Approved and signed.
12/112PLANNING: 12/02795/COU Briedden View, Penygarreg Lane, Pant –
Permission granted.
12/113SKATE PARK PROJECT. Report on the two meetings already held. A further meeting arranged for the 7thNovember to discuss fund raising and the subsequent meeting to be arranged with a presentation by skate park manufacturers.
12/114CORRESPONDENCE. SALC AGM to be held on Fri. 9.11.12 at The Lord Hill Hotel was noted. Invitation to Oswestry Leisure Centre on 8.11.12 would be attended by The Chairman. Invitation to STW 2012 Celebration at IronbridgeGorgeMuseum 13.11.12 was also noted. The Minor Injuries Unit would be opening at the new Health Centre on the 1st November. Cllr Mason reported that he had been invited to speak at a meeting at the Orthopaedic on the efficiency of the MIU.
12/115ROADS AND FOOTWAYS. There was a delay on the consultation to be held
on theReview of Shropshire Council's Speed Management Policies. A grid
theft on the A483 at Sweeneyhad been reported and quickly replaced.
12/116RIGHTS OF WAY There were no matters relating to footpaths
12/117WIND FARMS AND PYLONS. SNAP Statement had been received. Meifod
Community Council’s invitation to a meeting concerning a letter from National
Grid was noted.
12/118VILLAGE MAINTENANCE AND OTHER VILLAGE MATTERS. The Lion
Hotel, Llanymynech had been sold to a local developer. The project for Pant
playing field was reported on by The Clerk, and she read the Awards for All
application for the funding which could be matched by an application to the
LJC. Cllr Roberts enquired why the hedge had to be removed, as in his
opinion it was unnecessary. Cllr McConville explained about the standards
for visibility of childrens playgrounds. It was proposed by Cllr Mason that the
funding applications be made by The Clerk, 2nd by Cllr Pollitt and voted on by
a show of hands – 5 for, 2 against and 1 abstention. Therefore RESOLVED
that applications for funding go ahead.
12/119FINANCIAL MATTERS AND ACCOUNTS. Letter confirming appointment of
Mazars as external Auditor for 5 years. The accounts for payment were
proposed by Cllr Robinson, 2nd by Cllr Mason and approved, nem con, Cllr
Mrs.Gaskill abstained. The Clerk presented the half year Manual Balance
and explained the spreadsheet. The Bank statement verifying the balance
was also presented and approved.
12/120JOINT MEETING. The Agenda for the joint meeting with Carreghofa
Community Council to be held on the 30th October was read It was
suggested that the Llanymynech Village Car Park be added to the Agenda.
LIST OF ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT:
1087 / RPS / 1045.00 / Grounds maintenance.1088 / G Gaskill repay / 318.51 / Website & hosting etc.
1089 / V E Byrne / 523.67 / Salary.
1090 / Scottish Power / 172.60 / Lighting energy Sep
1091 / V & W Electrics / 312.00 / Lighting maintenance Aug Sep
1092 / VEB repay / 74.60 / Title Plans and Stat Dec.