MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER ON MONDAY 23rd JUNE2014 AT 6.30 PM
PRESENT:Cllr Mrs C. Edwardes(Chair)
“ E.J. Breeze
“ Mrs J. Crisp
“ Mrs L. Evans
“ Lady Hooson
“ Mrs A.M. Jones
“ Mrs A. Morgan
“ G. Morgan
“ G. Rowlands
“ Mrs P. Smith
Town Clerk
2Members of the Press
2 Members of the School Council
Councillor Edwardes was voted into the Chair in the absence of the Mayor and Deputy.
383/01DISCUSSION OF CARDIAC SERVICES AT BRONGLAIS HOSPITAL Mr David Jones gave a brief outline of the proposed reduction of services at the Cardiology unit at Bronglais Hospital stressing the importance of Dr McKeogh. He suggested that residents in the local area should get behind the campaign and that speed is of the essence. Cllr Margot Jones agreed with everything David Jones said and stated that the service in Aberystwyth is wonderful and it is our duty to ensure that the Public as well as the Welsh Government and Hywel Dda Health Board know how we feelas these services are vital to us here in this area. Councillors agreed to also send a letter to the CHC. Cllr Morgan stated that there are many people in Llanidloes who are full of praise for the Cardiology unit at Bronglais, and informed Councillors thatProfessor Marcus Langley will be at the Church Hall on Tuesday 8th Julyfor a drop in session between 3.30 – 7.30 pm. Councillor Morgan suggested that Council should put forward a view from Llanidloes Town Council. Cllr Graham Rowlands stated that we are always trying to encourage people to come into the area to live and having a good hospital is an important factor.
383/02WELCOME TO MEMBERS OF SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL Joe Jones and Hannah Wilden were introduced to Council and asked the question, “What can School Council do to help the Town Council?” Councillors agreed that they would come up with some suggestions and get back to the School Council through Mr Knowles at the High School.
383/03 APOLOGIES Apologies were received fromCllrs P. Davies, Mrs S. Mills, P. Rees and J. Whittal Williams
383/04TO ACCEPT PERSONAL AND PECUNIARY INTERESTS IN ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Declaration 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 and a personal interest in item 6 (a) SP Manweb, and 6 (c)Millennium Garden. CllrsLynne Evans and Angela Morgan declared a personal interest in item 6(c) Millennium Garden.
383/05MINUTES The following minutes were read and confirmed:-
Minutes of Council Meeting held on 27.05.14True Record Unanimously agreed
Environment and Planning Panel meeting held on 09.06.14 True Record
Town Hall and Finance Panel meeting held on 09.06.14 838/05Recommendation to contribute £900 to first responders was unanimously voted on. True Record
383/06CORRESPONDENCE
a)Information from SP Manweb updating on progress of SP Mid Wales Connection Project - Received
b)Thank You letter from Llanidloes Bowling Club - Received
c)Thank You letter from Llanidloes Millennium Garden Committee– Received
d)E mail from Mr Peter Knowles, Llanidloes High School Re Community Participation Cllr Mrs Lynne Evans offered to attend on behalf of Council
e)Letter from PCC re Ranking Scheme for Undertaking Minor Works - Received
f)Letter from Friends of Allt Goch - Received and agreed to pass on to the Allt Goch Committee.
g)Letter from SARPA Re Membership It was unanimously agreed that Council remain members for the forthcoming year
383/07TO DISCUSS CLOSURE OF NATWEST BANK Clerk informed Councillors that Town Council has not received official notification that the Bank will close. Cllr Smith informed Council that she has set up a meeting with area manager this coming Thursday, Council agreed to send an objection letter with Councillor Smith.It was mentioned that the ATM has been out of order for the past 2 weekends. It was agreed that the absence of the ATM will be missed especially on Saturday Market days. It was agreed that a letter will also be sent to the Chairman of Natwest.
383/08TO RECEIVE AND DISCUSSQUESTIONS FROM SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL Cllr Edwardes thanked the students for coming along and asked if it could be a regular agenda item with questions from both sides. Cllr Lynne Evans asked if the students could be made aware of the litter on pavements between the School and the Town
383/09TO DISCUSS DRAFT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN COUNCIL AND TIR COED AS WELL AS UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE WOODS FURTHER TO PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS ON HANGING BRANCHES Cllr Morgan informed Council that he has spoken to Mr Stuart Mackintosh at PCC in relation to the draft agreement, who has advised discussion with Mr Antony Holt, H & S officer. Cllr Morgan will liaise with Mr Holt and come back to Council with any comments. Clerk informed Council of a request from Tir Coed to improve the access to Allt Goch from the Van Road end, Councillors agreed to the improvements but wished the Clerk to inform Glyndwrs Way officers before giving the go ahead. Clerk informed Council that Mr Mike Crutchley will be felling dangerous branches on the main footpath in the woods during the coming week, for the total of £300.
383/10TO DISCUSS REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL LEARNING NEEDS (ALN)Cllr Morgan stated that the proposals have been deferred for 12 months. Cllr Margot Jones stated that units in both Primary and High schools are both fantastic units and it is humbling to see the units in use. She stated that Children from further away are accessing these units and these are models that PCC should be proud of with happy contented Children whose needs are being met.
383/11TO DISCUSS PROGRESS WITH FOOTBALL CLUB LEASE Cllr Edwardes informed Council that leases and legal issues are being dealt with between the Football Club, the Mayor and Councillor Morgan
383/12TO DISCUSS OPENING OF TOILETS IN VICTORIA PARK Clerk gave an estimated cost of £700 for the initial cost of opening the toilets. Councillors unanimously agreed to go ahead and get them opened as soon as possible.
383/13TO DISCUSS INSTALLATION OF WATER METERS AT THE CRICKET, BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUBS Defer to Panel meeting as only one quotation has been received so far
383/14TO RECEIVE E MAIL FROM WYN RICHARDS RE “POLICE – NO PARKING” CONES AROUND COMMUNITY CENTRE Cllr Morgan requested that the letter is read out. Cllr Morgan stated that clearly this should never have been on the Council agenda and suggests that we drop it immediately, this was agreed upon.
383/15TO ELECT REPRESENTATIVE(S) ONTO ONE VOICE WALES COMMITTEE AND TO RECEIVE SPRING 2014/15 NEWSLETTER Cllr Whittal Williams (current representative) will be asked to represent Council again
383/16TO DISCUSS LETTER RECIEVED FROM MR JOHN WARD, RE GRASS CUTTING Councillors expressed concern over the decline in weed spraying and grass cutting. Clerk was asked to thank Bob Smith and the Rotary Club for the excellent display of flowers on the Roundabout near to the Long Bridge.
383/17TO DISCUSS LETTER RECEIVED FROM LLANI LTD AND FUTURE WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT Clerk informed Councillors that Town Council has received a grant of £500 for the development of the Town Council web site. The School Council were asked to make suggestions on improvements to the site. Cllr Crisp stated that legal requirements will be brought in by the end of 2015 that names, addresses and telephone numbers of all Councillors must be posted on the web site.
383/18TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING PLANNING APPLICATIONS:-
APPLICATION REF P2014/0564 FOR LBC: REMOVAL OF WINDOWS FROM THE EAST AND WEST ELEVATIONS AND REINSTATING OF FULL HEIGHT SASH WINDOW AT MOUNT SEVERN ACTIVITY CENTRE GLAN Y NANT LLANIDLOES POWYS No Objection
APPLICATION REF 2014/0600 HOUSEHOLDER INSTAION OF REPLACEMENT WINDOWS TO REAR ELEVATION AT 6 PEN Y GRAIG LLANIDLOES POWYS No objection
383/19TO CONFIRM ACCOUNTS FOR MAY 2014.
The following accounts were confirmed
Chq No
100072Food 4 Thought (mayor making)390.00
100073Petty Cash 93.70
100074J.A. Jones (window cleaner)100.00
100075Void 00.00
100076Smartyres (van tyres) 137.40
100077Agri Power (mower repairs) 1,020.58
100078Aztec Print (town walk leaflets) 85.00
100079Inland Revenue755.03
Total£ 2,581.71
383/20COUNCILLORS QUESTIONS It was explained that this is a new item which Councillor Davies requested including onto the Agenda. Councillors can ask questions, and answers will be found by the following Month.
383/21NATIONAL ENERGY ACTION - Councillor Edwardes explained that she and the Clerk had recently met with Diana Berriman, LLES to discuss an invitation to apply for help with “Fuel Poverty”. An Expression of interest letter has been sent. There will only be one successful applicant in Wales
383/22HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE Information was received from Robert Robinson, Clerk at Welshpool and Chair to the Forum, asking Council to complete a Health questionnaire, It was agreed that the Clerk will ask for e mail copy and send out to Councillors.
383/23 ANNUAL RETURN The Annual Return was presented to Council. Clerk explained that the Internal Audit had been carried out and the Internal Auditors report has not yet been received. Councillors unanimously agreed that the Chair of Finance, Cllr Breeze should sign the Annual Return to go off to the External Auditor.
383/21TO CONFIRM DATES FOR JULY MEETINGS
The following dated were confirmed:-
Panel Meetings 14th July
Full Council 28th July
Clerk informed Council that Rev Lynda Cowan had asked her to inform Councillors of a vigil to commemorate WW1 will take place at the Cenotaph on Monday 4th August at 7.00 pm before going on St Idloes Church for a short service.
Meeting closed at 8.45 pm
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