Agenda item

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting of the Barmouth Consultative Committee held on 15 October 2015.

Submitted:     Minutes of a meeting of the Barmouth Harbour Consultative Committee held on 15 October 2015. 

Resolved:       To accept and approve the minutes as a true record.

2.1       Matters arising from the minutes:

(a)  Wintering Boats

In response to an enquiry regarding wintering boats on a section of the car park, the Maritime and Country Parks Officer noted that following a discussion with Mr Colin Jones, Parking and Road Safety Manager, that the principle was acceptable, however, discussions were required on how to administer the arrangements, responsibility for the boats etc.   There had been discussions regarding the cost which could be in a form of a bond between £300-£500 as a deposit for any cleaning required once the boats had been moved.  As a way forward, the Maritime and Country Parks Officer suggested that Members could ask their clubs if they were interested in the above provision and to record their interest with the Harbour Master and then a scheme could be undertaken by next winter.  

Resolved:       To request that the clubs/associations contact the Harbour Master if there is any interest to winter boats on a section of the car park, in order to further complete the required arrangements.

(b)  Wheelchair Access to the Promenade

Stemming from the discussion regarding the submission of an application for a grant to the Lottery Fund to provide more access locations for wheelchair access to the promenade, an update was given by Cllr. Eryl Jones-Williams and he stated that the Meirionnydd Access Group did not submit applications themselves but in conjunction with other organisations.    In addition, the Meirionnydd Access Group did not currently have a Secretary or Treasurer.  It was also felt that if the Town Council established a Barmouth Access Group then this would fragment the Meirionnydd Access Group.   To add to the problem the Council had deleted the post of Disability Officer.  It was understood that approximately 4 sections from the Black Patch to the Arbour Hotel were inaccessible to wheelchairs.

Resolved:       To accept and note the above.

(c)  Launching from Penrhyn Point

In response to concern regarding supervising launching from Penrhyn Point, the  Maritime and Country Parks Officer explained that the Service did not have the capacity to send staff to Penrhyn Point and signs had been erected in the area in cooperation with the local community.  In terms of the potential to get volunteers to assist, it was not anticipated that there would be any problem if 3 / 4 individuals were willing to assist under the Harbour Master's wing, dependent on insurance terms.  It would also be useful if ferry operators could inform the Harbour Master if they see any unregistered boats launching.  

The Maritime and Country Parks Officer stressed that there was a formal system to follow namely that it was necessary for individuals to complete forms PG1 (details of individuals) and PG2 (risk assessment).

Resolved:       To request that Members make enquiries with their clubs/associations to find volunteers to assist the Harbour Master with unregistered launching from Penrhyn Point and for them to contact the Harbour Master if there is any interest.