Mrs. E. Radcliffe – Chairman

Dr. R. J. Cook

Ms. A. Gerke

Mrs. L. James

Councillor Mrs. M. Smith  

Mr. B. L. Smith

Dr. P. M. Waymark

Mr. W. Weeks

Mrs. B. A. White

05/85

Declarations of Interest

See under Planning Committee.

05/86

Minutes of 14^th July 2005

It was proposed by Dr. Waymark and seconded by Mrs. James that the Minutes, as amended, be approved.

05/87

Matters Arising from 14^th July 2005

Registration of Interests   

Still outstanding from Mr. Nash and Dr. Cook.

Twinning

Letter and telephone call received from Monkstown saying that there would be a meeting of their Council on the 1^st September 2005 about our letter disbanding the Twinning Committee.

05/88

Minutes of 1^st August 2005 with PACP

It was proposed by Mrs. Radcliffe and seconded by Dr. Waymark, that the Minutes, as amended, be approved.

05/89

Matters Arising from 1^st August 2005

None

05/90

Minutes of 10^th August 2005 with the City and County of Swansea, Highways Department

Noted.

No matters arising.

05/91

Councillor Mrs. Margaret Smith

·        Southgate Road Toilets - Councillor Mrs. Smith to arrange a site visit to meet Jamie Francis - Pennard Stores, Siân Musgrave and Brian Smith, with representatives of the City and County of Swansea.

·        W. Weeks concerned about illegal car parking near Kittle shops, the low branches overhanging the road from Kittle to Barland Quarry, which poses a traffic hazard, and the lack of fencing on the pavement alongside.

05/92

Committees

a)       Finance Committee

·         Finance Committee met at 7.00 pm prior to the main Council meeting.

·         Finance Committee recommended that the annual audit for the year ended 31^st March 2005 is accepted.

·         The recommendations in the report circulated to all Members about the Clerk’s pay and car allowance are accepted.  These recommendations were agreed.

·         The Clerk requested that in the event of his death whilst in post, the gratuity to be paid free of tax to his widow.  This was agreed.

·         It was noted that the capital assets purchased by the Council for use by the Clerk at his home were: - 1 x printer, 1 x chair, 1 x desk, 1 x shredder, and files clearly marked PCC.  This list will be updated as necessary.

·         It was agreed that consideration be given to accounts being computerised.

Planning

(i)   The Minutes of the Planning Committee held on 17^th August 2005 were approved and accepted as amended.

(ii)   New Applications

Application No: 2005/1770  -  21 Southgate Road, Southgate

Proposal:  Conversion of existing garage into living accommodation, single storey side utility and garage with basement.

Decision:  No objection provided the proposed garage not used as a separate dwelling.

BLS

Application No:  2005/1824  -  Pen-y-Banc Farm, Fairwood Common

Proposal:  Detached bungalow

Decision:  Objection to this application on the grounds that the proposed development is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an area where further development is to be strongly resisted.  If this application was successful, it would set a dangerous precedent.  (Dr. Waymark declared an interest and took no part in this discussion).

BLS

Application No:  2005/1890  -  Oakfield, Parkmill

Proposal:  Single storey side garage extension with first floor side balcony, side conservatory with decked area, two-storey side extension with dormer window and front dormer.

Decision:  No objection

BLS

(iii)   Noted amended plans for 45 and 85 Southgate Road.

(iv)   Noted the following approvals by the City and County of Swansea:

21 Eastcliff  -  retention of dormer bungalow and garage

Fairview, Sandy Lane  -  detached shed

9 Southgate Road  -  single storey rear extension

Woodlands, Sandy Lane  -  Single storey front extension

The Surgery, Pennard Road  -  application subject to conditions

(v)   Noted the following appeals:

Land off Burrows Close  -  pending

11/14 Westcliff  -  pending

23 Belvedere Drive  -  dismissed

(vi)   Noted letter in the South Wales Evening Post of 29^th August 2005 about the Scout Hall and the response pending by the City and County of Swansea.

(vii)   Draft Unitary Development Plan - agreed that the City and County of Swansea be requested to arrange a presentation on the implications of the plan.

c)       Community Hall

·        Reletting Surgery Premises   - noted the response of the City and County of Swansea that no undue restrictive covenants will be imposed when the time comes to relet the surgery.  An application for change of use would have to be made to the City and County of Swansea for consideration.

·        Car Park Flooding   -   no further report

·        Damage to Emergency Glass Door   -   damage reported to the Police, (reference number HA.0518538).  Concern expressed at the congregation of youths with their cars at the rear of the Community Hall on a regular basis, and the resulting noise and litter.

·        Noted the Police were called on Tuesday afternoon, 13^th September 2005 by the Parents and Toddlers Group when two men were seen urinating in public in view of the children.

·        Noted ‘Night Out’ offer to present professional performances at the Hall.

·        Dr. Waymark reported that painting has now been completed.

d)       Playing Field

·        Dr. Waymark reported:-

−        that the Playing Field Committee recommend that temporary repairs be carried out to the garage roof, and that a long-term view be taken over future use both of the garage and pavilion.

−        that the Ground Maintenance Contract, due for renewal in January 2006, be updated.

−        Swansea College and Murton Rovers were considering using the field as a regular venue, and other clubs on an ad hoc basis.

·        Rhondda Play Seminar on 27^th September 2005 noted.

·        Wheelchair Access   -   a letter of complaint received from Mr. John Thomas about access to the Playing Field for Mrs. Thomas’s electric scooter and wheelchair.  Agreed that the legal requirement of access be checked (Dr. M. Waymark) and a suitable reply sent to Mr. Thomas.

PL

MW/RC/BLS

MW

BLS

e)       Burial Ground

Noted that 19 fir trees and one sycamore had been felled.

Burial Ground Committee to meet to discuss replacement trees and other issues.  

RJC/

BLS

f)        Footpaths

City and County of Swansea advised that subject to no objections, a diversion order and notice to be produced shortly about the diversion of footpath 20.

g)       Parish Hall   -   no report

h)       Neighbourhood Watch

Concern expressed at the apparent dormant status of Neighbourhood Watch agreed to write to enquire about this status.

BLS

i)         Community Councils

Noted the following from:-

·         Community Forum to meet on Tuesday, 18^th October 2005

·         Once Voice Wales AGM on 22^nd October at Builth Wells

·         SLCC document on ‘Working with your Council’

·         Councils’ and Clerks’ Newsletter

·         One Voice Wales Newsletter

SM

j)         Pennard Cliffs   -   No report

Pennard Area Community Partnership   -   no report

05/93

Correspondence

Noted the following from:

·        Bishopston Community Council about their recommendations for amending speed limits in Bishopston

·        City and County of Swansea about outstanding issues

−           footpath 20 (see Footpaths Minutes)

−           restrictive comments (see Hall Minutes)

−           1 Elm Tree Cottage – no decision yet

−           Caravan, Fairwood Common – no decision yet

−           Cannisland – access road required as a condition of the site licence

−           8 Linkside Drive – no planning permission required

·        City and County of Swansea about Life Begins at 50, Biodiversity Partnership, fortnightly refuse collection, Community Action Plan

·        Local works about sustainable communities

·        Forrestry Commission consultation on Parkwood and Millwood

·        Environment Agency review of water resources on the Tawe, Loughor and Gower rivers

·        South Wales Police about the retirement of Inspector R.C. Stone, who is to be replaced by Inspector Rhodri Williams.

·        I. C. M. Forester about the sale of Christmas trees

·        Boborth request for financial assistance

·        The Environment Centre about recycling, waste minimisation and fair trade initiative

·        Mid and West Wales Fire Service about their risk policy

·        Adjudication Panel Annual Report

·        SCVS Newsletter

·        Swansea NHS Welsh Language proposals

·        Welsh Assembly proposed amendments to Standards Committee, draft National Service framework for older people, Regional Committee Meeting on 14^th October 2005.

BLS

Accounts for Payment as at 17^th August 2005

Payable to

Spencers

P. Carosi

Mumbles Painting

Pennard School

Staples

B. L. Smith

Inland Revenue

Able Tree Services

Purpose

Hall                         -   35.00

Bank                        -   40.00

Playing Field           -  205.92

Burial Ground         -  205.80

Hall cleaning

Hall painting

Photocopying

Stationery

Pay - August 2005

Tax/NI

B. Ground – clear 19 fir trees

Cheque

No:

1941

1942

1943

1944

1945

1946

1947

1948

VAT

6.13

7.00

36.04

36.02

-

131.25

-

1.65

-

-

148.75

Total

Amount

571.91

60.00

881.25

87.25

11.05

429.63

139.40

998.75

3,179.24

Accounts for Payment as at 13^th September 2005

Payable to

Inland Revenue

B. L. Smith

BT

Isaacs

Staples

Powergen

Spencers

M. Waymark

P. Carosi

Purpose

Tax/NI

Pay                          -  429.63

Quarterly Expenses:

Telephone              -     14.80

Email                     -       6.73

Stamps                   -     26.04

Mileage                  -   102.51

Keys for Hall         -     11.05

Hall

Grave 275

Stationery

Gas Supply – Hall

Playing Field      -   205.92

Burial Ground    -    205.80

Playing Field line marking

Hall - cleaning

Cheque

No:

1949

1950

1951

1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957

VAT

-

-

8.47

-

1.16

5.99

36.04

36.02

-

-

Total

Amount

139.40

590.76

56.89

110.00

7.79

125.93

-

483.78

20.00

60.00

1,594.55

Balance as at 13^th September 2005

Current Account

Holding Account

No. 2 Account

No. 4 Account

Less Cheques not presented

3,159.61

7,163.44

1,775.06

3,542.15

15,640.26

337.25

15,303.01

Opening Balance

Add Receipts

Less Payments

Balances

22,441.01

26,163.27

     ________

48,604.28

33,301.27

15,303.01

05/95

Grants of Right   -   none this month

05/96

Matters Outstanding

Green Path 

Dr. Waymark gave a progress report.   Following a site visit with Mr. James Keane of the City and County of Swansea, an amended plan to be drawn up.  Councillor Mrs. Smith suggested maximum use of ‘highway waste’.

Community Councils Website

Mrs. James gave a progress report.  The scheme scheduled to go live on 1^st October 2005.

Kittle Hill Lane

Concern expressed at vehicles in excess of 30 cwt still using the lane to and from Kittle, and the illegal parking regularly taking place outside Kittle shops.  It was agreed that:-

·         the Police be asked to monitor the situation

·         the City and County of Swansea be asked to ensure that their vehicles do not violate these rules.

BLS

Cllr.

MS

The meeting closed at 9.45 p.m.