MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON THURSDAY 10^th APRIL 2006

Present: Ms. S. Musgrave - Chair Dr. R. J. Cook Mr. G. W. Gregory Mrs. L. James Mr. N. E. King Mr. P. H. Lanfear Mrs. H. F. Langford Apologies: Ms. A. Gerke Dr. P. M. Waymark	Mr. D. P. Morris Mr. G. T. Nash Mrs. E. Radcliffe Mr. B. L. Smith Councillor Mrs. M. Smith Mr. W. Weeks
Resignation It was with regret that Councillor Mrs. B. White’s letter of resignation was accepted. Mrs. White was thanked for her service to the community over several years, and specifically for her contribution in auditing the accounts and the development of the play equipment.

06/48	Declarations of Interest Mrs. Radcliffe declared an interest in Planning Applications 2006/0287 and 2006/0411, and left the room during discussion on these items.
06/49	Special Meeting A special Meeting was held prior to the main agenda to meet Mr. Jeff Green and Mr Kahn Prince, to discuss the proposed 20 mph speed limit outside the school.
	Mr. Green provided statistics on vehicle speed at various times and options to reduce the speed limit.
	Pennard Community Council were of the view that while they agreed in principle to a 20 mph speed limit during the school hours, it was not appropriate for a 20 mph speed limit seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year, simply because this was the cheapest option.
	It was agreed that Mr. Green is to look at a solution more in keeping with the views of the whole community.
06/50	Minutes of 16^th March 2006 Approved, as amended, by Mr. Lanfear and seconded by Mr. Nash.
06/51	Matters Arising An equal opportunities training course be deferred until mid May.			BLS
06/52	Councillor Mrs. M. Smith
From Out-standing PMW DPM HFL BAW AG LJ		About Southgate Road - public toilets (Pennard Community Council also to write to the City and County of Swansea - BLS). Green Path - need for an updated plan Vennaway Lane - transfer of responsibility for land Barland Quarry – overhanging trees (Pennard Community Council also to write to the City and County of Swansea - BLS). Barland Quarry - lack of adequate fencing opposite the quarry and tree hazard at roadside. (Pennard Community Council also to write to the City and County of Swansea - BLS). Heatherslade Road area - moss on pavement Linkside Drive - refix street sign Can a sign saying ‘Pennard’ be erected similar to the new Kittle sign. Southgate Road - cars still parking on the chicane Pennard Road - concern at the debris from the flailed hedge on the main road. Kittle Shops - concern at the condition of the pavement generally in the locality Pennard Road - concern at traffic parking half on the pavement opposite the shops at Kittle – what are the City and County of Swansea’s options to rectify?	Date Reported 2005 “ “ 15.02.06 15.02.06 16.03.06 16.0306 16.0306 10.04.06		Date Resolved

HFL PHL GTN	Linkside Drive - concern that the kerbstone outside the Londis Store now dangerous Gower generally - concern at 30mph speed limits. (Agenda for April Council meeting - BLS). Pennard Road - concern at the condition of the bus shelter on the corner of Pennard Road and Linkside Drive	10.04.06
GWG AG	Park Road - concern at the adequacy of the sewage system and lack of response from the City and County of Swansea about Meadgate’s apparent non-compliance with the conditions of planning consent. Fairwood Road (near Vennaway Lane) - close off the car parking area.

06/53	COMMITTEES
Finance Finance Committee recommended that the revised Clerk’s Contract of Employment and Job Specification, as amended, be accepted. This was agreed and the documents signed by the Chair and Clerk.
Planning New application 2006/0517 - 5 Easterfield Drive, Southgate Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of replacement detached dwelling. Decision: No objection
New application 2006/0519 - 10 Browns Drive, Southgate First floor side extension with front canopy and single storey rear extension. Decision: No objection
New application 2006/0525 - Ravenhill, Sandy Lane Demolition and replacement of existing chalet Decision - No objection providing it meets with the Sandy Lane Development Plan.		BLS
New application 2006/0529 - 30 Beaufort Gardens, Kittle Front dormer Decision - No objection
New application 2006/0611 - 69 Pennard Road, Pennard Two storey side extension, two storey rear extension and two side dormers. Decision - No objection
New application 2006/0617 - 24 Easterfield Drive, Southgate First floor side extension Decision - No objection
Amended application - 2006/0287 - 9 Foxhole Drive, Southgate Single storey side extension to replace existing garage Decision - No objection
Amended application - 2006/0411 - Land at 19 Anderson Lane Outdoor ménage Decision - No objection
Appeal - 2006/1465 Land adjacent to Highway Cottage – outline for detached dwelling. Noted previous comments.
Application 2005/1110 and 2005/1116 - Henbury Cottage, Southgate No objection in principle providing the work is overseen by CADW, and the building has a slate roof rather than a thatched one.		BLS
Hall · Minutes of the Hall Committee held on 25^th March 2006 approved with exception to lighting and fan. · External lighting – quotation from more than one tenderer be sought. · Replacement fan in ladies’ toilet – quotation be sought from more than one tenderer · Litter collection – noted weekly collection on a Tuesday at a cost of £1.21 per lift. · Nuisance – noted the school have also reported youths causing litter and nuisance to the complex. · Accident – noted a minor accident had occurred to a badminton player. · Rail – to divide motorists from pedestrians be deferred.		BLS BLS MW
Field Management · Only two tenders out of three had responded to external work to the pavilion. A Cut Above for £566.40 excluding VAT, and Stevens’ Building Services for £950.00 excluding VAT. Agreed to accept A Cut Above’s tender.		BLS
· A letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Hedley Jones for catching the mole in the field.		BLS
· Noted Mumbles Rugby Club paying for the decoration of the changing room.
Burial Ground No report
Footpaths · The review of footpaths be placed on the April agenda. · Bridleway – noted SWALEC now made good the path · Footpath 21 – agreed the cost of approximately £1,600 be shared on a 50/50 basis with Mr. Jamieson of Anderson Lane. · Footpath at Smugglers Lane be referred to the Footpath Officer.		BLS BLS
Parish Hall No report
Neighbourhood Watch · Mrs. James reported on the special fayre to commemorate the 10^th Anniversary of Neighbourhood Watch in the area. · Mr. Nash reported on the meeting with the Police organised by Rhossili Community Council.
Community Councils No report
Pennard Cliffs Liaison Group No report
Pennard Area Community Partnership Concern that Pennard Community Council representatives have not yet received the agenda and minutes for the meeting due to be held on 12^th April 2006.
06/54	CORRESPONDENCE
Noted the following from: · National Trust Newsletter · Gower Society re Helwick Bank and Newsletter · Safer Swansea Partnership Minutes of 8^th February 2006 · Swansea Youth Service Information Sheet · Wales Air Ambulance seeking financial assistance · Ombudsman about the changing role of the Ombudsman · Welsh Association public meeting held on l7th April 2006 and fire risk assessment. · Local Health Board about the future shape of the Health Service. · City and County of Swansea Welsh Education Scheme 2006 to 2011. · St. John’s about a fund raising concert on 2^nd July 2006.

06/55 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AS AT 10.04.06
Payable to St. Mary’s Church C & CS C & CS Wales Audit Office SWALEC Powergen Staples B.L. Smith Inland Revenue Spencers Morgans “ Allianz/Cornhill P. Carosi	Purpose Grass cutting – Section 137 Non domestic rates – Hall Rental – Hall Audit fee Burial Ground light Hall – gas Stationery Pay - April 2006 Tax/NI Playing Field - 205.92 Burial Ground - 205.80 Comm. Hall - 228.00 Fence Wheelie bin Insurance Hall cleaning	Cheque No. 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045	VAT - - - 122.50 0.24 14.03 1.78 - - 36.04 36.02 39.90 9.27 6.11 - -	Total Amount 700.00 594.00 150.00 822.50 5.22 574.77 17.00 531.08 183.14 751.68 103.33 3,653.33 60.00 _______ 8,146.05

BALANCE AS AT 10.4.06
Current Account Holding Account No. 3 Account No. 4 Account Less Cheques not presented	8,308.75 19,815.04 1,791.65 7,094.75 37,010.19 1,893.30 35,116.89	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less Payments Balance	22,441.01 67,098.89 ________ 89,539.90 54,423.01 35,116.89

INCOME & EXPENDITURE UNDER BUDGET HEADS AS AT 31.03.06
	Income	Expenditure	+/-	Budget	Balance
P. Field B. Ground C. Hall Admin. Misc.	2,942.50 5,573.88 17,214.88 41,032.59 335.07	18,374.61 4,747.80 9,218.03 15,479.91 2,025.22	-15,432.11 +826.08 +7,996.82 +25,552.68 -1,690.15	+18,920.00 +5,915.00 -6,100.00 +13,216.00 +5,390.00	+3,487.89 +6,741.08 +1,896.82 +38,818.68 +3,699.85
	67,098.89	49,845.57	+17,253.32	+37,391.00	+54,664.32

06/56	GRANTS OF RIGHT None this month
06/57	MATTERS OUTSTANDING None
06/58	COMMUNITY WEBSITE No new information
06/59	AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY 50^THANNIVERSARY · Noted progress report prepared by Mrs. White · Agreed that Mrs. James represent Pennard Community Council at any future meetings.	BLS
06/60	NEWSLETTER · All amendments to be with Mrs. James by Saturday, 15^th April. Deliveries to be completed by Sunday, 7^th May 2006. · Mrs. James was given a unanimous vote of thanks for her work in putting the Newsletter together.
06/61	TENDERING It was agreed that a list of tenderers be compiled for all work required by the Council. Standing Orders about tendering procedures be reviewed in June.	BLS BLS
The meeting closed at 9.45 pm.