Amendments were made to change the date of meeting to 16^th, spelling of Hickery, Gary Davies and the following new wording - 2010 Field regarding pavilion – Cllr M Smith, G Nash and L Silver to progress and the reference to floodlights to be deleted. It was proposed by D Hickery and seconded by L Irwin that the minutes be accepted as a true record.  This was agreed and the Minutes were signed by the Chair of the meeting.

The appointment of Tony Edwards as Internal Auditor was agreed.

Cannisland Bus Stop – application has been made to place this on common land.

Access to Doctor’s surgery – deferred for information to next meeting.

The following were approved for payment

There was an objection to the following application:

2010/0160 25 Eastcliff – demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwelling – objection only to the terrace at the rear of the proposed dwelling as this overlooks the adjacent house no 24 thereby resulting in a loss of privacy for the occupants.

2010/0303 64 Southgate Road – retention of temporary permission for use as a tea room and retail outlet – concern to be expressed at the apparent production of fried food and the take away element, both of which appeared to be contrary to the temporary permission.

Decisions received from C&C Swansea

2010/0158 1 Anderson Lane – detached greenhouse – conditional approval

2010/0105 2 Eastcliff – two storey front extension incorporating garage with side dormers and balcony and replacement front dormer – conditionally approve

Cllr M Smith updated the Council that C&C Swansea were looking at 32 Eastcliff (2009/1346) regarding the use of the dwelling as separate from the main house. Also 2009/1410 Kittle Hill Poultry Farm had now had a traffic condition applied to the approval.

Concern was expressed about the removal of the hedge and the installation of boulders at 43a Pennard Road.  Highways to be contacted.

Noted letter from I Campbell regarding drains from Plot 2 65 Pennard Road.  Agreed to invoice for £200.  the owner of Plot 1 was still to be contacted.

Burial Ground – W Weeks reported that the trailer had now gone and that he was still following the matter of the mole catcher.

Field – G Nash reported that there were still problems with the shower but the plumber was dealing with these.  It was agreed that the new Clerk should keep guarantee cards on file in future.

It was agreed that the Chair and G Nash would follow up the matter of the money owed by Murton Rovers when the Chair returned.

Hall – M Waymark reported that 4 tenders had been sent out for the painting and another was to be sent forthwith.  Agreed that Squiggles could put rubberised surfacing at the rear of the nursery. The cleaning contract was referred to the Hall committee.

The matter of the trip switch still needed to be addressed.

Environment – P Middleton enquired about possible sites for a co-operative market garden, but no ideas were forthcoming.

The Council were reminded of the litter pick scheduled for 18 April at 10.30 to meet in the Beaufort Car Park.  Agreed to ask one of the Kittle Residents Committee to speak to the Landlord about the litter in the car park.

With regard to the mobile Take Away China Boy, the Council was updated by Cllr M Smith with regard to the situation.  It was agreed that there were concerns and it was agreed to communicate these concerns as follows:

• Police – traffic hazard from vehicles parking on the corner whilst the drivers collected food.
• C&C Swansea –  Traffic -with regard to traffic problems as above.
• C&C Swansea – Environmental health with regard to loss of amenity, the noise of the generator and the health and safety risk of refuelling the generator.

Footpaths – M Waymark suggested that members should consider who should serve on the Green Path working Party as this should be formed at the next Council meeting.

Cllr M Smith agreed to follow the matter of the damaged duck boarding on the Golf Course which presented a safety hazard and needed urgent removal.

Parish Hall The report of the AGM and Annual Accounts were noted.

PACP L James and M Smith had attended.  Concern had been expressed about amenities including boules for the older residents.  Agreed to refer this to the Field Committee.

The 20 mph signs were to be renewed shortly.

Neighbourhood Watch – the PACT meeting next Monday 22 March 2010 was noted.

Community Council Forum P Middleton had attended and reported on the proposed developments in the City Centre.  He also reported that there may be WAG funding to help Community Councils set up their own websites and to link into the City/County Councils’ website.

One Voice Wales R Cook will be reporting on the Executive meeting to the May Community Council meeting.

Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners – AONB Design Guide regarding meeting on 24 March – P Middleton to attend

UK Biobank

HM revenue and Customs regarding workshop re PAYE

Councils Direct Newsletter

Wicksteed and SSP re Playground equipment

G Funnell – copy letter to National Trust regarding parking at Pennard Cliffs – agreed to contact S Musgrave regarding possible short term parking in the NT car park and to write to Swansea regarding the possibility of designating Keep Clear in front of the bus shelter.

C&C Swansea regarding commercial waste

Ian Ambrose – also regarding parking at Pennard Cliffs

Community boundary amendments – the situation was now agreed by the affected parties.

Loan Agreement regarding hall – document received to show the loan was now paid off.

Chloe Rixson re donation towards participation in Huarango Dragon – already referred to Pennard Community Charity

A letter was received from Pennard Stores concerning the toilets. Pennard Council to write to Swansea Council.

Arrangements were made for the distribution of the newsletter.

After proposal by G Nash and seconding by A Thomas, these were accepted as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

Certain issues had been raised by C James and after discussion; the Chairman was briefed on how to address these.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9.45 pm.

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