Minutes of the Meeting of Broughton Community Council Held at the Memorial Centre, Quarry Road, Brynteg
on Wednesday 13 March 2019
Members
Councillor G Davies (Chair)
Councillor A Humphreys (Vice Chair)
Councillor P Coops *Councillor Mrs S Kearns
Councillor Miss N Davies Councillor Mrs L O’Donnell
*Councillor F Derbyshire Councillor Mrs B Parry-Jones
*Councillor T Alan Edwards Councillor F Prince
Councillor Mrs S Hughes Councillor Mrs B Roxburgh
Councillor D Jarvis *Councillor N Williams
Councillor Mrs E Jones Councillor Mrs S Williams
*Absent
The Clerk stated that he had received a phone call and email from Councillor Sue Kearns tendering her resignation. The Council reluctantly accepted her resignation. The Clerk would begin the formal procedure to fill the vacancy.
The Clerk distributed an updated schedule of meetings for 2019/20. He confirmed that the appropriate rooms had been booked.
964. COMMUNITY POLICING / ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
The committee considered the statistics for February 2019. It would appear from the statistics that the New Broughton area had the worst statistics, but it was difficult to interpret the data without the police being present. In addition it was felt additional information is required, for example, how many had been solved /addressed adequately. The Clerk would pass on these concerns.
965. APOGIES FOR ABSENCE /PERSONAL MATTERS
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Alan Edwards, Nigel Williams and Fred Derbyshire.
967. DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST
None.
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968. MINERS WHEEL
The Chair welcomed Mr Jim Nuttall and Mr. Russell Jones to the meeting.
Mr Nuttall updated the committee on the current position in relation to the above. The original four possible sites had been reduced to three, namely the Moss Valley Golf Course site, Moss Valley Park and Gwalia Place. He had distributed a two page summary to councillors prior to the meeting.
Mr. Nuttall asked the committee to make a recommendation on its preferred site, with this recommendation then being submitted in terms of the Lottery Grant.
Whichever site is finally decided upon The Broughton History Group would contribute £100 per year for future maintenance, in particular cleaning, painting etc.
A discussion ensued, the main points being :
- Why were the results of the consultation exercise not provided ? Mr Nuttall explained that the results were inconclusive and perhaps not representative of the whole community
- Councillor B Parry-Jones stated that she had been assured that if Gwalia Place was chosen the land would be “gifted” to the community council by Wrexham County Borough Council under “delegated authority”.
- Concerns that previous items previously situated at Gwalia Place had been vandalised / stolen
- Concerns that the community council may incur costs relating to the Wheel in future ? Mr Nuttall stated that maintenance costs would be minimal but he could not give a 100% guarantee that Broughton History Society could meet all maintenance costs
- The History Society’s preferred site was the land at Moss Valley Golf Club
- Whilst the present owner of Moss Valley Golf Club supported the Project what would happen if a future owner didn’t ?
It was agreed to defer the final decision and a dedicated meeting be arranged for Wednesday 27 March 2019. In the meantime the Clerk would contact Wrexham CB Council to ask for further clarification of the Gwalia Place and Moss Valley Golf Club sites.
969. MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2019 were accepted as a true record. The Chair duly signed the minutes.
Matters Arising
Page 520 Item 955 -Caia Park Project The bill for the project had been paid.
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Page 521 – New Broughton Community Centre
The Clerk had notified Wrexham CBC of its decision and had received an acknowledgement.
Page 522 – Bryn Y Gaer Road Double Yellow Lines
It was confirmed that double yellow lines were to be introduced on the above plus parts of High Street.
Page 526 – Former Stables Site, B5101
Wrexham CBC were aware of the issues at this site and were dealing with them.
970. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
P/2019/0154 – Salem Chapel, Pisgah Hill, Pentre Broughton
Details of this had been identified on the Wrexham CBC website, but there were no supporting documents.
It was agreed to await further information before giving observations.
971. FINANCE
Various financial items were considered:
Payments
Members agreed that the following payment be amended:
(a)- WCBC-Bowling greens-2nd instalment £2002-20
Play areas-2nd instalment £5265-60
“ -repairs £2653-46
£9921-26-Cheque number 201908
(At the February Meeting it was reported that the cheque was for £2002-20 when in fact it also included payment for the 2 Play area invoices).
Members agreed that the following payments be ratified/approved:
(b)-All Saints Church-donation – £250-00-Cheque number 201915
(c)-Broughton PCC-donation – £250-00-Cheque number 201916
(d)-Tenovus Cancer Care-donation – £50-00-Cheque number 201917
(e)-Carers Trust N Wales-donation – £50-00-Cheque number 201918
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(f)-Family Friends-donation – £50-00-Cheque number 201919
(g)-Wales Audit Office-fee – £225-75-Cheque number 201920
(h)-WCBC-Community Centres – £1839-82-Cheque number 201921
(i)-AVOW-March pay – £1789-63-Cheque number 201922
(j)-CAIA Park Partnership Ltd-consultation – £2157-01-Cheque number 201923
(k)-BestHost-website fee – £42-00-Cheque number 201924
(l)-Scottish Power-February – £1549-32-Cheque number 201925
(m)-K Lea-expenses (incl DPA and SLCC fees) – £213-77-Cheque number 201926
Donations
The following requests had been received and were considered at the Meeting:
(a)-Wales Air Ambulance-agreed donation of £50
(b)-Urdd Eisteddfod-noted
Risk Assessment Policy.
The Policy was circulated and Members agreed the amendments highlighted and the Policy.
Contracts of Employment.
An update was given
Members agreed the Clerk’s contract and that it would be implemented from 1st February 2019.
Members also agreed to finalise a contract for the Cemetery Assistant which would include an increase in monthly pay to £200 per month from 1st April 2019
Welsh Government –Funding for Joint Arrangements
Correspondence received re the above-noted.
One Voice Wales-Membership offer
Correspondence received offering the Council Membership of OVW for £452-50 (50%) of normal annual fee-noted
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972. COMMUNITY PROJECTS
A Race Night has been arranged for 26 April 2019 in the lounge of Brymbo Sports and Social Club. Sponsors have been found for seven races and it is anticipated that all races will have a sponsor prior to the event. Entry is £3 plus £3 per horse. Raffle prize donations would be appreciated.
A Family Night has been arranged for 21 June at the Memorial Hall, Brynteg. Fancy dress is optional.
A Tea Dance has provisionally been arranged for 29 September, subject to a venue being available.
A report on the Youth Project consultation, carried out by the Caia Park Partnership, is due at the end of March.
Cemetery
Steve Price Memorials had reported damage to a headstone, caused by the falling tree. It was agreed to defer this issue until the Cemetery Working Group had met.
A quote of £500 had been received from Paul Davies (Memorials) for the repair of the damaged wall and a new plaque. The quote was accepted but it was agreed to defer the work until the contractor’s work at the cemetery was completed.
It was agreed to increase cemetery charges for 2019/20 by 10%, rounded up or down to the nearest £10.
973. CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Mike Bather from Wrexham CBC had requested to attend a future meeting to discussion alterations to Brynteg Memorial Hall.
It was agreed that he be invited to a future meeting.
Cllr. Eva Jones had been nominated for a Catrin Finch Centre Award.
Signed (Chair)
Date …………………………………………….
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