MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 12^th OCTOBER 2005

Present: Ms. S. Musgrave - Chairman Mrs. L. James Mr. G. W. Gregory Mr. P. H. Lanfear Mrs. H. F. Langford Mr. G. T. Nash

Mrs. E. Radcliffe Councillor Mrs. M. Smith Mr. B. L. Smith Dr. P. M. Waymark Mr. W. Weeks Mrs. B. A. White

Apologies:

Ms. A. Gerke

Mr. N. E. King

05/97 Declarations of Interest

None

05/98 Minutes of 13^th September 2005

Approved by Dr. Waymark and seconded by Mrs. White, as amended.

05/99 Matters Arising

a) Registration of Interests outstanding from Dr. Cook

b) Twinning - noted correspondence from Passage West Town Council and Leo Macmahon, The Southern Star.

05/100 Councillor Mrs. Margaret Smith

· Mr. Weeks concerned about the trees overhanging the road from Kittle to Barland Quarry. (Ms. Musgrave and Mr. Lanfear declared an interest).

· Mrs. James concerned about the speed limit through Kittle.

· Mr. Nash concerned about the frequency of road sweeping.

· Mr. Weeks concerned about the frequency of grass cutting in the vicinity of Beaufort Gardens.

· Mrs. Radcliffe enquired about grassing the tarmac entrance to Foxhole Drive.

· Mrs. Langford concerned about the pothole in Pennard Road in the ‘narrows’, and the weeds accumulating in the gutter at Deepslade Close.

05/101 Committees a) Planning New Planning Applications 2005/1912 - 36 Belvedere Close – rear conservatory – no objection 2005/2064 - 47 Pennard Road – two storey side/rear extension – no objection Appeal to the Welsh Assembly 38 – 39 Linkside Drive – construction of two detached dwellings City and County of Swansea Decisions 45 Heatherslade Close – approve side dormer extension 1 The Drive – refuse felling of horse chestnut tree 45 Southgate Road – approve two storey extension Highway Cottage (land adjacent) – refuse detached dwelling Draft Unitary Development Plan Presentation to Council 6.45pm prior to the next meeting on 17^th November 2005.
b) Community Hall Dr. Waymark gave a report on repairs to the window handle in the Surgery. The City and County of Swansea have asked for details of the Flood Act in respect of the flooding to the hall and car park.	PHL
c) Playing Field · Noted letter from Mr. J. Thomas expressing satisfaction that having a key to the playing field gate solved the problem of access. · Noted that the Code of Practice on Access and Mobility is that the gates for disabled access should be 850mm in width. The current gate width is 910mm. Agreed a site visit at 9.30 am on Saturday 9^th November 2005 about conflicting advice on the width of access for the disabled. · Noted seminar in Cardiff on the 17^th November 2005 on Play and Leisure. · Grounds Maintenance contract due for renewal on 1^st January 2006. Agreed that the Clerk seek five tenders for this work – M. Bernard, S. McNamara, A. Porter, Gerald Davies and Co, and Spencers. · Finance Committee to meet at 52 Southgate Road on Thursday 20^th October at 7.30 pm to finalise details of the tender document · Mr. Lanfear gave a progress report on the garage roof repairs.	BLS BLS PHL

· Dr. Waymark reported that it appeared that five groups would be using the field for evening training in addition to Swansea College and Murton under 12s for matches. There would also be occasional use by Swansea City AFC. · Mrs. Radcliffe concerned at the foul language using during games. Dr. Waymark to ensure users were aware of this.	PMW
d) Burial Ground · The Minutes of the Burial Ground Committee held on 2^nd October 2005 were noted, (see attached). · Three replacement trees to be provided of standard size – small leaf lime, holly and oak. Mr. Bidder’s offer of a mature copper beech gratefully accepted and to be planted in the verge inside the car park. · When bases of headstones exceed 18”, the next of kin be asked to replace with size stipulated in the regulations. Ivy covering headstones and bushes and other plants in front of the headstones to be removed and leaning graves to be made safe. · Burial Ground Committee to consider tidying up the bank off Vennaway Lane once ownership of the strip established.	BLS BLS
e) Footpaths Noted order for footpath 20 being advertised on 1^st November 2005 in the Swansea Leader.
f) Parish Hall No report
g) Neighbourhood Watch Letter sent to Neighbourhood Watch asking about progress and the need for £200.00 S137 Grant. Mr. Nash reported that the Neighbourhood Watch are meeting during week commencing 17^th October 2005.
h) Community Councils No report
i) Pennard Cliffs Liaison Group Mr. Lanfear reported that due to the demise of the Pennard & Southgate Residents Association, further representatives from the community are being sought to attend meetings.
j) Pennard Area Community Partnership No report

05/102 Correspondence

Noted the following from:-

· Safer Swansea Partnership – meeting on Tuesday 18^th October 2005

· British Red Cross – request for financial assistance

· SCVS Newsletter and AGM on 7^th November 2005

· Eisteddfod Yr Urdd – request for financial assistance

· Lord Mayor’s Charity Fashion Show on Thursday 20^th October 2005

· Gower Society Newsletter and programme to March 2006

· National Trust Newsletter for Gower

· Bishopston Comprehensive School Newsletter

· Ilston Community Council about flooding and wall at Kilvrough Manor

05/103 Accounts for Payment 12^th October 2005

Payable to: Purpose Cheque No. VAT Total

M. Waymark P. Field - step ladder and

Window catch 1958 - 20.67

B. L. Smith Pay – Oct. 639.42

Back Pay 531.42

1,170.84

Less Tax 257.40

Due 913.44 1959 - 913.44

Inland Revenue Tax/NI 1960 - 303.22

C&CS Hall lease 1961 - 150.00

Celtic Mowers P. Field – Easiflo 1962 10.57 70.97

Parish Hall Hire of Hall 1964 - 17.50

SWALEC Vennaway Lane 1965 0.20 4.38

Page Net Ink Cartridges x 2 1966 - 35.12

G. Davies Hall central heating repair 1967 13.12 88.12

Pilkington Hall – emergency door repair 1968 46.59 312.84

Sporty Co. P. Field – football net hooks 1969 2.24 15.01

Staples Stationery 1970 1.87 12.58

Spencers P. Field – 205.92

B. Ground – 205.80 1971 72.06 483.78

Caterclean Cleaning materials – Hall 1972 2.37 15.94

P. Carosi Hall – cleaning 1973 - 60.00

C. Suttie P. Field – Groundsman 1974 - 50.00

2,551.57

Balance as at 12^th October 2005

Current Account 15,108.33 Opening Balance 22,441.01

Holding Account 7,175.61 Add Receipts 39,919.69

No. 2 Account 1,777.47

No. 4 Account 3,546.97

________ ________

27,608.38 62,360.70

Less Cheques

not presented 250.00 Less Payments 35,002.32

________ ________

27,358.38 27,358.38

05/104 Grants of Right

None this month

05/105 Matters Outstanding

· Green Path – still waiting for a revised plan from the City and County of Swansea

· Toilets, Southgate Road – site meeting took place on 22^nd September with Councillor Mrs. Smith. Options were to demolish the toilets, carry out temporary repairs, or a partnership with Pennard Stores. The partnership suggestion is currently being pursued by the City and County of Swansea.

05/106 Community Website

· Mrs. James gave a progress report on the Website, which became live on 1^st October, 2005.

· Agreed that Mr. Gregory’s article on Burrows Close is not included on the Website.

05/107 Council Meeting in August 2006

Agreed that, for 2006 only, Standing Orders be suspended and an August Council Meeting be held.

The meeting closed at 9.45pm.