UPPER  KILLAY  COMMUNITY  COUNCIL   MINUTES  of a meeting held at The Recreational Hall on the 2nd day of October 2006 PRESENT. Mr. R. Oliver  ( Chairman ), Messrs. J. Baiss and W.Morris , Mrs. J.Williams, L. Holmes and B.Talbot.and Mr. R.K.Evans ( Clerk ). APOLOGIES  FOR  ABSENCE  Mr P. Hood-Williams and Ms. J.Birch  THE  MINUTES   of the previous monthly meeting were approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.   PLANNING   Mr Baiss said there had been two applications for 639 Gower Road. The first was for a rear two storey extension and internal alterations, and it was resolved to support this as being an improvement which did not adversely affect neighbouring properties. The second was an outline application for a bungalow in the garden, to which objections were made by owners of an adjoining property who were present. Following a discussion, it was agreed to oppose this application. It was felt that this would involve an undesirable precedent for increasing the housing density in this part of the Village, and would be out of character for this location. Further, the access to the main road would be at a dangerous position near to a bend, and the access itself would appear inadequate for emergency and other services. Also it was considered that if erected the bungalow would be intrusive upon the privacy of the neighbours. It was noted that appeals had been dismissed in respect of refusal of permission for new dwellings at Middle Farm, Fairwood Lane and 730 Gower Road . Also Swansea Council had refused an application for a detached dwelling at 730 Gower Road.   SWANSEA  COUNCIL  MATTERS   The meeting was advised that the tarmac had been removed from the Summerland Park roundabout, and the grass replacing it was growing well. The Welsh Assembly Local Government Partnership Scheme was noted , in particular comments upon the prospective enhanced roles for Community Councils. Also noted were hearings soon to be held by the Commons Commissioners dealing with Gower Commons. Finally, it was reported that there had been some widening of pavements on Gower Road.   COOPTION   Mr Chris Mowbray, previously a member of the Council, had expressed a willingness to return, and it was agreed unanimously to coopt him.   HALL  MANAGEMENT   Mrs Talbot said that there had been further vandalism to the youth shelter, and it was considered that the cost of more repairs could not be justified. A fire on 1st October by the rear exit to the Hall had scorched the door frame, and had been reported to the Police. The dayroom emergency exit requires some work, and the barrel for the main door lock had failed, necessitating entry through the changing rooms and subsequent alarm resetting. The lock had been repaired, and a quotation would be obtained for a new alarm system, because of the costs involved in operating the current one. Gas Services Wales have been approached to look at the pilot light for the boiler, which is currently out.                                                                      The Chairman reported that Wickstead Ltd. had been instructed to repair the swings, but so far he had been unable to obtain an alternative quotation for repairs to the remainder of the Play-Area. Anti vandal paint had been obtained for the Hall, and would be applied when the weather was suitable, and contractors had been instructed to deal with the problems affecting the roof, and to check the condition of the roof joists. Materials would be purchased for the fence near the cattle grid by Osterley Court , and Mr, Morris said the Commoners had asked that the water trough on the Common be repaired. He would enquire at the next Commoners meeting what legal obligation there was upon the Council to repair this. Members were pleased to note that the Caretaker had succeeded in tidying the area around the Hall from litter, and that the use of stones to restrict parking on the adjacent verge had reduced litter. The Chairman would speak to Mr Purnell and ask that he continue as caretaker.   FINANCES   The Clerk referred to the Annual Return for the previous year, which had been circulated with the agenda for the meeting. The Return was approved for signature by the Chairman and Clerk     It was resolved to pay the following:-                         £     p        Caretaker   `                                                             378     00 County Supplies                                                      175     16                                                                                                                                           The following payments direct from the Bank in September were ratified :- SWALEC                                                                   63    00 Swansea Council ( Rates )                                         68    00 Welsh Water                                                              32    50 Powergen                                                                   24    75 Security Centres                                                         49    20   CHRISTMAS LIGHTS It was agreed to defer this until next month.   ANY  OTHER  BUSINESS   1.It was reported that car parking on Fairwood Lane had recently caused problems on a busy day for the Uplands RFC. It was resolved to offer to the Club that the Hall car park be opened on future busy days, and the Clerk was instructed to raise this with the Club. A sign, or even a marshall at the car park would greatly assist. 2. Mrs. Holmes might be able to organize work on the flower beds by the Hall. 3. A request from One Voice Wales for comments upon training needs was considered. Some felt there was a need for training on roles and responsibilities, but generally different members with varying roles had different training needs. It was not felt possible to give to One Voice Wales the precise priorities for training that was requested.   There being no further business, the meeting was closed. The date of the next meeting would be November 6th 2006.