Settlement sign in Pentrebach; Contributed towards drainage works in St Teilo Street; Road signs, traffic regulation orders; Litter bins; Dropped kerbs in Pentre Road. They were now considering: Bus shelter refurbishment; Traffic regulation orders; Loading bay kerbs in St Teilo Street; Pelican crossing in Bolgoed Road; Speeding scheme in Glynhir Road. Cllr Downing requested Members to inform him of any vacant private property in the area. 84. TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER ANY URGENT MATTERS FROM TOWN COUNCILLORS: There were no urgent matters reported. 85. TO ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM COUNCILLORS (3 CLEAR DAYS’ NOTICE OF ANY QUESTION HAVING BEEN GIVEN TO THE PERSON TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED): There were no questions tabled. 86. TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER REPORTS FROM THE CLERK: CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was received and noted: Traffic lights in petrol station, junction of St Teilo Street and Tidal Reach – complaint of drivers not adhering to red signal; Pontarddulais, Hendy and District Festival Committee – letter of thanks following Council’s sponsorship of Christmas parade; Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales – Draft Annual Report for 2016/17; Dwr Cymru Welsh Water – advice on ensuring homes are ready for winter; Welsh Government – Green Paper on healthcare services in Wales; National Assembly for Wales – consultation on the draft Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Bill; Fire and Rescue Service – Draft Annual Improvement Plan 2016/17; One Voice Wales – information on Ramblers Cymru;
91. TO DISCUSS QUOTATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING: Christmas illuminations: The advised Members that quotations had been sought from three contractors and following certain defects to existing equipment being highlighted by one of the contractors, all three were invited to resubmit their quotations based on a new specification. The three quotations received were as follows: Contractor “A” (current supplier) £9,572.99 Contractor “B” £9,527.75 Contractor “C” £11,290.00 After considerable discussion it was RESOLVED that the quotation from contractor “A” be accepted. Replacing hand on Cenotaph figure: The Clerk reported receipt of two quotations for the above work: Contractor “A” £2,570.00 Contractor “B” £2,145.00 Included within both quotations was the supply and erection of scaffolding with contractor “B” stating that they may be able to undertake the work via a working platform. RESOLVED that the quotation from contractor “B” be accepted. Provision of defibrillator outside the Institute: The Clerk advised Members that he had received a quotation from one supplier who advertised in local council magazines and had compared it with prices on the St John Ambulance website. Supplier “A” - Physio-Control LifePak CR Plus Fully Automatic Defibrillator £825.00 St John Ambulance – as above - £975.00 Supplier “A” had also quoted for a Physio-Control Aluminium Cabinet with stainless steel strengthening; alarm, heating, ventilation, lighting and large backlit digital keypad locking system, plus “key safe” for use in eventuality of a power cut - £575.00 RESOLVED that the quotation from supplier “A” be accepted at a total price of £1,375.00 (includes community council discount of £25.00).
APPENDIX “B” – INCOME REPORT SEPTEMBER 2015 04-Sep 53/15 Slimming World Room hire £48.00 £48.00 07-Sep 54/15 Sewing Class Room hire £28.00 £28.00 07-Sep 52/15 M & D Care Room hire £77.00 £77.00 09-Sep Lloyds Bank Bank interest £2.54 £2.54 09-Sep Lloyds Bank Bank interest £1.28 £1.28 10-Sep 39/15 Cor Glandulais Room hire £36.00 £36.00 10-Sep 55/15 ARC Room hire £12.00 £12.00 14-Sep 50/15 Karate Room hire £78.00 £78.00 14-Jan 51/15 Art Class Room hire £26.00 £26.00 18-Sep HMRC VAT claim £1,893.70 £1,893.70 23-Sep 56/15 Creative Cards Room hire £35.00 £35.00 Monthly totals £340.00 £0.00 £3.82 £1,893.70 £0.00 £2,237.52 £65,206.00