MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY 11^TH DECEMBER 2006

Present Mrs. E. Radcliffe� -� Chairman Ms. C. Bryden-Smith Dr. R. J. Cook Ms. A. Gerke Mr. G. W. Gregory Mrs. L. James� � Mr. N. E. King Mr. P. H. Lanfear Mrs. H. F. Langford Ms. S. Musgrave��� ���� Mr. G. T. Nash Mr. B. L. Smith Councillor Mrs. M. Smith Dr. P. M. Waymark Mr. W. Weeks

Apologies Mr. D. P. Morris

06/154		DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Mr. Lanfear, Ms. Musgrave and Ms. Bryden-Smith declared an interest in item 06/159 (Burial Ground) about straying animals, and left the room while the item was discussed.
06/155		MINUTES OF 16^TH NOVEMBER 2006 Approved, as amended, by Mr. Nash and seconded by Dr. Cook.
06/156		MATTERS ARISING No matters arising.
06/157		BUDGET 2007/2008 Finance Committee met on the 30^th October 2006 and proposed a budget which had been circulated with the agenda. The budget was agreed, with a precept for 2007/90 of �50,000.00, the tax base for Band �D� equivalent properties being �34.77.
06/158		COUNCILLOR MRS. M. SMITH The Clerk reported that the queries for Councillor Mrs. Smith for both October and November had been referred to the City and County of Swansea for action.� To date no response received to any of the queries. It was agreed that queries to Councillor Mrs. Smith be dealt with by Councillor Smith.
New Items
CB-S LJ AG ER		Vennaway Lane, pot-holes Belvedere Close � road sign uprooted Barland Quarry � road adjacent flooding Pennard Road � one bollard demolished on area covered in Tarmac.
Outstanding from 16.03.06
ER	Pennard Road � request new type of sign
HL	Linkside Drive � kerbstone outside Londis Stores
GN	Pennard Road/Linkside Drive � bus shelter � can a schedule of cleaning be obtained.
Outstanding from 16.05.06
SM	Pennard Road � repair footpath barrier adjacent to right-of-way (end house).
Outstanding from 14.06.06
RC	Southgate Road � make good trench outside Chemist � Clerk to contact BT.		BLS
Outstanding from 13.07.06
SM	Linkside Drive � concern at depression in the road. Section 194 Rule re common land � concern that the City and County of Swansea are not always abiding by this rule.
GN	Pennard Road (narrows) � need to repaint road markings. Pennard Road - concern at condition of bus shelter opposite St. Mary�s Church, plus hedge opposite 39 Pennard Road.�� (Refer to Gill Day). Linkside Drive � concern at condition of pavement adjacent to No. 6.		BLS
LJ	Kittle Hill Lane � concern about potholes.

ER	Southgate Road/Westcliff � need to replace litter bins near Pennard Stores.
Outstanding from 14.08.06
HL	Pennard Road � surface breaking up near Widegate.
LJ	Kittle car parking outside shops� -� Mrs. James reported on the informal meeting held between Kittle Members, local businesses and the City and County of Swansea on 3^rd October 2006.� Now waiting for a response from the National Trust about part of the green being used as a pavement.		SM
Outstanding from 12.09.06
HL	Swansea Airport � was planning permission required for the erection of the flagpoles.
����� LJ	Cannisland � need for a bus stop on both sides of the road. Kittle Hill Lane � loose stones falling off wall where road narrows.
GN	Linkside Drive � need to repaint road markings outside Londis Store.
Outstanding from 16.11.06
HL	Chevron sign missing on road at Vennaway Lane.
LJ	Kittle � some parts of the pavement repaired, other parts still need repairing.
06/159		�COMMITTEES
Planning Outstanding Applications
Plenary powers given to Planning Committee to reply to the following:�
No. 2006/1801 � Pennard Road.� Amended plan to erect two bungalows.
No. 2006/2450 � 4 Hael Lane, Southgate Alterations to existing hipped roof to mansard roof with rear dormer, first floor rear extension with rear dormer, front dormer with balcony, front porch and two single storey rear extensions.
No. 2006/2453 � 33 Pennard Drive, Pennard Detached outbuilding
No. 2006/2465 � 98 Pennard Road, Pennard Part two storey part single storey rear extension
New Applications
No. 2006/2491� -� Ambleside, Sandy Lane Thin and raise the crown of one Monterey Cypress tree covered by TPO No. 153. Decision:� No objection
No. 2005/1824� -� Pen-y-Banc Farm, Fairwood Common Detached bungalow.� Amended plan Decision:�� Confirmed previous decision: -� outside Unitary Development Plan.� -� in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - development to be strongly resisted.
No. 2006/2546� -� Jewels by the Sea, 65 Southgate Road Free standing post mounted sign Decision:� No objection
Refusal by the City and County of Swansea
-� O2 mast at Hael Lane -� Hedgeways, High Pennard � erection of new dwelling
Approval by the City and County of Swansea
- Sunnyside, Sandy Lane � erection of new detached chalet - 26 Easterfield Drive � single storey rear extension
Queries
- Shirecombe � erection of 3m high fencing without planning approval - Londis Stores� -� illuminated lottery sign erected without planning approval - Badgers Meadow� -� has new sign on common land on Park Road been granted planning permission and S194 approval?			BLS BLS BLS
Community Hall
Gower Medical Practice had given notice to end their lease at the end of February 2007 and asked that in order not to compromise patient care, they be allowed the use of the premises on a week-by-week basis, subject to the Community Council finding new tenants.� This was agreed. The Clerk reported that the Area Health Authority advised that their budget would not be finalised until January 2007, that no progress made with the Welsh Assembly about Capital Grants for dentists, and that the dentist who had expressed an interest in the surgery was now in negotiations with the Gower Medical Practice for accommodation in their new premises.			BLS
It was agreed that the surgery premises be: a) advertised locally � closing date for expressions of interest by 10^th January 2007 b) the County Librarian be asked if the premises are more suitable as a Library than their current building c) that Janet Brackenbury be contacted� about her interest in the premises d) That the Council consider placing the premises with an Estate Agent to let, should the above prove unsuccessful.			BLS BLS BLS
Dr. Waymark reported that the pavement edge at the rear of the hall now levelled off with tarmac and that with the realignment of the outside light, no additional flood lighting is required.� Clerk to write to those who had quoted for this work.			BLS
Dr. Waymark reported that a meeting is to be arranged early in the New Year with the School, Library and Surgery about the problems associated with youths congregating in the hall car park and the building materials which have accumulated near the fence.			BLS
Dr. Waymark reported that a meeting was scheduled to take place with representatives of the City and County of Swansea about the drainage to the hall car park.			BLS
It was agreed that from 1^st April 2007, hall charges be increased by 50p for the large hall and �1.00 for the small hall.			BLS
It was suggested that the gateposts to the hall be painted.			PMW
Letters had been received from the South Wales Police and Neighbourhood Watch asking that a room be made available in the hall for the two Police Community Support Officers dedicated to Southgate, Pennard and Kittle.� It was agreed that temporary accommodation would be made available.� Any further arrangements would be dependent on the future lease of the surgery.			BLS
Field
Dr. Waymark reported that the fencing now completed and that the defective floodlight will be made good when the weather improves.
It was reported that following a match with Dunvant AFC, some vandalism had taken place in the changing room.� It was agreed that an account of �50.00 be sent to Dunvant AFC for remedial action, and a formal complaint made to the Welsh Junior Football League.			PMW
Burial Ground
The Clerk reported that two tenders had been received for repair to the headstones.� - Isaacs - �240.00 each and �150.00 for each book memorial - Cecil Jones - �150.00 each and �75.00 for each book memorial - Agreed that the quote from Cecil Jones be accepted. �			BLS
The Burial Committee recommended that charges be increased from 1^st April 2007, as circulated with the Agenda.� This was agreed.			BLS
It was agreed that a self-closing hinge be fitted to the smaller of the inner gates to the burial ground.			BLS
It was agreed that enquiries be made about publicisng the need to insure headstones against damage.			BLS
Parish Hall
St. Mary�s Church had requested �700.00 under the S.137 Grant towards grass maintenance for 2007/08.� This had been included in the budget for 2007/08.			BLS
Footpaths
Mr. Lanfear resigned as Chairman of the Footpaths Committee due to pressure of work.� Ms. Gerke duly appointed to Chair.			AG
Mr. Gregory reported that the City and County of Swansea were recommending that footpath 14 at Bendrick Drive, now registered as a spur, and the footpath from Southgate Farm to Bendrick Drive, be deleted.�
Neighbourhood Watch
See Hall Committee Minute re Police Community Support Officers.
Community Councils
Mrs. James reported on the training seminar held on 21^st November 2006.
It was agreed to renew the SLCC Membership fee of �105.00 for 2007.
Noted One Voice Wales Area Committee Meeting to be held on 14^th December 2006.
Pennard Area Community Partnership No report.
06/160		CORRESPONDENCE
Noted correspondence from the following:- - SLCC Newsletter - Age Concern Annual Report for 2006 - Pennard Community Charity.� Agreed that Dr. Cook be appointed the Community Council�s nominated trustee for a further four years. - Welsh Assembly consultation document on Marine Dredging.� Mr. King agreed to respond by the deadline of 5 January 2007.			BLS NK

06/161	ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AS AT 11^TH DECEMBER 2006
Payable to		Purpose	Cheque No.	VAT	Total Due
BT Caterclean C. Suttie Spencers Gopack Killay Elect. J. Williams Pennard School Isaacs B. L. Smith P. Carosi M. Waymark S. Taylor M. Waymark SLCC		Hall Hall � cleaning materials Field cleaning and g/man Field: � - goal posts������� 122.50 � - fencing������������ 395.00 Maint. Sept. cheque 2113 not received � reissue �725.17 Hall � five tables Hall � elect. safety check Hall � path at rear Aikido &� Street dancing������ 190.00 Photocopying�������� �32.30 Grave 354 Pay Dec.06������� 533.26 Postage��������������� 26.37 Telephone���������� 27.20 Email����������������� 25.47 Mileage������������ 143.34 Hall cleaning Paint (Hall) Website Field � mats Annual Subs. 2007	2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 2135 2138 2137 2139 2141 2142 2143	8.89 2.95 - 21.44 69.13 - 68.29 17.50 65.63 - - - - - - - - - -	59.70 19.82 84.00 1,333.24 458.50 117.50 440.63 222.30 110.00 755.74 60.00 51.54 30.00 9.98 105.00 3,742.97

Balance as at 11^th December 2006
Current A/c Holding A/c No. 2 A/c No. 4 A/c Less cheques not presented	12,429.80 15,033.73 1,834.73 13,276.14 42,574.40 785.00 41,789.23	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less Payments Balance	35,116.89 41,913.36 ________ 77,030.50 35,241.02 41.789.23

06/162	GRANTS OF RIGHT
None this month.
06/163	MATTERS OUTSTANDING
- Green Path - Business Plan -
06/164	GOWER WEBSITE
Mrs. James gave a progress report.
06/165	FACILITIES FOR YOUTHS
Skateboard ramp and shelter � draft letter re consultation approved, as amended.�� This to be circulated. Agreed that it was possible that Aikido classes would continue but not street dancing.� Clerk to consult with those taking the classes and make appropriate arrangements.		PMW BLS BLS
06/166	DATES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS 2007
Dates circulated with the agenda agreed subject to fuller discussion re August recess.		BLS

The meeting closed at 9.50 pm.