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Minutes of the Community Council Meeting held on 12th October 2015 at the Community Centre
Present:-
Councillors Maria Tofani (Chairman), Dafydd Lloyd-Jones (Vice Chairman) Emanuel Kincaid, Eirwen James, John Ll Griffiths, Ann Jones, Rhodri Evans, Mary Pearce.
Also present were PCSO John Evans and Mr Ben Lake.
Apologies:-
1. Councillor Gwynne Davies apologised for his inability to attend.
2. Personal
The Council send their condolences to Cllr Mary Pearce and family on the passing away of her mother. Also the family of Mr Cledwyn Davies on the passing away of Mrs Rita Davies.
3. Declaration of Interest
None.
4. Minutes
On the proposition of Councillor Dafydd Lloyd-Jones and seconded by Cllr Ann Jones the Council authorised the Chairman to sign the minutes of Community Council meeting held on September 14th 2015.
5. Matters arising from the minutes
1. The Council thanked Cllr Maria Tofani and family for clearing and tidying the pound before winter.
2. Cllr Emmanuel Kincaid was looking into the reclassifications of Public rights of way.
6.1 Highways
6.1.1 Roads.
a. Road widening Pant and Nantdderwen.
6.1.2 Tree and Boundary Maintenance.
a. Fencing right hand side of Pont Llanio Hill.
b. Tree on Pont Llanio Hill.
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6.3 Website
The Website is now running. The Website Policy is now complete.
6.4 Car Park By-laws.
a. We now have a Community Car park Policy.
6.5 The Pound Garden
Work done.
6.6 Standing Orders.
Chair will decide what is appropriate for the Council. Still ongoing.
6.7 Financial Regulations.
Nothing new to report.
7. Financial Report
Current Account £ 100.00
Business Res A/c £ 6,301.66
a. Authorising Payments.
Mr D. Benjamin grass cutting cemetery £ 2,650.00
British Legion Wreaths £ 241.00
Beddfeini Hafod Burials £900.00
b. Paid In
Mr T.E Jones for the burial £ 300.00
Mr T. E. Jones Funeral £ 300.00
Footpath books sold £ 10.00
James Memorials Stonemason £ 25.00
Clwb Ffrindiau wreath £ 25.00
Capel Bethesda wreath £ 20.00
The Audit for 2014/15 has been completed with 1 issue arising and that was the internal auditor was not independent. The matter has been discussed in October meeting and dealt with appropriately.
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8. Correspondence.
1. A copy of the Community Website Policy.
2. A copy of the Car Park Policy.
3. A report on the Auditors findings.
9. Reports
1. The Council were informed that there would be a need to raise £400 towards the defribrillator.
2. In response to the Auditors report we have been advised to follow the guidelines of the financial regulations.
10. Matters arising from Ceredigion
None.
a. Planning
Nothing at present.
11. Village Hall and Community Centre Trustees Committee.
Village Hall had a successful Coffee evening and a successful Wedding held in the Hall. The Council decided to give a letter of support to the Hall Committee for a Grant scheme for the Play area when needed.
12. Ysgol Henry Richard 3-16
Nothing new to report.
13. Cemetery
The Council have paid for the Cemetery to be cut. The Armistice Day Service will be held as usual by the War Memorial on Sunday 8th November at 11 o clock.
14. Any other matter
14.1. The Council were informed that boundary maps can be found in Archive Ceredigion.
14.2. The Council were informed that there is an advert in the Barcud for Funds available for associations.
14.3. The Council decided to ask Tai Ceredigion regarding the cutting back of the Cherry trees by Hyfrydle.
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14.4. The Council were asked if it was possible to have a Grit bin by the pound garden.
14.5. Councillor Rhodri Evans is going to speak to Ceredigion Highways regarding the Kissing gate that is broken and other gates that need renewing.
14.6. It was decided that there would be a Christmas tree on the square as usual, and that the Fox Hounds will be on the square on Boxing day.
14.7. Christmas Dinner will be at the New Inn on Tuesday 8th December at 7.30 pm.
Date of next meeting 9th November 2015