MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON TUESDAY 12^TH MARCH 2008

Present: Ms. A. Gerke - Chair Ms. C. Bryden-Smith Dr R. Cook Mrs. L. James Mr. N. King Mrs. H. F. Langford Mr. G. T. Nash Mrs. L. Silver Mr. B. L. Smith Mrs. M.Smith Mr. A. C. Thomas Dr. P. M. Waymark

Apologies: Mr. G. Gregory Mr. P. Lanfear Mr. W. Weeks

08/36	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Andrew Thomas declared an interest in Planning Application 2008/0378. Margaret Smith declared an interest in all the new Planning Applications.
08/37	QUESTIONS BY THE PUBLIC None
08/38	MINUTES OF 12^TH FEBRUARY 2008 Approved as amended by George Nash, seconded by Helen Langford.
08/39	MATTERS ARISING FOR INFORMATION ONLY George Nash gave a verbal report on Minute 08/29 concerning the Safer Swansea Partnership meeting.

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ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AS AT 12^TH MARCH 2008

Payable to	Purpose	Cheque No.	VAT	Total
C&C Swansea Welsh Water SWALEC C&C Swansea Staples F. Jones One Voice Wales W. Weeks M. Waymark Marlbrough Street Master D. Carosi B. Smith Inland Revenue Spencers Spencers C. Suttie P. Carosi BT B.L. Smith Isaacs	Planning Hall Water Rates Hall Pavilion electric Hall – Non-domestic rates Stationery B. Ground risk assessment Annual Subscription Mileage – attending seminar Llantrisant Mileage distributing agendas Clinic Field - table and seat Hall window cleaning Pay – March 2008 544.20 Three months expenses: mileage 134.91 internet 16.98 telephone 24.55 postage 26.52 Tax and National Insurance Field 296.97 B.Ground 263.91 BG misc. 35.64 Pound 11.20 Hall 30.32 Misc. 26.55 Field slabs 195.00 B.Ground stones 165.00 Field maintenance Hall cleaning Hall telephone Cartridges - 18.00 Stationery - 2.98 Plot C22	2334 2335 DD DD 2336 2337 2338 2339 2340 2341 2342 2343 2344 2345 2346 2347 2348 2349 2351 2352	- - - - 3.24 - - - - 1,681.07 90.47 - - 179.32 - - 9.45 - -	159.00 296.51 164.00 123.00 21.77 60.00 282.00 44.79 4.05 11,287.18 607.48 12.00 747.16 187.13 1,203.91 103.00 160.00 67.99 20.98 50.00 15,601.95

BALANCES AS AT 12^TH MARCH 2008
Current Account Deposit Account No. 2 Account No. 4 Account Less Cheques not presented	4,842.16 39,345.71 1,903.33 9,271.41 55,362.61 20.00 55,342.61	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less Payments Balances	43,910.04 75,044.81 _________ 118,954.85 63,612.24 55,342.61

08/41	COUNCILLOR MRS. M. SMITH The six-month review of enquiries to County Councillor Mrs. Smith took place, an updated list being sent out with the Agenda. This was noted.
	County Councillor Mrs.Smith gave a further update on progress.
	New items to add: · George Nash - Linkside Drive – when will the repairs to the pavement be completed. · Nigel King - Eastcliff – potholes from Pennard Stores to Bosco Lane	MS MS
08/42	STANDING ORDERS Deferred to April meeting.	LJ
08/43	CLEANERS Deferred to April meeting.	AT
08/44	GRANT OF RIGHT Approval for Mrs. Diane Jones
08/45	MATTERS OUTSTANDING · Noted response of the City and County of Swansea about grass verge between 62 and 76 Pennard Road not being classed as Highway, therefore the City and County of Swansea unable to improve public access. · Green Path – Cllr Mrs. Smith reported on some clearance for public access from the School towards Green Lane.
08/46	FORMER SURGERY Margaret Waymark reported that work now completed. Council noted with appreciation the speed and efficient manner in which Marlbrough completed the work.	BLS
08/47	FACILITIES FOR YOUTHS Margaret Waymark gave a progress report on the skateboard ramp. It was agreed: (a) that appropriate notices be ordered (up to £250) and erected as required by the Insurance Company about safety equipment to be worn by users (b) that clarification be sought from the Insurance Company as to whether an employee as opposed to a Member could inspect the site on a weekly basis (c) concreting and installation of the skateboard ramp. Three tenders received - City and County of Swansea for £3,200.00, Play-Ground Supplies for £3,370.00, and Spencers for £2,409.00. Agreed Spencers quotation. (Play-Ground Supplies also quoted for Skatelite Sheets which may or may not be required). (d) welding to be carried out by D Watkins	MW MW MW MW
08/48	COMMITTEES Planning · Outstanding applications 2008/0052 and 2008/0088 - Tower Field, Kilvrough Manor – application for listed building consent for an agricultural building Concern at the size of the agricultural building and purpose to be used, and access to the site which may affect the wall which was of architectural interest. Query with Enforcement Department whether Planning Application granted for the existing access through this wall.	BLS
	· New Applications 2008/0378 – 2 Bendrick Drive, Southgate Increase in ridge height by 0.9m and two single storey rear extensions to provide first floor living accommodation and single storey side garage extension Decision: Objection on the grounds that by virtue of its prominent position at the entrance to Southgate Village, and inappropriate scale, this would represent a visual and discordant feature, failing to respect the character of the surrounding properties.
	2008/0331 – Land to the rear of 25 Southgate Road,Southgate Detached bungalow with detached garage Decision: No objection providing it complies with the spirit and intention of the Planning Inspector’s decision on appeal
	2008/0424 – Langrove Lodge & Country Club, Parkmill Construction of new leisure and health club incorporating existing pool (renewal of planning permission 2002/1335 granted on 16^th September 2003). Decision: site visit

	2008/0439 – Land adjacent to 2 Norton Drive, Southgate Detached dwelling (outline) Decision: objection on the grounds that this is outside the Urban Development Plan and should be strongly resisted.
	· Urban Development Plan Pre-Enquiry Modification Submission EV19(46/M/2) about a modified plan submitted to the Welsh Assembly Government regarding Sandy Lane. The Welsh Assembly’s Inspector’s report is currently being considered by the City and County of Swansea and will be published in April.
	· Enforcement 76 Pennard Road – the City and County of Swansea advise that they have requested in writing from the occupier, his intention regarding agricultural land that appears now to form part of the domestic garden. Great Kittle Farm – apparently the occupier has rebuilt property on same site that Enforcement Officer had requested be cleared.	BLS
	· Approved by the City and County of Swansea 2007/2821 – 19 West Cliff Two storey front extension and side extension
	Hall Planning application with the City and County of Swansea for access from the small hall to the kitchen. Hall Committee minutes circulated with the Agenda noted. Revised conditions for the hire of the hall, which were to be signed prior to the booking date, which was agreed.
	Field Margaret Waymark reported that the picnic table had been ordered. The pitch required specialised treatment including twoosing. It was agreed that three additional contractors be approached to ascertain whether they had the appropriate equipment. If they did not, then it was agreed that Margaret Waymark would obtain a detailed quote from Spencers for the work and that this situation (but not necessarily the price) would be acceptable, since it was essential that the work be carried out. Margaret Smith asked for hard standing access to footpath 21. This was referred to Field Committee to agree a route and procedure once the kissing gate was installed.	MW MW
	Burial Ground Ralph Cook reported on the Risk Assessment carried out at the Burial Ground and the implications. Agreed refer to the Burial Committee.	RC
	Parish Hall/Church Two letters from St. Mary’s Church: · request to waive hall hire charge on 15^th April 2008 for a fund raising dance. This was agreed. · thank you letter in anticipation of Section 137 Grant for 2008/09, noting grass-cutting costs held at same price for a second year.
	Footpaths Margaret Smith reported that board walks near the castle to be removed as they are dangerous.
	Neighbourhood Watch George Nash reported a constructive PACT meeting held on the 10/3/08
	Community Councils · The Clerks’ and Clerks’ and Councils’ Newsletter noted. · The Clerk reported on the Community Forum meeting held on 4^th March 2008 about the future role of Community Councils. · Agreed to review One Voice Wales membership for 2008/09. · Agreed that the Clerk purchase from the SLCC Arnold Bailey’s book Local Council Administration.
	PACP The next meeting is Wednesday, 19^th March 2008. Request that they consider potholes in the school car park entrance, and the pruning of the hedge bordering on to Pennard Road from the school.
	Environment Committee No report
08/49	CORRESPONDENCE Noted the following: · A Gerke – letter about allotments · City and County of Swansea about May Elections procedures · City and County of Swansea about proposed traffic regulations affecting Southgate Road and Kittle · Welsh Assembly Government – revised Code of Conduct now to include private as well as public conduct, which needs to be accepted by all Members before 1^st May 2008. · Friends of the Earth – calling for support to the Climate Change Bill · JA – thank you letter for prompt action re the Golf Club gate · Alzheimer’s Society – request for financial assistance

08/50	COMMUNITY CHANNEL No report
08/51	ALLOTMENTS Adele Gerke raised the subject of allotments and referred to the City and County of Swansea’s Allotments Strategy. This was intended to optimise sites for allotments benefiting the food chain and providing social interaction. If six members of the community request allotments, the Council must review the situation. Agreed to set up a Working Party of A. Gerke/A. Thomas/W. Weeks.
	The meeting closed at 9.25pm.