by Sandy Andrews | Jun 29, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the thirty-eighth Annual Meeting of the Aberdyfi Community Council and thereafter the minutes of the ordinary meeting of said Council held at Aberdyfi Literary Institute at 7.00pm on Monday, 15th May 2023.
Present: Cllr. Brian Kelly – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr. Sara Bradbury-Willis
Cllr. Mark Dunton
Cllr. Ian Hewins
Cllr. Catrin O’Neill
Cllr. Dewi Owen
Cllr. Megan Reynolds
Cllr. Bob Tyrrell
Public: Pat Hellen
AGENDA ITEM 1- Apologies
CL/1/AM/15.05.23
Cllrs. Porter and Williams
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Election of Officers 2023/2024
CL/2/AM/15.05.23
Chairman
Cllr. Kelly was nominated to continue as Chair.
Agreed unanimously.
Vice Chairman
Cllr. O’Neill was nominated to continue as Vice Chair.
Agreed unanimously.
Planning Committee
The whole Council.
Agreed unanimously.
Aberdyfi Advertising and Improvements Committee
The whole Council, except for Cllr. Tyrrell.
Agreed unanimously.
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Aberdyfi Literary Institute Management Committee
Cllr. Porter was nominated to represent the Council.
Agreed unanimously.
Harbour Advisory Committee
Cllr. Tyrrell was nominated to represent the Council.
Agreed unanimously.
One Voice Wales
Cllrs. Owen and O’Neill, with Cllr. Williams as deputy were nominated to represent the Council.
Agreed unanimously.
Neuadd Dyfi Management Committee – Councillors with a vote
Cllrs. Owen, Reynolds, Williams, Kelly and Hewins were nominated to represent the Council.
Agreed unanimously.
Richard Williams and Richard Roberts Trust Fund
Cllrs. Reynolds (Chair), Owen, Porter and Bradbury-Willis were nominated to represent the Council, with Cllr. Williams as Trustee.
Agreed unanimously.
Lewis Lloyd Trust
Cllr. Reynolds was nominated to represent the Council.
Agreed unanimously.
Meirionnydd Access Group
Cllr. O’Neill was nominated to represent the Council.
Agreed unanimously.
Tywyn and District Memorial Hospital Appeal Fund
Cllr. Reynolds with Cllr. Tyrrell as deputy were nominated to represent the Council.
Agreed unanimously.
Allotment sub-committee
Cllrs. Porter, O’Neill and Dunton were nominated as members of this committee.
Agreed unanimously.
Finance Committee
Cllrs Owen, O’Neill and Bradbury-Willis with Cllr Tyrrell as deputy.
Agreed unanimously.
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Caravan Site Committee
Cllrs Reynolds, Owen, Williams, Kelly and Bradbury-Willis.
Agreed unanimously.
Re-appointment of Internal Auditor
The Council re-appointed Mr Steve Lister for the year 2023/24
Agreed unanimously.
Standing Orders and Financial Regulations
The Council agreed its willingness to adopt these documents.
Agreed unanimously.
THE BUSINESS OF THE ORDINARY MEETING IS NOW RECORDED
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Time & Tide Bell presentation by Peter Gingold
CL/3/15.05.23
Peter Gingold from the Time & Tide Bell Organisation gave a presentation to the Meeting covering the history of the organisation, the Bells that have been installed across the UK, future installations and public events that have been developed around the installations.
Peter described the Shore Things, Coastal Connections and On the Strandline public events that the organisation supports and would be keen to work with the community to put on events in Aberdyfi.
Councillors thanked Peter for taking the time to come and address the meeting and will be investigating options to support public events centered around the Time & Tide Bell.
AGENDA ITEM 4 – Chair announcements
CL/4/15.05.23
The Chair had no announcements for the meeting. Cllr. Owen suggested that some flowers and a card be sent to the Clerk, this was agreed unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM 5 – To receive and confirm the minutes of Ordinary Meeting 17th April 2023
CL/5/15.05.23
Proposed Cllr. O’Neil Seconded Cllr. Reynolds
Agreed unanimously
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AGENDA ITEM 6 – Matters Arising
CL/6/15.05.23
There were no matters arising.
AGENDA ITEM 7 – Treasurer’s Report
CL/7/15.05.23
It was agreed to accept the report as a true and accurate report.
Proposed: Cllr. Bradbury-Willis Seconded: Cllr. O’Neil
Agreed unanimously
AGENDA ITEM 8 – Gwynedd Council Report
CL/8/15.05.23
Cllr Owen reported that Gwynedd Council has elected R Medwyn Hughes as Chair for the next twelve months. Recent Gwynedd Council meetings have been mainly procedural although discussions have been held on Welsh language provision in schools.
AGENDA ITEM 9 – To discuss removing Councillors personal details from the website
CL/9/15.05.23
Councillors discussed the issues around personal details on the website and the use of personal email addresses. It was agreed that Council email addresses should be used for all communications.
AGENDA ITEM 10 – Planning
CL/10/15.05.23
Planning application NP5/50/748 Land at Brîg-y-Don, Aberdyfi. LL35 0NH was received after the Agenda had been published. As the planning application was not on the Snowdonia Planning portal, no discussion was possible. Documents will be sent to Councillors when available.
AGENDA ITEM 11 – Correspondence
CL/11/15.05.23
Councillors discussed the correspondence items which had been circulated ahead of the Meeting.
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AGENDA ITEM 12 – Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/13/15.05.23
- Update on the Community Shop plan.
- Electric car charging points to be better signed and spaced marked out.
- Co-option of new Councillor.
- Community Meeting in October.
- Update on the Aberdyfi to Tywyn multi use path.
- Water fountain to be installed on the Wharf.
AGENDA ITEM 13 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/13/15.05.23
- Vacancy for a Councillor
- Welsh Club
- Community Shop
- Multi use path update
AGENDA ITEM 24 – Date of Next meeting
CL/14/15.05.23
Monday 19th June 2023 7.00pm
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9.15pm.
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by Sandy Andrews | Jun 29, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 17th April 2023
Present: Cllr Brian Kelly – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis
Cllr Catrin O’Neill
Cllr Dewi Owen
Cllr Megan Reynolds
Cllr Dave Williams
Public: Pat Hellen
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies
CL/163/17.40.23
Apologies accepted from Councillors Dunton, Hewins, Porter, Tyrrell
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public participation
CL/164/17.04.23
No public participation
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Chair announcements
CL/165/17.04.23
Councillor Gareth Jones has resigned from the Community Council due to ongoing work commitments. The Chair thanked Gareth for his work on the Council and wished him well for the future.
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the ordinary council meeting on 20thMarch 2023.
CL/166/17.04.23
Proposed: Cllr Owen Seconded: Cllr Reynolds
Unanimously agreed
AGENDA ITEM 5 – Matters arising
CL/167/17.04.23
CL/159/(20.03.23)
The Exchange – The Chair has written to the planning authority as work has proceeded despite planning permission being refused and dismissed at appeal. Some work has been carried out under permitted development regulations and there will be a site visit taking place shortly.
CL/159/(20.03.23)
Time and Tide Bell – Peter Gringold will be providing an update on the Time and Tide Bell at the May Meeting.
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CL/160/(20.03.23)
The Asset Register was circulated to the Meeting and will be updated for the new financial year.
CL/160/(20.03.23)
Updates to the website to consider the removal of personal details will be discussed at the May Meeting.
CL/146/(20.02.23)
Councillor O’Neill provided an update to the Meeting having received a new quote from Kaloo. A working group should be created to discuss the new design proposals and fund raising.
AGENDA ITEM 6 – Treasurer’s report
CL/168/17.04.23
Proposed: Cllr Owen Seconded: Cllr Reynolds
Unanimously agreed
AGENDA ITEM 7 – Gwynedd Council report
CL/169/17.04.23
Cllr Owen reported on Gwynedd Council matters as the Gwynedd Councillor for Aberdyfi. The report included:
The closure of Dyfi Ward at Tywyn Hospital has received considerable publicity and meetings with the Health Board have been arranged. Regular updates will be provided to the Council.
The future of the Post Office and shop has been concerning residents of the village with interest in running the business as a community shop being investigated.
The introduction of a Tourism Tax in Wales ,coupled with changes to the regulations on holiday accommodation, will have an impact in Aberdyfi.
The wharf development os looking very good now it has been completed and there are plans for an official opening to be held in the future.
The new 20mph speed limit in built up areas is due to come into force in September.
The Cambrian Coast Liaison Meeting advised that the remaining work on Barmouth Bridge will be undertaken between September and November. There have been no updates on proposed improvements to services and rolling stock.
AGENDA ITEM 8 – To note the new salary scale for the Clerk
CL/170/17.04.23
Noted
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AGENDA ITEM 9 – Planning
CL/171/17.04.23
Planning Application
NP5/50/742A Dolphins, Rhoslan, Aberdyfi, LL35 0NS
No objections were raised to the planning application.
NP5/50/597B Rhowniar Cottages, Aberdyfi, LL36 9HS
The planning application was discussed and it was felt that the amendment to the original application from 2008 could be an attempt to resurrect an old application and should be treated as a new application.
AGENDA ITEM 10 – Correspondence
CL/172/17.04.23
Councillors discussed the correspondence items which had been circulated ahead of the Meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 11 – Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/173/17.04.23
Tywyn Hospital ward closure
Standards Framework
Website update
AGENDA ITEM 12 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/174/17.04.23
Wharf Development
Tywyn Hospital update
Time & Tide Bell
Coronation
AGENDA ITEM 13 – Date of next Meeting
CL/175/17.04.23
Monday 15th May 2023 7.00pm
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 8.34pm
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by Sandy Andrews | Jun 29, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 20th March 2023
Present: Cllr Brian Kelly – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis
Cllr Mark Dunton
Cllr Ian Hewins
Cllr Catrin O’Neill
Cllr Dewi Owen
Cllr Sadie Porter
Cllr Megan Reynolds
Cllr Bob Tyrrell
Cllr Dave Williams
Public: Pat Hellen
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies
CL/152/20.03.23
Apologies accepted from Cllr Jones.
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public participation
CL/153/20.03.23
No public participation
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Chair announcements
CL/154/20.03.23
The Chair invited member to join a sub-committee with Aberdovey Golf Club to work together to address the issues posed by coastal erosion. Cllrs Hewin, Owen and Reynolds agreed to join the sub-committee.
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the ordinary council meeting on 20thFebruary 2023.
CL/155/20.03.23
Proposed: Cllr Porter Seconded: Cllr Owen
Unanimously agreed
AGENDA ITEM 5 – Matters arising
CL/156/20.03.23
CL/140/(20.02.23)
All defibrillators in the village are registered on The Circuit.
CL/141/(20.02.23)
Voting on planning matters is decided by a majority vote.
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CL/144/(20.02.23)
The painting of the playground equipment will require the rust coating paint first, then an undercoat, then the top coat.
The green benches should be fixed to the floor.
CL/146/(20.02.23)
The design for the renovations will need to be agreed and signed off before the grant application process can begin.
AGENDA ITEM 6 – Treasurer’s report
CL/157/20.03.23
Proposed: Cllr Williams Seconded: Cllr O’Neill
Unanimously agreed
AGENDA ITEM 7 – Gwynedd Council report
CL/158/20.03.23
Cllr Owen reported on Gwynedd Council matters at the Gwynedd Councillor for Aberdyfi. The report included:
Gwynedd Council met to approve an increase in the Council Tax for 2023-24 of 4.9%
Gwynedd Council are likely to be cutting back on staff.
The safety of Councillors at at Unitary and Community Councils is being looked into following recent disruption at Council meetings and online threats being made to Councillors.
There is to be no increase in rail services at present due to staff and rolling s tock shortages.
AGENDA ITEM 8 – Correspondence
CL/159/20.03.23
Planning Application
NP5/50/743 Braich Gwyn, Aberdyfi, LL35 0RD
Councillors discussed the application following amendments to the design at length with a number of different views put forward both in support and against the application. Clarification around the current policy on change of use of buildings outside the development boundary was requested and the Clerk will write to the Planning Officer.
Britannia Inn – external works update.
The arbour that has been built on the terrace was discussed as it changes the appearance of the building and has been reported to the planning officer.
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Reinstatement of Wharf columns
The lighting has been completed with upgrades to the car park and sea front lighting planned. The damage to the grass area will be repaired.
Time and Tide Bell
Peter Gringold is hoping to be able to address the Council at the May meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 9 – Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/160/20.03.23
Following a One Voice Wales training course, Cllr Bradbury-Willis asked whether the Community Council had an asset register. The Clerk will investigate and report back.
Cllr Hewins asked when the website will be updated as Councillors details are out of date.
Cllr Williams congratulated the contractors for the work done on the wharf and that the Council write to offer formal thanks when the work is completed.
AGENDA ITEM 10 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website/ Facebook
CL/161/20.03.23
Thanks to the contractors for the work on the wharf.
Vacancies on the Aberdyfi Improvements Committee.
Decorate the front of the institute for the Coronation and ideas to commemorate the occasion.
AGENDA ITEM 18 – Date of next Meeting
CL/162/20.03.23
Monday 17th April 2023
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 8.59pm
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by Sandy Andrews | Jun 29, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 20th February 2023
Present: Cllr Brian Kelly – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Mark Dunton
Cllr Ian Hewins
Cllr Catrin O’Neill
Cllr Dewi Owen
Cllr Sadie Porter
Cllr Dave Williams
Public: Pat Hellen, David Tomkinson, Susie Waldock
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies
CL/134/20.02.23
Apologies accepted from Cllrs Reynolds, Bradbury-Willis, Jones and Tyrrell.
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public participation
CL/135/20.02.23
No public participation
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Chair announcements
CL/136/20.02.23
The Chair welcomed everyone and introduced Chris Wood who will be acting as Locum Clerk whilst the Clerk is away.
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the ordinary council meeting on 16stJanuary 2022.
CL/137/20.02.23
Proposed: Cllr Williams Seconded: Cllr Owen
Unanimously agreed
AGENDA ITEM 5 – Matters arising
CL/138/20.02.23
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CL/130/(20.02.22) Wharf Development
The Clerk has written to the contractors and thanked them for employing local workers and has circulated drawings for railings and bollards to Councillors. It is still anticipated that the works will be finished early, in the first week of April just before Easter, though they are contracted to finish at the end of May. This does not mean though that the site will be clear before Easter.
AGENDA ITEM 6 – Treasurer’s report
CL/139/20.02.23
Proposed: Cllr Williams Seconded: Cllr Owen
Unanimously agreed
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AGENDA ITEM 7 – Gwynedd Council report
CL/140/20.02.23
Cllr Owen reported on his work that the Wharf development looks very impressive and gave thanks to all involved in the project. There will be shortly a change in the access arrangements as the work nears completion which is hoped to be ahead of schedule.
Gwynedd Council will be meeting next week to set the Precept for 2023-24 and it is expected that there will be an increase of around 5%.
Network Rail will be attending to cut back overgrowth which has been extending onto the road at the beginning of March. It was commented that when night works were being undertaken, quantities of litter were being left, Cllr Owens will investigate.
Gully clearing will be undertaken by Gwynedd Highways in the next few weeks.
Work on the A493 to repair a dip in the road surface near a badger set will require temporary traffic lights to be installed.
Attended a One Voice Wales meeting where Liz Saville-Roberts spoke about the fuel payments schemes and how is hoped that payments will start to be made from next month. One Voice Wales reported on how there is a lack of Community Councillors and Clerks across Wales.
It was asked that the defibrillators be checked as to whether they are registered on the Circuit to ensure all consumables are up to date and the units are in working order.
Complaints have been received about the number of lorries driving along Maesnewydd and damage to gullies. Highways have been asked to attend and examine the damage. Gully clearing has not been attended to recently due in part to the new machine being too large to fit under the railway bridge.
AGENDA ITEM 8 – Planning
CL/141/20.02.23
Applications received:
NP5/50/L68B Nandoras, Aberdyfi, LL35 0LE
Councillors discussed the application at length with a number of different views put forward both in favour and against the application. A vote was taken with five Councillors raising no objection to the application and two Councillors opposing the application.
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AGENDA ITEM 9 – To discuss possible village celebrations for the King’s Coronation
CL/142/20.02.23
A resident has shown an interest in organising an event for the Coronation. Councillors discussed the idea and it was suggested that the Council offer support to any proposal to run an event but not to be the host.
Action: The Clerk to contact the resident and report back with what ideas were being considered.
AGENDA ITEM 10 – To receive and approve quote for maintenance of trees in allotments
CL/143/20.02.23
Snowdonia National Park has granted permission to fell the sycamore tree. Additional works will be undertaken to trim the holly bushes and cut back plants which have overgrown the path. A quote of £800.00 has been received to undertake the required work, it was agreed to accept the quote and proceed with the work.
Action: Cllr Owen to liaise with the neighbour.
Proposed: Cllr O’Neill Seconded: Cllr Porter
Unanimously agreed
AGENDA ITEM 11 – To discuss and agree quotes for playground repairs
CL/144/20.02.23
Councillors discussed the repair work required to satisfy both safety and cosmetic concerns. It was agreed to proceed with the Wet Pour repairs but defer the decision on repainting.
Action: Cerk to take pictures of the areas requiring painting
Proposed: Cllr Hewins Seconded: Cllr O’Neill
Unanimously agreed
AGENDA ITEM 12 – To approve rate of pay for locum clerk
CL/145/20.02.23
The locum clerk left the room.
Following discussions between Councillors, it was agreed that the locum clerk be paid the same rate as the clerk.
Proposed: Cllr O’Neill Seconded: Cllr Williams
AGENDA ITEM 13 – To receive and approve quote and design for playground renovations
CL/146/20.02.23
Cllr O’Neill provided the Meeting with an update on the proposed redevelopment with a plan and visuals showing how the design would work on the site. Councillors discussed the proposal at length with many views expressed and questions asked. Funding, insurance, the design and a need for further community engagement were all discussed in detail. It was agreed to defer the item to enable possible funding sources to be investigated.
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AGENDA ITEM 14 – To discuss coastal erosion and its effect on the Golf Club
CL/147/20.02.23
AGENDA ITEM 15 – Correspondence
CL/148/20.02.23
Time and Tide Bell – the Clerk will write and invite the Time and Tide to give a presentation to the Council.
Caravans in the car park – it was suggested that the Council investigate gaining the power to issue penalty charges.
AGENDA ITEM 16 – Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/149/20.02.23
Should Rushlight be bilingual? Councillors agreed that Rushlight should be bilingual and asked that costs be looked into whilst investigating whether there was anyone willing to volunteer translation services.
AGENDA ITEM 17 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website/ Facebook
CL/150/20.02.23
Des George has an update on the post office development.
Cllr Owen gave thanks on behalf of the Council for the pantomine and congratulated everyone involved for their success.
The wharf development update.
Local events being held in the pubs.
AGENDA ITEM 18 – Date of next Meeting
CL/151/20.02.23
Monday 20th March 2023
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 9.12pm
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by Sandy Andrews | Jun 29, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 16th January 2023
Present: Cllr Brian Kelly – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis
Cllr Mark Dunton
Cllr Ian Hewins
Cllr Catrin O’Neill
Cllr Dewi Owen
Cllr Sadie Porter
Cllr Megan Reynolds
Cllr Dave Williams
Public: Pat Hellen
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies
CL/119/16.01.23
Apologies accepted from Cllrs Jones and Tyrrell.
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public participation
CL/120/16.01.23
No public participation
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Chair announcements
CL/121/16.01.23
The Chair welcomed everyone and informed the council that the clerk will be starting medical treatment very soon so has not attended this meeting. Instead, Cllr O’Neill will be taking the minutes.
The council have received very positive feedback from a number of sources saying how good the New Year fireworks were, though the evening was marred by a group of individuals being disruptive, which is currently being investigated by the police.
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the ordinary council meeting on 21stNovember 2022.
CL/122/16.01.23
Proposed: Cllr Bradbury-Willis Seconded: Cllr Reynolds
Unanimously agreed
AGENDA ITEM 5 – Matters arising
CL/123/16.01.23
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M/46/(18.06.22) Tywyn Health Centre
No-one has come forward to volunteer to represent Aberdyfi Community Council on the Tywyn Health Centre Public Participation Group.
M/84/(17.10.22) Cycle Path
Iwan ap Trefor has confirmed he is still responsible for the cycle path project.
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M/115/(12.12.22) Correspondence
New Year’s day 5k fun run / walk / crawl
A very successful event was held with 75 people taking part and the yacht club providing refreshments afterwards (for donations). Over £750 was raised for the Playground project and the organisers hope to run it as an annual event.
Action: Clerk to write to organisers to thank them.
AGENDA ITEM 6 – Treasurer’s report
CL/124/16.01.23
Proposed: Cllr Williams Seconded: Cllr Owen
Unanimously agreed
AGENDA ITEM 7 – Gwynedd Council report
CL/125/16.01.23
Cllr Owen reported that Gwynedd Council anticipates a deficit of £20million so community and town councils may well be expected to contribute more to services.
He also reported that Network Rail will be cutting back the vegetation between Nant y Glo and the village sometime in the next month.
AGENDA ITEM 8 – Planning
CL/126/16.01.23
Applications received:
NP5/50/439A Ty Carreg, Aberdyfi, LL35 0LE
Official amended plans to previous application
No objections were raised.
NP5/50/744 Compound near the boat yard, Penrhos, Aberdyfi
Formation of 12m x 12m hardstanding with power and water supply.
Aberdyfi Community Council unable to comment on application as the council is the applicant. No outside objections have been received.
AGENDA ITEM 9 – To approve precept for 2023-24
CL/127/16.01.23
It was agreed to increase the precept by 10% to £42,315.24, giving a Band D tax rate of £35.38, an increase of £0.27 from £35.11 last year.
Proposed: Cllr Owen Seconded: Cllr Hewins
Agreed unanimously
AGENDA ITEM 10 – To discuss proposals for 20mph limit in Aberdyfi
CL/128/16.01.23
No objections were raised to the proposals.
Action: Clerk to respond to the consultation
AGENDA ITEM 11 – To agree amounts to be donated to other organisations
CL/129/16.01.23
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It was agreed to donate £100 each to the National Eisteddfod, Wales Air Ambulance and Dail Dysynni.
Action: clerk to arrange payments
AGENDA ITEM 12 – Correspondence
CL/130/16.01.23
- Email from Andrew Gregson regarding residents parking.
The email confirmed that any application for residents parking must come from the Community Council or Local County Councillor with the support of the Community Council.
- Email regarding sponsored walk event planned for 29th April
This is being organised by one of the local pubs
- Email regarding a public meeting about local health provision on 16th February with Mabon ap Gwynfor.
Action: Clerk to advertise meeting
It was asked if the wooden mooring bollards are being replaced on the wharf.
The contractors have employed local tradesmen and it was felt this needed to be acknowledged
Action: Clerk to write to contractors to thank them for employing residents and to ask them about the mooring bollards.
AGENDA ITEM 13 – Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/131/16.01.23
- Consider adding a card payment option to Pay & Display machine
- Training dates
- Review last 12 months of Council actions
- Consider if Rushlight should be bilingual
AGENDA ITEM 14 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/132/16.01.23
- 5k fun run
- Blood donor service 20th Feb and 20th March have been cancelled.
- Aberdyfi Bike Ride will be on 16th June – 30th anniversary
- Sgwrs a panad
- Tree planting on 14th January
- Panto
AGENDA ITEM 15 – Date of next meeting
CL/133/16.01.23
Monday 20th February 2023
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 8.40pm
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by Sandy Andrews | Jan 18, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 12th December 2022
Present: Cllr Brian Kelly – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Ian Hewins
Cllr Gareth Jones
Cllr Sadie Porter
Cllr Megan Reynolds
Cllr Dave Williams
Public: Pat Hellen
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies
CL/103/12.12.22
Apologies accepted from Cllrs Bradbury-Willis, Dunton, O’Neill, Owen and Tyrrell.
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public participation
CL/104/12.12.22
No public participation
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Chair announcements
CL/105/12.12.22
The Chair welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming out in such cold weather.
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the ordinary council meeting on 21stNovember 2022.
CL/106/12.12.22
Proposed: Cllr Jones Seconded: Cllr Reynolds
AGENDA ITEM 5 – Matters arising
CL/107/12.12.22
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M/46/(18.06.22) Tywyn Health Centre
It was noted that there is still no representation from Aberdyfi Community Council on the Tywyn Health Centre Public Participation Group.
Action: Clerk to request a volunteer representative from councillors again
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M/84/(17.10.22) Cycle Path
The clerk is still trying to find out who has taken over this project from Iwan ap Trefor
Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council again
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AGENDA ITEM 6 – Treasurer’s report
CL/108/12.12.22
The clerk informed the council that one Direct Debit payment had been taken twice by mistake and one payment will be refunded.
Proposed: Cllr Reynolds Seconded: Cllr Hewins
Unanimously agreed
AGENDA ITEM 7 – Gwynedd Council report
CL/109/12.12.22
No report as Cllr Owen was unable to attend the meeting
AGENDA ITEM 8 – Planning
CL/110/12.12.22
Applications received:
NP5/50/747 2 Tyddyn Isaf, Aberdyfi, LL35 0ER
Installation of external flue
No objections were raised.
NP5/50/439A Ty Carreg, Aberdyfi, LL35 0LE
Amended plans to previous application
Action: Clerk to contact SNPA to inform them that the council feels the plans are an improvement and will await the formal plans.
Information received from SNPA:
NP5/50/153B Land adjacent to Greenhill bungalow, Copperhill Street, Aberdyfi LL35 0HF
This application is being considered by SNPA as their legal department have decreed that the current applicant is the legal owner of the land. The clerk has sent the council’s objections to the development.
Tides Inn, Seaview Terrace, Aberdyfi, LL35 0EF
Premises licence variation application
This application has now been withdrawn
Balkan Hill House
SNPA have investigated and the swimming pool is under permitted development
AGENDA ITEM 9 – To approve budget for 2023-24
CL/111/12.12.22
Proposed: Cllr Porter Seconded: Cllr Jones
Agreed unanimously
AGENDA ITEM 10 – To approve donation to the Neuadd Dyfi
CL/112/12.12.22
Proposed: Cllr Jones Seconded: Cllr Porter
Agreed unanimously
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AGENDA ITEM 11 – To consider and approve training plan
CL/113/12.12.22
Proposed: Cllr Williams Seconded: Cllr Hewins
Agreed unanimously
AGENDA ITEM 12 – To approve purchase of replacement hedge trimmer for wharf garden volunteers
CL/114/12.12.22
It was agreed that the Council would not approve the purchase and suggest the applicant apply to the AA&I for funding.
Action: Clerk to inform applicant
AGENDA ITEM 13 – Correspondence
CL/115/12.12.22
- The water drinking fountain has been delivered and the Clerk will seek quotes closer to when the wharf development ends
- WeSwimRun is organising a 5k fun run / walk / crawl on New Year’s Day at 10am to raise money for the playground. It was agreed to write to thank them for their generosity.
Action: Clerk to write to thank them.
- Food Festival. The clerk had a meeting with the organisers and they are planning to go ahead with the festival in the same format as pervious years.
- The clerk had a response from SNPA to her email thanking them for their help and support with the recent issue with Hillside Park.
- An idea was muted to have a Christmas Tree made from lobster pots as it is impossible to have a normal tree this year due to the wharf development. It was felt this was too dangerous as it would be open to people using it as a climbing frame, so the idea was rejected.
AGENDA ITEM 14 – Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/116/12.12.22
- Residents parking when it is able to be revisited
- Possibility of making the Roman Road to Picnic Island usable at all states of tide.
AGENDA ITEM 15 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/117/12.12.22
- 5k fun run
- Reason for lack of Christmas lights and decorations in the village this year
- Wharf development progress
- Picnic Island bridge photos
AGENDA ITEM 16 – Date of next meeting
CL/118/12.12.22
Monday 16th January 2023
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 8.05pm
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