Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 14^th October 2008

1.      Attendance: Attendance: Steve Walmsley (SW) (Chair), Anne Morse-Jones (AMJ) (Vice Chair), Roger Button (RB), Steve Campbell Kelly (SCK), Sally Thomas (ST2), Nicola Rees (NR), Selina Taylor (ST) (Clerk)
2.      Apologies: none
3.      Declaration of interests: none
4.      Minutes of the last meetings: 9^th September NR was at the meeting. Point 8 should read trim BETWEEN Mid March…   18^th September Apologies from Sally Thomas and Nicola Rees, not Christopher Beynon. NR declared an interest on the planning application. Also added so there is no overriding social and economic need for a new build was added to the bottom of the letter and RCC agreed that that was acceptable.
5.      Matters arising: none that not covered elsewhere
6.      Bus Shelter: This was discussed with Mr Miles of SCC before the meeting and not minuted as RCC had already sent their comments in and this was just an informal chat.
7.      National Trust: NR said that the lifebelt was missing at the bottom of the Rhossili cliffs.   ST to ask SJ who is responsible and inform them.
8.      Footpaths: cheque from NCI for £50 as had another 100 maps in addition to the ones not paid for. RB has paid £25 for last batch of maps. SP has asked to speak to the Dorman’s re. Bunkers Hill end of Talgarths Footpath. He believes that FP 43 has been cleared now, but will check. Is also speaking to Roland re. FP 14. Have cleared the ditches on The Green and spoken to Alison Jones, but water was coming from behind her in last deluge and NT have looked at the work there. Footpath maps: SW did breakdown of finances for last print run and said we more or less broke even. RB and SCK have looked at new ways in producing a map. RB distributed descriptions of walks and example drawings. RB said that we may be able to get a grant in the April 2009 funding. All old footpath maps should be sold before new ones go on sale. Need three tenders. SW asked if we are not using an OS map, said that we need field shapes to work out where you are. Sally Thomas left the meeting. ST to ask SP if he can help us with the OS map again and maybe have it in colour? RB and SCK to work on layout of map and where words and pictures will go. RB to bring grant application form to next meeting.
9.      Highways: Letter from Mike Williams re. parking at The Green. It is not a public highway, so the police have no authority to report alleged offenders. Suggests contacting owner of land requesting signs or stones to be placed in the area. As of 01/09/09 all parking offences have been decriminalized which means matters have been taken over by SCC. ST to contact Penrice Estate re. problems with parking. Can stones be placed there to prevent people from parking as residents can’t get out and Coastguards stopped from getting to an emergency. Police have been contacted but have no jurisdiction.
10. Village Hall & car park: Harvest lunch was well attended.
11. WA correspondence: Value Wales. SCK reported that it did not affect us unless e.g. we were buying in bulk. Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act – Guidance for Community and Town Councils in Wales. Powers relating to Fixed Penalty Notices. Review of the Community Boundaries in City and County of Swansea. Notices to display and comments by 5^th December.
12. One Voice Wales: Motions for debate at the AGM (11/10/08). Letter forwarded re. launch of Consumer Focus Wales. Consumer Focus Wales.
13. Newsletter: Articles received Roger’s walk, Wednesday Club, RCC, Christopher Beynon, Village Hall, by Popular Request. Also asked Coastwatch, Youth Club, WI, Keep Fit and Len Beynon. Coastguard. Bus Shelter. Do you want an e-version?
14. Planning applications: 2008/1234 has been APPROVED.
Publication of the new design guide for householder development (19^th June 2008). Do we require further copies? Yes.
RCC’s policy on planning breaches was discussed. It was decided that it was not the duty of RCC to police every planning application granted. RCC would only become involved if a breach of planning was brought to their attention by a Community member. However, it was agreed that breaches of planning reported anonymous would not be considered. The minutes of the meeting would contain: the nature of the reported breach of planning; the name of the person reporting the breach and the action (if any) to be taken by RCC. SW to look at the plans re. Talgarths garage
15. Finance: Mandate for signatures so that AMJ can become an authorised signatory on the account. Current position is we have £1200 in bank. Request by Gower website for £100 as having to take on board a maintenance contract. Website is vehicle that is used to comply with the Freedom of Information Act. SW recommends that this £100 is paid as he thought it was not an enormous amount to pay. RCC agreed to pay. RB £25, Coastwatch £50 received. SW to check when the Clerk should be paid.
16. Correspondence: The Gower Society newsletter. Letter from Llwchwr Town Council asking if we want to share the cost of a newspaper advert to say that we have adopted the code of conduct. – No. Shaws & Society of Local Council Clerks to order stationary. Annual report of the Local Heath Board available to download at www.swansealhb.wales.nhs.uk Play for Wales newsletter. Lord Mayor’s Charity Fashion Extravaganza 29/10/08. Lib. Dem. Surgery dates. Bobath Children’s Therapy Centre and Urdd National Eisteddfod 2009 asking for funds.
17. Items for the next meeting: Ask PV for proof to be distributed.
18. Items for the discussion board on the website: none
19. Next meeting: 11^th November