Agenda item

 

(a)          Barmouth Town Council

 

·         Moorings

·         Sand tipping areas

·         Sand clearance on causeway and promenade for disabled access

·         Sand clearance along path at top of compound

·         Dredging

 

(b)          Arthog Community Council

 

·         Management Developments at Penrhyn Point Fairbourne

 

 

(c)          Merioneth Yacht Club

 

·         More information about the rumoured Winter road closure of the Promenade

·         Railings outside the Dora Building

·         There seem to be more boats on the graveyard, are they all serviceable

 

 

 

 

(a) Barmouth Town Council - Dredging

 

It was asked if there was anything that the Council could do?

 

The Maritime and Country Parks Officer reported that it had to be accepted that the channel was changing and closing naturally with the channel going further away from the Harbour, and they had to be realistic in terms of the restrictions of Natural Resources Wales.   It was not anticipated that any dredging work would occur due to restrictions and cost.

 

Councillor Rob Triggs noted that he had met and discussed with officers from Natural Resources Wales regarding undertaking work at a local level with boats, and had understood that it was possible to do this without a licence. 

 

Concern was highlighted that if there was no dredging then the Harbour could be lost.

 

It was suggested that a way forward would be for the Maritime and Country Parks Officer to receive the names of the officers of Natural Resources Wales to discuss the implications of dredging further, prior to taking further steps to move forward.    

 

Resolved:       To request that the Maritime and Country Parks Officer acts in accordance with the above.

 

(b) Arthog Community Council - Management Developments at Penrhyn Point, Fairbourne 

 

Councillor Julian Kirkham noted that Arthog Community Council requested assistance with the following aims to manage the substantial flow of tourist traffic that reaches the area:    

 

·         That the 30mph traffic notice signs, particularly near the Golf House on the way to Penrhyn Point, had been tampered with  

·         Parking spaces to be painted near the 'passing loop' car park

·         Repairs were requested for the road above where the road goes down to the gate.

·         Zig-zag NO PARKING marks at the top of the area that has been repaired

·         Parking spaces are requested in the parking area at Penrhyn Point

·         Height restriction barrier in the car park area - if this is not possible, then two warning signs should be erected near the entrance to the village and the other in Penrhyn Drive North stating 'Restriction for Large Vehicles at Penrhyn Point'.

·         Install a Pay and Display machine together with a parking notice '£1.00 for 4 hours' and use the money towards keeping Friog toilets open

 

Furthermore, Councillor Kirkham noted that Arthog Community Council was willing to manage the Fairbourne Slipway but he personally would retire from the Community Council in April and they needed young members who may be interested in managing Penrhyn Point. 

 

Resolved:       To accept and note the above.

 

 

(a)          Yacht Club:

 

·         In response to allegations about closing the Promenade Road, the Chair gave an assurance that he had not heard anything about the above.

·         Regarding the railings outside the Dora building, concern was expressed by the Maritime and Country Parks Officer about the damage caused to the railings by a commercial boat and a request would be made for a repayment for the damage.   It was noted that there was a gap between the half slipway and the steps that caused a high risk in terms of health and safety that persons may fall into the sea and following a risk assessment it was decided to erect a fence.   It was noted that the land was unsuitable for vehicles to park and this was the reason why the picnic tables had been placed there.  Whilst accepting that historically boats were wintered there, it was noted that arrangements were in hand to move them and because of the high risk it was stressed that the quay surface and wall had to be protected.  It was noted that it would be possible for vehicles to load and unload near the half slipway and opposite the Harbour Master's office.    It was necessary to discuss the way forward with the local contractor to approve measures to reduce the risk to him and the authority.    

 

Resolved:       To accept and note the above.

 

(b)          Councillor Eryl Jones-Williams referred to a report regarding the North Wales Growth Deal Bid and suggested that it might be possible to attract funding for Harbour activities.

 

In response, the Senior Economy Manager confirmed that he was aware of the above plan and that it was a funding package for different projects.    

 

Resolved:       To accept and note the observations on the above matters