MINUTES  of a meeting held at The Recreational Hall on the 7th day of July 2008   PRESENT. Messrs. R. Oliver (Chairman), W.Morris, V.Ley and J.Baiss, Mrs. J. Williams, J.Birch and S. Phillips, Cllr. P.Hood-Williams and Mr. R.K.Evans (Clerk)   APOLOGIES  FOR  ABSENCE    Mr C.Mowbray   THE  MINUTES   of the previous monthly meeting were approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.   MATTERS  ARISING 1.Cllr. Hood-Williams advised that the kerbstones and rubbish from the Summerland Park roundabout had been removed by Swansea Council. The local residents had arranged some topsoil, and, he said, Swansea might be able to supply some as well. 2. The Clerk reported that Mr. Robert Morris had written querying the agreement for the water easement, and he had responded to clarify this.   SWANSEA COUNCIL  MATTERS. Referring to previous planning discussions, Cllr. Hood-Williams mentioned that affordable housing could only be specified in new developments of 40 houses or more. He would shortly be meeting the Police, and was asked to reiterate the issues of unruly behaviour, vandalism and reckless motor cycling raised by letter following the June Council meeting. It was noted that the Gower AONB sign had now been erected on Gower Road.   HALL  MANAGEMENT Mrs Phillips said that vandalism remained a problem, and that loitering youths were deterring usage of the Play-Area. Wickstead would shortly be undertaking a safety inspection and risk assessment of this area. Hall bookings were continuing, but a permanent booking officer was still being sought. A review was to be carried out of the rate of hall charges, in view of the level of the direct costs of hiring out the hall. The Clerk advised that the Junior Section of Uplands RFC had well received the idea of using the hall car park, and for signs to indicate this. The Chairman said he would prepare a plan for consideration for signage and stewarding, and there would be further discussion of ditch clearance.   PLANNING Cllr Hood-Williams left at this point Development at 677 Gower Road was discussed. The Council had supported the planning application for a 2 storey rear extension with detached garage and new access. However it appeared that an access was being created over the Council’s land at the rear, and it was considered that although there was an existing pedestrian access, there was not previously vehicular entry at this point. The Clerk was instructed to write to the developer to clarify and refer to the need for consent for a new vehicular access. Faaram Court. Ms Birch declared an interest as a relative of the owners and left the room. An application for a two storey extension was supported, and it was felt that impact would be limited at this remote location. It was agreed that the Planning Authority be requested to impose a condition that the extension be retained as part of the existing holding and not sold off. Ms Birch returned. 567 Gower Road. An application for a rear extension was supported as an improvement not appearing to adversely impact upon neighbouring properties. Cllr Hood-Williams now returned.   FINANCES The Clerk was instructed to query an invoice for repairs from B.T., as it appeared the work necessary was no fault of the Council’s own equipment, but that of B.T. It was resolved to pay the following:-                         £     p  Playdale                                                                   949     99 Gestetner                                                                      2    03 B.T.                                                                           84    96 County Supplies                                                      190     82                     Caretaker                                                                 499     20                      The following payments direct from the Bank in June were ratified :-   Welsh Water                                                     32    00 E On                                                                        439     47 SWALEC                                                                   63    00 It was agreed to cover the cost of training offered by One Voice Wales, in accordance with members’ requirements, and it was also considered that Swansea Council training on the new Code of Conduct would be supported.    ANY  OTHER  BUSINESS ·       The safety of the slide would be considered as part of the forthcoming risk assessment ·       It was agreed to order new wood type flooring for the Play-Area ·       A Welsh Assembly consultation upon speed limits was noted, but considered too technical to comment upon. Cllr. Hood-Williams mentioned there was still a possibility of a Gower wide 40 mph speed limit.   There being no further business, the meeting was closed. The date of the next meeting would be September 1st 2008