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Draft Minutes of a meeting of the Cyngor Cymuned Council held on Thursday 17th November 2016 at Llandrinio Village Hall 7.30p.m

Present; Cllr Mrs P M Jones (Chairman), Cllrs A A White, P Weston, M J Williams and Mrs M Weston.

Apologies: 292/2016 Cllrs J F Thomas, H V Jones and Mrs L O’Connor.

Minutes of the previous meeting on the 15th September 2016 were confirmed and signed. 293/2016

Matters arising;-

294/2016 (244/2016) Clerk had visited Llandrinio Shop and there was a suitable place to install a Defibrillator behind the Notice Board It was agreed to find out costings for next meeting and also ask League of Friends re: Funding as they had donated one to Arddleen Hall. 295/2016 (245/2016) It was agreed that as now the repairs to Llandrinio Bridge have been completed that County Council are reminded of their promise to inspect on a regular basis. 296/2016 (246/2016) Chairman attended first meeting of Community trust Fund on Thursday 27th October. It was agreed that the Wind Farm trust already set up and established is a good constitution to follow. Visit to Wind farm took place on Wed 9th November. 297/2016 (247/2016) Joint meeting with and Bausley with Community Council – expression of interest form now submitted to ARWAIN for a feasibility study into the future maintenance of Rodneys’ Pillar

Correspondence

298/2016 Consultation from Welsh Government on their plans to establish a National Infrastructure Commission. Clerk to respond as important that a regular inspection of structures on highways is carried out and also important to keep recycling centres. 299/2016 Meeting of Criggion Quarry Liaison held on Fri 21st October. Discussion included concerns over lorries following each other closely over Llandrinio Bridge and also keeping the top lights on whilst travelling through the village – Transport Manager agreed to talk to the drivers. 300/2016 Notice of meeting of Area Committee of One Voice on Tues 4th Oct at . 301/2016 Email received following meeting of Clywedog & Vyrnwy liaison meeting 302/2016 Details of Mid and West wales Fire & Rescue Plan 2017 – 2022 303/2016 details received of Focussed Changes with regard to the Powys local development Plan – these were noted and concerns over transportation of wind farm components and pylon lines would be repeated as Renewable Energy Development Areas are to be increased. Letter also received from the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales highlighting these proposals. 304/2016 Details of a survey being carried out by Ageing Well in Wales with regard to the walkability of our neighbourhoods.- will be sent to The Bridge and to the Arddleen newsletter. 305/2016 Consultation via One Voice Wales as a review of the National Standards for Community Health Councils. 306/2016 Information received from Powys County Council with regard to the elections on the 4th May 2017 - noted 307/2016 Donation request from Marie Curie - noted 308/2016 Donation request from Penrhos Church towards cost of running Cemetery. It was proposed by Cllr M R Williams and seconded by Cllr Mrs M Weston that a Grant of £200 be awarded as per the Precept Budget. 309/2016 Minutes and updates from MontyTrax who are looking to improve network of footpaths in area. They are requesting a donation towards the costs of the feasibility study. It was noted that the work will not benefit our area and it was agreed that money could be spent on improving footpaths in our area instead. 310/2016 Renewal notice received for Clerks subscription to S.L.C.C – 50% contribution £65.50 was agreed.

311/2016 Donation request from British Red Cross - noted 312/2016 Subscription renewal from North & Mid Wales Association of Larger Councils for £40.00 313/2016 Details received of amended Code of Conduct plus requirement to publish in newspaper. The Code of Conduct was adopted and it was agreed to share the cost of the newspaper advert with Community Council. 314/2016 Clerk & Councils Direct for circulation. 315/2016 Notice of meeting of North Montgomeryshire Local Council Forum on Tues 1st Nov to discuss recycling centres and health issues. There was dismay at the thought of losing the recycling centre in as residents will not ravel the extra mileage to Newtown – still under consultation at the moment and more information has been requested from Powys County Council. 316/2016 Details of Mid wales Healthcare meetings organized in the area – nearest is Newtown Tues 22nd Nov 317/2016 Details received into an inquiry by the Welsh government in to the new Strategy. 318/2016 Information leaflets received from Greenfingers Contactors 319/2016 Audited Accounts received for Llandrinio Village Hall for the Year ending 30th November 2015. It was proposed by Cllr M R Williams and seconded by Cllr A A White that a Grant of £2000 be awarded for the upkeep of the Village Hall and £2200 for the maintenance of the Playing fields for the Financial Year ending 31st march 2016. The Committee would be thanked for organizing the audit of the Accounts. 320/2016 Consultation received on the merger of Local Justice Areas in Wales - noted 321/2016 Information received from RES developers of the Wind Farm at Garreg Llwyd.- noted 322/2016 Bank Statement received from Llandrinio Over 60’s Club. It was proposed by Cllr A A White and seconded by Cllr Mrs P M Jones that a grant of £300 be awarded as per the Precept Budget. 323/2016 Email from Powys County Council Countryside Services giving details of proposed changes to the Offa’s Dyke Path and Severn Way – these changes were intended to keep walkers on the top of the Argae and there were no objections. 324/2016 Donation request received from Arddleen CP School towards maintenance of the playing fields. It was proposed by Cllr A A White and seconded by Cllr M R Williams that a 50% contribution of the costs be awarded namely £981.00 325/2016 Consultation with regard to the proposals for the Parliamentary Constituencies in Wales. It was agreed to object to the proposals and support given to the alternative as proposed by the Conservatives Party. 326/2016 Consultation from Powys County Council as to the Day Time Activities for Older People – this is an important consultation as it also includes the Day Centres. 327/2016 Donation request from Powys Citizen Advice Bureau - noted 328/2016 October newsletter received from Russell George A.M 329/2016 Results of Library Consultation now available on Powys County Council website. 330/2016 Letter received from Department of Energy re: Re-determination of Carnedd Wen and Wind Farms – concerns repeated 331/2016 Information sheet received from National Resources Wales explaining what should and shouldn’t be reported. 332/2016 Details received from the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales Electoral review into Policy & Practice.

Planning

333/2016 Minutes of a Committee Meeting held on Friday 30th September at Prestbury House, Arddleen.+Notice that planning permission has now been given. 334/2016 Residential development of up to 49 dwellings – P2016 1016 at land adj Plas Foxen – resubmission of earlier application. Objection maintained and it was agreed that the Clerk will represent the Community Council at the Committee Meeting on Thursday 24th November 2016. 335/2016 Minutes of a Committee Meeting held on Thursday 3rd November at Windy Ridge, Arddleen. 336/2016 Details received of proposed removals of payphones by British telecom – includes the one at and Llandrinio. No objections.

Financial Matters;

337/2016 Bank Balances at 17th November 2016 Current account £ 352.94 Deposit Account £25205.51 Bank statements were checked and initialed by Cllr A A White. 338/2016 Permission to pay;- i) Mrs C E Davies membership S.L.C.C £65.50 under L.G.A 1972 s112 ii) North & Mid Wales Association £40.00 under l.G.A 1972 s112 iii) Llandrinio Village Hall £4200.00 L.G (M.P) Act 1976 s19 (3) iv) Llandrinio Over 60’s Club £300.00 under L.G.A 1972 s137 v) Grant Thornton (External Auditors) £223.20 under Audit Commission Act 1998 s2 vi) Penrhos Church £200 under L.G.A s214 (6) vii) Arddleen School C.P £981.00 under L.G (M.P) Act 1976 s19 (3) viii) Mrs C E Davies Petty Cash Imprest £50.00 under L.G.A 1972 s112 339/2016 Budget at 17th November 2016 and Grant spreadsheet were discussed and agreed.

Highways

340/2016 All complaints have been logged and recorded from last meeting – update as to whether work has been done. Trees have been trimmed by Canal but more could have been taken off. 341/2016 Request from Llandrinio & Arddleen Community association for a pedestrian crossing by the Chapel It was agreed to support this request and refer this to the Highways Dept and ask for a traffic light crossing due to the visibility impairment of some residents who would wish to use it. 342/2016 Advice now received from One Voice Wales re; Complaint received of overgrown strip of land by the Rectory Llandrinio which would be passed on. 343/2016 Clerk to contact Mr & Mrs Turner who are trying to improve the footpaths in Llandrinio to ask for a list of where work was needed. 344/2016 Site meeting with Highways Dept took place on Tues 18th October. They were shown the blocked ditches down Rhydescyn lane and would add this to their list of work needed. They did confirm that new ditching equipment has just been bought but that there is a backlog of work. They were also shown the problems with vehicles trying to pass if going to the equestrian centre at Rhos Farm – could not justify money for a passing bay as no extension in the business. Clerk would also remind them of the pothole in the passing place on the approach to the School as they had agreed to repair this. 345/2016 Highways Dept would be reminded of overhanging boughs on the footpath by Arddleen C.P School. 346/2016 Complaint would be sent to Footpath Officer that Footpath No 4 down Haimwood cannot be accessed as the gates won’t open. This is a public bridleway to The Haim. 347/2016 Complaint to be sent to Highways Dept that verge cutting on the A483 was too late this year and ask for an earlier schedule of cuts next year. 348/2016 Clerk to report Street Light LD190 as being on in the day instead of at night. 349/2016 Clerk to write to occupier of No 7 Laburnum Meadows to request that hedge is trimmed back so that it doesn’t obstruct the pavement.

Meeting closed 9.25 p.m

Next meeting :- Thursday 19th January 2017 Arddleen Community Hall