Venue: On site
Contact: Tammie Davies
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Appointment of Chairperson 2018/19 2018-19 Minutes: Prior
to the election of the Chair and Vice Chair, Mr.C.Griffiths opened the meeting.
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Appointment of Vice Chairperson 2018/19 2018-19 Minutes:
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 94 KB To
receive the Minutes of the previous meeting of the Joint Committee held on 19
January 2018 Minutes:
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Outturn Report and Annual Return 2017/18 PDF 469 KB Report of the Treasurer Minutes: The
Treasurer gave an overview of the circulated report. Members
also discussed the best use of the monies within the Memorial Bulb Account. A report
will be presented to Members at the next meeting of the Joint Committee, with
regards the above, and this additional recommendation is reflected at decision
No. 5 below.
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Additional Crematorium Assistant Post PDF 132 KB Report of the Clerk Minutes: RESOLOVED: that the creation of
an additional Crematorium Assistant post (as detailed in the circulated
report), be approved. |
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50th Anniversary of Opening of Margam Crematorium PDF 127 KB Report of the
Superintendent and Registrar Minutes: Members
discussed possible options for commemorating the 50th anniversary of
the opening of Margam Crematorium. Suggestions included a granite monolith or
plaque, plus a celebratory ball. RESOLVED: that an event programme
to acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the opening of Margam
Crematorium be prepared, and a report be brought to the next Margam Joint Crematorium Committee for consideration. |
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Cremation and Burial Communication and Education 2018 Conference PDF 122 KB Report of the
Superintendent and Registrar Minutes: Members
discussed the Annual Cremating and Burial Communication and Education
Conference, which had been attended by the Chair and the Superintendent. Members
also discussed the viability of weekend funerals, and felt more research was needed
around the subject. RESOLVED: that the report be noted. |
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Crematorium Open Day 2018 PDF 125 KB Report of the
Superintendent and Registrar Minutes: Members
discussed the circulated report and felt going forward that the open day event
should be advertised further ahead of time, and feedback forms should be
available for the event. RESOLVED: that an open day be arranged
on a Sunday during September/October 2018, in order for the general public to
view the grounds and buildings of Margam Crematorium
when no funerals are taking place. |
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Palm Sunday Service of Remembrance 2018 PDF 123 KB Report of the
Superintendent and Registrar Minutes: Following
discussion, and with the agreement of the Chair, the circulated report was amended
from an ‘information’ report, to a ‘decision’ report. RESOLVED: that an annual Christmas
service be reinstated at Margam Crematorium, with effect from Christmas 2018. |
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Qualifications Gained by Crematorium Staff PDF 123 KB Report of the
Superintendent and Registrar Minutes: Members
noted the circulated report and extended congratulations to Lee Beasley on his
recent Certificate of Proficiency in the Practical and Ethical Operation of
Cremation Equipment. RESOLVED: that the report be noted. |
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Report of the
Superintendent and Registrar Minutes: Members
discussed local bereavement charities but felt the nominated national charity
should remain for the financial year 2018/19, with a view to further
discussions taking place at the same time next year. RESOLVED: that the continued
participation in the Institute of Cemetery and Cremation Management be
approved, and the supported charity (CRUSE) remain unchanged for 2018/19. |
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Building Improvements and Maintenance PDF 500 KB Report of the Technical
Officer Minutes: Members
discussed the circulated report and plans for the proposed extension to Margam Crematorium. Debate took place around timescales and
how best to minimise disruption, as well as the siting of certain rooms as
shown on the plans. RESOLVED: that delegated authority be
granted to the Head of Property and Regeneration and the Chair of Margam Joint Crematorium Committee to revisit the circulated
plans – specifically the location of the drivers room and the inclusion of
unisex toilets – and to make any alterations as seen fit. |
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Urgent Items Any
urgent items at the discretion of the Chairperson pursuant to Section
100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 Minutes: Video
Montage and Live Streaming Members
were pleased to note that both the video montage facility and live streaming via
the internet were working well and having a good impact during services. Air
Conditioning It
was felt that the issue of air conditioning for the Chapel needed to be
revisited again, following the recent spell of sunny weather. Defibrillator Officers
would produce a report for the next meeting of the Joint Committee concerning
the possible placement of a defibrillator at Margam
Crematorium. |