Tuesday 19th January, 2010  
PRESENT:
Councillor T. Stephenson - Chairman
Councillor K. Brown
Councillor A. Davies
Councillor D. Dennis
Councillor N. Eaton
Councillor D. Jones
Councillor P. Wahl

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor W. Beaumont
Councillor M. Flynn
Councillor G. Roberts

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

92/10 DECLARATION OF INTEREST
No Declaration of Interest were declared.

93/10 MINUTES
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held 9th December, 2009 were approved as a correct record.

94/10 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
The Clerk reported that Councillor Beaumont had requested that the Council write to the Highways Authority regarding the traffic queues that were now forming following the introduction of the new traffic and pedestrian light system at the bottom of Brynford Hill and Fron Park Road, Holywell.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would write to the Highways Authority on this matter.

A letter had been received from the Highways Authority advising that an inspection of the road at Pant Isa, Babell had found that the defective grid in the highway belonged to Welsh Water and notice had been served on Welsh Water to replace the cover accordingly.

95/10 PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME TO THE VILLAGE GREEN, BRYNFORD
The Clerk reported that the Council had received notice that a planning application had been received for the erection of the proposed sculpture on the village green.
The Clerk further advised that the grant application for funding the proposed post and rail system around the green had been submitted to Cadwyn Clwyd and that he would be submitting the planning application for the scheme to the Planning Authority in the near future.

96/10 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
A) Register of Electors In Force 1st December, 2009 - 30th November, 2010.

B) Setting local speed limits in Wales.

C) Code of Conduct - Draft Guidelines from the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.

D) One Voice Wales - Minutes and Notice of meeting of the Wrexham and Flint Area Committee.

E) Flintshire County Council Chairman’s Annual Charity Dinner, Deeside College, Kelsterton Road, Connah’s Quay - Friday 26th March, 2010.
    The Chairman and his wife would attend.

F) Welsh Assembly Governments Waste Strategy ‘Wise about Waste’ Seminar to be held 10th February, 2010 for 6.30 pm at County Hall, Mold.
    Councillors David Jones and Pat Wahl will attend.
RESOLVED:
That the above information be received.

97/10 REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORTS
Councillor N. Eaton reported on the meeting of the Over 50s Forum that he had attended.

98/10 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The following grants were approved:-
A) Victim Support - Grant of £50.00 approved.

B) Flintshire Local Voluntary Council - Received.

C) Walkabout Flintshire - Received.

D) Delyn Women’s Aid - Grant of £50.00 approved.

E) Cynfaen Memorial Chapel, Calcoed - Grant of £500.00 approved.

F) St. Michael’s Church, Brynford - Grant of £500.00 approved.

99/10 BUDGET ESTIMATES AND SETTING OF PRECEPT FOR THE YEAR 1st APRIL 2010 - 31st MARCH 2011
The Clerk had prepared estimates of expenditure and income for the above year together with options of precept for members' consideration and approval.
RESOLVED:
A) That the budget for the year 1st April, 2010 - 31st March, 2011 was approved.

B) That the Clerk's salary for the above year would be £4,450.

C) That the precept for the above year would be £17,028.00 being an increase of £2.09 per year on a band ‘D’ property.

100/10 ITEMS RAISED BY MEMBERS
Councillor A. Davies reported that it was his understanding that at the November meeting of the Council that it had agreed not to provide any funding contributions for the Countryside Ranger Post for 2 years. However the minutes of the meeting referred to one year. Following further discussion the following was resolved:-

That the Council would not make any funding contributions to the Countryside Ranger Post for years 2009/10 and 2010/11.

Councillor K. Brown reported that there had been a caravan and pickup truck parked on the common at Brynford for approximately 4 weeks.
RESOLVED:-
That this would be reported to Grosvenor Estates.

Councillor D. Dennis reported that during the recent spate of bad weather residents had been receiving delivery of supplies from Jean Davies, Brynford Village Stores who had very kindly provided a delivery service to residents who could not venture out from their homes.
Members expressed their sincere thanks to Jean for her kind community spirit and instructed the Clerk to write a letter of thanks to her.

101/10 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
RESOLVED:
That the following accounts were approved:-

102/10 DURATION OF MEETING
The meeting commenced at 7.00 pm and was closed at 8.50 pm.