Tuesday 10th February, 2009 
PRESENT:
Councillor T. Stephenson - Chairman
Councillor K. Brown
Councillor A. Davies
Councillor D. Dennis
Councillor N. Eaton
Councillor M. Flynn
Councillor P. Wahl

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:
Councillor W. Beaumont
Councillor G. Hughes
Councillor G. Roberts
Councillor M. Wright - Flintshire County Council

IN ATTENDANCE:
Mr. A. Roberts - Clerk to the Council

121/09 DECLARATION OF INTEREST
There were no Declaration of Interest made in respect of the agenda.

122/09 MINUTES
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held 13th January, 2009 were approved as a correct record.

123/09 BRYNFORD FOOTBALL CLUB - PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE RECREATION GROUND
The Chairman welcomed to the meeting Mr. D. Jones Chairman and Mr. P. Jones Secretary of Brynford Football Club, who presented the Council with
the club’s proposals and aspirations to improve the playing and changing facilities at the recreation ground.

Members discussed in some detail the proposals and the implications that need to be considered due to the recreation ground being common land.

The Officers further advised that they were hoping to apply for financial grants. However, to achieve this, the club would require a 25 year Lease Agreement from the Council.

It was agreed that Mr. P. Jones would write formally to the Council setting out their proposals in order of priority and timing to satisfy their F.A. League
requirements for the Council’s further consideration.

The Chairman thanked Mr. P. Jones and Mr. D. Jones for their attendance.

124/09 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
The following matters were reported:-

•Brynford Hill road sweeping and de-littering.

•White Gate, Milwr Road, Pot-hole repairs.

•Glan-Yr-Afon Inn Road Lay by Milwr, Pot-hole repairs.

•Milwr Road, road side verge rebuilding.

125/09 COMMUNITY POLICING
The Chairman reported that following the representation made to the Community Beat Manager (CBM), Inspector K. Steele had requested a meeting with representatives of the Council for the 9th February 2009. However due to unforeseen circumstances the meeting has had to be re-arranged for Monday 9th March, 2009 for 10.30 am.

Members requested that the following issues be discussed at the meeting:

1. The future policing requirements and resources for effective policing in the community.

2. The sharing and exchanging of information and effective communication.

3. Resolving the ongoing problem of motor cycles riding on the common.

RESOLVED:
That Councillors T. Stephenson, K. Brown and A. Davies will attend the meeting.

126/09 HALKYN MOUNTAIN COMMON RANGER SERVICES
Further to the Council’s enquiry regarding the future of the Rangers Service to Cadwyn Clwyd, the Rural Tourism Officer (R.T.O.) had written to the Council advising that the Ranger’s post as employed by Cadwyn Clwyd will formally end on 31st March, 2009 and the post holder had been served a formal notice of termination. However discussions with North East Wales Wildlife have been led by Flintshire County Council with a view of continuing the transfer and employment of the post through that body.

127/09 PROPOSED PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL CAR PARKING HAFOD-Y-BRYN, BRYNFORD
Councillor M. Wright had written to the Council advising that following many discussions with officers of the Housing Department, Flintshire County Council they had at last approved a scheme to provide an additional lay-by for off road parking at Hafod-Y-Bryn, Brynford. The scheme had been scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2009.

128/09 INFORMATION RECEIVED
50+ Advisory Group - Meeting to be held 20th February, 2009.

Flintshire County Forum - Meeting to be held 4th March 2009 for 6.30 pm - Councillor K. Brown will attend.

One Voice Wales - Buckingham Palace Garden Party 14th July, 2009 - Councillor T. Stephenson will be entered in the draw for the allocation.

Proposals on the future of Community Health Councils In Wales - Consultation document.

Flintshire County Council Leisure Services Strategy - Consultation document.

129/09 BRYNFORD COMMUNITY COUNCIL RISK ASSESSMENT 2009-10
As recommended by the Council’s Internal appointed auditor, the Clerk advised that he had undertaken the annual risk assessment identifying any
potential risks and ensuring that the Council had a robust procedure in place to reduce any potential impacts.

The Clerk further advised that he had prepared a report setting out the Council’s procedures and his recommendations for members consideration and approval.
RESOLVED:
That the Risk Assessment for 2009-10 be approved.
That the Clerk would make enquiries with the Council’s insurance company to extend personal accident cover for Members up to the age of 85 years.

130/09 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
LEJ/045882 Erection of a second storey extension. Fairways, Brynford.
RESOLVED:
That the Council has no objections.

131/09 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
RESOLVED:
That the following accounts were approved for payment:-

132/09 DURATION OF MEETING
The meeting commenced at 7.00 pm and closed at 8.30 pm.