Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 15th July 2024
Present: Cllr Dewi Owen – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis
Cllr Roman Hackelsberger
Cllr Ian Hewins
Cllr Brian Kelly
Cllr Sadie Porter
Cllr Bob Tyrrell
Cllr Dave Williams
1 member of the public were present
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies
CL/47/15.07.24
Apologies accepted from Cllrs Dunton, O’Neill and Reynolds
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Chair announcements
CL/48/15.07.24
The Chair welcomed everyone and commented that the continuing bad weather has been affecting visitor numbers throughout North Wales.
AGENDA ITEM 3 – To receive and confirm minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting on 17thJune 2024.
CL/49/15.07.24
Proposed: Cllr Kelly Seconded: Cllr Williams
AGENDA ITEM 4 – Matters arising
CL/50/15.07.24
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M/158/(18.03.24) Playground RoSPA report
The paint has been delivered and as soon as there two clear dry days, Cllrs Hewins and Dunton will paint the playground equipment.
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M/37/(17.06.24) Possible maintenance contract and / or new P&D machine at Neuadd Dyfi car park
The clerk is still waiting for a quote
M/38/(17.06.24) To review 20mph limits in Aberdyfi
The clerk reported that there have been well over 50 signatures, the vast majority expressing that they want to keep the 20mph limit in Aberdyfi. She will contact Gwynedd Council tomorrow with this information.
The Chair reported that he had spoken to Andrews Gregson and asked for 20mph signs to be painted on the road.
Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council
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M/39/(17.06.24) To discuss recycling facilities and waste bins in Aberdyfi
The clerk reported that she has had several phone calls, emails and meetings with various people from Gwynedd Council and has been told that the public recycling bins in the main car park will have new stickers put on and that Holiday Let businesses who do not prove they are paying for their waste to be removed will automatically be billed for the service. She had a meeting with Highways Waste enforcement and discussed blocking in the area by the fire station completely, with a roof and locked gate, so that only businesses have access to that area and she is now in the process of moving this forward. It has also been suggested that the business recycling facilities be placed in the compound at the edge of the village and she is investigating this possibility.
It was noted that the area behind the Dovey Inn is becoming very smelly and messy and it was agreed for the Chair to speak to the Dovey Inn.
Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council
Action: Chair to speak to the Dovey Inn
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M/40/(17.06.24) To discuss remedial work to Terrace Road shelter
Cllr Hewins reported that he had asked 3 companies for quote and only one had replied, saying they didn’t want to quote. He will try again with other companies.
Action: Cllr Hewins to try to obtain quotes
AGENDA ITEM 5 – Treasurer’s report
CL/51/15.07.24
Proposed: Cllr Tyrrell Seconded: Cllr Williams
AGENDA ITEM 6 – Gwynedd Council report
CL/52/15.07.24
Cllr Owen reported that there had only been a very few meetings due to the recent election and noted that Gwynedd Council would be discussing Article 4 proposals tomorrow, the 16th July.
He reported that he has been led to believe that the proposal to build pylons along the length of Wales may be changed and the lines will go underground. He also reported that there is a new gas pipeline being laid between Cwrt and Tywyn through Happy Valley though it is unlikely the work will happen until later in the year.
There are proposals for proportional representation at local Council level and consultation will start soon.
He had been approached and asked if the Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd, Edmund Bailey, would be able to attend our Remembrance Day service. He normally goes to Bangor or Caernarfon but would like to come to Aberdyfi this year. It was agreed to speak to David Richardson, the local British Legion representative and write to the Lord Lieutenant requesting his presence.
Action: Chair to speak to Mr Richardson
Action: Clerk to write to the Lord Lieutenant
Action: Clerk to put in Rushlight closer to the time
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AGENDA ITEM 7 – Planning
CL/53/15.07.24
NP5/50/766 The Gables, Balkan Hill, Aberdyfi. LL35 0LA
Alterations and extensions including raised decking
No objections raised
NP5/50/762 Four Winds, 3 Corbett Lane, Aberdyfi. LL35 0RB
Construction of detached garage with level parking area, formation of decking area, alterations to pedestrian access and dwelling alterations. Amended plans
No objections raised
AGENDA ITEM 8 – An opportunity to comment on proposed parking restrictions at 38 Maes Newydd, Aberdyfi LL35 0PD
CL/54/15.07.24
This parking application had been withdrawn so was not discussed
AGENDA ITEM 9 – To receive the 2024 RoSPA report
CL/55/15.07.24
It was noted that there were no major points of concern in the report and it was noted that the painting of equipment will still be undertaken, the benches will still be bolted down and repairing the surface of the helter-skelter will be researched. It was agreed to investigate if anything can be done to improve the edge of the wet pour surface.
Action: Cllr Hewins and Cllr Dunton to investigate these issues
AGENDA ITEM 10 – To receive a verbal report on Ardal Ni 2035 meeting
CL/56/15.07.24
The clerk reported that Gwynedd Council and One Voice Wales are encouraging local Councils to work together more closely in order to solve common problems and as such, she has attended meetings on Youth Engagement and Community Transport. There will be another one this week on Community Transport to which all Councillors are invited. It was agreed transport is a big issue in our area.
Action: Clerk to attend Community Transport meeting and report.
AGENDA ITEM 11 – To receive a verbal report on the Plastic Free Aberdyfi project
CL/57/15.07.24
Cllr Porter gave an update on the project. A crabbing crate has been purchased and is located on the wharf so that people can borrow crabbing equipment and return used crabbing kits to the crate. Signs explaining about the crate and guidelines for its use will be arriving soon and a rota of volunteers will look after it. The water bottles will be arriving soon. They will be double-walled aluminium decorated with the Aberdyfi logo.
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AGENDA ITEM 12 – To delegate powers to the Chair and Clerk until the September meeting
CL/58/15.07.24
It was agreed to delegate powers
Proposed: Cllr Williams Seconded: Cllr Bradbury-Willis
AGENDA ITEM 13 – To discuss Aberdyfi Food Festival arrangements
CL/59/15.07.24
The clerk reminded the Council that this event will take place on Sunday 18th August and volunteers will be required to help set up and take down. A water supply will be required and a battery-powered PA system is being sought. The clerk will organise an events box to contain items that might be required for various events such as a first aid kit, duct tape etc.
Action: Clerk to purchase items for an events box
Action: Councillors to help set up and take down on the day
AGENDA ITEM 14 – Correspondence which requires a response from the Council
CL/60/15.07.24
* Letter regarding people blocking pavements and roads
It was agreed that the issues raised within the letter are outwith the jurisdiction of the Community Council and the Clerk should refer the author to the relevant departments of Gwynedd Council.
Action: Clerk to reply
AGENDA ITEM 15 – To note correspondence not requiring a decision from the Community Council which has already been circulated to Councillors
CL/61/15.07.24
* One Voice Wales – training for July, August & September
* Planning Aid Wales – training
* Griffith’s – New Dyfi Bridge newsletter
* One Voice Wales – Councils Connect: Community Transport
* One Voice Wales – Cost of Living Crisis forum
AGENDA ITEM 16 – Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/62/15.07.24
* Creation and adoption of new operating policies
* Purchase of new P&D machine
* Training plan review
* Digital noticeboard
* Cycle path between Cemetery & village
* CCTV cameras
AGENDA ITEM 17 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/63/15.07.24
* Food Festival
* DoveyFest
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* RNLI service & blessing of boat
* Aberdyfi Bike Ride
* Rowing events – Cardigan Bay Challenge, sculling and rowing race events
* Tea Dance
AGENDA ITEM 18 – Date of next meeting
CL/64/15.07.24
Monday16th September 2024
AGENDA ITEM 19 – Motion to exclude the Press and Public in accordance with section 2A of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960
CL/65/15.07.24
Proposed: Cllr Kelly Seconded: Cllr Hewins
AGENDA ITEM 20 – To receive a report on the AA&I
CL/66/15.07.24
The clerk gave a report on the AA&I
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 9.05pm
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