MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE GENERAL MANAGEMENT COMMITEE HELD IN THE MEETING ROOM, 11 BAKER STREET, ABERYSTWYTH ON MONDAY  8^th JULY 2013 AT 6.30PM

 

Present:Councillor Ceredig Wyn Davies

Councillor Kevin Price

Councillor Steve Davies

Councillor Brenda Haines

Councillor Wendy Morris-Twiddy

Councillor Sue Jones-Davies

Councillor Mair Benjamin

Councillor Martin Shewring

Councillor Jeff Smith

 

Apologies:                Councillor Sarah Bowen

Councillor Mark Strong

Councillor J Aled Davies

Councillor Mererid Jones

 

 

1. Declarations of Interest

There were none recorded.

 

 

 

 

1. Correspondence

1. Wikitowns

An e mail relating to the above was noted for information. Members thought that the idea had merit and suggested that Ceredigion County Council continue to investigate the potential.

 

1. Cae Kronberg

The Clerk was in receipt of the newly prepared Invite to Tender documentation as prepared by Ceredigion County Council for the project. The invites had been sent out to all interested companies. The document was in excess of 300 pages and was available to be viewed in the office.

 

1. Report on new council accommodation

Nothing had been heard to date from the owner. The Town Clerk agreed to chase this up and advise members as soon as anything was known.

 

1. Updates on Resolutions

The Town Clerk stated that the new database had not been populated as he had not had the time to learn a new system and that the new system was on a programme with which he was not familiar. This would be sorted out soon.

Councillor Benjamin raised the issue regarding grit bins in Greenfield St and the Christmas crib. These issues would be followed up.

 

1. Festive Lighting Infrastructure

The Town Clerk gave an update of recent events which had resulted in Gala Lights again being stopped from operating on the improvements to the break out boxes.

He indicated that a time limit had been set for Gala Lights to respond before any action could be taken.

 

1. Removal of Catenary wires and lights in Aberystwyth streets

Aberystwyth Town Council had been approached by the agent of two buildings undergoing RA improvements wanting to take down and not replace the cantenary wires as part of the refurbishment. It was agreed that Town Council would not support the permanent removal of the catenary wires and the agent responsible for improvements was to be notified of the decision.

Festoon lights attached to the catenary wires are coming to the end of their serviceable life and as a consequence it was decided to investigate their replacement with possible alternative lighting with the potential of being more efficient. In the mean time it was agreed to inspect the current installation and make good any lose cables.

It was further agreed to contact local businesses and ask them if they would consider contributing towards the cost of the Christmas lights.

1. Recycling facilities in Aberystwyth

Following recent enquiries by the Town Clerk it was revealed that the existing recycling points could be replaced with a single 1100ltr wheelie bin bottle bank supplied and serviced by Ceredigion County Council at no cost to Aberystwyth Town Council. There would be however- no payments made for the glass collected.

Members agreed that this would be acceptable and recommended the adoption of the partnership at the earliest opportunity. In the meantime the existing contract with ARC would be terminated.

 

1. Aberystwyth Allotments

The Town Clerk was waiting the redrawing of plans from Ceredigion County Council. The results of soil samples were still awaited by Ceredigion County Council before any firm decisions could be made regarding the current allotment provision. Meetings of interested parties continued and the Town Clerk was shortly to go and address Faenor CC as to what was happening regarding the site on Clarach Road.

 

1. Dog Fouling in Aberystwyth

The Town Clerk had written to Ceredigion County Council regarding the dog warden and the policy on fouling, but to date no replies have been received. Members were of the opinion that the Mayor should write and complain to the Chief Executive officer and note the council’s disappointment in lack of responses to communications.

 

1. Wheelie Bins on Pavements in Aberystwyth

It was agreed to write to interested parties and ask them to consider the leaving of wheelie bins on pavements where they could potentially block the way for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

 

Minute 54

Minutes of a Finance Committee meeting held on 15th July  2013 

Following discussion it was RESOLVED to accept and adopt the minutes of the above meeting.