Tuesday 12th May, 2009 
PRESENT:
Councillor T. Stephenson - Chairman
Councillor K. Brown
Councillor A. Davies
Councillor N. Eaton
Councillor M. Flynn
Councillor G. Roberts
Councillor P. Wahl

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

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

01/09 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN
Proposed by Councillor A. Davies and 2nd by Councillor G. Roberts - Councillor T. Stephenson was unanimously appointed chairman for the ensuing year.

02/09 DECLARATION OF INTEREST
No Declaration of Interest was made.

03/09 MINUTES
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held 14th April, 2009 were approved as a correct record.

04/09 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES ONTO OUTSIDE BODIES
The current list of representation had been provided for members consideration.
RESOLVED:
That the following amendments were approved:-

North Wales Police Joint Consultative Committee - Councillor W. Beaumont, Councillor K. Brown, Councillor A. Davies

Flintshire County Council Forum - Councillor K. Brown, Councillor P. Wahl

05/09 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
The Head of Neighbourhood Area Services, Flintshire County Council had written to the Council confirming that the issues reported on the 15th April, 2009 had either been attended to or had been programmed for the week commencing 11th May, 2009.

06/09 COMMUNITY POLICING
The Chairman welcomed to the meeting Community Beat Manager (CBM) J. Lehrle who gave a report on current community policing issues.
The Chairman thanked her for her attendance.

07/09 HALKYN MOUNTAIN RANGER
The Chairman welcomed to the meeting Rachael Watson, The Halkyn Mountain Ranger who gave a detailed report on her work programme and future projects that had been planned for the summer months. The Clerk reported that the Council had received a letter from Mr. T. Woodall, Acting Head of Flintshire Countryside Services confirming that Rachael has been employed by North Wales Wildlife Trust since the 1st April, 2009.
The Chairman thanked Rachael for her attendance.

08/09 PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH BRYNFORD
The Clerk reported that to date no response had been received from the Parochial Church Council regarding the Council’s request for further information on the proposals.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would write to the Parochial Church Council and Rev. G. Beckett on this matter.

09/09 NOTICE OF AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2009
The Clerk reported that Hacker Young Chartered Accountants had written to the Council giving notice that the above year's audit of accounts had been set
for 31st July, 2009.
RESOLVED:
That the information be received.

10/09 RENEWAL OF COUNCIL INSURANCE
The Clerk reported that he had undertaken a review of the Council’s current insurance policy and had obtained two quotations.

The Council’s current insurance company was Allianz Insurance PLC and a further quotation had been obtained from Norwich Union, which provided
enhanced cover and was £250.00 less that the Allianz quotation with a further £50.00 reduction per year if the Council entered into a 3 year agreement.
RESOLVED:
That the Council would enter into the 3 year agreement with Norwich Union for its annual insurance.

11/09 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
A) Clean Neighbourhoods and Environments Act The Dog Control Orders (Miscellaneous Provision) (Wales) Regulations 2007. Consultation on proposed      Dog Control Orders.

B) Proposed Designation of all Public Areas within the County of Flintshire. Under the Alcohol (Consumption in Public Places) Regulations 2001.

C) Flintshire County Forum - Minutes of meeting held 4th March 2009 and notice of next meetings.

D) Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales - Review of Electoral Arrangements for Flintshire.

E) Provision of Bring Sites - Identification of two site location for siting of skips.

F) One Voice Wales - Notice of Conference and Annual General Meeting.

12/09 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
A) TGE/046131 Erection of an extension to form ‘granny’ annexe together with utility and shower extension. Hamdden, Brynford.

B) LEJ/046205 Erection of u PVC conservatory to rear. Crib-Y-Gwynt, Brynsannan, Brynford.
RESOLVED:
That the Council has no objections to the above two planning applications.

13/09 HOLYWELL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Members reported that they had received reports that the hospital was not fully functional due to staffing and recource shortages making some services only available for short periods of time during the working day. Members expressed their concerns as to full potential of the facility not being realised
RESOLVED:
That a letter be sent to S. Mewies AM seeking clarification on this matter.

14/09 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT ALLOWANCES
Members referred to the recent news and press allegations relating to the type and amount of financial claims being made under the existing allowance scheme by MP’s. Concern was expressed as to how the existing scheme operates and lack of transparency to members of the general public.
RESOLVED:
That a letter setting out the Council’s concerns be sent to Mr. D. Hanson MP.

15/09 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
RESOLVED:
That the following accounts were approved:-

16/09 DURATION OF MEETING
The meeting commenced at 7.00 p.m. and closed at 9.30 p.m.