MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON THURSDAY 13^th JULY 2006

Present: Mrs. E. Radcliffe - Chairman Dr. R. J. Cook Mrs. L. James Mr. N. E. King Mr. P. H. Lanfear Mr. D. P. Morris Apologies: Ms. A. Gerke Mr. G. W. Gregory 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

06/89	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Dr. Cook declared an interest in Planning Application 2006/1379.
06/90	MINUTES OF 16^TH MAY 2006 Approved by Mr. Nash and seconded by Mrs. James.
06/91	MATTERS ARISING a) Co-option By secret ballot, Ms. Catherine Bryden-Smith was elected as a co-opted Member of the Kittle Ward. b) Item raised under Matters Arising Agreed that where a decision is required at the next Council meeting, this should be clearly identified as an agenda item when not under specific committees. All other items under Matters Arising would be for information.		BLS
06/92	COUNCILLOR MRS. M. SMITH
Reported 13.7.06 by:
S. Musgrave		Concern at Section 194 Rule being flouted by the City and County of Swansea. (Clerk to write to C&CS) and the depression in the road at Linkside Drive.
G. Nash		Concern at the need for road markings on Pennard Road (the narrows), and the condition of the bus shelter opposite St. Mary’s Church, and condition of the pavement adjacent to 6 Linkside Drive.
L. James		Concern at potholes in Kittle Hill Lane and ragwort on grass verges on Vennaway Lane.
R. Cook		Concern at overgrown hedge at the top of Pennard Drive.
06/93	COMMITTEES
Finance The Annual Return for the year ended 31^st March 2006 had been circulated to all members together with the internal auditor’s report. The Clerk submitted an explanation of the variance for the previous financial year. The report was accepted.
Planning · Land off Burrows Close Councillors W. Weeks and A. Gerke had sought clarification of the Planning Inspector’s decision of 1^st November 2005. The City and County of Swansea confirmed that Conditions 4 and 5 about external materials and site levels only had been removed by the Planning Inspector. All other conditions remained. · 2 Browns Drive Concern expressed at 2.1m high fence which exceeds guidelines. The Clerk to ask if planning approved received.			BLS
· 31 Beaufort Drive Noted enforcement notice served to remove carport. · Kilsaran Noted refusal for use of land as residential. · New Application - 2006/1379 58 Pennard Drive Two storey rear extension and two storey single side extension. Concern that this would be an over development of the site, and due to its elevated position, be intrusive to the privacy of the adjacent households. Noted letter from TND · New application – 2006/1331 Land off Burrows Close Plot substitution for three dwellings. Concern that insufficient information available to make comment. Further clarification to be sought.			BLS BLS
Community Hall · School gates not being locked. Seek clarification from School. · Dr. Waymark gave a progress report on the pointing and external electrical work, and signs re car parking restrictions. · Use of Surgery as possible dental practice. Meeting with Local Health Board on 4^th August 2006. · Unauthorised car parking – the Police unable to give the identification of the owner of the car parked overnight due to the Data Protection Act. · Agreed that Wednesday and Sunday evening badminton be each given one free session in return for their volunteering to renew the badminton lines.			BLS BLS BLS
Field Management Committee · Dr. Waymark reported that the ramp the new safety surfacing installed. There had been a problem with the garage locks which had been addressed. · It was agreed in principle that there was no objection to the field being used for a wedding reception. · Future use of Buildings on the field - It was agreed that there be a Working Party composed of the Field Management Committee, Chairman and Vice-Chairman and Ms. Gerke to look at the long term layout and structure of the buildings on the field.			PMW
Burial Ground · Mr. Lanfear reported that one mole had been caught. One more still to catch.			PHL
Footpaths · Mr. Lanfear to organise a walk of footpaths as part of the review. Parish Hall · The Parish Hall requested that builders be allowed use of the Burial Ground car park for their vehicles whilst remedial work carried out to the Church. No objection providing they take account of Church services and clear the site each day of any debris. Neighbourhood Watch · Mr. Nash reported on two local thefts where access was gained by the thieves misleading the elderly householders. Community Councils Noted the following: · SLCC Annual Conference in October · SLCC Welsh Conference on 14^th October 2006 · Minutes of One Voice Wales AGM on 22^nd June 2006 · The Clerks’ Newsletter · The Clerks’ and Councils’ Newsletter · The next Community Councils Forum to be held on 1^st August 2006 at 5.00pm in County Hall. Mr. Morris to attend.			PHL BLS DPM
Pennard Cliffs Liaison Group · No report
Pennard Area Community Partnership · Mr. King reported on the meeting held on 12^th July 2006. Noted that a 30/20 mph flashing speed light would be introduced in August. · PACP would like to see the footpath on the field continue all the way to the hedge near the School. Agreed this be placed on the Agenda for August. (Ms. Radcliffe declared an interest). · Concern expressed by PACP at Pennard Community Council’s enquiry about whether planning approval needed for the gazebo and shelter at the School.			BLS
06/94	CORRESPONDENCE
Noted the following from: · City and County of Swansea about Library repairs and review of Community Councils’ electoral arrangements. · South Wales Police meeting January 2007. · Local Health Board – consultation document on Better Health · Age Partnership about discrimination on grounds of age · Children and Young People Newsletter · British Heart Foundation about updating data. The Clerk to investigate where the second defibrillator has got to. · Ombudsman for Wales Annual Report · Welsh Assembly guidance on indemnities and First Minister’s Report · Mid and West Wales Fire Service risk reduction plan · Minutes of the Meeting held on 10^th July 2006 about unauthorised camping and nuisance from Horton to Three Cliffs.			GTN BLS

06/95 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AS AT 13^TH JULY 2006
Payable to AYB Electrics Brynymor Press P. Carosi Mumbles Painting Powergen Staples B. L. Smith Inland Revenue M. Waymark Spencers G. Davies B. Williams	Purpose Hall – ext. lighting and fan Letter Heads Hall cleaning Field – paint repairs Hall – gas supply Shredder, staples, etc. Pay - 531.08 Stationery - 26.35 Tax/NI Misc. Purchases P. Field - 205.92 B. Ground - 208.80 C. Hall - 35.60 P. Field, plumbing - 25.00 Hall “ - 25.00 P. Field – fence	Cheque No. 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084	VAT 70.88 5.25 - 35.25 10.70 10.28 - - - 36.04 36.24 6.23 8.75 136.50	Total Amount 475.88 35.25 60.00 223.25 236.93 69.02 557.43 95.68 61.03 529.13 58.75 916.50 3,318.85

BALANCE AS AT 13^TH JULY 2006
Current Account Holding Account No. 2 Account No. 4 Account Less cheques not presented	7,919.15 14,898.65 1,818.25 13,156.85 3,779.85 95.00 37,697.90	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less Payments Balance	35,116.89 17,208.21 _________ 52,325.10 14,627.20 37,697.90

06/96	GRANTS OF RIGHT None
06/97	MATTERS OUTSTANDING Green Path
06/98	GOWER WEBSITE No report
06/99	FACILITIES FOR YOUTHS Dr. Waymark circulated the Minutes of the Meeting with youths on 26^th June 2006. The tennis net purchase was agreed. Agreed to look into purchase of football goals and the provision of classes and report to next meeting. Other items to be considered later. Noted that those who attended would be informed of progress and there would be a follow up meeting in September.	MW
06/100	MATTERS ARISING OUTSIDE THE PENNARD WARD · Agreed that discussion could take place on any item which touched and concerned Pennard Community Council, providing it had been placed on the Agenda. · Ms. Musgrave gave a report on the public enquiry about Sand Dredging at Helwick Bank.
The meeting closed at 9.55 pm.