Clyro Community Council
SEPTEMBER 2008 MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CLYRO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON
TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2008 AT 7.00PM
74a. PRESENT: Cllr B Morgan ( Chairman), Cllr E Brown, Cllr P Keylock, Cllr G Green, Cllr D Hood, Cllr E Thorneycroft, Cllr V Price.
74b. IN ATTENDANCE: Mr D Davidson,
75. APOLOGIES: Cllr H Wheeler
76. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING: These were accepted as a true record by councillors and signed by the Chairman.
77. DECLARATION ON INTEREST (if any): There were none.
78. RESPONSIBLE PERSON for the duration of this meeting for fire regulations: Cllr B Morgan (Chairman), who pointed out all fire exits.
79. PLANNING MATTERS:
P/2008/0750 Full: Division of barn C1 into 2 units, C1a and C1b and creation of 2 car parking spaces per unit Barn C1, Clyro Court Farm (Cwmhir Court) Clyro. Permission had been granted.
80. MATTERS ARISING: These will include:
a. Community Council Assets – Cllr Morgan confirmed that the assets had been inspected and there were no problems to report.
b. Christmas Lights – It was decided by councillors that Christmas tree lights be purchased and that prices would be sought. Cllr Keylock stated that he would provide the Christmas tree. Cllr Green and Cllr Keylock would assist the Chairman in putting up the tree. Cllr Hood suggested that some of the boys from Pentwyn be asked to help with the decorating of the tree. Mr Davidson replied that he would ask.
81. REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ, MEETINGS ATTENDED, ACTIVITIES etc. including:
82. SCHOOL GOVERNORS REPORT:
No report was available as no meetings had been held.
83. POLICE REPORT:
There was no report available.
84. REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MRS M MORRIS
There was no report available.
85. REPORT FROM MR DAVID DAVIDSON, HILLCREST/PENTWYN
Mr Davidson reported that there had been 2 unauthorised absconsions. The boys had gone into Hay without permission. The police were informed and the boys picked up. One boy on home leave had absconded from home in Swansea, again he was picked up by the police and returned.
There were currently 5 boys at Pentwyn, one boy had gone into a foster placement. There was one tentative enquiry for a referral from Torfaen. There was currently 14 care staff, another one was to start in 2 weeks.
At the moment things were quite quiet.
Cllr Hood stated that he was pleased to see boys coming down for papers now and that he hoped that this would be kept up.
At this point the Chairman asked if Mr Davidson would like to attend the council meetings every 2 months, instead of attending every one, as he also attended the sub-committee meetings. Mr Davidson agreed to this, stating that he would be able to send a report via email. All councillors were in favour of this. Obviously if there were any major incidents then the councillors would appreciate being informed.
86. CORRESPONDENCE including:
1. LETTER FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MARGARET MORRIS – Radnorshire Liaison Meeting. This was to inform councillors of the forthcoming meeting which was to be held on 22 September 2008. The Chairman would try to attend.
2. PRIME CYMRU CHARITY – Letter outlining the charity which helped over 50 year olds. Also enclosed was a leaflet explaining the work carried out by them. This was to be put on the notice board.
3. PCC – Nomination Form Community Sub-Committee of the Standards Committee – Cllrs weren’t aware who the candidates were, so declined to vote.
4. PCC – Changes to the Registration Service in Powys – Questionnaire completed and to be returned.
5. PCC – Outcome of the Consultation on designation of Core Areas for Street Lighting. The clerk read out the letter informing councillors of the core areas where lighting was to remain.
At this point Councillors discussed the possibility of purchasing a flashing road sign lighting either 30mph or ‘slow’. Clerk to contact Highways Dept. to see how much such a light would be.
6. ONE VOICE WALES – Cross Border Event for Parish & Town/Community Councils in Wales – The Chairman took this.
7. PCC PLANNING APPLICATION VALIDATION CHECKLIST CONSULTATION – Invited responses. The Chairman was to read this, as this incorporated the start of planning applications being available online only. There needed to be more clarification on this. Cllr Thorneycroft offered to bring a laptop to the next meeting. BT links would be looked at as well.
8. POWYS POLICE – Invitation to celebrate 40 th Anniversary. Open day 28 September from 10.30 to 4pm at Police HQ in Llangunnor, Carmarthen, entry was free. Several councillors were interested in this. A copy of the letter would be placed on the notice board.
87. FINANCIAL:
Bank Balances – current account as at 18 July 2008 £2,192.29, reserve account as at 30 June 2008 £2,800.88. There were no new statements, so balances remained the same.
Payments to include: Clerks salary of £130.42. This was proposed by Cllr Hood and 2 nd by Cllr Thorneycroft.
Cheques drawn: No cheques shown as drawn.
88. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
The Chairman asked that hedge cutting be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
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SIGNED: ………………………………………………… DATE: …………………
