Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 13^th May 2008

1.      Attendance: Steve Walmsley (SW) (Vice Chair), Roger Button (RB), Nicola Rees (NR), Sally Thomas (ST2), Anne Morse-Jones (AMJ), Selina Taylor (ST) (Clerk)
2.      Apologies: Rob Dyer (RD) (Chair), Christopher Beynon (CB)
3.      Declaration of interests:
4.      Minutes of the last meeting: 7. AMJ didn’t say about Pilton Green, NR did. 11. Add ST offered her resignation but it was refused.
5.      Matters arising: none that were not covered elsewhere on the agenda
6.      National Trust: ST said that SJ had confirmed that RCC must take all NT matters directly to her and not to their tenants as requested. Wall repair has not been completed yet. SJ and LB attended the meeting. SJ said that in her newsletter article she raised importance of Vile to Rhossili. Raised issues of theft and vandalism and difficulty managing Vile with no building. Vile 1 of 2 Medieval Strip systems in UK. Strips have not been registered by Cadw. NT has bought strips and rented back to tenant farmers. NR said that many local farmers have strips in the Vile and did NT support local farmers? SJ said yes, of course.    SJ said that NT has become owner of last resort, as farmers wish to give up and Cadw have not protected it in any other way. If had building, machinery could be not left in fields and animals could be housed indoors. SCC have said that building should be attached, but where? When Village survey was conducted, Village wanted a green space, which is why NT bought field next to Village Hall. Suggestion is to use part of field for a building and if village wanted to use the green space for anything, then given notice, they could. Proposal to put building in field adjacent to Village Hall. Area has been staked to show where building would hopefully go and want to pick up queries and concerns from RCC. SW said it was first that we have heard of this. SJ said concern has been expressed about bales of hay left out. AMJ asked why need more buildings when have all buildings in Pilton Green? SJ said from point of view of making sustainable business. LB said problem with transportation of stock from Rhossili to Pilton Green. Farmers in Vile with land and barns are Ship Farm, Thomases in Rhossili, Jessamine Farm, Nicola Rees. SW said it would be a shame if new barn would impact on Village Hall now it is self-supporting. SB said that barn is not inline with her father’s barns. ST iterated the fact that should a compromise be reached, RCC could not write in support of an application.
7.      Footpaths: New sign erected for FP 9 at Carrissima. SP replied to say thanks for the letter of encouragement.   Confirmation of diversion of FP 35.
8.      Highways: AMJ said to Chevron at The Green has been turned around and is now correct. RCC to look at signs approaching The Green and by Pauline’s and to comment next meeting.
9.      Village Hall & car park: Deed of Transfer and Contract have been signed and solicitor waiting to hear from Swinnerton’s solicitor. How do we wish to receive the funds and what do we want to do with the deeds? RCC agreed to be paid by cheque and deeds can be left with solicitor. Jo Higgins is now the Hall Administrator. Made £12K this year so far.
10. Noticeboards in Rhossili: DP quoted £193.96 for new noticeboard in Rhossili to ST’s written specifications. RCC agreed to accept that.
11. Council elections: Letter was sent to SCC to ask them to act under the relevant sections mentioned last meeting, in order to call another election. Application forms received today. Need to be at Swansea CC by 22^nd May, if contested, election will be 19^th June. ST to gather and send off.
12. WA correspondence: Draft Fire and Rescue Service National Framework for Wales Consultation 2008-2011. Do we wish to comment?   No. Invitation to attend a meeting ion the Proposals to change the structure of the NHS in Wales. Anyone want to go? No. New Code of Conduct passed to SW.
13. One Voice Wales: Need to nominate a Councillor to attend quarterly meetings. No nominations were received. Notice of AGM 11/10/08
14. Planning applications: 2008/0616 Rosslyn – Two storey rear and single storey side extension – RCC have no objections
2008/0279 The Homestead has been APPROVED
15. Finance: Request from RVH for £120 for meetings for year. RCC agreed to approve. Current position £1.3K in bank.    Spent £300 so, £1K in bank. Notice of Audit of accounts for year ending 31/03/08. Precept payment requisition. Both passed to SW. Clerk submitted expenses £3.17 for envelopes, £40.50 for stamps (for leaflet drop) and petrol to HSBC, the solicitors and return (44 miles @ £0.40=£17.60). RCC agreed. Cheque for £25 from NCI for 100 footpath leaflets (owed 50).
16. Correspondence: Gower Commons want to place an advert re. bracken compost in newsletter. Ask for articles for next meeting. SCC UDP – comments by 27^th June passed to SW. Draft Children and Young People Plan 2008-2011 – passed to Youth Club. Second Life products catalogue. Clerk & Councils Direct. Poster from Martin Caton re. miners & previous compensation claims.
17. Items for the next meeting: Newsletter, website
18. Items for the discussion board on the website:
19. Next meeting: 10^th June 2008