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Cyngor Tref LLANFYLLIN Town Council
MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD AT 6.45pm WEDNESDAY 18th FEBRUARY 2015
AT THE PUBLIC INSTITUTE, LLANFYLLIN
Present: Councillors MA Williams, I Jones, L Kretchmer, Peter Lewis, J Brautigam, J Wike.
152 APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Councillors S Baynes, P Boucher-Glynn, D Dunn, J Castle,
D Goodman and G Stroud
153 LLANFYLLIN HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES
No High School representative attended the meeting.
154 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
There were no disclosures of interest.
155 MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on 21st January 2015 were signed as a correct record of
that meeting.
156 MATTERS ARISING
a. Caravans and trading on the Car Park. To be discussed at the next meeting as
an agenda item.
b. Town Sign. The clerk informed council that STADCO were now in possession of
drawing, STADCO are currently working on costing.
c.. Translators. Council were informed that no qualification is required for written
translations. Subject will be discussed at next meeting as agenda item.
g. Dog Fouling. Cllr Brautigam updated the council on the situation on the subject
of Dog Fouling within the county. Recommendations had been brought before the
cabinet of Powys CC but they are still on going, with no firm decisions yet made.
157 SERVICE DELIVERY
a. Workshop Feedback. Council were updated on the subject of Service Delivery
Workshops which had taken place in Llanfyllin. It was reported that both sessions were
well attended and that all councils were represented. It was agreed by council that the
exercise had been beneficial. The subject of Llanfyllin TC taking on building was
discussed, it was RESOLVED that in principle the council would not take on buildings. Cllr
Lewis will report his finding of building offers at the next meeting.
b. Toilets. Council RESOLVED to accept an estimate for electrical work of £270.00 and
Plumbing work of £130.00 to be carried out to the toilets once the toilets have been
signed over from Powys CC. Contract for cleaner will be brought before council at next
council meeting.
c. Meals On Wheels. Council were briefed that the current Meals on Wheels committee
will cease to operate from 31 March 2015. I has now been confirmed that Mencap
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Cymru Llanfyllin will take over the management of the meals on wheels service in
Llanfyllin for a 3 month trial period. Mrs June Stacey of Mencap will brief the council of
their service at next council meeting in March.
158 MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor attended the Unveiling Ceremony at the Lonely Tree, unveiling a Stone as the
prize for the winning the Welsh Tree of the Year award. The occasion was well attended.
159 REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES
a. Cae Bodfach: Cllr Kretchmer reported that a Working Party Community Pay Back
will be held one Sunday within the next 3 weeks. Work will be carried out on the wet
lands.
b. Y Dolydd: Cllr Jones informed council that the sound management plan had now
been conducted.
c. Llanfyllin Community Initiative: Cllr Jones informed council that the new
community “All age out door Gym/Fitness playground” was being designed with
input from both schools by the Initiative committee. To start fund raising a Coffee
Morning will be held 10 – 12 am on Saturday 28 February .
He also spoke about the Young Farmers outstanding performance in Newtown at this
year’s Panto of which 55 young people took part. Ages of those taking part range
from 10 to 26 years of age.
d. Public Institute : Cllr Williams informed Council that the Institute had now set up
a 200 Club. There will also be a Table Top morning on 25 April 15.
160 REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR LEWIS
CCllr Lewis stated that rumours are circulating about the cutting of rural bus services,
Cllr Lewis wanted the reassure council that after consultation with Mr John Fosey, that
nothing has been decided on cuts to the rural bus services.
Cllr Lewis stated that the budget had been approved by Powys CC with a 4% rise in
Council Tax.
161 PLANNING MATTERS
No planning was discussed.
162 COMMUNITY AWARDS (Achievement Awards)
To be discussed at next meeting.
163 REPORT FROM LLANFYLLIN HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES
No Report
164 WEB SITE
No report
165 COMMUNITY BENCHES
Council were informed that a bench used to be sited opposite Y Dolydd amongst the
newly planted trees, this bench became unsafe and requires replacement. It was
proposed by Cllr Williams that a new bench commemorating the centenary of WW1 be
sited to replace it. The new bench would cost £450.00. Cllr William will bring pictures of
bench to next meeting when a decision will be made.
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166 CORRESPONDENCE
Membership of One Voice Wales – Noted No Action
Letter from Mrs D Malley – Internal Auditor. It was RESOLVED by council to employ
Mrs D Malley for the internal audit at a cost of £100.00 plus postage.
Welsh Government White Paper – A email giving Councillors the link on the Welsh
Government website to the paper had been circulated before the council meeting. An
extract from summary white paper was also given out at the meeting. Councillors were
urged to read the document particularly chapters 4 and 5. Councillors attention was also
draw to the Consultation Survey which can be completed by the public, individual
councillors and the Council. The Council will complete the survey in the next meeting.
167 ACCOUNTS FOR AUTHORISATION AND PAYMENTS
Payments:
Salary and wages Payments February 2015
Jonathan Bellingham – Clerks Salary, Pension and Office
Clerks Expenses
L.Wilkinson – honorarium
HMRC
Other Invoices and Payments
Public Institute Grant
Cain Valley Limited
Dawson Structural Engineering Co Ltd (Christmas Tree)
£334.89
£27.84
£75.00
£78.78
£700.00
£47.60
£390.00
168 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was confirmed as Wednesday 18th March 2015 at 6.45 p.m.
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