Clyro Community Council
MARCH 2006 MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CLYRO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 14th March 2006 at 8pm
Meeting started at 8-30pm following a presentation on proposed gas pipeline routes
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green
Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Wheeler Cllr Hood
Cllr. Smith Cllr Herdman Cllr Williams
APOLOGIES: Cllr Morris, Clerk
MINUTES: The minutes of the February 14th meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None
PLANNING MATTERS with any updates on applications, and including:
New: PR311403- Fill: Erection new double garage at Waverley, Smithy Orchard, Clyro
Councillors voted 6 against 3 in favour of the proposed building as shown in attached photographs, councillors, Hood, Smith, Williams, and the chairman recommended that the building should be in stone, with a slate roof, bearing in mind that it will be overlooked by five or six houses, and that it is in the conservation area.
Old Pottery appeal – update. Hearing: 10am Tuesday 4th April, Committee Rm A, the Gwalia.
Chairman will attend and speak; Cllr Hood will also possibly attend
From Powys CC: re Interim Development Control Guidance on Wind Farm Development
Taken by Cllr Hood
Site visit Friday 17t" March 10am
re PR2606/01 Change of use of agricultural barn and extension to provide blacksmith/fabrication shop ad erection of one dwelling and installation of new septic tank at Bryn-y-Garth, Painscastle.
re PR6399/00 Erection of a barn and lean to store for hay and implements and change of use of land for siting of log cabin for holiday let and installation of septic tank at Hom Mill Farm (formerly Lower Cwmgwannon)
Chairman to attend
Unitary Development Plan newsletter
Taken by chairman
MATTERS ARISING
Highways matters update, including:
Proposed prohibition of waiting – U1413 adjacent to Clyro C in W School
Cllr Herdman explained about the meeting with highways and their suggestion of using yellow lines to alleviate parking problems, councillors suggested that pursuing extra parking places above the school would be a better option.
Proposed Site Meeting with Bryan Davies (Streetlighting) re light opposite Old Vicarage and by church wall Thursday 4 pm
Chairman and Cllr Smith to attend, reporting back any proposals (but no action to be taken) to council meeting in April. They will speak to residents who live near to proposed light sights to get their feelings on the matter. Cllr Smith also has concerns about the lack of lighting over the steps at the top of the path up to Begwyns Bluff; this will be brought to the attention of Bryan Davies at this meeting.
Radnorshire Planning Liaison Meeting – reminder Tuesday 21st March at Antur Gwy, Builth Wells (6.30 for 7pm).
Chairman, Cllr Hood, Cllr Smith, Cllr Green, and the clerk to attend.
Reports on documents read, meetings attended, activities etc. including…
School Governor’s Report
School inspection in June, supergrounds project going ahead expected to cost £12-13000 so will be done in phases.
Grounds for use by community
Textile collection undertaken for fundraising, earning £200 per ton, collection on 18th May at school, anyone can take
textiles to school.
Three peaks challenge to be undertaken to also raise money for school.
As some councillors are unsure of the functions of interactive whiteboards, the chairman suggested that we have a demonstration at the school one evening,.
Police Report
P.C. Swales was absent from the meeting.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MRS. MORRIS
Cllr Morris was absent from the meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE including
HAY DEANERY: TOURIST TRAIL “PEWS AND VIEWS” LAUNCH ON 21ST MARCH
No action
CORRESPONDENCE cont
STANDARDS COMMITTEE – AMENDED REGULATIONS
Chairman to read
POWYS CC – POLICY FOR THE ORGANISATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Cllr Herdman to read
CPRW – “CARING FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW”
Cllr M Morgan to read
CALOR VILLAGE OF THE YEAR - ENTRY FORMS AND GUIDANCE
Not taken
CLERKS AND COUNCILS DIRECT
Chairman to read
REVIEW OF COUNCIL AREAS AND ELECTORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Chairman to read
CHANGES TO GARDEN WASTE COLLECTION
Copy to go to noticeboard and post office
FINANCIAL
BANK BALANCES
Current Account: £2036-51
PROPOSED DONATIONS, TO INCLUDE: £100 FOR HAY AND DISTRICT DIAL-A-RIDE;
Proposed Cllr Hood seconded Cllr Williams, all in favour
£30 FOR BRITISH LEGION.
Proposed Cllr Hood seconded Cllr Wheeler, all in favour
To the school: £50 for whiteboards (as agreed last month)
POSSIBLE COMMUNITY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR CLYRO VILLAGE HALL
Cllr Hood proposed that hall committee is approached with suggestion that they ask Community Council for donation towards upkeep if required.
PAYMENTS TO INCLUDE: CLERK’S SALARY: £86.95 + EXPENSES
Proposed Cllr M Morgan Seconded Cllr Hood all in favour
OTHER BUSINESS
None
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.15. Minutes were taken by the Chairman and Cllr Herdman
CHAIRMAN: DATE
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 14th March 2006 at 8pm
Meeting started at 8-30pm following a presentation on proposed gas pipeline routes
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green
Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Wheeler Cllr Hood
Cllr. Smith Cllr Herdman Cllr Williams
APOLOGIES: Cllr Morris, Clerk
MINUTES: The minutes of the February 14th meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None
PLANNING MATTERS with any updates on applications, and including:
New: PR311403- Fill: Erection new double garage at Waverley, Smithy Orchard, Clyro
Councillors voted 6 against 3 in favour of the proposed building as shown in attached photographs, councillors, Hood, Smith, Williams, and the chairman recommended that the building should be in stone, with a slate roof, bearing in mind that it will be overlooked by five or six houses, and that it is in the conservation area.
Old Pottery appeal – update. Hearing: 10am Tuesday 4th April, Committee Rm A, the Gwalia.
Chairman will attend and speak; Cllr Hood will also possibly attend
From Powys CC: re Interim Development Control Guidance on Wind Farm Development
Taken by Cllr Hood
Site visit Friday 17t" March 10am
re PR2606/01 Change of use of agricultural barn and extension to provide blacksmith/fabrication shop ad erection of one dwelling and installation of new septic tank at Bryn-y-Garth, Painscastle.
re PR6399/00 Erection of a barn and lean to store for hay and implements and change of use of land for siting of log cabin for holiday let and installation of septic tank at Hom Mill Farm (formerly Lower Cwmgwannon)
Chairman to attend
Unitary Development Plan newsletter
Taken by chairman
MATTERS ARISING
Highways matters update, including:
Proposed prohibition of waiting – U1413 adjacent to Clyro C in W School
Cllr Herdman explained about the meeting with highways and their suggestion of using yellow lines to alleviate parking problems, councillors suggested that pursuing extra parking places above the school would be a better option.
Proposed Site Meeting with Bryan Davies (Streetlighting) re light opposite Old Vicarage and by church wall Thursday 4 pm
Chairman and Cllr Smith to attend, reporting back any proposals (but no action to be taken) to council meeting in April. They will speak to residents who live near to proposed light sights to get their feelings on the matter. Cllr Smith also has concerns about the lack of lighting over the steps at the top of the path up to Begwyns Bluff; this will be brought to the attention of Bryan Davies at this meeting.
Radnorshire Planning Liaison Meeting – reminder Tuesday 21st March at Antur Gwy, Builth Wells (6.30 for 7pm).
Chairman, Cllr Hood, Cllr Smith, Cllr Green, and the clerk to attend.
Reports on documents read, meetings attended, activities etc. including…
School Governor’s Report
School inspection in June, supergrounds project going ahead expected to cost £12-13000 so will be done in phases.
Grounds for use by community
Textile collection undertaken for fundraising, earning £200 per ton, collection on 18th May at school, anyone can take
textiles to school.
Three peaks challenge to be undertaken to also raise money for school.
As some councillors are unsure of the functions of interactive whiteboards, the chairman suggested that we have a demonstration at the school one evening,.
Police Report
P.C. Swales was absent from the meeting.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MRS. MORRIS
Cllr Morris was absent from the meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE including
HAY DEANERY: TOURIST TRAIL “PEWS AND VIEWS” LAUNCH ON 21ST MARCH
No action
CORRESPONDENCE cont
STANDARDS COMMITTEE – AMENDED REGULATIONS
Chairman to read
POWYS CC – POLICY FOR THE ORGANISATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Cllr Herdman to read
CPRW – “CARING FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW”
Cllr M Morgan to read
CALOR VILLAGE OF THE YEAR - ENTRY FORMS AND GUIDANCE
Not taken
CLERKS AND COUNCILS DIRECT
Chairman to read
REVIEW OF COUNCIL AREAS AND ELECTORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Chairman to read
CHANGES TO GARDEN WASTE COLLECTION
Copy to go to noticeboard and post office
FINANCIAL
BANK BALANCES
Current Account: £2036-51
PROPOSED DONATIONS, TO INCLUDE: £100 FOR HAY AND DISTRICT DIAL-A-RIDE;
Proposed Cllr Hood seconded Cllr Williams, all in favour
£30 FOR BRITISH LEGION.
Proposed Cllr Hood seconded Cllr Wheeler, all in favour
To the school: £50 for whiteboards (as agreed last month)
POSSIBLE COMMUNITY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR CLYRO VILLAGE HALL
Cllr Hood proposed that hall committee is approached with suggestion that they ask Community Council for donation towards upkeep if required.
PAYMENTS TO INCLUDE: CLERK’S SALARY: £86.95 + EXPENSES
Proposed Cllr M Morgan Seconded Cllr Hood all in favour
OTHER BUSINESS
None
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.15. Minutes were taken by the Chairman and Cllr Herdman
CHAIRMAN: DATE
