COFNODION / MINUTES

Cyng. Talat Chaudhri (Cadeirydd)

Cyng. Brian Davies

Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cyng. Kerry Ferguson

Cyng. Alun Williams

Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

Cyng. Jeff Smith

Cyng. Emlyn Jones

Cyng. Owain Hughes

Yn mynychu

Cyng. Mair Benjamin

Cyng. Glynis Somers

Cyng. Mark Strong

Cyng. Lucy Huws

Will Rowlands (Clerc)

Wendy Hughes (Swyddog Digwyddiadau a Phartneriaethau) Carol Thomas (Cyfiethydd)

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri (Chair)

Cllr. Brian Davies

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson

Cllr. Alun Williams

Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

Cllr. Jeff Smith

Cllr. Emlyn Jones

Cllr. Owain Hughes

In attendance

Cllr. Mair Benjamin

Cllr. Glynis Somers

Cllr. Mark Strong

Cllr. Lucy Huws

Will Rowlands (Clerk)

Wendy Hughes (Events & Partnerships Officer)

Carol Thomas (Translator)

Yn absennol efo ymddiheuriadau:

·         Dim

Yn absennol heb ymddiheuriadau:

·         Dim

Absent with apologies:

·         None

Absent without apologies:

·         None

·         10. Noson tan gwyllt flynyddol: Mae’r Cyng. Kerry Ferguson yn aelod o Rotary Ardal Aberystwyth. (diddordeb sy’n rhagfarnu)

·         12. Gŵyl cerdd dant 2025: mae’r Cyng. Kerry Ferguson yn aelod o’r bwyllgor trefnu. (diddordeb sy’n rhagfarnu)

·         10. Annual fireworks display: Cllr. Kerry Ferguson is a member of Rotary Ardal Aberystwyth. (prejudicial interest)

·         12. Gwyl cerdd dant 2025: Cllr. Kerry Ferguson is a member of the organising committee. (prejudicial interest)

·         Diolchwyd i’r staff am eu gwaith ar Ŵyl y Castell, a fu’n llwyddiant ysgubol.

·         Cydymdeimlwyd â’r Cyng. Umer Aslam, yr oedd ei dad wedi marw. Cerdyn i’w anfon.

·         Thanks were extended to staff for their work on Gŵyl y Castell, which was a huge success.

·         Condolences were extended to Cllr. Umer Aslam, whose father had passed away. A card to be sent.

Send card

Codwyd y cwestiynau canlynol:

1101 Costau staffio: tanwariant posibl i’w drafod gan y Pwyllgor Staffio.

1127 Llety: Ni fyddai rhent bellach yn daladwy ar ôl symud swyddfa, felly byddai gweddill y pennawd cyllideb hwn yn cael ei ddefnyddio tuag at drethi busnes y swyddfa newydd.

1225 Regalia, byrddau a phortreadau: Angen diweddaru byrddau a phortreadau maerol. I’w ddiweddaru o fewn y flwyddyn ariannol.

1936 Nadolig: I’w drafod gan y Pwyllgor Rheolaeth Cyffredinol i gadarnhau cynlluniau ar gyfer 2024.

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo’r cyfrifon.

The following questions were raised:

1101 Staffing costs: potential underspend to be discussed by Staffing Committee.

1127 Accommodation: Rent would no longer be payable after moving offices, so the remainder of this budget heading would be used towards business rates of the new office.

1225 Regalia, boards & portraits: Mayoral boards and portraits needed updating. To be updated within the financial year.

1936 Christmas: To be discussed by General Management Committee to confirm plans for 2024.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve the accounts.

Agenda RhC

GM Agenda

Awgrymwyd y dylai’r Pwyllgor Cyllid hefyd ystyried gwariant misol lle bo modd.

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo’r cyfrifon.

It was suggested that the Finance Committee should also consider monthly expenditure where possible.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve the accounts.

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo’r canlynol:

·         Farneisio pob llawr i orffeniad sglein llyfn. Amcangyfrif o’r gost o £950.

·         Ail-darmacio llwybrau allanol, gan gynnwys ymestyn y llwybr i’r cefn ac ailosod gwaith haearn. Amcangyfrif o’r costau o £7,900.

·         Gosod ffens a giât mynediad i gefn yr adeilad. Amcangyfrif o’r gost o £3,500.

·         Gosod bleindiau drwyddi draw. Amcangyfrif o’r gost o £1,740.

Gofynnwyd am bleidlais wedi’i chofnodi.

Pleidleisiodd yr aelodau canlynol o blaid y cynigion:

·         Cyng. Talat Chaudhri

·         Cyng. Kerry Ferguson

·         Cyng. Owain Hughes

·         Cyng. Emlyn Jones

·         Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

·         Cyng. Jeff Smith

·         Cyng. Alun Williams

Pleidleisiodd yr aelodau canlynol yn erbyn y cynigion:

·         Cyng. Brian Davies

·         Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Nid oedd neb yn ymatal.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve the following:

·         Varnishing of all floors to a smooth gloss finish. Estimated cost of £950.

·         Re-tarmacking exterior paths, including extending the path to the rear and re-setting of ironworks. Estimated costs of £7,900.

·         Installation of fencing and access gate to the rear of the building. Estimated cost of £3,500.

·         Fitting of blinds throughout. Estimated cost of £1,740.

A recorded vote was requested.

The following members voted in favour of the proposals:

·         Cllr. Talat Chaudhri

·         Cllr. Kerry Ferguson

·         Cllr. Owain Hughes

·         Cllr. Emlyn Jones

·         Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

·         Cllr. Jeff Smith

·         Cllr. Alun Williams

The following members voted against the proposals:

·         Cllr. Brian Davies

·         Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

There were no abstentions.

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo’r canlynol:

·         Cost amcangyfrifedig o £1,500 ar gyfer adleoli swyddfeydd proffesiynol.

·         Prynu oergell

·         Prynu microdon

Byddai asesiad Offer Sgrin Arddangos yn cael ei gynnal ar gyfer yr holl staff, a byddai’r costau amcangyfrifedig ar gyfer prynu cadeiriau swyddfa yn cael eu darparu i’r Cyngor Llawn.

Dosbarthwyd opsiynau contract band eang ac ARGYMHELLWYD symud ymlaen gyda’r contractwr lleol, am gost fisol o £34.95.

Ataliodd y Cyng. Brian Davies ei bleidlais.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve the following:

·         Estimated cost of £1,500 for professional relocation of offices.

·         Purchase of refrigerator

·         Purchase of microwave

A Display Screen Equipment assessment would be carried out for all staff, and estimated costs for purchase of office chairs provided to Full Council.

Broadband contract options were circulated and it was RECOMMENDED to proceed with the local contractor, at a monthly cost of £34.95.

Cllr. Brian Davies abstained from voting.

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo cyfanswm gwariant amcangyfrifedig o rhwng £3,500 a £4,000 i wneud y gwaith a ganlyn er mwyn defnyddio’r hen Eglwys fel Siambr y Cyngor:

·         Tynnu hen baent ar ddwy wal brif y neuadd, gosod seliwr a phaentio. Paneli gre dros dro i’r mannau mwyaf llaith i ganiatáu ar gyfer sychu.

·         Gwaith trydanol i ddarparu trydan yn yr hen Eglwys.

·         Ymestyn y seilwaith band eang i ganiatáu darpariaeth yn yr hen Eglwys.

Pleidleisiodd y Cyng. Brian Davies yn erbyn hyn.

Ataliodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands ei bleidlais.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Alun Williams y cyfarfod.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve estimated total expenditure of between £3,500 and £4,000 to carry out the following works in order to use the former Church as the Council Chamber:

·         Stripping of old paint on two main hall walls, application of sealant and painting. Temporary stud panelling to dampest areas to allow for drying.

·         Electrical works to provide electricity in the former Church.

·         Extension of broadband infrastructure to allow provision in the former Church.

Cllr. Brian Davies voted against this.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands abstained from voting.

Cllr. Alun Williams left the meeting.

Cafwyd diweddariad gan y Maer a’r Clerc, yn dilyn cyfarfod gyda swyddogion Cyngor Sir Ceredigion. Roedd tri opsiwn wedi’u cyflwyno ar gyfer rheoli toiledau cyhoeddus Aberystwyth yn y dyfodol, ynghyd â ffigurau ar gyfer costau gweithredu. I’w drafod gan y Cyngor Llawn.

An update was provided by the Mayor and Clerk, following a meeting with Ceredigion County Council officers. Three options had been presented for the future management of Aberystwyth’s public toilets, along with figures for the costs of operating. To be discussed by Full Council.

Full Council Agenda

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo’r cynnig.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Mair Benjamin y cyfarfod.

Gadawodd Carol Thomas y cyfarfod.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve the motion.

Cllr. Mair Benjamin left the meeting.

Carol Thomas left the meeting.

Roedd Bardd y Dref wedi’i gomisiynu i ysgrifennu cerdd cyn yr ymweliad, y gellid ei fframio fel anrheg i Faer Yosano.

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo gwariant o hyd at £100 ar gyfer hyn a rhoddion amrywiol eraill.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Owain Hughes y cyfarfod.

The Town Bard had been commissioned to write a poem ahead of the visit, which could be framed as a gift for the Mayor of Yosano.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve expenditure of up to £100 for this and other miscellaneous gifts.

Cllr. Owain Hughes left the meeting.

Cafwyd diweddariad gan y Clerc, yn dilyn mynychu prisiad elusennol a gynhaliwyd gan HAHAV. ARGYMHELLWYD prisio’r gadwyn yn broffesiynol, a diwygio yswiriant yn unol â hynny.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson y cyfarfod.

Gadawodd Wendy Hughes y cyfarfod.

An update was provided by the Clerk, following attending a charity valuation held by HAHAV. It was RECOMMENDED to have the chain professionally valued, and to amend insurance accordingly.

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson left the meeting.

Wendy Hughes left the meeting.

Ni chymerodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones ran yn y trafodaethau.

ARGYMHELLWYD darparu £500 o’r pennawd cyllideb 1762, dathliadau a derbyniadau.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Glynis Somers y cyfarfod.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones did not participate in discussions.

It was RECOMMENDED to provide £500 from budget heading 1762 celebrations & receptions.

Cllr. Glynis Somers left the meeting.

Dosbarthwyd amcangyfrif o’r costau ar gyfer mynychu’r noson bartneriaeth Nadolig flynyddol ar awyren ac ar drên.

Byddai’r Maer, Cymar, Clerc a Swyddog Digwyddiadau a Phartneriaethau yn mynychu ac ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo’r gwariant cysylltiedig.

Cyflwynwyd dau gynnig ar y dull o deithio. Gofynnwyd am bleidlais wedi’i chofnodi.

Cynnig 1: Pob cynrychiolydd i deithio ar y trên.

Pleidleisiodd yr aelodau a ganlyn o blaid y cynnig:

·         Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

·         Cyng. Jeff Smith

Pleidleisiodd yr aelodau a ganlyn yn erbyn y cynnig:

·         Cyng. Brian Davies

·         Cyng. Emlyn Jones

·         Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

Ataliodd y Cyng. Talat Chaudhri rhag pleidleisio.

Cynnig 2: Pob cynrychiolydd i benderfynu ar eu dull teithio eu hunain (trên neu awyren).

Pleidleisiodd yr aelodau a ganlyn o blaid y cynnig:

·         Cyng. Brian Davies

·         Cyng. Emlyn Jones

·         Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

Pleidleisiodd yr aelodau a ganlyn yn erbyn y cynnig:

·         Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Ataliodd yr aelodau canlynol eu pleidlais:

·         Cyng. Talat Chaudhri

·         Cyng. Jeff Smith

ARGYMHELLWYD caniatáu i bob cynrychiolydd ddewis a ydynt yn teithio ar drên neu awyren.

Estimated costs for attending the annual Christmas partnership evening via both plane and train were circulated.

The Mayor, Consort, Clerk and Events & Partnerships Officer would be attending and it was RECOMMENDED to approve the associated expenditure.

Two motions were presented on the means of travel. A recorded vote was requested.

Motion 1: All representatives to travel by train.

The following members voted in favour of the motion:

·         Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

·         Cllr. Jeff Smith

The following members voted against the motion:

·         Cllr. Brian Davies

·         Cllr. Emlyn Jones

·         Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri abstained from voting.

Motion 2: Each representative to decide their own mode of transport (train or plane).

The following members voted in favour of the motion:

·         Cllr. Brian Davies

·         Cllr. Emlyn Jones

·         Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

The following members voted against the motion:

·         Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

The following members abstained from voting:

·         Cllr. Talat Chaudhri

·         Cllr. Jeff Smith

It was RECOMMENDED to allow representatives to each choose whether they travel by train or plane.

Roedd cefnogaeth i’r digwyddiad mewn egwyddor ac ARGYMHELLWYD ystyried cynnwys cefnogaeth ariannol i’r digwyddiad yn y gyllideb ar gyfer 2025-26. Byddai cynrychiolwyr yn cael eu gwahodd i gyflwyno i’r Cyngor.

There was support for the event in principle and it was RECOMMENDED to consider including financial support for the event in the budget for 2025-26. Representatives would be invited to present to Council.

Budget

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo’r dull newydd arfaethedig o gynhyrchu slingiau’r cadeiriau, gydag uchafswm cost fesul sling o £200.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve the proposed new method of manufacturing deck chair slings, with a maximum cost per sling of £200.

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo gwariant o £315 ar gyfer estyniad ychwanegol o 12 mis i derfyn amser cymhwyster CiLCA y Clerc.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve expenditure of £315 for an additional 12 month extension to the Clerk’s CiLCA qualification deadline.

ARGYMHELLWYD cau un o gyfrifon banc wrth gefn y Cyngor oherwydd ei fod yn ddiangen ac yn talu ffioedd banc.

It was RECOMMENDED to close one of the Council’s reserve bank accounts due to it being unnecessary and receiving bank charges.