MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON TUESDAY 17^th JANUARY 2006

Present: Ms. S. Musgrave – Chairman Dr. R. J. Cook Ms. A. Gerke Mrs. L. James Mr. N. E. King Mr. P. H. Lanfear 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:

Mrs. H. F. Langford

Mr. G. W. Gregory

06/1	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
06/2	MINUTES OF 12^th DECEMBER 2005
Approved, as amended, by Mr. Nash and seconded by Dr. Cook.
06/3	MATTERS ARISING
· Noted letter from Mr. J. H. Green, City and County of Swansea, about the chicane at Southgate Road and the proposed 20 mph permanent speed limit outside Pennard School. · Noted a petition from residents in the Ward opposed to the chicane. Agreed that the petition be forwarded to Mr. Green. · Mr. Green to be advised that Pennard Community Council consider the chicane to be a potential danger situated as it is, on a bend, and that a permanent 20mph speed limit outside the school is totally unacceptable. · Mr. Green to be invited to attend the next meeting of Pennard Community Council on 15^th February at 7.00 pm.		BLS BLS BLS

06/4	COUNCILLOR MRS. M. SMITH
· Councillor Mrs. Smith gave a progress report on those items listed in paragraph 05/126. · Ms. Gerke concerned at the potholes on Eastcliff. · Mrs. James concerned about the condition of the pavement outside the new houses on Beaufort Drive; the need for the pavements generally to be cleaned on a more frequent basis; concern that more posts were apparently being be erected in Kittle for the 30mph signs. · Mrs. White asked about a bus stop sign opposite Cannisland Park for buses from town.
· Dr. Cook concerned about the sunken pavement outside 104 Pennard Drive. · Mr. Weeks concerned about the blocked street gully at the entrance to Beaufort Gardens. · Mr. Nash concerned at lack of regular street cleaning. · Mr. Morris concerned at the ruts in Pennard Road near Highway Cottage. · Mr. King concerned at the erosion of the tarmac road outside 32 Eastcliff. · Mrs. Radcliffe concerned about the litter on Pennard Road and the recently erected signs at Vennaway Lane and Park Road advertising Badgers Meadow.		SM
06/5	COMMITTEES
Finance Committee · The recommendations in the report circulated with the agenda about the Clerk’s gratuity were agreed. · The annual Tax Return to be filed on line.		BLS
Planning Committee · Amended Planning Application 2005/2064 - 47 Pennard Road – two storey side extension Decision: No objection · Appeal Noted application 2004/2910 – Three Cliffs Drive, Sandy Lane, going to appeal.
· New Planning Applications 2005/2600 - 68 Linkside Drive, Two storey side and single storey rear extension. Decision: No objection
2005/0015 - Plot 34, Burrows Road. Construction of detached dwelling, amended house type on Plot 34 (amendment to planning permission 2004/0200 on 13^th July 2004). Decision: No objection (declarations of interest by Ms. Musgrave and Mr. Lanfear).
2006/0039 - 112 Pennard Drive Side dormer. Decision: No objection 2005/2608 26 Pennard Road, two-storey rear extension. Objection on the following grounds: · This would be a gross over development of the site, the area becoming industrialised, as opposed to a small commercial business in a village environment. · Were the applicants to be successful, this would create an undesirable precedent for other proposals of a similar nature, the cumulative effect being incremental erosion in the character and appearance of the area. · Concern also expressed about lack of existing car parking outside these shops resulting in staff allegedly parking in the residential street at the rear in Beaufort Drive. Additional staff, customers and delivery vehicles would further compound the problem. · An aerial photograph showing existing traffic congestion to be forwarded to the Planning Department. · Noted letter of objection from Mr. David Pettifer.		BLS
Community Hall Committee · Noted that an insurance investigation being made by Allianz Cornhill to follow up compensation claim from Mrs. P. de Torres. · Agreed to the suggestion of the School that the newly installed gates at the entrance to the school/hall be closed (not locked) by the last person leaving the premises in the evening, in an attempt to discourage unauthorised visitors. · A £10.00 surcharge received from a user of the hall who failed to leave the premises in good order. Agreed this be paid to the cleaning staff. (Dr. Waymark declared an interest). · The flooding of the car park still outstanding. Councillor Mrs. Smith agreed to pursue. · Agreed that plenary powers be given to the Hall Committee to put repointing of the hall and associated works out to tender. · Agreed that coat hooks be fixed in the small hall.		BLS MS PMW PMW
Playing Field Committee · Dr. Waymark reported on the safety check completed by the City and County of Swansea on play equipment. Minor work only required. · It was agreed that plenary powers be given to the Playing Field Committee for the provision of two new seats. · Dr. Waymark reported that two quotations had been received for fencing. Fencing to the existing bank to the left of the field, quote from B. Williams for £680.00 (excluding VAT) and from Spencers for £485.00 (excluding VAT). Agreed to accept the quote from Spencers. · Fencing along 17 Anderson Lane. Two quotations received for stock fencing – B. Williams £690.00 (excluding VAT) and Spencers £960.00 (excluding VAT). Agreed to accept the quote from B. Williams subject to confirmation that chain link fencing 2.0mm thick and that the old barbed wire removed. Playing Field Committee given plenary powers to resolve.		PMW PMW PMW PMW
Management of the Playing Field Dr Waymark was thanked for her detailed report. The report previously circulated was discussed. The following recommendations were agreed: a) The Playing Field Committee be known as the Field Management Committee, composed of three Members appointed to play a full role in the management of the Playing Field. b) The Management Committee to be Mr. Lanfear, Mr. Nash and Dr. Waymark. c) In July each year, the Management Committee to consider in detail the hire for the coming season and confirm this with users. d) In March 2006, the Management Committee to arrange for the paid cleaning of the changing rooms. e) Every eight weeks the Management Committee to update the ongoing Action Plan, copies to the Clerk and Contractor. f) Accept that the amenity of the Playing Field will cost £2,000.00 to £2,500.00 p.a. to maintain.
Burial Ground Committee · No report
Footpaths Committee · No report
Parish Hall Committee · No report
Neighbourhood Watch · Mr. Nash reported on the meeting held with the Police on the 13^th January 2006.
06/6	COMMUNITY COUNCILS
a) Community Councils’ relationship with the City & County of Swansea · The Clerk reported on his meeting with the Top Performance Cabinet Advisers Committee on the 22^nd December 2005. · The Clerk’s response to the questionnaire about Community Councils’ relationship agreed. · Individual Members asked to complete a similar questionnaire and return to County Hall. b) Agreed that Dr. Cook attend the final meeting of WGALC to close all financial matters. c) Noted the Clerks’ and Councils’ Newsletter		BLS ALL RC
06/7	PENNARD CLIFFS LIAISON GROUP
No report
06/8	PENNARD AREA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
· The Minutes of the PACP meeting held on the 11^th January 2006 were circulated. Concern expressed about a number of issues, notably the possibility of permanent 20 mph speed signs outside the school, (see also Minute No. 05/137). Noted Mr. King’s comments to Mr. Grant about the Minutes. · Agreed that Pennard Community Council representatives meet PACP representatives on Monday, 30^th January at 6.30 pm in the Community Hall to consider the working relationship between the two organisations.		BLS
06/9	CORRESPONDENCE
Noted the following from: · University of Wales about Welsh Courses · The Welsh Assembly about guidance for Fire and Rescue Services; Law and Property Act 1925 about cattle grids and fencing on common land. · Swansea College about part-time courses · Ms. Siân Musgrave about near misses on Pennard Golf Course and fencing on common land (the Clerk, Dr. Waymark, Ms. Musgrave declared an interest).

06/10 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AS AT 17.1.06

Payable to Spencers SWALEC Caterclean Staples B. L. Smith Inland Rev. AYB Elect. Powergen G. Davies G. J. Isaacs M. Henwood P. Carosi P. Carosi

Purpose P. Field maintenance 205.92 B. Ground maintenance 205.80 P. Field slide 810.00 G. Ground 12 graves refix 264.00 Light, Vennaway Lane Hall – cleaning supplies Stationery Pay – January 2006 Tax/NI Repair of light, Vennaway Lane Hall – gas supply Hall – gas heater Graves 193/254 Hall – lock in surgery Hall – cleaning Hall – cleaning

Cheque No. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

VAT 36.04 36.02 141.73 46.20 0.24 12.72 5.84 - - 9.63 69.33 60.37 - - -

Total Amount 1,745.73 5.22 85.43 35.62 499.04 170.24 64.63 465.51 405.37 220.00 55.00 60.00 10.00 3,821.79

BALANCE AS AT 17.1.06
Current Account Holding Account No. 2 Account No. 4 Account Less Cheques not presented		14,345.63 13,730.12 1,784.59 7,066.82 36,927.16 60.00 36,867.16	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less Payments	22,441.01 57,747.39 ________ 80,188.40 43,321.24 36,867.16
06/11	GRANTS OF RIGHT
None this month
06/12	MATTERS OUTSTANDING
Councillor Mrs. Smith following up on the items below: · Green Path · Toilets, Southgate Road - · Vennaway Lane - transfer of land · Flooding in Hall Car Park ___________ · 50^th Anniversary of Gower becoming an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (agenda for February Council).					MS MS MS MS BLS
06/13	COMMUNITY WEBSITE
Mrs. James gave a progress report.
06/14	POLICY DOCUMENTS
Agenda item deferred to February meeting. Council to appoint Internal Auditor and agree continuation of direct debit payments at February meeting (Agenda item)
The meeting closed at 9.59 pm.