DEGANWY & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Dear Committee Member,
You are invited to the
Annual General Meeting
At LLanrhos Old School on 19th June 2012 7.30p.m
SPEAKER John Lawson- Reay “A look at LLandudno”
With refreshments
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Minutes of Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 15th May 2012
at Conwy Yacht Club, Deganwy
PRESENT: Cllr. Samantha Cotton, Petra Haig, Christopher Brigg, David Haynes, Cllr. C. Gilligan, Bill Wright, Bob Shorthouse, Kaye Mc Pherson, Geoff Clegg, Jason Weyman, John Griffith, Vicky Stanley, PC. Mike Smith.
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1. APOLOGIES: Richard Haig,
2. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES corrections and signing
3. MATTERS ARISING: The problem with the trees at 2, Arfryn has been resolved. Work has been carried out and they are deemed to be safe.
Section 106 has still to be signed before work can start on the Deganwy Castle Hotel, there are no specific reasons for the delay.
Local issues
Petra asked Jason to find out why the pontoon has not been re-installed yet on Deganwy beach.
Jason had heard that a second water taxi is running in competition to the initial one- Petra said she had not seen the taxi out yet.
Vicky requested Jason and Sam look into how to implement a weight restriction on HGV‘s driving through the village as cracks are appearing in some buildings.
Speed restriction signs were discussed and PC Smith said he would look into the feasibility of organising a flashing LED sign which display motorists speed on entry to the village.
John Griffith reported that cyclists on the prom approaching pedestrians from behind can be dangerous. HE suggested a cycle lane on the prom to segregate pedestrians and cyclists.
General discussion followed as to whether this would help the situation or whether signs could be an alternative, asking cyclists to be considerate or use a bell. Jason reported that cyclists often speed up in specified lanes and sharing with consideration is thought to be more effective for safety. No action on this at present.
Vicky wanted the youth drinking and dens on the Vardre policed and PC Smith agreed to visit the sites regularly.
Young people need somewhere to go- however they have been stealing fences to burn in order to keep warm!
The Kody foundation is working hard to provide activity for young people in the area.
Vicky reported that Network Rail had cleared the rubbish from the track through Deganwy.
Bill was pleased that the dog bins were emptied promptly after he informed the Council that one was full.
However he is experiencing problems with weeds on the pavement on Maesdu. These are growing and impeding his mobility cart and is worried about brambles causing physical damage.
Discussion followed about saving wild- flowers and also taking secateurs on walks to clear encroaching undergrowth. The Footpath Committee members and Ramblers Society members do this. Jason pointed out that the weed killing machine is currently being deployed around the area and all paths are sprayed to prevent weed growth. However, there is only one machine and the weeds need to be growing before the herbicide can be used.
Prom Day and Jubilee Celebrations. Prom Day Committee meets after this meeting.
Bunting is being put up on Wednesday 23rd at 6.00pm. Meet at the car park ladders from Petra and Sam.
Petra had resourced a bunting and flag website which provides reasonably priced bunting if any further is needed this year or next.
Sam will chase the council about hanging baskets to ensure they are up before Prom Day.
Beach Clean Up Saturday 26th May 10.30am.
The Scouts won’t be able to attend – however this is usually a smaller project after the successful March event and can be managed by fewer volunteers.
Jason to drop off litter picking kit earlier as he may be a few minutes late.
Refreshments outside 21 afterwards.
Cakes welcome. Petra will provide squash and coffee.
Raffle tickets and Flyers to be disseminated and sold by everyone.
David and Bill will sell Raffle tickets at the Prom Day from 11-2 and Petra/Sam will take over after that.
PC MIKE SMITH Beat Bobby / Community manager was welcomed to the meeting.
He has undertaken to attend the meetings and provide crime figures to us.
In the last month there have been 7 crimes of minor level committed in the Deganwy area. He presented an update sheet to Committee members listing the crimes and also citing Community Police Plans for Deganwy.
These include the following schemes-
Adopt a Street; Responsible dog walker’s scheme; Youth Council; Good citizenship reward scheme; Junior Neighbourhood Watch and Deganwy residents policing panel. Volunteers contact Michael.Smith@nthwales.pnn.police.uk
Dog Fouling
Jason wanted to find out the feeling of Committee members to a proposed private company being introduced to monitor and manage dog fouling and litter. He Company would be able to enforce fines and would be self funding from these fines. The committee was favourable to this idea being explored and possibly implemented.
Deganwy Town Council has two vacancies for co-opted councillors.
Closing date is 7th June.
Contact Helen Armitage at the Conwy Borough County Council.
Congratulations to Sam who has been elected Deputy Mayor.
AGM planning-Refreshment to be served for a nominal charge.
Publicity - press release, posters, flyers, promote at Prom day.
Meeting closed 20.35pm
