MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 7.00 PM ON MONDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER, 2011
PRESENT:-Cllr J. Whittal Williams (Mayor)
“ E.J. Breeze
“ Mrs C. Edwardes
“ Mrs E.L. Evans
“ Lady Hooson
“ Mrs A.M. Jones
“ D.C. Jones
“ Mrs S. Mills
“ G. Morgan
“ G. Powell
“ G. Rowlands
“ P. Rees
“ Mrs P. Smith
“ N. Venti
Town Clerk
At 6.30 pm Cty Councillor Gwilym Evans and Mr Adrian Jervis, PCC attended the meeting to discuss the public event held at the Community Centre on 16th June to discuss the options for protecting the Old Market Hall. A summary of the opinions attached. Lady Hooson expressed her concern regarding the amount of traffic around the OMH on sheep fair days. Cllr Edwardes questioned the number of attendees (84) at the event . She would estimate that there were 150 – 200 people present, and that not all had completed a questionnaire. The most popular option coming out of the event being No Entry into Great Oak Street. Cllr Powell suggested that ‘ no left turn for HGVs’ signage should be displayed in Long Bridge Street. Councillors expressed concern about the impact on traders in Great Oak street if a one way system was implemented. Signage at the roundabout was discussed. Mr Jervis will return to Council to discuss further when some draft plans have been drawn up to include advisory signage. Cllr Evans and Mr Jervis were thanked for their presentation and for attending this evening.
At 7.00 pm the Meeting opened with Prayers
354/01 APOLOGIES There were no apologies
354/02 DECLARATION OF INTEREST Cllr Morgan declared an interest in all items referring to PCC as an elected member and anything withreference to the Millennium garden as his wife is Chair of the Management Group. Cllr Powell declared an interest in Highways issues concerning the OMH. Cllr Rees declared an interest in Public Toilets issues. anything to do with pcc Cllr Venti declared an interest in items 5 6 and 7 on the agenda (windfarms).
354/03 MINUTES The following minutes were read and confirmed
Minutes of a Council Meeting held on 25.07.11 True record. Discussion took place regarding matters arising from Minutes. Clerk explained that it is not acceptable to have ‘matters arising’ at the meeting. It was agreed that Clerk will accept questions relating to minutes up to the day of the Council meeting. The questions and answers will become an agenda item.(9 Councillors voted for this option) A proposal to receive minutes immediately after the Council and panel meetings was received and discussed ( 3 Councillors voted for this option) Cllr Venti abstained.
Minutes of the Environment/Planning meeting held on 12.09.11–True record. Allt Goch -The recommendation to Accept the quotation for felling from Mr Mike Crutchley wasunanimously voted on. It was agreed that the amount of the quotation should be included in the recommendations in future.
Minutes of the Finance/Town Hall Panel meeting held on 19.09.11– True record . The recommendations as follows were voted on
i) Item 5 – licensing of the Council Chamber for Civil Ceremonies (unanimously in favour)
ii)Item 7 – Concurrent Functions – add 10% to last years’ figures (unanimously in favour)
iii)Item 9 – Accept the quotation for repair of Chairs in the Chamber from Mr Charles Turner (11 votes for acceptance, 1 against and 1 abstention)
354/04PROPOSED MYNYDD Y GWYNT WIND FARM Received
354/05INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL GRID RE MID WALES CONNECTION PROJECT Received
354/06RECEIVE LETTER FROM RUSSELL GEORGE Received Councillors agreed that the Mayor should write a letter in support. Cllr Venti abstained. It was agreed that discussion will take place at the next Environment panel meeting
354/07AUTUMN 2011 PROGRAMME OF COURSES – OVW Cllr Morgan and Cllr Mills will relay their recent training experiences with Council at a date to be arranged.
354/08INFORMATION FROM WELSH GOVERNMENT REGARDING CARRIER BAGS Received
354/09INFORMATION FROM MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL Cllr Margot Jones will read and report back to next meeting
354/10LETTER FROM RESIDENT REGARDING ALLT GOCH It was agreed to discuss at the next environment panel meeting. Clerk was asked to pass the letter on to the Contractor/Ritchie Tassel
354/11LETTER FROM RESIDENT REGARDING DISUSED RAILWAY LINES Cllr David Jones will furnish Clerk with details of Two possible experts in the field. Clerk will pass on the information to the author of the letter.
354/12INVITATION FROM CHAIR OF PCC FOR COUNCILLORS TO ATTEND A RECEPTION AT NEUADD MALDWYN It was agreed that the Mayor and Deputy could attend.
354/13INFORMATION FROM PLHB RE ONE POWYS PLAN PUBLIC CONSULTATION Cllr Edwardes informed Council that she had read the document and considered it to be a very important document as it is the start of a 3 year consultation period. One Voice Wales considered it a waste of money. Councillors are urged to complete the online survey.
354/14PLANNING APPLICATION Cae Hafren playing fields. Comments from a previous retrospective application were read out. The following comment was made :-
P2011 0749 Erection of a multi purpose function building and siting of a marquee for sport and leisure use together with the erection of 3 no. Spectator weather shelters and associated hardstanding (retrospective) at Cae Hafren Playing fields, Llanidloes PowysWe have no objection. Council fully support the development of the Rugby club as an excellent facility and resource for the inhabitants of Llanidloes. However, we would not like to see any further retrospective applications from the club.
354/15STREET LIGHTING REVIEW Cllr Morgan suggested a walk around the town. Clerk explained that Mr Leigh Williams wishes to come along to meet with Council as soon as possible to discuss the issue. It was agreed that a walkabout would take place before the next Environment panel meeting.
354/16The following ACCOUNTS for JULY 2011 were confirmed:-
Chq No.
104433Viking Direct 245.72
104434SLCC 86.75
104435Wages (07.07.11)725.22
104436Inland Revenue 829.00
104437Sonia Pritchard(trav exp) 22.50
104438Willpower 54.00
104439Burial Board 10,000.00
104440Agri Power 45.54
104441PC Q 18.37
104442Beaver Scouts 100.00
104443Wages & P. Cash(14.07.11)801.93
104444Millennium Garden Cttee100.00
104445Wages (21.07.11)736.07
104446Wages & P. Cash(28.07.11)779.78
TOTAL £ 14,544.88
354/17The following ACCOUNTS for AUGUST 2011 were confirmed:-
Chq No
104447Wages & P. Cash (02.08.11)713.25
104448Charles Cowan503.02
104449Void 00.00
104450GFA Premier136.51
104451Agri Power 50.28
104452Zurich Insurance 6,573.29
104453P.C. Q 18.37
104454B.T.101.88
104455Wages (11.08.11)731.73
104456Morris Marshall & Poole 90.00
104457Community Centre 75.00
104458Wages & P. Cash (18.08.11)831.29
104459Inland Revenue 1,025.85
104460William O’Brien 2,980.00
104461Wages (25.08.11)747.67
104462Viking 45.89
TOTAL £ 14,624.03
354/17DATES FOR OCTOBER MEETINGS The following dates were confirmed
Monday 10th October - Environment/Planning
Monday 17th October – Finance/Town Hall
Monday 24th October – Full Council meeting
MEETING ENDED AT 8.30 pm
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