MINUTES  of a meeting held at The Recreational Hall on the 12th day of November 2007   PRESENT. Messrs. J. Baiss, W.Morris and V.Ley, Cllr. P. Hood-Williams, Mrs. J.Williams, B.Talbot and S. Phillips,and Mr. R.K.Evans ( Clerk ). In the absence of Mr. Oliver, Mrs. Phillips took the chair.   APOLOGIES  FOR  ABSENCE  Mr R. Oliver and Mrs. L.Holmes THE  MINUTES   of the previous monthly meeting were approved as a true record and signed by the Chair.   MATTERS  ARISING   1.     Cllr. Hood-Williams said that garden waste bags were being collected as far only as Hen Parc Lane , although this might be extended in the next financial year. 2.     It was noted that there were difficulties with the wind blowing about garden waste bags after emptying. However the collectors had proved sympathetic to requests to return these over garden walls.   SWANSEA COUNCIL  MATTERS.   Cllr Hood-Williams declared a standing interest as a member of Swansea Council, and also chairman of the Local Access Forum. He advised that proposals for hospitals, including Fairwood, were being reconsidered, and so Fairwood would be open for some time yet. He also reported that road signs would shortly be erected for Fairwood Lane , potholes had been repaired in Summerland Park and road markings had been repainted recently. The Clerk referred to a Swansea Council consultation paper upon Lighting Scheme Guidance for the AONB. Mr Baiss took the paper on this and would circulate to other members and comment would be made in a response if felt appropriate. There followed a short discussion on whether street lighting should be turned off late at night to save Swansea Council running costs. Although the potential saving was acknowledged, it was felt that there could be drawbacks in respect of road safety and of disturbance by youths.       HALL  MANAGEMENT   It was resolved that the Clerk pursue outstanding hall charges from the dancing class. A draft design for new hall signs was considered, but concerns were expressed that it might not be sufficiently visible from the road. The Chair advised there had been a recent Hall Management Committee meeting, and she would shortly circulate the minutes. It was agreed that the builder working for the Gardening Club carry out some rendering for the Council, to prevent chippings damaging the fire door. It was further agreed that an economical form of lighting be installed in the Club’s extension, and it was noted that apart from some minor vandalism, work on this project was going well. The Clerk would agree with Mr. Morris a form of assurance for the Club in respect of their future use of the extension.   PLANNING   It was noted that an appeal against refusal of planning at this site had been dismissed by the Inspector, and also that Swansea Council had approved applications at the Pen Y Bryn Garage site, 12 Hen Parc Avenue and to the rear of 730 Gower Road. It was resolved to support an application for conversion of an integral garage at 1 Arethusa Court to a bedroom with facilities for the disabled, as this appeared to be an improvement that would not adversely affect neighbours.   FINANCES   It was resolved to pay the following:-                         £     p  Caretaker                                                                 499     20 Kidde Fire Protection Services                                 178     56 County Supplies                                                        65    23 B.T.                                                                           92    53 The following payments direct from the Bank in October were ratified :- SWALEC                                                                   63    00 Welsh Water                                                              25    00 Powergen                                                                   21    99                                                                       ANY  OTHER  BUSINESS   1.Mr Morris expressed concern that there might be a further bid to place a gypsy site in the Village. He expressed an interest as his family’s land had previously been earmarked. Cllr Hood-Williams advised that the planning permission for this had now lapsed, but a second site in Swansea could materialize in the future. He would monitor this issue.   2.It was noted that over a recent weekend the parking of vehicles using the Rugby Club had again caused potential access difficulties. The Clerk said that he had discussed this at the Club on several occasions, and although the Committee was trying to alleviate any problems, it was unlikely a parking steward could be provided. A sign indicating the availability of the Hall car park could be considered. It was agreed that the Clerk would meet with Mr. Morris and the Club Secretary to discuss matters further. Mr. Morris declared an interest as a member of the Club.   There being no further business, the meeting was closed.   The date of the next meeting would be December 3rd 2007