Tuesday 12th February, 2008    
PRESENT:
Councillor N. Eaton - Chairman
Councillor A. Davies
Councillor D. Dennis
Councillor M. Flynn
Councillor Mrs. E. Griffiths
Councillor G. Hughes
Councillor G. Roberts
Councillor T. Stephenson
Councillor P. Wahl

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:
Councillor W. Beaumont

IN ATTENDANCE:
Councillor M. Wright - Flintshire County Council
Mr. A. Roberts - Clerk to the Council

87/08 DECLARATION OF INTEREST
No Declarations of Interest were made.

88/08 MINUTES
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held 8th January, 2008 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

89/08 COMMUNITY POLICING
The Chairman welcomed to the meeting PC D. Schofield, Community Beat Manager (CBM) for the community of Brynford. PC Schofield gave an update of policing activities that he had conducted during his term in post since August, 2007.

90/08 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
Following the Council’s request, a response from the Highway Authority had been received confirming that work to rectify faults had been either undertaken or had been placed on the maintenance programme to be undertaken in the near future.

1. Repairs to fence in layby near Dolphin Junction.

2. Potholes - Calcoed Lane, Brynford to Pentre Halkyn, Slip Road to Pen-Yr-Hwylfa.

3. Brynford Hill - Sweeping.

4. Brynford Hill slip road to Old Chester Road stone wall.

Members reported that Brynford Hill was in need of cleaning again and that the highway was subsiding adjacent to Beachwood, Milwr Road, Milwr.

91/08 NARROW LANE, CALCOED - PROPOSED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
Councillor M. Wright reported that he has started to distribute letters to the Community of Calcoed advising of the estimation of costs that would be required to undertake the proposed roadway improvements.

Initial reactions from some residents had not been very supportive. However Councillor Wright would advise further when the consultation had been completed.

92/08 DERELICT PROPERTY - DRYLL COTTAGE
The Chief Public Protection Officer, Flintshire County Council had written to the Council advising that he was unable to ascertain any ownership details for the property. However arrangements had been made to have the ground floor openings secured to ensure that unlawful access is prevented.

Members advised that they believed the property was sold by Jones Peckover, Denbigh and that they may have the owner’s details.
RESOLVED:
That this information be forwarded to the Public Protection Officer.

93/08 PROPOSED THRESHOLD SIGNS TO HALKYN COMMON
Mr. J. Richards, Secretary to Halkyn Mountain Common Joint Consultative Board, had written to the Council advising that following the success of Cadwyn Clwyd development to provide a number of cattle grids to restrict grazing sheep to the Common. Each location amounts to a threshold or gateway onto the Common and it is therefore felt appropriate that some sort of sign would be placed to announce to visitors that they are entering onto a Common.

Mr. Richards had enclosed a draft design for the Council’s considerations.

Members advised that they felt there were generally too many signs on the Common at present and that the proposed draft design would not be appropriate.

Members would support a structure that was made from limestone, being an indigenous product from the common, which could be built by a local stone mason.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk will respond to Mr. Richards.

94/08 FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN’S ANNUAL DINNER AND BALL - FRIDAY 7th MARCH, 2008
An invitation had been received for a representative of the Council to attend the above event from Councillor Mrs. Ann Minshall, Chairman of Flintshire
County Council.
RESOLVED:
That Councillor N. Eaton and guest would represent the Council at the above event.

95/08 FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL SUMMER PLAYSCHEME PROGRAMME 2008 : MONDAY JULY 21st 2008 - FRIDAY
22nd AUGUST 2008
The Head of Leisure Services Mr. M. Hornby had written to the Council advising of the above scheme seeking the Council’s support and co-operation in delivering the programme for the ensuing year. Mr. Hornby further advised that the anticipated financial cost to the Council would be £834.18.

Members agreed that the scheme held in the school grounds had been a success and would support the scheme this year.

Councillor Stephenson advised that this item was on the agenda for the next School Governors meeting.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would advise Mr. Hornby of the Council support.

96/08 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
1. Register of Electors in force 1st December, 2007.

2. Flintshire Citizens Advise Bureaux, Annual Report 2006/07.

3. Community/Town Council Elections - Thursday 1st May, 2008 Timetable.

4. The Good Companions of Holywell Hospital - Letter of thanks.

5. Holywell Town Council - Mayor’s Charity Evening.

6. Aberdo and Bryn Mawr Quarry Liaison Group meeting 22nd January, 2009.

97/08 REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORTS
A) Councillor G. Roberts reported on the meeting of North Wales Police Precept Budget meeting held at Holywell Leisure Centre.

B) Councillor N. Eaton gave a report on the A.G.M. of the Over 50s Forum that he had attended.

C) Councillor N. Eaton reported on the meeting of the Brynford Facilities Committee advising that a grant of £2,000 had been awarded from the A55       committee fund.

98/08 PLANNING APPLICATION
A) APW/044510 Erection of an extension to the rear side to provide a utility room and a chimney to rear. The Tunnel, Naid-Y-March, Holywell.
RESOLVED:
That the Council has no objections.

99/08 FORMAL RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT 2008
The Clerk reported in accordance with the recommendations of the Audit and Financial Regulations 1996; the above report had been prepared identifying any areas of risk and appropriate actions the Council should consider taking.
RESOLVED:
That the report and recommended actions be approved by the Council.

100/08 ITEMS RAISED BY MEMBERS
A) Councillor G. Hughes - Potholes in highway adjacent to Glan-Yr-Afon Inn.

B) Councillor W. Beaumont - Erection of 2 signs outside Pant Isa, Babell.

C) Councillor N. Eaton - Placement of pallets on highway verge adjacent to the Llyn-Y-Mawn Inn, Brynford.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk will report these matters to the Highways Authority.

101/08 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMEN

102/08 DURATION OF MEETING
The meeting commenced at 7.00pm and ended at 9.15pm.