The vice-chairman, Clr. P. Griffiths, chaired the April meeting of Manorbier Community Council, as the chairman was unable to attend.

As a matter of courtesy to a resident of Jameston who was present to hear the views of the council on the application made by Jameston Community Association for funding by the community council for the new noticeboard in Jameston, it was decided to discuss this agenda item first.

Clr. T. Wales declared an interest in the above item. It was proposed by Clr. E. Thompson and seconded by Clr. R. Minchin that the community council pay the invoice of £226.98.

A vote was taken and the following councillors were in favour - Clr. E. Thompson, Clr. R. Minchin, Clr. T. Wales; against - Clr. M. Meyrick and Clr. M. Calver.

The chairman used her vote and casting vote to vote in favour of payment being made to Jameston Community Association for the noticeboard as requested.

MATTERS ARISING

No reply had been received from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park on bridleways on and around the beach. The clerk was to chase this up.

The additional 250 community questionnaires that had been printed would be distributed between the community associations for both new residents to complete and residents who had not completed a questionnaire to date.

MONTHLY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Both Clr. E. Thompson and Clr. T. Wales were not prepared to accept the financial statement that the clerk had provided each councillor with.

The clerk showed Clr. P. Griffiths the most up-to-date bank statements that she possessed and Clr. Griffiths was happy with the figures that had been provided.

It was resolved that the clerk should find an easier method of preparing the monthly financial statement in time for the next meeting.

QUARTERLY ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR COMMUNITY CENTRE

It was proposed by Clr. T. Wales and seconded by Clr. E. Thompson that the council should refuse to pay the clerk the £130 administration fees in respect of the Community Centre. Clr. T. Wales stated that he did not think the clerk had earned this money as she had not attended meetings or carried out any work for the Community Association.

Clr. R. Minchin felt that the council were duty bound to pay this money as they were bound by a contract until such a time as it was altered. Clr. M. Calver seconded this statement.

In favour of paying the clerk -Clr. R. Minchin, Clr. M. Meyrick and Clr. M. Calver

Against paying the clerk: Clr. T. Wales, Clr. E. Thompson.

Clr. P. Griffiths used her vote and casting vote as chairman to resolve not to pay the clerk.

The clerk was to pursue whatever action she felt necessary against the council to recover the money that she felt was owed to her.

NORMANDY VETERANS

It was proposed by Clr. P. Griffiths and seconded by Clr. M. Calver to make a £25 donation to the Normandy Veterans in recognition of the work carried out by Mr. G. Pryme in maintaining the war memorial.

ACCOUNTS AND

CONSTITUTIONS FROM ORGANISATIONS

The clerk was to write to all organisations who had received donations from the community council to request a copy of their most recent accounts and a copy of their constitution if available.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The Firs, 4 Longfield, Manorbier - fire escape window (no objection)

Celtic Haven, Lydstep - variation of Section 106, agreement to allow land to be used as parking for handicapped clients, their carers and staff. Objections were raised. All present would have liked to have had more information on the significance of varying the Section 106 agreement and the impact that varying the agreement would have on the surrounding area. On this basis the council felt strongly enough to object.

Celtic Haven Village, Lydstep - parking for handicapped visitors, carers and staff, tree screening to car park and sewerage plant. The council wished to object, subject to more information.

2 Windy Ridge, Manorbier - games room extension (no objection).

CORRESPONDENCE

The clerk was to write to Mr. S. Sawyer again advising him that the community council had requested that a dropped kerb be installed opposite his property and that he was within his rights to park outside his property. The clerk was to write to Pembrokeshire County Council and forward a copy to Mr Sawyer.

Clr. T. Wales was nominated as the Manorbier Community Council candidate to sit on the Local Health Board committee.

Correspondence from Clr. M. Hughes - PCC on play areas: Each councillor was to respond to the comments raised by Clr. Hughes individually.

COMMUNITY CENTRE TO INCLUDE THE PAYMENT OF INCREASED RENT

Proposed by Clr. E. Thompson and seconded by Clr. T. Wales that the outstanding back rent of £1,931.89 should be paid to the Youth Hostel Association without further delay.

JUNE MEETING

It was resolved that the meeting on the June 1 would be to verify and approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 4. The clerk advised that she had provisionally made arrangements for a meeting to be held on the June 22, to comply with the legal requirements after an election had been held.

AGENDA ITEMS

It was resolved that the deadline for agenda items would in future be 6 pm on the Tuesday prior to the council meeting to allow the clerk enough time to distribute the agendas and minutes in accordance with legal requirements.