COFNODION / MINUTES

Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands (Cadeirydd)

Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

Cyng. Mair Benjamin

Cyng. Talat Chaudhri

Cyng. Lucy Huws

Cyng. Mark Strong

Cyng. Kerry Ferguson

Cyng. Alun Williams

Cyng. Emlyn Jones

Cyng. Brian Davies

Cyng. Owain Hughes

Cyng. Jeff Smith

Cyng. Gwion Jones

Yn mynychu:

Wendy Hughes (Swyddog Digwyddiadau a Phartneriaethau)

Carol Thomas (Cyfieithydd)

Anthony Jones (Sustrans)

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands (Chair)

Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

Cllr. Mair Benjamin

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri

Cllr. Lucy Huws

Cllr. Mark Strong

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson

Cllr. Alun Williams

Cllr. Emlyn Jones

Cllr. Brian Davies

Cllr. Owain Hughes

Cllr. Jeff Smith

Cllr. Gwion Jones

In attendance:

Wendy Hughes (Events & Partnerships Officer)

Carol Thomas (Translator)

Anthony Jones (Sustrans)

Yn absennol efo ymddiheuriadau:

Dim

Yn absennol heb ymddiheuriadau:

Dim

Absent with apologies:

None

Absent without apologies:

None

14. Trethi busnes – trefnu cyfarfod:

·         Cyng. Kerry Ferguson – trethdalwr busnes

·         Cyng. Emlyn Jones – trethdalwr busnes

·         Wendy Hughes – trethdalwr busnes

14. Business rates – arranging a meeting:

·         Cllr. Kerry Ferguson – business ratepayer

·         Cllr. Emlyn Jones – business ratepayer

·         Wendy Hughes – business ratepayer

·         Dymunwyd yn dda i’r Clerc, Will Rowlands, oedd yn sâl.

·         Llongyfarchwyd trefnwyr Sioe Aberystwyth ar ddigwyddiad llwyddiannus. Byddai cerdyn yn cael ei anfon at Gadeirydd a Llywydd y sioe.

·         Diolchwyd i’r Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse am ei waith fel Cadeirydd yn ystod y flwyddyn ddiwethaf.

·         Best wishes were extended to the Clerk, Will Rowlands, who was ill.

·         Congratulations were extended to Aberystwyth Show organisers for a successful event. A card would be sent to the Chair and President of the show.

·         Thanks were extended to Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse for his work as Chair in the last year.

Cynigwyd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands gan y Cyng. Emlyn Jones ac eiliwyd gan y Cyng. Talat Chaudhri.

Nid oedd unrhyw enwebiadau eraill a PHENDERFYNWYD ethol y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands yn Gadeirydd.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands was proposed by Cllr. Emlyn Jones and seconded by Cllr. Talat Chaudhri.

There were no other nomitations and it was RESOLVED to elect Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands as Chair.

Hunan-enwebwyd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson ac eiliwyd gan y Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse.

Nid oedd unrhyw enwebiadau eraill a PHENDERFYNWYD ethol y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson yn Is-Gadeirydd.

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson was self-nominated and seconded by Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse.

There were no other nomitations and it was RESOLVED to elect Cllr. Kerry Ferguson as Vice Chair.

Cafwyd cyflwyniad gan gynrychiolydd Sustrans, Anthony Jones, yn egluro bod y sefydliad wedi sicrhau cyllid ar gyfer prosiect celf gymunedol y dewiswyd llwybr beicio Aberystwyth ar ei gyfer. Awgrymwyd defnyddio artist(iaid) lleol, Cymreig.

Roedd Sustrans yn gofyn am fewnbwn ac awgrymiadau’r Cyngor Tref ar gyfer lleoliadau perthnasol a phriodol. ARGYMHELLWYD bod y Cyngor Tref yn cefnogi’r prosiect cychwynnol. I’w drafod gan y Cyngor Llawn.

Diolchwyd i Anthony Jones am ei amser.

A presentation was given by Sustrans representative Anthony Jones, explaining that the organisation had secured funding for a community art project for which Aberystwyth’s cycle route had been selected. It was suggested that local, Welsh artist(s) be used.

Sustrans were seeking the Town Council’s input and suggestions for relevant and appropriate locations. It was RECOMMENDED that the Town Council support the initial project. To be discussed by Full Council.

Anthony Jones was thanked for his time.

Darllenodd pob aelod y Cylch Gorchwyl ac ni chodwyd unrhyw gwestiynau.

Members each read the Terms of Reference and no questions were raised.

ARGYMHELLWYD sefydlu Grŵp Gwaith i edrych ar ailddrafftio’r Cynllun Lles a’r Adroddiad Blynyddol yn fanylach ac fel dogfennau ar wahân.

Gwirfoddolodd y Cynghorwyr canlynol ar gyfer y Grŵp Gwaith:

·         Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

·         Cyng. Talat Chaudhri

·         Cyng. Brian Davies

·         Cyng. Emlyn Jones

·         Cyng. Lucy Huws

·         Cyng. Mair Benjamin

·         Cyng. Mark Strong

·         Cyng. Owain Hughes

·         Cyng. Kerry Ferguson

·         Cyng. Jeff Smith

·         Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

It was RECOMMENDED to set up a Task & Finish Group to look at re-drafting the Wellbeing Plan and Annual Report in more detail and as separate documents.

The following Councillors volunteered for the Task and Finish Group:

·         Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

·         Cllr. Talat Chaudhri

·         Cllr. Brian Davies

·         Cllr. Emlyn Jones

·         Cllr. Lucy Huws

·         Cllr. Mair Benjamin

·         Cllr. Mark Strong

·         Cllr. Owain Hughes

·         Cllr. Kerry Ferguson

·         Cllr. Jeff Smith

·         Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Yn dilyn adborth cychwynnol, roedd Cyngor Sir Ceredigion wedi ysgrifennu eto yn gofyn am adborth ar eu Brandio Trefi arfaethedig. Adborth i’w ddarparu fel o’r blaen.

Following initial feedback, Ceredigion County Council had written again asking for feedback on their proposed Town Branding. Feedback to be provided as previously.

Datganodd Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands diddordeb, a daeth y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson i’r gadair.

Cadarnhawyd y byddai gan unrhyw gynrychiolydd o’r Cyngor Tref a fyddai’n mynychu’r daith i Yosano yn yr Hydref gyfrifoldebau dros fyfyrwyr ysgol (chweched dosbarth) ac felly byddai angen gwiriad DBS.

ARGYMHELLWYD, fel y Maer, bod y Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse yn mynychu, gyda’r Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands wrth gefn.

Ymatalodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands rhag pleidleisio.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands declared an interest, and Cllr. Kerry Ferguson took the chair.

It had been confirmed that any Town Council representative attending the trip to Yosano in the Autumn would have responsibilities over school students (sixth form) and as such would require a DBS check.

It was RECOMMENDED that, as Mayor, Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse attend, with Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands as reserve.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands abstained from voting.

Cynigiodd y Cyng. Alun Williams bod y Cyngor Tref yn gosod mainc seddi plastig wedi’i ailgylchu ar Bendinas. Eiliwyd y cynnig gan y Cyng. Owain Hughes ac ARGYMHELLWYD symud ymlaen gyda hyn. Pwyllgor Cyllid i drafod costau.

Ymatalodd y Cyng. Jeff Smith rhag pleidleisio.

Cllr. Alun Williams proposed that the Town Council install a recycled plastic seating bench on Pendinas. The motion was seconded by Cllr. Owain Hughes and it was RECOMMENDED to proceed with this. Finance Committee to discuss costs.

Cllr. Jeff Smith abstained from voting.

Finance Agenda

Derbyniwyd cais gan Ymddiriedolaeth James Pantyfedwen i ariannu plac ar eu hadeilad (9 Stryd y Farchnad) i goffau Syr David James, sylfaenydd yr ymddiriedolaeth.

Cytunodd y Pwyllgor â hyn mewn egwyddor ac ARGYMHELLWYD ariannu plac yn rhannol, gyda’r amod ei fod yn coffáu gwraig Syr David, y Fonesig Grace James, hefyd. Pwyllgor Cyllid i drafod costau.

Pleidleisiodd y Cyng. Brian Davies yn erbyn hyn.

A request had been received from the James Pantyfedwen Trust to fund a plaque on their building (9 Market Street) to comemorate Sir David James, the trust’s founder.

The Committee agreed with this in principle and it was RECOMMENDED to part-fund a plaque, with the proviso that it comemorate Sir David’s wife, Lady Grace James, also. Finance Committee to discuss costs.

Cllr. Brian Davies voted against this.

Finance Agenda

ARGYMHELLWYD gwahodd Aelod Cabinet Cyngor Sir Ceredigion dros yr economi ac adfywio, y Cyng. Clive Davies, ac Elin Jones AS i gwrdd â’r Maer a’r Clerc i drafod trethi busnes yn Aberystwyth.

It was RECOMMENDED to invite Ceredigion County Council Cabinet Member for economy and regeneration, Cllr. Clive Davies, and Elin Jones MS to meet with the Mayor and Clerk to discuss business rates in Aberystwyth.