MINUTES of a meeting held on the 1st of March 2010  at the Recreational Hall

 

PRESENT Mr. R.Oliver ( Chairman), Mrs. S.Phillips, Messrs  W.Morris, C.Lowe, C.Mowbray,V.Ley and T.Porter , Cllr. P. Hood-Williams  and Mr.K.Evans ( Clerk).

 

APOLOGIES  FOR  ABSENCE Mrs. J.Williams and Mr. J.Baiss

THE MINUTES of the previous month’s meeting having been circulated were approved as a true record and signed by the Chair.

 

MATTERS  ARISING  None  

 

SWANSEA  COUNCIL  MATTERS

Cllr. Hood-Williams advised that the hard winter had caused problems with potholes throughout the City, and he could not predict when Summerland Park would be patched. Major routes were being prioritised. There would, he said, be a 4.3% rise in Council tax, but budget difficulties were still anticipated for schools. Also closure of Fairwood Hospital could again become an issue, with the local Health Board utilising care in the community as an alternative. The Clerk reported that provision was being made to enable a temporary speed sign to be utlised on Gower Road

 

HALL  MANAGEMENT

It was noted that there had been damage to the bank around the pond, as a result of vandalism during the recent freeze. The Youth Shelter would be removed in view of advice that had been received. Allotments were still being considered, and Mr. Morris had agreed to investigate the depth of the soil in the relevant area. The Gardening Club had requested written confirmation of the user of its room, and the Clerk will review previous minutes to this effect. The contract with Swansea Council for flailing would be renewed at the same price as at present. The Hall Management Committee had declined a proposed booking of the Hall for dog psychology and training classes to be held by Mrs Pamela Purnell, a resident of Springfield Avenue. This proposed booking was discussed further, following representations that Mrs Purnell had subsequently made. It was resolved to ratify the decision of the Management Committee, although with reluctance as the applicant is a Village resident. It was considered that even with the most stringent precautions, there could be a potential hygiene risk, and also other Hall Users might be discouraged, especially those that involved activities on the hall floor. There could even be potential for a claim if a hall user suffered harm, particularly a child, as well as a risk of damage to the carpeting. The Clerk was instructed to write accordingly to Mrs. Purnell.

It was reported that there had been a further instance of difficulties caused by cars parking for the Rugby Club. Mr. Morris had already taken this up with Club members, as he would be prepared to open up the Hall car park if notified in advance of relevant dates. It was also noted that measurements were now being drawn up for installation by the Club of rugby posts on the Hall playing fields, at right angles to the soccer pitch that would remain.

PLANNING

Cllr. Hood-Williams retired at this point.  It was resolved to oppose an application for an end of terrace development at 20 Edgemoor Close, which would add a third dwelling to a pair of semis. This was considered in garden development, wrong in principle, and an over intensive use at this location with possible traffic problems. An application for an extra garage at Middle Killay Farm was supported as an improvement providing desirable under cover parking. It was noted that the appeal against a certificate for lawful use at 754 Gower Road had been withdrawn.

Cllr. Hood-Williams returned.

The Clerk reported that a letter had been received detailing progress of the Clyne Valley Community Project

 

FINANCES

The following cheques were approved for payment:-

Handprint                                                             599   04

John Collins & Ptnrs ( Clerk’s xps )                      33    93

Swansea Council  ( Flailing )                                754    40

One Voice Wales                                                  133    00

R K Evans  ( Clerk’s fees )                                   900    00

Don Lewis                                                           1981  00

Ricoh                                                                         7   80

C.Mowbray  ( paint )                                              75   82

It was resolved to accept Mr. Don Lewis’ tender for the Field Maintenance contract for the forthcoming year

The following payments direct from the Bank in Febuary were ratified:-Welsh Water                                                   28    00

EON                                                                     163    36     

SWALEC                                                               59    00

The Clerk was instructed to enquire of the Council’s Bankers whether better interest could be earned if the deposit account were tied up for a longer period

 

 

 

ANY  OTHER  BUSINESS

1  Mr Morris reported that the flat roof of the Hall had been repaired, and work would be carried out on the fascias.

2  Enquiries would be made as to possible sources of funding for work on the Play Area

3  Mr Ley would check the planning consent for the Vets’ surgery

4  It was noted that lorries were using the Hall car park. This was shortly to be marked out.

5  Mr Mowbray said that the Play-Area was currently well used

6  Items were requested for the next Village Newsletter

 

There being no further business, the meeting was closed.

 The next meeting would be on 12th April  2010.