Tuesday 10th July, 2007    
PRESENT:
Councillor N. Eaton – Chairman
Councillor A. Davies
Councillor D. Dennis
Councillor M. Flynn
Councillor G. Hughes
Councillor G. Roberts
Councillor T. Stephenson
Councillor P. Wahl

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:
Councillor W. Beaumont
Councillor Mrs. E. Griffiths

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

22/07 MINUTES
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the Meeting held 12th June, 2007 were approved subject to the removal of Councillor G. Hughes' name in item 18/07.

23/07 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
The Clerk reported that the Highways Authority had confirmed that the road side verge to the front of the recreation ground would be cut in the very near future.

Instructions had also been given for the slip road from Brynford Hill to Old Chester Road to be cleaned.

Councillor G. Hughes reported that the road outside his property was in need of repair following a vehicle fire.

24/07 NARROW LANE, CALCOED – CONDITION OF ROADWAY
Councillor M. Wright reported that letters had been sent to local residents at Narrow Lane explaining the background as to why the road has not been adopted by the Highways Authority.

A site meeting had taken place with a civil engineering company and the Clerk to prepare a specification for road surface upgrading works. Members confirmed that because of the estimated costs, any proposed upgrading works would not bring the road to an adoptable standard.

Councillor Wright further advised that he had spoken to the Authority's Legal Officer regarding the possibility of releasing the Bonds that had been attached to the dwellings for the adoption of the road. The Legal Officer had advised that it would be dependant upon the wording of legal agreements for the Bonds if any of the Bonds could be used for an improvement scheme to the road.

25/07/ PROPOSED RECREATION GROUND – CALCOED
The Clerk confirmed that he had written to Westminster Estate regarding an improved offer of conditions for the land should the Council elect to proceed with the Agreement.

The Clerk further reported that he would be writing to Officers of Cadwyn Clwyd seeking their assistance in submitting the proposed scheme to the Planning Authority for planning approval.

26/07 PERIPATETIC SKIP SERVICES
Further to the June Council meeting at which Mr. H. Mitchell, Environmental Services Officer, Flintshire County Council gave a presentation on how the
service was managed, members considered their formal response given the withdrawal of the skip service to the community.

Following some lengthy discussion, the following recommendations were made:-

That the Authority should, on a regular basis, use all forms of media to publicise and provide quality information of the existing refuse disposal service that is available to all residents of Flintshire.

That the Authority should make available free skips to communities who are willing to organise community clean up days.

27/07 BRYNFORD VILLAGE GREEN
Members reported that despite recent requests, residents were still parking vehicles on the village green.

Councillor T. Stephenson suggested that consideration should be given to providing a scheme to enclose the green incorporating a landscaping scheme which would enhance the village centre and stop the problem of vehicles parking on it.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would investigate the process of making a Section 194 Application for enclosure of common land.

28/07 FLINTSHIRE AND DISTRICT NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD 2007, LOCAL AUTHORITIES BUFFET
An invitation had been received from Mr. H. Thomas, the President of the Court, for 2 representatives to attend the above function.
RESOLVED:
That Chairman Councillor N. Eaton and Councillor T. Stephenson will represent the Council.

29/07 ONE VOICE WALES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
13th October 2007 at Llandrindod Wells.
RESOLVED:
That the information be received.

30/07 PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMEN FOR WALES
Annual report 2006/07.
RESOLVED:
That members would circulate the report.

31/07 REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORTS
Councillor T. Stephenson reported on the Governor's meeting of Brynford CP.

32/07 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
A) PGL/040680
Conversion of existing garage and new building work. Talgarth, Brynford.

B) BMK/043537
Erection of a dwelling. Land side of Garreg Wen, Brynford.
RESOLVED:
That the Council has no objections to the above applications.

Councillor N. Eaton reported that excavation and demolition works were on going at the garage, Ty Newydd, Brynford and enquired if the works had received planning approval.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would make enquiries with the Planning Authority.

33/07 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
RESOLVED:
That the following accounts were approved:-