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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 27 March 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED- (a) That the update report on the Conwy Harbour operations and developments be noted. (b) That the Harbour Master be requested to continue to investigate avenues of funding to install Wi-Fi on the Quay, together with live camera footage for users and provide an update at the next meeting.
It was proposed and seconded that Town Councillor Joan Vaughan be appointed as Chair of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee for 2024/2025. RESOLVED- That Town Councillor Joan Vaughan be appointed as Chair of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee for 2024/2025.
It was proposed and seconded that Bryn Hughes (Conwy Musselmen and Boatmen's Association) be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee for 2024/2025. RESOLVED- That Bryn Hughes (Conwy Musselmen and Boatmen's Association) be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee for 2024/2025.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Samantha Cotton, Matthew Forbes (Harbour Master), Stephen Gorst (North Wales Cruising Club), Roger Millward (Conwy Marina Berth Holders Association) and Mary Meldrum (Conwy Civic Society). Members were informed that Mrs Meldrum was retiring from the Conwy Civic Society and that Mr Michael Senior would be the new representative. The Committee thanked Mrs Meldrum for her dedication and professionalism on the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee for many years and wished her a happy retirement.
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None reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 27 March 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 27 March 2024 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 27 March 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- (a) That the update report on the Conwy Harbour operations and developments be noted. (b) That the Harbour Master be requested to continue to investigate avenues of funding to install Wi-Fi on the Quay, together with live camera footage for users and provide an update at the next meeting.
The Deputy Maritime Officer presented a report on the developments and operations of Conwy Harbour and highlighted key points from the report. In considering the report, Members made reference to the following: · Concern was expressed regarding security on the river, following a recent spate of diesel theft and vandalism to a water pontoon. In response, the Deputy Harbour Master advised that the incidents had been reported to North Wales Police and the Harbour Office were actively pursuing mechanisms to improve security. · Members felt strongly that Wi-Fi and CCTV should be installed on the Quayside / river and requested that the Harbour Master continues to pursue the matter. It was noted that Cabinet had resolved on 14.05.2024 ‘That all avenues of funding be investigated to install Wi-Fi on the Quay, together with live camera footage on the Quay for users’. Members were informed that Conwy Marina were in the process of upgrading their Wi-Fi system and that there may be opportunities to link in at a cost. In addition, Conwy Town Council may be able to access funding e.g. Smart Town funding to assist. · It was noted that some cleats were missing from Deganwy Pontoon. In response, the Deputy Maritime Officer assured Members she would follow the matter up. RESOLVED- (a) That the update report on the Conwy Harbour operations and developments be noted. (b) That the Harbour Master be requested to continue to investigate avenues of funding to install Wi-Fi on the Quay, together with live camera footage for users and provide an update at the next meeting.
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