Community council Officers

ELECTION of officers for the year 2016/17: chairman, Cllr Eurig Hughes; vice-chairman, Cllr Russell Sharp.

Church Lynch Gate

THE CLERK reported that Hywel Jones had completed the work that was needed with the above and it was agreed to ask Colin Rayner for a quote to paint it.The clerk also reported that she had asked Geraint Williams to create a ramp so as to allow a wheel chair access to the cemetery.

Risk policies

A COPY of the above was distributed to the members that were present and Cllr Mair Thomas agreed to carry out the work of assessing the risk of the notice-boards and Cllr Russell Sharp agreed to carry out the work of assessing the risk of the cemeteries, Cllr David John Roberts agreed to carry out the risk assessment of the hers garage, bus stops and the Church Lynch porch and Cllr Eurig Hughes agreed to carry out the risk assessment of the benches. Because of the absence of Cllr Dylan Hughes it was agreed to ask him at the next meeting if he would be willing to carry out the risk assessment of the public footpaths.

Planning applications

THE APPLICATION for the erection of an agricultural shed Argoed, Llanbedr (NP5/66/33C) was supported by the council.

Correspondance

THE CLERK reported that she had contacted Gwynedd Council to ask for a copy of the fees that it charges for burial in their cemeteries so that this council could have some guidance to follow now that the burial defecit scheme with Gwynedd Council has ended.The clerk reported further that this council has made a financial loss of £43.54 with the cemetery during the last financial year.After a discussion it was agreed to charge the new prices from 1 April.

Ysgol Ardudwy

THE COUNCIL received a letter stating that the school council has decided to purchase a defibrillator for the school in light of what happened at Eirias School, Colwyn Bay, earlier this year and asked if the council would be willing to give a financial contribution to pur-chase a defibrillator. It was agreed to donate £200.The council also received a letter asking if it would be possible for some of Year 9 pupils to carry out some work in the community on 11 to 12 July. It was agreed to ask them to carry out the work of weeding the car park in the village, the bus stop by Frondeg and the junction of Caersalem Chapel.

Harlech and Ardudwy Leisure

A LETTER was received inviting the chairman, vice-chairman and one other member of the council to a meeting with Harlech and Ardudwy Leisure on 8 June at 6pm to discuss and present the idea of raising the precept within the community council, which in turn would contribute towards the centre’s sustainability.It was agreed that the chairman, vice-chairman and Cllr Mair Tho-mas would attend the meeting on behalf of the council.

Any other matter

IT WAS reported that the noti-ceboard by Morlyn, Llandanwg, needed attention and that Hywel Jones had been to inspect it and reported that significant work needed to be carried out.It was agreed, because of this reason, to have the noticeboard removed.It was agreed to write to Gwyn-edd Council asking them if it would be possible to create a cycle path along the road from Pensarn to Llanbedr in the Llanbedr road improvement scheme.

Gwynedd Council matters

CLLR Annwen Hughes reported that the results of the speed check monitor that had been placed on the A496 by Pensarn following concerns of speeding had been received.According to Gwynedd Council’s transportation and street care service, the section of road does not conform to the criteria of a 40mph speed limit, she reported. In addition, a traffic survey was conducted between 30 March and 6 April.During this period, the average speed at Pensarn was 41mph with 85 per cent of vehicles travelling at 48mph or less.As the speed of travelling vehicles is relatively low for a 60mph road and the number of accidents is also relatively low, it would be difficult to justify any major work to improve road safety.Gwynedd Council officers said that measures have been introduced to try to improve the situa-tion.Recently, warning signs and ARAF/SLOW road markings have been placed on the road at Pensarn.

Date of next meeting

IT WAS agreed to hold the next council meeting on Wednesday, 8 June.