MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 12^TH JULY 2007

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

Apologies: Ms. C. Bryden-Smith Mr. G. W. Gregory

RESIGNATION It was with regret that the Council had received Ms. Siân Musgrave’s resignation as a Member due to pressure of work. Ms. Musgrave was unanimously thanked for the very positive role she played as a Councillor and her contribution to the community.		BLS
07/84	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mrs. Radcliffe declared an interest in Minute 07/89.
07/85	MINUTES OF 12^TH June 2007
Approved, as amended, by Dr. Waymark, and seconded by Mr. Nash.
07/86	MATTERS ARISING
None

07/87	MINUTES OF 2^nd July 2007
It was agreed that (a) A minimum of six tenders to be invited in two parts, one for the work required by Pennard Community Council and one by proposed nursery. (b) Customs and Excise had responded to the Council’s query about VAT on the total project. In principle the interpretation of the response from Customs and Excise was that the Council could charge whatever they thought reasonable. The Clerk to write to Customs and Excise to confirm this decision. (c) That a Committee comprising of GG/WW/AT/GN/MW be appointed to oversee the details of the project.		BLS
07/88	PUBLIC ENQUIRIES
Defer to August meeting.
07/89	FACILITIES FOR YOUTHS
See Minutes of special Council, 2^nd July 2007. Further report to August Council.
07/90	COUNCILLOR MRS. M. SMITH
New Items
PMW	Confirmation is requested that re-surfacing the whole of Southgate Road is on the City and County of Swansea’s list. MS started this had been agreed but CC would like a copy of the letter.
LJ	Kittle Hill Lane – can Kittle Hill Lane from the Egg Farm to Fairwood Common be resurfaced.
ACT	Bendrick Drive – concern that access to Pobbles blocked by cars. The Clerk to contact Pennard Golf Club about keys for the gate at the Golf Club entrance for use by emergency vehicles.	BLS
Outstanding Items – see Appendix 1

07/91	COMMITTEES
Planning New Applications		BLS
Application 2007/1405 - 69 Pennard Road, Pennard Retention of two-storey side/front extension, two-storey rear extension with side dormer, single storey side extension, first floor rear extension with side dormer and chimney (amendment to planning permission 2006/0611 granted on 5^th May 2006). Decision: No objection
Application 2007/1407 - 72 Pennard Road, Pennard Single storey rear extension and front porch Decision: No objection
Application 2007/1446 - Hunts Corner, Pennard Single storey front extension, single storey side extension and detached agricultural building. Decision: This property should be designated for occupation by an agricultural worker or associated industry. The proposed development appears to be overdevelopment of the site. Concern is expressed at the proposed detached agricultural building to be erected on domestic land. If it is clearly demonstrated that there is a need for an agricultural building, this should be built on agricultural land.
Application 2007/1397 - 21 Three Cliffs Drive, Pennard Two storey side extension Decision: No objection
Approval by the City and County of Swansea · Shirecombe – fencing above 2m height · 65 Southgate Road – storage shed · Windy Hill, Sandy Lane – retention of detached outbuilding · 2 Anderson Lane – first and second floor extension · 76 Pennard Road – new detached dwelling
Refusal by the City and County of Swansea · Swyn-y-Don, Sandy Lane – increase in ridge height

Hall
· Surface Drainage Agreed two specifications be drawn up as follows - to construct new charcom/eco drainage system on the surface OR to install new underground piping. Both systems to drain into the soak away outside the Hall gates and to include removal of some bushes.						BLS
· Directional Sign Council confirmed the action of the Chairman in contacting the Surgery, School and Library about a combined directional sign outside the school.						BLS
· Mechanical Sweeper It was agreed that Dr. Waymark explore the costs of hiring a mechanical sweeper for both the hall and field car parks.
Field · Dr. Waymark gave a report on painting and a minor repair to the changing rooms. · Concern expressed at specific glass bottles left on the field. · Litter on the field to be raised at the September meeting of the Council. · Two quotations received for safety surfacing – Enkoplay for £2,450.00 plus VAT, and DCM for £2,425.50 plus VAT. Agreed quotation from DCM.						BLS/ PMW
Burial Ground · Dr. Cook reported that: (a) weeds were growing through the pathway. (b) Concern expressed that flowers were being planted in front of graves. The Clerk to contact the next of kin to have these removed.						PMW BLS
Parish Hall/Church No report
Footpaths No report
Neighbourhood Watch The Chairman of Neighbourhood Watch had written expressing concern that the base for the Community Police is now at Murton. The Clerk to respond outlining the current situation with Community Police presence still in the Pennard area.						BLS
Community Councils · SLCC Conference September - agreed that £47.00 be paid for the Clerk to attend the SLCC Conference in September to represent the Glamorgan Branch. This cost to be reimbursed by the SLCC Glamorgan Branch.
· Community Forum - the Chair gave a report on the meeting held on 3^rd July, which included new project in the city centre framework.
· Clerks’ and Councils’ Newsletters - Noted
· One Voice Wales AGM – 13.10.07 - Noted
PACP NK & LJ reported on the PACP AGM. Concern expressed that the City and County of Swansea consulting PACP on general community matters outside the remit of PACP, in particular safe routes in the community. Agreed that the Clerk write to the City and County of Swansea expressing concern that the Community Council is being bypassed and not consulted directly over these community issues.						BLS
Litter No report
07/92	CORRESPONDENCE
Noted the following from: · Shelter – seeking financial assistance · City and County of Swansea about advertising for a Gower Ranger · Kittle Residents Association about proposed parking restrictions in the layby in Kittle and whether Pennard Community Council would fund such proposals. This was deferred pending further discussion on this problem. · Welsh Assembly about commemorating the abolition of the slave trade on 23^rd August 2007 at the Brangwyn Hall.
07/93 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT – 11^th JULY 2007
Payable to Siddells Welsh Water SWALEC Isaacs M. Henwood SLCC B.L. Smith Inland Rev. P. Carosi M. Waymark Spencers		Purpose Hall drains Field & Hall Burial Ground lighting Grave 199 Hall – blinds refix Conference (repaid to PCC by Glam. SLCC) Pay - 531.08 Ink - 20.00 Tax/NI Hall cleaning Field masonry paint Field 307.36 B. Ground 273.15 B.Ground misc. 36.89 Pound 11.59 Hall 31.38 Misc. 27.48	Cheque No. 2224 2225 2226 2227 2228 2229 2230 2231 2232 2233	VAT - - 0.31 - - 7.00 - - - - 120.38	Total Due 150.00 425.93 6.66 220.00 40.00 47.00 551.08 181.34 60.00 8.99 808.23 2,499.23

Balances at 11^th July 2007
Current Deposit Gratuity Planned Maint. Less Cheques not presented	23,685.26 15,269.23 1,863.47 13,484.11 54,302.07 30.00 54,272.07	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less Payments Balances	43,910.04 25,435.36 _______ 69,345.40 15,073.33 54,272.07

07/94	COMMUNITY WEBSITE
Agreed that the Gower Website update Members about the website and proposals for the future, at 7.15pm on Monday, 10^th September 2007 prior to the main Council meeting.		LJ
07/95	GRANTS OF RIGHT
None
07/96	MATTERS OUTSTANDING
Green Paths - Councillor Mrs. Smith asked for a report on the possibility of extending the green path from 62 to 78 Pennard Road. Kittle Car Parking - Mrs. James reported on a meeting held with representatives of the City and County of Swansea, National Trust, Kittle Residents Association, and Councillor Mrs. M. Smith. Follow up report to August Council Meeting. Golf Club - AG reported that a further meeting to be arranged with the Golf Club.		MS LJ AG
The meeting closed at 9.55pm