At a Meeting of Pembroke Dock Town Council held at the Pater Hall, Pembroke Dock on Thursday, 1st September, 2005 at 6.30 p.m. PRESENT: Councillor R.G. Watts, Mayor D.T.Esmond, Mrs. P.E.M. Folland Mrs. C. Fortune, Mrs. P.E. George, P.G. Gwyther, K.C. Higgs, D.L. Jones, S. Perkins, Mrs. V.M.J. Roach, P. Weatherall. IN ATTENDANCE: Ian. Jones, Town Clerk Mrs. S. Lowen, Committee Clerk The meeting was opened with Prayer. 63. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Mrs. J.M. Rees. 64. SERGEANT ERIC EVANS – DYFED POWYS POLICE The Council welcomed Sergeant Evans of Dyfed Powys Police who had been invited to attend the meeting in order to address concerns of Members including the use of 999 calls to report anti-social behaviour. He said that these concerns had been passed on to his Chief Inspector. He advised that all serious calls should go through the 999 system and non- emergency calls to go through the contact center number. If someone felt threatened by anti- social behaviour then this would warrant a 999 call. Councillor Mrs. C. Fortune reported that people in Pennar Ward had called the police on the contact centre number to report incidents of anti-social behaviour and have had no response. The community in Pennar had convened a public meeting to which they had invited a police representative, who had agreed to attend. Unfortunately, the representative had not been available at the last minute because of work commitments, and had failed to make contact to re-arrange another meeting. She said that the community wanted to work with the police but needed to know who to contact. Sergeant Evans advised that Brian Murphy was the Sergeant in charge of the Community Police Team for Pennar. The officers of these teams would be making contact with people in public houses and the community. He promised to send details of the names of the police who would be representing all the areas in Pembroke Dock. He advised that any concerns regarding the Police Contact Centre (0845 3302000) should be addressed to Chief Inspector Sewell, or alternatively concerns could also be sent to Inspector Blackmore who would pass them on. He was asked about the effectiveness of the CCTV cameras in Pembroke Dock and said that now staff in Haverfordwest were monitoring them for more hours in the day than previously. 79 With regard to the one-way system, he said that the police had received no complaints about it. The Mayor, Councillor R.G. Watts said that the one-way system was most welcome. The Mayor thanked Sergeant Evans for attending the meeting and answering Members’ queries. 65. MINUTES PROPOSED by Councillor D.T. Esmond SECONDED by Councillor Mrs. C. Fortune RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the last meeting of the Council held on 4th August 2005 be adopted as circulated, subject to the following amendments: (a) Minute 58(68) – Welsh Language Scheme Councillor Mrs. V.M.J. Roach requested that the resolution included the deletion of paragraph 5.4.4 in the draft as originally agreed at the meeting of 4th August. (b) Minute 84 – The Pump House – Criterion Roundabout, Pembroke Dock Councillor Mrs. V.M.J. Roach requested that the original proposal, i.e. not to keep the Pump House be included and that the resolution should be re-worded as an amendment, as follows: PROPOSED by Councillor Mrs. V.M.J. Roach SECONDED by Councillor Mrs. C. Fortune That the Town Council would not take over responsibility for the Pump House. Following further discussion, it was: PROPOSED by Councillor D.T. Esmond SECONDED by Councillor Mrs. P.E.M.Folland That the Town Clerk would write to Pembrokeshire County Council informing them that the Town Council would accept the transfer of the Pumphouse now that the building had been renovated. The Town Clerk would request to be shown round the building in order to make arrangements for cyclical repairs and maintenance of the property. The costs of this maintenance to be included in forthcoming precepts. On being put to the meeting the following voting was recorded For the Amendment 6 votes Against the Amendment 2 votes The Mayor thereupon declared the Amendment CARRIED. 80 RESOLVED- That the Town Clerk would write to Pembrokeshire County Council informing them that the Town Council would accept the transfer of the Pumphouse now that the building had been renovated. The Town Clerk would request to be shown round the building in order to make arrangements for cyclical repairs and maintenance of the property. The costs of this maintenance to be included in forthcoming precepts. 66. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (a) Minute 57(b) – Planning Applications – 05/0323/PA – Ridgeview Close The Town Clerk reported that he was still awaiting a response to his letter of 16th August regarding this matter, and was concerned that Pembrokeshire County Council were not fulfilling their 14-day response target. (b) Minute 57(c) – Pennar Park Development The Town Clerk reported that he had received a letter from Mr. David Lawrence which stated that a number of representations had been received in addition to that of the Town Council which were all being evaluated. It was possible that the planning application will be reported to the County Council’sPlanning and Rights of Way Committee in mid September. (c) Minute 58(70) – Town Council Liaison with County Councillors Councillor Mrs. C. Fortune reported that County Councillor Tony Wilcox was very pleased with the suggested new procedures and sent his apologies for not having responded to the Town Clerk’s letter. (d) Minute 58(72) – Council in Recess – Delegated Powers The Town Clerk reported that there had been no urgent matters needing attention during Council Recess. (e) Minute 58(73) – Display Racks for the Foyer of Pater Hall, Town Council offices, etc. The Town Clerk suggested that the Leaflet Display Rack should be placed on the wall by the steps to Pater Hall, which might encourage members of the public to pick up information leaflets, etc. This was agreed. (f) Minute 58(75) – Pater Hall Community Trust The Town Clerk advised that the AGM of the Pater Hall Community Trust would be held on 12th September 2005 at 7.00pm in the Pater Hall. (g) Minute 58(77) – Telecommunications The Town Clerk advised that he was still awaiting prices from British Telecom. 81 (h) Minute 58(79) – Marketing of books, videos, memorabilia, etc. The Town Clerk advised that he had sought costs involved from two companies for the construction of a Wall Mounted Display Cabinet, but only one had responded. Norman Industries of Snowdrop Lane, Haverfordwest had quoted £275.00 plus VAT. PROPOSED by Councillor P. Weatherall SECONDED by Councillor K.C. Higgs RESOLVED- That the Council accept the quote of Norman Industries of £275.00 plus VAT for the construction of a Wall Mounted Display Cabinet. (i) Minute 58(81) – Mid and West Wales Fire Rescue Authority – Integrated Risk Management Plan 2005/2006 The Town Clerk advised that he had distributed to Members the reply he had received from the Chief Fire Officer and a reply from Edwina Hart. He had asked Members if they would like a Senior Fire Officer to attend the next Council Meeting to answer any questions they might have in relation to the above plan, and had consequently arranged for a Senior Fire Officer to attend the next Council Meeting on 22nd September 2005 at 6.30pm. (j) Minute 58(86) – Repairs to Street Cobbles The Town Clerk reported that the first phase of this work had been completed and work on the second phase had commenced. (k) Minute 58(90) – Internet domain name The Town Clerk advised that another Internet domain name thedock.org.uk had come up for renewal at a cost of £56.38. PROPOSED by Councillor P.G. Gwyther SECONDED by Councillor D.T. Esmond RESOLVED- That the Council authorise payment of £56.38 for the renewal of the Internet domain name thedock.org.uk. 67. REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK 97. Our environment – Our future – Your views: A Consultation on an Environment Strategy for Wales by the Welsh Assembly Government The Town Clerk reported that he had one copy of the Consultation Document which sought views on whether the Assembly had identified priorities, the right outcomes to aim for in the following areas: 82 (1) Climate Change (2) Managing the Land and Sea (3) Sustainable Use of Resources and Ecosystem Services (4) Biodiversity (5) Quality of Life (6) Making the connections The Consultation Document set out the Welsh Assembly Government’s commitment for 2025 and practical tips for individuals on what they could do for the environment in respect of the above areas. Any responses would need to be sent to the Welsh Assembly by 3 October 2005. 98. Draft National Service Framework For Older People In Wales The Town Clerk reported that he had received one copy of the above publication which set standards for the health and social care of older people in Wales. The National Service Framework is based on 9 standards as follows: (1) Rooting Out Age Discrimination Health and Social Care services are provided regardless of age on the basis of clinical and social need. Age must not be used in eligibility criteria or policies to restrict access to and receipt of available services. (2) Person Centred Care Older people receive seamless, person centred health and social care which meets their individual needs through appropriate personal and professional behaviour of staff/provision of clear and timely information.