MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 14^th JUNE 2006

Present: Mr. D. P. Morris - Chairman Dr. R. J. Cook (8.45pm) Ms. A. Gerke Mr. G. W. Gregory Mrs. L. James Mrs. H. F. Langford Apologies: Mr. P. H. Lanfear Mrs. E. Radcliffe

Ms. S. Musgrave Mr. G. T. Nash Mr. B. L. Smith Councillor Mrs. M. Smith Dr. P. M. Waymark Mr. W. Weeks

06/76	Declarations of Interest None
06/77	Minutes of 16^th May 2006 Approved, as amended, by Ms. Gerke and seconded by Ms. Musgrave.
06/78 (a) (b)	Matters Arising Co-option Two applications for co-option had been received, from Dr. J. Stead and Ms. C. Bryden-Smith, both of Fairdene Cottage, Parkmill. Agreed that the two applications be considered at the Council meeting in July. Equal Opportunities Training Agreed a special meeting be convened later in the year to consider the need for a Business Plan, to be hosted by an independent person. Discussions arose over whether a decision could be made on matters arising. Generally, this is acceptable practice. In future, to ensure no doubt about the legitimacy of a matter arising, each item will be identified on the agenda.	BLS/ MW

06/79	Councillor Mrs. M. Smith
Outstanding Toilets, Southgate Road (Reported 2005 M. Waymark)		Meet with National Trust, Pennard Stores, C. & C.S., Cllr. Mrs. M. Smith and Pennard Community Council at 2.00pm on 28^th July 2006 at the toilets.
Barland Quarry (Reported 15.2.06 M.Waymark)		Overhanging trees and fencing renew
Green Path – (Reported 2005 M. Waymark)		Updated plan required
Heatherslade Road (Reported 15.2.06 H.Langford)		Moss on pavement Linkside Drive – refix sign
Pennard Road (Reported 16.3.06 B. White)		Request new sign
Kittle (Reported 10.4.06)		Condition of pavement. No reply from Police to letter of 21.5.06.
Linkside Drive (Reported 10.4.06 –H.Langford)		Kerbstone outside Londis Store
Pennard Road (Reported G. Nash 10.4.06)		Bus Shelter
Linkside Drive/Pennard Road (Reported M.Waymark 16.5.06)		Remove bushes
Southgate Road (Reported M.Waymark 16.5.06)		Make good following removal of sign.
Pennard Road (Reported P. Lanfear 16.5.06)		Clear overhanging branches from School to Pound.
Southgate Road (Reported R. Cook 14.6.06)		Southgate Road – trench outside Chemist. Mayals Road – inappropriate highway sign re accidents. Is there a more appropriate way to get message over? Contact National Trust and Gower Society for support - BLS
Pennard Road (Reported S.Musgrave 16.5.06)		Repair footpath barrier outside school.
Pennard Road (narrows) (Reported H.Langford 16.5.06)		Highway sign hidden by bushes.
Park Road (Reported by E.Radcliffe 16.5.06)		Did Meadgate Homes receive planning approval for their sign advertising the development? Contact Meadgate – refer to common land and PCC’s concerns. – BLS
General Query re School		Was planning approve required for the erection of the gazebo and shed? - BLS
Pennard Road (Reported S.Musgrave 14.6.06)		Concern that grass verge covered with Tarmac and two bollards erected. BLS also to contact C & CS Highways Department.
Kittle, opposite Beaufort Pub (Reported W. Weeks 14.6.06)		Clean storm drain
Pennard Road (Reported A. Gerke 14.6.06)		Water ponding on to highway following construction of new gate to field.
Eastcliffe (Reported A. Gerke 14.6.06)		Pot-holes in vicinity of Hunts Farm.
Linkside Drive (Reported G. Nash 14.6.06)		Concern at cars parking partially on the pavement opposite Londis Store. Concern generally at cars speeding on Linkside Drive - BLS refer to Police.
Vennaway Lane (Reported H.Langford 14.6.06)		Concern at pot-holes in vicinity of the Riding School.
School (Reported H. Langford 14.6.06)		Can grass verge be reinstated where the school gates have been widened and the wooden bollards removed. Query whether relevant approval given and Section 194 approval given. BLS to contact Jeff Green.
Southgate Road (Reported G.Gregory 14.6.06)		Overhanging tree at 28 Southgate Road.

06/80	Committees
Planning · New Application - 2006/1144 105 Pennard Drive Extension to existing side dormer. Decision - No objection · New Application - 2006/1145 15 Southgate Road Retention of existing flue with reduction in height of 0.8 metres and boxing of the flue. Decision - No objection providing complies with Building Regulations and gas emissions.		BLS
· Land off Burrows Close The Clerk submitted a summary report on the historical background of the 34 dwellings at Burrows Close. There appeared to be a difference of opinion as to the interpretation of the Planning Inspector’s decision of 1^st November 2005 as to whether conditions 1– 3 and 6–9 remained in force. Agreed that Ms. Gerke and Mr. Weeks seek guidance from the Planning Department, before 29^th June 2006.		BLS
· Land at Brandy Cove A query arose about the proposed development at Brandy Cove. As this is outside Pennard Community Council’s remit, no further action taken.
Community Hall · Agreed to waive charge for Parents and Toddlers Group for Carnival preparation, First Responders training and Art and Craft Exhibition. · Dr. Waymark gave a progress report on pointing and external lighting due to be completed at the end of the month. · Dr. Waymark reported on the meeting with the School, Library and Surgery about long-term security at the complex. It was agreed that the School Caretaker lock the main gates at 10.00 pm and unlock them at 8.00 am, Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday and school holidays to be considered at a later date. · It was also agreed that the services of PSM Security be considered on an ad-hoc basis. · Agreed that Pennard Community Council erect a suitable sign at the school entrance stating that the complex is for legitimate users of the site only. Hall users to be advised about the gates being locked. · Dr. Waymark reported that discussions taking place with the local Health Board about advertising the surgery for a dental practice in due course.		BLS BLS BLS

Field Management Committee · Dr. Waymark reported on repairs required to the garage. The appointment of a cleaner for the changing rooms was in hand.
Burial Ground · Dr. Cook reported the presence of a mole in the Burial Ground. · Agreed that Mr. Lanfear be asked to organise a mole catcher · Agreed to re-instate grave No. 9 · Noted that four not two trees planted at the rear of the Burial Ground.		PHL BLSBLS
Footpaths · Noted the proposed footway between Meadowcroft and Anderson Lane.
Parish Hall · No report
Neighbourhood Watch · No report
Community Councils · Noted AGM of One Voice Wales on 14^th October 2006. · Noted advertisement for vacancy on Community Councils’ Standards Cttee. · Noted Newsletter of One Voice Wales and meeting on 22^nd June 2006.
Pennard Cliffs Liaison Group · No report
Pennard Area Community Partnership · No report
06/81	CORRESPONDENCE
Noted the following from: · SCVS - free clean up kits Agreed to arrange litter pick on 2 July 2006. · C&CS – Safer Swansea Community Safety Partnership meeting on 22^nd June 2006. · C&CS – Lord Mayor’s Civic Merit Award · C&CS – Annual report of County Archivist · British Heart Foundation Newsletter · Mid & West Wales Fire Service – Risk Assessment Plan 2007/10 · National Assembly – regional meeting on 9^th June 2006. · National Assembly – electoral arrangements for Wales · Charter 88 – concerning the decline in high streets · Fairbridge – appeal for grant aid		BLS

06/82 Accounts for Payment as at 14^th June 2006
Payable to M. Waymark Equal Opportunities Caterclean A.B. Glass M. Henwood B. Smith Income Tax G. Davies Killay Electrics Sketty Blinds L. James BT Fire Check Spencers Welsh Water P. Carosi	Purpose Light tube and starter Training Hall – cleaning supplies Hall - vandalised door repairs Surgery door catch Pay - June 530.86 Chain of Office 10.00 Quarterly ‘phone 24.15 “ mileage 138.07 “ stamps 22.89 “ email 44.92 Tax/NI Hall – plumbing repairs P.Field – test elect. system Hall – repair blind Fence posts – Carnival Hall – ‘phone Hall –service fire extinguishers P.Field 205.92 B.Ground 208.80 P.Field 84.45 Hall 494.67 Hall – cleaning	Cheque No. 2958 2057 2059 2060 2061 2962 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072	VAT - - 25.69 52.46 - - - 12.25 15.40 6.13 - 8.88 4.23 36.04 36.54 - - -	Total Amount 4.25 100.00 172.51 352.21 50.00 770.89 183.36 72.25 103.40 41.13 37.01 59.65 28.38 529.13 579.12 45.00 3,128.29

Balance as at 14^th June 2006
Current Account Holding Account No. 2 Account No. 4 Account Less cheques not presented	16,367.41 14,873.38 1,796.45 7,113.74 40,150.98 528.00 39,622.98	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less Payments Balance	35,116.89 16,005.20 _________ 51,122.09 11,499.11 39,622.98

06/83	Grants of Right None
06/84	Matters Outstanding None
06/85	Gower Website No report
06/86	Tendering Procedures Item withdrawn
06/87	Green Path Agreed the possibility of a Green Path from the School to Kittle be pursued.	Cllr. MS
06/88	Facilities for Youths Noted letter on the subject from Mrs. R. Proud. Agreed that a meeting with local youths be arranged for 7.00pm on Monday, 26^th June 2006 in the Changing Rooms on the Field.	BLS MW
The meeting closed at 9.45 pm.