Minutes of Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 17th January 2012

DEGANWY & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Dear Committee Member,

You are invited to a committee meeting on Tuesday 20th^th March 2012 at 7.15pm at Conwy Yacht Club, Station Road, Deganwy.         

Samantha Cotton, Chairman

AGENDA

1                    Apologies for Absence

2                    Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting

3                    Matters Arising

4                    Police Update

5.         A.O.B.  Arranging Meeting at LLanrhos Old School for AGM

Minutes of Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 17^th January 2012

 at Conwy Yacht Club, Deganwy

PRESENT:  Cllr. Samantha Cotton, Petra Haig, Maurice Clarke, David Haynes, Cllr. C. Gilligan, Bill Wright, Bob Shorthouse, Kaye Mc Pherson, Geoff Clegg,  Jason Weyman.

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1. APOLOGIES: Christopher Brigg, John Griffith,  Richard Haig, Jill Buerdsell.

Before the business of the meeting commenced Jason informed the committee that Jill Buerdell was attending  a special Youth Group Meeting in Deganwy following the tragic death of Cody Dutter(13) on the previous day.

He reported that on Saturday night 5 youths had been involved in a car crash on Tan Y Fron, on the Vardre Estate.  Cody had sustained life threatening injuries and was transferred to Alder Hay Hospital where he later died.

The committee wish to record their concern regarding the events leading up to this tragedy and extend sincere sympathy to Cody’s family.

2. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES and signing

3. MATTERS ARISING:

Bill reported the lights are still on through the day around Rockfield Drive.  Jason explained that lights are defaulted to on when there is a fault as the Council pay a Fixed Price for their electricity.

It will be attended to at some point but is a low priority.

The Christmas lights in Deganwy were battered by the winds over Christmas and funding has been obtained for new LCD lights  which are more environmentally friendly and will have a better display.

Blue Plaque – 1 Marine Crescent

The plaque commemorating Commander Harold Lowe lived at this address is ready.

The Town Council have pledged £250 and will have their name on the plaque as well.

Geoff had not been able to contact a solicitor for advice yet.

The plaque will be unveiled in April- 100 years after the Titanic set sail from Southampton.

The Deganwy notice board was brought to the attention of the Town Council and the Clerk is looking into funding and costs.

LLanrhos Old School has a nice new one which cost £700.

Sam reported she had attended the opening event of LLanrhos Old School.  Lord Mostyn officially opened the venue.

IT costs £35 to hire out per session and the DDRA are planning to host the AGM meeting there in the week commencing 18^th June 2012.

John Lawson Ray has agreed to present a talk titled “A Look at Llandudno” with slides from his professional collection.

AOB

There was a heated debate about the benefits of the cycle path- the problems with flood defences being closed and the cost of sand clearance from West Shore.

Following this Maurice Clarke tendered his resignation due to anti-cycling remarks.

Beach Clean UP  Saturday 24^th March 10.30am.

Meet at the signal box or outside number 21

Jason to arrange litter picking kit.

Refreshments outside 21 afterwards. Cakes welcome.  Petra will provide squash and coffee.

Final details at the next meeting.

Meeting closed 20.20pm

DONM :           Tuesday 20^h March 2012 at 7.15pm, Conwy Yacht Club, Station Road, Deganwy.