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APOLOGIES To receive
any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies were received from Llŷr Beaumont Jones, (Assistant Head -
Economy and Community Department). |
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST To receive
any declarations of personal interest. Minutes: There were no declarations of personal
interest. |
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To receive
and confirm the minutes of a meeting of the Aberdyfi Harbour Consultative
Committee held on the 12th October 2023, be signed as a true record. Minutes: The Chair signed the minutes of the previous
meeting of this committee held on 17 October 2023, as a true record. |
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UPDATE ON HARBOUR MANAGEMENT MATTERS PDF 96 KB To submit a report by the Senior Harbours Officer. Additional documents: Minutes: The reports were presented by the Maritime
Services Manager and the Senior Harbours Officer. Attention was drawn to the following main
points: It was ensured that the Harbourmaster and his
assistant would survey afon Dyfi prior to the busy Easter period to determine
the most suitable location to lay harbour moorings. It was confirmed that customers wishing to have
a mooring in the harbour or register their boats for the upcoming season were
expected to complete the online form promptly via Cyngor Gwynedd's website. It
was explained that mooring holders needed to contact the Harbourmaster to
confirm their mooring location in the harbour.
It was stressed that the Port Marine Safety
Code (PMSC) continued to be rigorously followed to improve safety for all who
use or work in the port marine environment. The Assistant Harbourmaster, Mr Oliver Simmons,
was thanked for his committed work in the harbour. It was noted that he had now
left his post to set up a new company. Best wishes were expressed to him and
the company in the future. It was clarified that candidates were currently
being interviewed to fill the vacancy and it was hoped that a qualified
individual would take up the role at the start of the busy summer season. It was elaborated that a new permanent post had
been advertised to assist the Harbourmaster and his assistant with their work.
It was explained that the job title was Meirionnydd Beaches Officer and was
based in Barmouth harbour to work along the coastal beaches between Barmouth
and Aberdyfi. It was noted that it was hoped that the officer would take up the
post before the Easter period. It was confirmed that this appointment was in
addition to the seasonal beach staff appointed to work at Aberdyfi and Tywyn
beaches for the summer period on an annual basis. Members were updated that it
was hoped that seasonal staff members would start work from the end of May
onwards. It was acknowledged that there was no update to
be shared on performance indicators as there had been little change over the
winter months. It was confirmed that the information would be included in the
next Committee meeting. Members were guided through the harbour's
financial performance for the current financial year, following the November
2023 review. Attention was drawn to several points within the following
headings: · Employees - It was explained that an
underspend of £7,963 was anticipated in this area due to Mr Simmons'
resignation. · Property - It was noted that expenditure had been made
in this area in accordance with the allocated budget. It was explained that it
covered several duties such as grounds maintenance as well as benches. It was
also clarified that it included reimbursement for some payments such as
memorial benches. · Transportation - It was reported that this heading gave more details regarding fuel to use the harbour boat - and maintenance costs had not been included in the figures. It was confirmed that there was an estimated underspend ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING To note
that the next meeting of the Aberdyfi Harbour Consultative Committee will be
held on 17th October 2024 (subject to confirmation by the Full
Council). Minutes: It was confirmed that the next meeting would be held on 15 October 2024. |