PENLLERGAER COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on 14th November 2017
PRESENT. Councillor W Morgan (Chairman)
Councillors
Mr T John, Mrs R A Talbot, Mr K Evans Mrs W Fitzgerald
Mrs R Thomas
APOLOGIES
Councillor Mr D Oakley, Mrs G Richards, Mrs C Pugh
07.17. 01 PUBLIC MEETING
No public in attendance
07.17.02 DECLARATION OF MEMBERS INTERESTS
None
07.17.03 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 10th October 2017 were approved subject to Village Hall, delete “railings have been painted” insert “railings in need of painting”
07.17.04 MATTERS ARISING
Reported that trees at entrance to Parc Penllergaer have been cut
Also overgrown track at Gelli Hydd cut back but path remains very muddy
Confirmed that no dormouse survey has been undertaken on proposed development land at Phoenix Way.
07.17.05 CORRESPONDENCE
Betws Common Holdings Ltd
Noted Notice of application for consent to carry out restricted works on Betws Common comprising double and single stock proof fencing and cattle grids.
Resolved that the Council is not directly involved and has no comment on the proposal
City and County of Swansea
Hanging Basket Scheme 2018
Noted In 2017 the Council ordered 2 hanging baskets and 4 lamp standard baskets for Parc Penllergaer at a cost of £444.20 (Ex Vat). There is no proposed cost increase for 2018.
Resolved that the order for 2017 be repeated for the forthcoming year
Penllergaer Over 60's Association
Noted Request for Financial Assistance 2017. A section 137 grant of £300 was approved in 2016.
Resolved that a grant of £300 be approved
City and County of Swansea
Christmas Sleigh
Noted TheCity Council has offered the Land Train as an alternative to the Christmas Sleigh which is considered to be beyond economic repair. Due to the need for an urgent response the alternative proposal has been agreed in principle.
Noted The Land Train will comprise one carriage to accommodate Father Christmas, 2 staff, and will be decorated with Christmas lights and play Christmas music. A minimum of 2 stewards will be required with high visibility jackets to accompany the train which should not travel at more than 8 mph and should be vacated for travel on the bypass. Police and Insurers to be informed
Resolved that the hire of the land train be confirmed at a cost of £350 and that the Christmas Parade be arranged for 7th December 2017 as outlined in the risk assessment above.
07.17.06 NEWSLETTER
The Chairman reported that Councillor Pugh has indicated that she is finding it difficult to devote sufficient time to the Newslettter and it was agreed that alternative arrangements be considered for the future. In the meantime Councillor Fitzgerald agreed to include details of the Christmas Parade in her Newsletter.
07.17.07 FINANCE REPORT
The following invoices were approved for payment
Swansea Valley Tarmac Tarmac V Hall £3120.00
Mark Tyzack V Hall cctv drain survey £75.00
The Printers Signage Sports Field £156.00
Not approved
Low Cost Plumbing Un block drain V Hall £168.00
Concern expressed that work was not properly carried out. To be referred back to contractor.
07.17.08 WEB SITE
Details of Christmas Parade to be put on web site.
07.17.09 REPORT OF THE SUB COMMITTEES.
Sports Field
Councillor John reported that inclement weather has meant the cancellation of a number of football matches.
Village Hall
Councillor John referred to the recent problem with the blocked drain and emphasised the need for users not to dispose of material likely to cause a blockage in the drain and for notices to this effect to be placed in the toilet area.
Environment
Councillor Fitzgerald reported that the village sign will be installed on Pontardulais Road shortly.
Discussions have been held with the City Council with regard to various options to slow down traffic on the approach to the school. The LDP Action Group are preparing for the forthcoming pre hearing on 13th December. Concerns were expressed over the speeding of cars on Swansea Road.
Police
It is hoped a replacement PCSO will be in place in the New Year.
07.17.10 CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS.
The following application was approved
2017/2035 Crown House, Gorseinon Road
Construction of 12 industrial units
In the following application the amended plans and additional information do not address all of the Council's concerns particularly in respect of proposed loss of trees resulting from the proposed development.
2017/ 1833 Land north of Foresters House, Llangyfelach Road
Detached dwelling and garage (amended plans and additional information)
Available to be viewed at property.swansea.gov.uk
07.17.11 RESIDENTS QUERIES
Councillor Ken Evans expressed concern at the cutting of trees at the rear of Elm Crescent.
07.17.12 DATE OF NEXT MEETING. 12th December 2017
D.L.Hoskins CPFA
Clerk to the Council