Lampeter Town Council Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of 31.10.2013 at 7.30Pm Which Was Held at the Church Hall Lampeter Prayers
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LAMPETER TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF 31.10.2013 AT 7.30PM WHICH WAS HELD AT THE CHURCH HALL LAMPETER PRAYERS Members were invited to participate in prayer before the start of the meeting. Cllr Greg Evans led members in prayer. 1. CHAIRPERSON’S WELCOME & PERSONAL MATTERS The Chairman, Cllr. Mayor Dorothy Williams extended a warm welcome to all present. 2. PRESENT: Councillors: Cllr Dorothy Williams (Chairperson); Deputy-Mayor Cllr Elsie Dafis; Cllr Andrew Carter; Cllr John Davies; Cllr Greg Evans; Town & County Cllr Hag Harris; Cllr Ann Morgan; Cllr Rob Phillips; Cllr David Smith; Cllr Chris Thomas; Cllr Selwyn Walters & Cllr Derek Wilson. County Cllr. Ifor Williams. Reporter: Mr Guto Llewelyn (Carmarthen Journal) Members of the Public: Douglas Townsend Present until the end of MINUTE 9.4: Owen Barnicoat; Simon Rogers; Penny David; Richard Springford; Lisa O’Connor; Isabell Edwards; Karl Owen & M. Rigby. Lucia Thompson: present until the end of the Parc-yr-Orsedd presentation. APOLOGIES for absence were received from Cllr Kistiah Ramaya. 3 DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL & PREJUDICIAL INTEREST Cllr Hag Harris declared an interest, when discussing the Planning Application A130720 - Installation of Wind Turbine at Gwarffynnon, Silian. 4. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES of the meeting of the 26 September 2013 These were agreed to be a correct record and were signed by the Chair. 5. POLICE MATTERS It was RESOLVED to congratulate the Police for succeeding to reinstate the front- desk at the Police Station. It would be mentioned, that a Police presence, during Town Council meetings was appreciated, in order to discuss matters of mutual concern. It would be asked if the Police could survey the vicinity of Picton Lane, in light of minor vandalism. 6. PRESENTATION-LUCIA THOMPSON – PARC YR ORSEDD A presentation was delivered by Lucia Thompson, in relation to possible improvements at the park, to include, play apparatus and musical instruments. Please refer to Appendix 1. (available in hard-copy only, from the Town Library or the Clerk) Members were pleased to hear that a person from the town had displayed an interest in the park and in improving the play provision, within the town. The sourcing of a grant from RAY Ceredigion was mentioned. It was felt that, due to the fact that the park was the property of the Town Council and in accordance with good practice, improvements and grant applications should not be undertaken independently of the Town Council. The Mayor D. Williams said that the closure of the adjacent Public Conveniences, on Bryn Road, had been an enormous disadvantage, to the users of the park. 1 The Maes-y-Felin and Maes-y-Deri Play Areas were also mentioned, which are now under the auspices of Tai Ceredigion. 7. MATTERS ARISING 7.1 Cwmins Car-Park: No Developments re the legal status of the Cwmins. Mrs Sarah Hughes, Legal Department, Ceredigion County Council had been contacted but is presently away on annual leave. 7.2 Town Council’s Standing Orders: Developments ongoing. 7.3 One Voice Wales AGM: Saturday 5th October at Builth Wells. The Deputy- Mayor Elsie Dafis had represented the Town Council at this event. It would asked, if it could be possible to receive the AGM’s motions for debate, in future, more than a week before the meeting. This would allow the Town Council the opportunity, to discuss the motions, in advance. 7.4 Marking the Centenary: start of World War One (WW1): The floodlight has been set in place by Ceredigion County Council. A metered supply has been set up. Tree Work at the War Memorial: A Quotation was received from Lampeter Tree Services: Reducing 2 Evergreen trees to the height of the Cenotaph £400 + VAT: RESOLVED: To keep the matter on file. Concerning the two flagpoles,the British Legion will be contacted, next year. 7.5 Remembrance Sunday Service 10th November 2013 at the War Memorial: further arrangements were discussed. Also the 2 minutes’ silence on the Square at 11am of the 11.11.2013. A Road Closure Licence has been received. 7.6 Third World Lunch: a date to host the lunch, was not established. 7.7 TraCC: Consultation: Cllr Rob Phillips had responded to the Consultation exercise on behalf of the Town Council. Please refer to Appendix 2. 7.8 Proposed Changes in relation to the Arriva Bus Wales Services 20, 40 & 50 Bus Service: It was RESOLVED to forward a letter to Edwina Hart AM to voice concern to the proposed changes. Please refer to Appendix 3. 7.9 A Grant of £500 has been made available to Town & Community Councils from the Welsh Government to develop/improve a website for the Town/Community. RESOLVED: Cllr Phillips to contact CWN Design. 8. CORRESPONDENCE 8.1 Lampeter Chamber of Trade inviting the Mayor to open the Christmas Fair on Thursday 5th December and asking the Town Council to consider making a financial contribution to host the event. RESOLVED: to donate £200. The Town Council’s opinion regarding the closure of High Street, during this event, between 16:00 & 20:00, was sought by the County Council. It was RESOLVED to convey to the County Council that the Town Council was in favour of the road closure. 8.2 Town Council’s Website 8.2.1 List of Past Mayors of Lampeter: a request to include the name of a past Mayor Ebenezer Lloyd from 1935-1937 on the Town Council’s website. Cllr Phillips has executed this task. 8.2.2 Pantyfedwen Tune: a request to use the tune and advice on how to comply with copyright requirements. Cllr Ann Morgan had attended to this request. 8.2.3 An enquiry in relation to the available bus-services in Lampeter after 17.30pm on a Sunday. A response had been made. 2 8.3 RAY Ceredigion: Letter from Helen Lewis, Community Engagement Officer asking if she could attend a future meeting of the Town Council, to update members on the progress of the play-sessions, in Lampeter. RAY Ceredigion delivers Open Access Play Sessions at Maes-y-Felin park weekly on a Monday night during term time and at Maes-y-Deri play field every third Sunday of the month. It was RESOLVED to invite Helen Lewis to a meeting, in the New Year. 8.4 Teifi Valley Call for Evidence: On 2 July 2013, Mrs Edwina Hart, made a written statement announcing her intention to set up a short term Task & Finish Group to explore how the model of Powys Local Growth Zones may be applied to the Teifi Valley. The Group will consider policy options to encourage and support jobs, economic growth and offer the opportunity of testing different types of interventions, which are sensitive to the Valley’s local economic circumstances, growth challenges and prominent use of the Welsh language. An invitation was extended to the Town Council to submit ideas for positive policy options. Comments to be submitted by the 23 Oct 2013. Communication received via email on the 21 October. It was felt that more time was necessary, in order to prepare a response. 8.5 Ceredigion County Council: Approved List for the Provision of Supplementary Snow Clearing Services and Other Emergency Related Services; enclosed, a copy of the advert to appear in the press calling for expressions of interest to be included in the Approved List. To request an application pack, interested parties should email [email protected], phone 01970 633844 or write to Ceredigion County Council, Glanyrafon Industrial Estate, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, SY23 3JQ. 8.6 Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Authority Draft Annual Improvement Plan 2014-15: more information can found on the website www.mawwfire.gov.uk: for information. 8.7 Ceredigion Association of Voluntary Organisations (CAVO): The Town Council’s application for full membership to CAVO was accepted at a recent meeting of the board of trustees. An invitation was extended to the Town Council to attend the AGM on Thursday 24 October at Aberaeron Rugby Club. 8.8 Ceredigion Age Cymru: Annual General Meeting: Memorial Hall, Aberaeron, 14 November 2013 at 2.00pm. 8.9 COAST (Creating Opportunities And Skills Team Alliance) Ceredigion: Award Ceremony: Friday 8 November 2013 at the Victoria Hall, Lampeter. 8.10 Ceredigion Area Meeting: One Voice Wales: Wednesday 23 October 2013 at 7pm. The Town Council had been represented at this meeting. 8.11 Young at Heart Christmas Party: to be held on Wednesday 4th December at the Victoria Hall (1.30pm). The Mayor circulated invitations in relation to the Dinner Party, which will be held at her home on Monday 11th November at 7pm. The aim of the gathering will be to organize the Christmas Party. 8.12 Other correspondence: for information only. 9. PLANNING MATTERS 9.1 Planning Permission by CCC: A130661: Proposal: Install one new ventilation louvre and to enlarge two existing ventilation louvres. Location: Telephone Exchange, Victoria Terrace, Lampeter. 9.2 Planning Permission by CCC: A130596: Proposal: Demolition of existing shed and the building of a garage. Location: Aughlish, Bryn Road, Lampeter. 3 9.3 Planning Application No: A130742: W. D.Lewis: Building 2 silo stores: Location; WD Lewis a’I Fab, Mark Lane, Bridge Street, Lampeter. Town Council’s Comments: No Objections. 9.4 Planning Application: Installation of a Wind Turbine at Gwarffynnon, Silian. This Planning Application does not fall within the area represented by Lampeter Town Council, but rather, the Llangybi Ward. Despite its location, the Town Council is permitted to comment on the Application. Cllr Carter had presented a request to the Chairperson, to discuss the application, prior to the meeting and members had been allowed the opportunity to view the application, in advance.