Tuesday 13th May, 2008   
PRESENT:
Councillor T. Stephenson - Chairman
Councillor A. Davies
Councillor D. Dennis
Councillor N. Eaton
Councillor G. Hughes
Councillor G. Roberts
Councillor P. Wahl

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:
Councillor W. Beaumont
Councillor M. Flynn

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

01/08 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN
Councillor N. Eaton thanked members of the Council for supporting him through the past two years as Chairman which he had fully enjoyed. Councillor A. Davies proposed a vote of thanks to Councillor Eaton for his strong leadership and dedication to the roll as Chairman on behalf of the Council, proposed by Councillor A. Davies and 2nd by Councillor P. Wahl. Councillor T. Stephenson was unanimously elected as Chairman for the ensuing year.

02/08 DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Councillor T. Stephenson declared an interest in Minute Item No. 17/08 and duly completed the Declaration of Interest Form.

03/08 DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE
All members present completed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office Statements.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would send forms to the other 3 members of the Council for completion and return to the June meeting of the Council.

04/08 MINUTES
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held 8th April, 2008 were approved as a correct record.

05/08 APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Councillor P. Wahl proposed Councillor G. Hughes which was 2nd by Councillor G. Roberts.
RESOLVED:
That Councillor G. Hughes was unanimously appointed as Vice-Chairman.

06/08 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES ONTO OUTSIDE BODIES
The Clerk had circulated the current membership list for member's consideration. Following further discussion the list was amended and updated.
RESOLVED:
That the following list be attached to the minutes of the meeting.

07/08 TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE COUNCIL BY CO-OPTION
Following the recent Notice of Election and the retirement of Councillor Mrs. E. Griffiths the vacancy could now be filled by co-option. The Clerk reported that two nominees had been received; Mr. K. Brown and Miss J. Davies.
RESOLVED:
That Mr. K. Brown was co-opted onto the Council by the Chairman’s casting vote.

08/08 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
The Clerk reported that Councillor W. Beaumont had advised that the Highway Authority had at last cleaned and cut the hedge at the slip road from Brynford Hill to Old Chester Road.

Members reported the following matters.
*Cattle grid at Pantasaph has no reflective warning signs.
*Milwr Road - Pothole repairs
*Stones protruding out from highway verge
*Road name sign in need of re-lettering

09/08 HALKYN MOUNTAIN DRAFT STRATEGY - CONSULTATION MEETING HELD 8th MAY 2008
Councillor G. Roberts advised that he and Councillor N. Eaton had attended the above meeting and gave full and detailed report of the findings and proposed outcomes of the consultation.

10/08 PROPOSED LOCATION FOR DOG FOULING BIN CALCOED LANE, BRYNFORD
Further to the Council’s request for the above provision The Acting Director of Community and Housing, Flintshire County Council had written to the Council advising that before the bin could be provided the Council would need to consult any adjacent residents to the proposed location. Following further consideration, members agreed to locate the bin on the common opposite the entrance to Noddfa and write to the Secretary of Cynfaen Chapel and residents of Noddfa and Fairview regarding the proposal.

11/08 ERECTION OF 2 SIGNS AT PANT ISA FARM, BABELL
The Chief Planning Services Officer, Flintshire County Council had written to the Council advising that his officers had met with the owner of the property
and one sign had been re-located closer to the entrance. Therefore both of these signs are deemed consent under The Town and Country Planning
Regulations 1992.
RESOLVED:
That the information be received.

12/08 NEW MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT
Mr. B. Davies, County Legal and Democratic Services Officer, Flintshire County Council had written to the Council enclosing a copy of the New Code
of Conduct which had been adopted by the Authority.

The Clerk reported that copies of the document and correspondence had been sent to all members for their consideration. Mr. Davies further advised that a
training event for the New Code had been arranged for Monday 16th June, 2008 at Caerwys Memorial Institute for 6.00pm.
RESOLVED:
That the New Model Code of Conduct be adopted with effect from the 13th May, 2008 and prescribe the sum of £10 as the value above which gifts and hospitality must be registered in accordance with paragraphs 17 and 18 of the Code.

13/08 APPLICATION TO EXTEND OPENING HOURS CROOKED HORN INN, BRYNFORD
Members reported that they had been advised by local residents that an application had been made to extend the licensing hours of the above Public House. Residents were seeking the support of the Council to object to this proposal. Members referred to previous problems the community had experienced from noise and anti-social behaviour from customers leaving the Inn during late night / early hours of the morning.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would send a letter of objection to The Chief Public Protection Officer, Flintshire County Council.

14/08 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
A) Halkyn Mountain Common Ranger - Spring Work Programme.

B) Halkyn Mountain Common Joint Consultative Board - Minutes of meetings held 4th March & 29th April, 2008.

C) Notice of vacancy on the Standards Committee, Flintshire County Council.
RESOLVED:
That the above information be received.

15/08 FLY TIPPING HALKYN COMMON
Members reported that fly tipping incidents had been reported to the Enforcement Officer, Flintshire County Council but to date no response had been received.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would pursue this matter.

16/08 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
A) BMK/044719 Erection of a two storey extension. Bryn Hyfryd, Calcoed Lane, Brynford.
RESOLVED:
That the application be received.

B) BMK/044766 Erection of a replacement dwelling and garage. Fron Haul, Brynsannan, Brynford.
RESOLVED:
That the Council objects as the proposal is over development of the site and will have an adverse impact on adjacent dwellings.

17/08 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
A) Denbigh and Flint County Show - August 21st 2008
RESOLVED:
That a grant of £100 was approved.

18/08 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
RESOLVED:
That the following accounts were approved:-

19/08 DURATION OF MEETING
The meeting commenced at 7.00pm and ended at 8.50pm.