MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 15^th FEBRUARY 2006

Present: Ms. S. Musgrave – Chairman Dr. R. J. Cook Ms. A. Gerke Mr. G. W. Gregory Mrs. L. James Mr. N. E. King Mrs. H. F. Langford Mr. D. P. Morris

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

Apologies:

Mr. P. H. Lanfear

06/15	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
06/16	MINUTES OF 17^th JANUARY 2006
Approved, as amended, by Dr. Waymark and seconded by Mr. Nash
06/17	MATTERS ARISING
Apologies received from Mr. J. Green of the City and County of Swansea who could not attend the meeting. Agreed he be invited to the next Council Meeting at 7.00 pm on 16^th March 2006.		BLS

06/18		COUNCILLOR MRS. M. SMITH
· Councillor Mrs. Smith gave a progress report on those items listed in paragraph 06/4. · Ms. Gerke concerned about the difficulty of walking on the grass verge from the school towards Green Lane. · Mr. Nash concerned about two street lights in Linkside Drive not working. · Dr. Waymark concerned about the need to cut back further the overhanging trees near Barland Quarry. · Mr. Weeks concerned at the apparent lack of road sweeping in Beaufort Avenue and Beaufort Drive.
06/19		COMMITTEES
Finance · The review of the Clerk’s salary deferred to Finance Committee on the 27^th February 2006. · Agreed that Mr. P. Davies, F.C.M.A., be asked to carry out the internal audit of accounts for the year 2006/2007. · The external auditor’s report for the year ended 31^st March 2004 had been received. The audit found the accounts satisfactory. · Noted that Standing Order to the amount of £500.00 is paid to the City and County of Swansea, twice yearly, for the loan outstanding (outstanding balance £3,500.00) and £7.50, twice yearly, to the Bank for the Safe Custody fee. · Direct Debit payments are made to SWALEC for electricity each month, £74.00 for the Hall and £25.00 for the Pavilion.			BLS
Planning · New Planning Applications 2006/0085 - 6 Bendrick Drive, Southgate - two-storey side extension incorporating chimney flue and addition of pitched roof to existing two-storey rear extension. Decision: No objection
2006/0129 - 12 Hael Lane, Southgate - increase in ridge height by 1 metre to provide first floor living accommodation, two storey rear extension and two front dormers. Decision: No objection
2005/1890 - Oakfield, Parkmill - two storey side extension, garage and Decision: No objection 2005/2513 - 12 Pennard Road, Kittle - rear dormer (amendment) Decision: No objection 2006/0232 - Plasmarl, Sandy Lane, Parkmill - retention of single storey front extension. Decision: No objection 2006/0240 - 8 Anderson Lane, Southgate - single storey front extension Decision: No objection
2005/2357 - Land off Burrows Close - construction of 17 detached dwellings and garages (amendment). Councillor Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Radcliffe declared an interest. Decision: The Council are concerned that there appears to be over-development of the site, and that the application does not accord with the Planning Inspectorate’s recommendations, particularly in relation to the garages.			BLS
H/06/01 - Hedgerow between 68 and 70 Pennard Road. The Council are of the view that this hedge be trimmed and laid rather than removed completely 2005/2608 - 26 Pennard Road, Kittle Noted that planning approval refused for a two storey extension Land off Burrows Close Noted letter sent to the City and County of Swansea by residents of Park Road concerned about the road and pavements being brought up to an acceptable standard before residents move in to the new development.			BLS
Community Hall · Tender: Two tenders had been received for work to the fabric of the hall; Steve’s Building Maintenance £5,523.00 (not VAT registered), and Graham Mills £6,297.88 (excluding VAT). Agreed that Steve’s Building Maintenance tender be accepted. · Hall Action Plan: Agreed that the conditions for letting the hall be amended. Both regular and casual users be informed. Fire regulations to be displayed in the hall. · Risk Assessment: Noted the comprehensive risk assessment dated 17^th January 2006. Frank Jones to be thanked for his work. Noted actions required from this. · Car Park Flooding: Councillor Mrs. Smith reported that the City and County of Swansea were deferring a meeting with the Community Council pending work to the new Surgery and attendant drainage problems.			BLS BLS BLS
Playing Field · Seats: Two Monmouth 1800 (Street Tough) seats ordered at a cost of £290.00 each. · Pennard Carnival: Agreed that Pennard Carnival have free use of all facilities from Thursday, 13^th July to Sunday, 16^th July 2006, providing no entertainment continued after 11.00 pm on the Sunday. · Allotments: Suggestion of conversion of part of the field to allotments deferred to March Council meeting.			BLS BLS
Burial Ground · Dr. Cook reported that under the Health and Safety requirements, the cost of refixing a headstone could be up to £300.00 as opposed to the current contract price of £35.00. Twelve headstones were reset during the last twelve months. · Graves Nos. 3 & 9 to be infilled. · The owner of the land adjacent to the Burial Ground be thanked for cutting back the hedge, but they are also to be advised that the method of cutting could have posed a danger to users of the Burial Ground. · The possible reinstatement of the hedge damaged by a cow to be investigated.			BLS BLS SM
Footpaths · SWALEC to be contacted again about the condition in which they have left the footpath between Heatherslade Road and Southgate Road.			BLS
Parish Hall · Mr. Morris reported that new doors had been fitted.
Neighbourhood Watch · Mrs. James reported on crime figures in the area. Five cars had been broken into in Sandy Lane. A man in the lay-by off Fairwood Road reported for indecent exposure. · Noted that a Police presence may be considered on occasions at the hall/school site.
06/20	COMMUNITY COUNCILS
One Voice Wales: · Noted invitation for the Chairman to attend the Buckingham Palace Garden Party. · Agreed to purchase the planning handbook at £6.00 for each Member who required one. · Membership of One Voice Wales renewed. · Dr. Cook reported on the last meeting of the local Committee of One Voice Wales.			BLS
06/21		PENNARD CLIFFS LIAISON GROUP
No report
06/22		PENNARD AREA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
· Noted the Minutes of the joint meeting between representatives of Pennard Community Council and PACP held on 30^th January 2006.
06/23		CORRESPONDENCE
Noted the following from: · Ms. Siân Musgrave about Common Land at Pennard Golf Club. (Ms. Musgrave declared an interest). · Gower Medical Practice – work due to start on the new Surgery in March. Agreed to include information in the Newsletter and on the Notice Boards. · Safer Swansea Community Partnership – next meeting 22^nd June 2006. · Pennard Community Charity – agreed to re-nominate Mrs. James as Pennard Community Council’s representative. · South Wales Police – results of public meetings. · City and County of Swansea about the Swansea Community Strategy meeting to be held on 17^th April 2006. · Southgate Farm about the owner of Shirecombe encroaching on common land. Some fencing or hedging may be over the 2m. height. Refer to Councillor Mrs. Smith. · Kidney Foundation ‘Walk for Life’ on 19^th March 2006. · Gowerton Community Council Spring Ball on 1^st April, 2006. · The Clerks’ Newsletter · Welsh Association: − S.137 Grant limited to £5.44 per elector − Health Challenge Wales − Loan Sanction 2006/07 − Local Government Partnership Annual Report 2004/05.			LJ BLS BLS BLS

06/24 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AS AT 15.02.06

Payable to B. L. Smith Inland Rev. Celtic Mowers Isaacs C&CS Spencers M. Waymark P. Carosi Pennard School Once Voice Wales

Purpose Pay Feb.2006 498.84 Expenses 15.37 Tax/NI Line Marker powder Graves 202 and 254 P. Field – play equip. check P. Field 205.92 B.Ground 205.80 P. Field 58.00 “ 115.00 “ 145.00 “ 421.00 Hasp and Lock Hall Cleaning Photocopying Membership Renewal

Cheque No. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

VAT - - 7.26 - 8.75 36.04 36.02 10.15 20.13 25.38 73.68 - - - -

Total Amount 525.21 170.02 48.72 220.00 58.75 1,352.12 7.98 60.00 80.10 256.00 2,778.90

BALANCE AS AT 15.2.06
Current Account Deposit No. 2 Account No. 4 Account Less Cheques not presented		7,662.81 19,753.44 1,787.02 7,076.43 36,279.70 134.63 36,145.07	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less Payments Balance	22,441.01 60,946.09 ________ 83,387.10 47,242.03 36,145.07
06/25	GRANTS OF RIGHT
None this month

06/26	MATTERS OUTSTANDING
· Green Path · Toilets, Southgate Road · Vennaway Lane – transfer of land · Equal Opportunities Policy - Refer to March meeting · Linkside Drive – removal of bushes		MS MS MS BLS BLS
06/26	COMMUNITY WEBSITE
· Mrs. James gave a progress report. Further grant application to be made with the help of SCVS. · All Gower Councils invited to a meeting on Sunday 19^th February 2006 or Monday 20^th February 2006 at Port Eynon Community Hall on Sand Dredging at Helwick Bank.		BLS NEK
06/27	STANDING ORDERS
Revised Standing Orders to be amended as appropriate.		BLS
06/28	50^th ANNIVERSARY – AONB
· Mrs. White gave a progress report on the meeting being held at Swansea Museum. · Mrs. White and Ms. Gerke agreed to join the committee being set up for the purpose of an Art & Craft Exhibition in Pennard Community Hall, co-ordinated by Mrs. Mary Gibbons. The Committee to be asked if this can be linked into the other activities taking place to commemorate the 50^th Anniversary of Gower as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. · The exhibition committee to have free use of the hall.		BAW AG BLS
06/29	NEWSLETTER
Mrs. James volunteered to co-ordinate the preparation of the annual Newsletter. All contributions to Mrs. James before next Council Meeting on Thursday, 16^th March 2006.
The meeting closed at 9.45 pm.