Tuesday 8th May, 2007    
PRESENT:
Councillor N. Eaton – Chairman
Councillor W. Beaumont
Councillor A. Davies
Councillor D. Dennis
Councillor Mrs. E. Griffiths
Councillor G. Hughes
Councillor G. Roberts
Councillor P. Wahl

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:
Councillor M. Flynn
Councillor T. Stephenson

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

01/07 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN
Proposed by Councillor W. Beaumont and 2nd by Councillor P.Wahl, Councillor N. Eaton was unanimously elected as Chairman for the ensuing year.

02/06 MINUTES
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held 10th April, 2007 were approved as a correct record.

03/06 APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Councillor A. Davies proposed Councillor T. Stephenson which was 2nd by Councillor G. Roberts, Councillor Stephenson was unanimously elected as Vice Chairman for the ensuing year.

04/07 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES ONTO OUTSIDE BODIES
RESOLVED:
That the appointment of representatives remain the same for the ensuing year.

05/07 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
Brynford Hill – Sinage Improvements Works

Following the Council’s enquiry, Mr. I. Jones of the Highways Department, Flintshire County Council had written to advise that the relocated ‘T’ Junction sign is now visible in excess of the recommended sight distance and its size is commensurate with the type of road environment. He was also content to retain the status quo and keep the matter under review, based on any future accident records.

Councillor Beaumont reported that the ‘keep in low gear’ sign had been removed.

Councillor M. Wright suggested that as part of the resurfacing works, anti-slip surfacing may be of assistance.

Councillor Beaumont further reported that the 40mph sign at the approach into Brynford had been turned the wrong way.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would write to the Highway Authority on the above matters.

06/07 NARROW LANE, CALCOED – PROPOSED UPGRADING OF ROADWAY
Councillor M. Wright reported that he had investigated the background issues with the Authority's Legal Officer and had provided relevant copy correspondence for members' information.

The problem of the road adoption had been ongoing for about 30 years and it was most unlikley that the Authority would be in a position to formally adopt or make up the road to an adoptable standard.

Councillor W. Beaumont and Councillor G. Roberts reminded members of the number of times meeting with residents, officers and previous members had occured without any solutions being found.

Councillor Wright suggested that a further survey should be undertaken with residents to gauge the view and current feeling regarding a proposed scheme to surface the roadway. Dependant upon these results, the Council could consider giving a potential scheme financial support which, if proved to be successful, could be rolled out to other schemes in the community.
RESOLVED:
That Councillor G. Roberts and Councillor M. Wright would undertake a survey of resident’s views and report back to the Council at a future meeting.

07/07 COMMUNITY POLICING
A) Mr. K. Dent, Chief Executive North Wales Police Authority, had written to the Council advising that a further budget meeting would be held on Tuesday 29th May 2007 at Theatre Clwyd, Mold for 7.00pm

B) The Clerk reported that PC K. Jones had advised that an exercise to advise persons using the common for driving recreation vehicles was a criminal offence had been undertaken resulting in the issuing of a number of warning letters to vehicle owners.

C) Inspector Maxwell had written to the Council confirming that PC K. Jones would be retiring from the force in August 2007 following some 32 years service, 26 of which had been in this community. Members suggested that PC Jones should be invited to attend the June meeting of the Council at which a presentation would be made for his service to the community.

D) The Clerk reported that he had been advised that it would be most unlikely that a replacement for PC K. Jones would be appointed before his retirement.
Members requested that a formal letter of complaint be sent regarding this issue.

08/07 CLIMATE CHANGE – OPEN MEETING HELD WITH MR. D. HANSON M.P. 20th APRIL, 2007
Mr. D. Hanson had written to the Council advising of the outcomes of the above open meeting and had provided a summary copy of the Draft Climate
Bill for members' observations.
RESOLVED:
That copies of the correspondence be circulated to all members.

09/07 BRYNFORD FOOTBALL CLUB GROUND IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. P. Jones Manager/Secretary of Brynford Football Club had written to the Council advising that should the club be promoted to the next league a number
of ground improvements would be required, being:-

*Perimeter barrier
*Home and away dugouts
*New goal posts and nets
*Corner flags

Members agreed that they have no objections to the above, but the club would need to give consideration as to whether an application under Section 194
would be required for the provision of the dugouts.

Mr. Jones further enquired if the Council would consider making a financial contribution to the club's maintenance costs.
RESOLVED:
That a grant of £150 was approved.

10/07 AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2007
The Clerk reported that the Council had received Notice that the Annual Audit of the Council’s accounts and records for the above year need to be returned to the External Auditor, Hacker Young by 29th June, 2007.

11/07 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
A) BMK/043022 Erection of an agricultural store shed. Land adjoining St. Ann’s, Naid-Y-March, Brynford.

B) PGL/040680 Conversion of existing garage and new building work. Telgarth, Brynford.

C) DGJ/043155 Erection of a dwelling. Land side of Garreg Wen, Brynford.
RESOLVED:
That the Council have no objections to the above three applications.

12/07 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
RESOLVED:
That the following accounts were approved:-