QUEENSFERRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETING
7pm 8th
JUNE 2021 (via Zoom)
Minutes
PRESENT: Cllrs. Mrs. P Connah (Presiding) R, Connah, D. Dawson, K. Garret,
Mrs. C. Jones, E. Lomas, Mrs D. Milner, Mrs S. Salisbury, D. Wisinger,
Mrs. S. Wynn & the Clerk.
IN ATTENDANCE: Paul Edwards from Street -Scene
1) APOLOGIES: Nil
It was noted that Mrs. K. Chester, had sent her resignation from council, due to
family illness. A letter of thanks for her work with council would be sent.
A casual vacancy for Sandycroft Ward would be displayed
2) MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 11th
MAY 2021: Agreed as a true & correct
record, subject to one amendment – Cllr. Garret listed twice in members present.
3) ISSUES ARISING FROM THE MINUTES;
• Update from Street-Scene
Uneven pavements – Fairfield Road outside nos.27 -31 & at the junction of
Phoenix Street/Harrison Grove.
A litter bin at the corner of Church View, Pentre.
An update on the six replacements lights was required, plus the letter of contract
competence that had been previously requested.
• Update on the review of the website
Cllr. Mrs Milner gave a report on progress to date and had talks with the
webmaster. The webmaster had recommended that the ruling to give
disabled persons more accessibility could be done in stages. Also more
photographs of interesting places in the wards would add to community
appeal.
• Defibrillator, now installed on the wall of the Premier stores in Phoenix
Street. The photograph taken would be displayed on the website.
A training session would be arranged through Welsh Ambulance Service.
4) FINANCIAL ITEMS:
a) To approve the Annual Return & internal audit comments.
Members had all received a copy and it was agreed that the Annual Return
was approved and adopted and the internal auditors comments were noted
adopted. The Chair would be presented with the Annual Return for signature
before dispatch to the External Auditor with other required documentation.
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b) Financial Minutes & Agendas would now be on public display -however the
January meeting which involved setting the Precept etc. would require the
public to retire during these discussions.
5) Receipts & Payments:
Income H.M.R.C vat return.£259.49
Payments.
SLCC membership £154.00 cheque no.102421 LGA1972S111
Bagillt Web Design (maintenance) £180 “ 102422 LGA 1984S97
JDH Business Services Ltd (audit) £369. “ 102423 LGA S111
HMRC (May payment)£76.60 “ 102424 LGA1972 S111
Clerk’s salary (May) £577.29 “ 102425 LGA 1972 S151
Total payments £1,357.32
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Transfer between Accounts£1,500.00
6) e MAILS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Nil correspondence received to date
7) PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Nil received to date.
Cllr. R. Connah informed council that the proposed build in Mancot Lane, Mancot
had been refused.
The Clerk reminded Councillors that the Application was within the Hawarden
Wards.
8) REPORTS FROM Cclr D WISINGER:
Cllr. Wisinger was arranging a photo-shoot at the playing-field to show the new
equipment and invited all members of council to attend.1.00pm Friday 11 June.
Housing lay-bys second phase for car parking in; Phoenix Street, delayed and
enquiries progressing.
9) ISSUES AFFECTING THE WARDS:
• A discussion meeting (remote) would take place on Thursday 24 June
7.00pm for councillors observations on the HYNET NORTH WEST project. A
link to members regarding the remote consultation meeting given by HYNET
NORTH WEST was circulated to members. It was understood hat some
households had received a letter from HYNET NORTH WEST.
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• Queensferry. Street-Scene would be requested to clean the gullies in Fairfield
Road
•
Newsletter.The Chair requested ideas from Councillors of topics for inclusion
9) Issues affecting the Wards. (CONTINUED)
Volunteers to act as ‘Flood Wardens’ Deferred
It was understood that Cllrs R. & Mrs P. Connah had a list of volunteers regarding
Filling sand bags & distribution in an emergency.
The contact details of Cllrs. D. Wisinger, R & Mrs. P. Connah and the Clerk would
be displayed on the notice boards & the website as emergency contact number
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10) Any Declarations of Interest No Declarations
11) Any Reports from members serving ‘outside bodies’
Cllr. Mrs P Connah reported that there would be a new headteacher at Queensferry
C.P.School.
12) DATES & TIMES OF NEXT MEETINGS:
Thursday 24 June -7.00pm Councillors discussion re: HYNET NORTH WEST
Tuesday 6 July Finance Meeting commencing 7pm
Tuesday 13 July 7pm Ordinary meeting.
Cclr T Williams left the meeting at 8.20pm . The Meeting closed at 8.33pm
Councillors, Please inform me of any items to be added to the Agenda at
least 2 days before the Meeting
PLEASE NOTE: To comply with the latest Government Regulations,
Members of the Public who wish to attend can do so remotely by contacting
the Clerk (Mrs J Jones) at
clerk@queensferrycommunitycouncil.gov.uk
or by telephone 01244 520642
A “Zoom Link” will be sent in the 12 hours prior to the Meeting.
