At the annual general meeting of St. Mary Out Liberty Community Council, Clr. Morris informed the chairman that this would be his last meeting as a councillor. Mr. Morris would shortly be leaving the area and had sent a written resignation.

The chairman expressed regret that Mr. Morris would be leaving. He had been an excellent councillor and had served the community to a very high standard and would be greatly missed.

The clerk would advise PCC of the resignation.

Retiring Chairman's report

During a relatively inactive year, the council were successful in several areas. The boundary issue was finally resolved as a result of councillors' determination and commitment. The distribution of commemorative fridge magnets to households in the community to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee was very well received and the council's support for Ironman Wales through a field station at New Hedges was greatly appreciated by competitors and supporters alike.

Welcome improvement was the addition of two glass bus shelters to protect commuters on the 381 route and hopefully, two other bus stops would shortly be refurbished and painted. As always, the council had continued with its commitment to continue supporting the Village Hall.

Showing solidarity with other local councils, St. Mary Out Liberty Community Council had continued to demonstrate its opposition to the proposed insensitive position of the civic amenities site adjacent to a residential care home.

Finally, Clr. Herrick thanked County Clr. Preston for his support for the council and for his very genuine commitment to actually have an effect and get things done.

Similarly, he thanked fellow councillors and the clerk for their continued support and for their commitment, prudence and time freely given in all weathers, to ensure that St. Mary Out Liberty Council remained vibrant and well run, and that the council area continued to be a happy place to live.

Election of Chairman 2013-2014

Clr. R. Herrick was proposed to continue as chairman for a further term. Proposed by Clr. Morris, seconded by Clr. Mrs Leyshon. There were no further nominations and Clr. Herrick was elected to the chair.

Election of vice-chairman: Clr. D. Brace was proposed by Clr. Mrs. Leyshon, seconded by Clr. Mrs. Turner. There were no further nominations and Clr. Brace was elected to serve as vice-chairman.

Clerk's salary 2013-2014: After a discussion, it was proposed by Clr. Nash that the clerk be awarded a rise in line with inflation (2.8 per cent), seconded by Clr. Morris.

Planning Applications

Erection of 10 holiday lodges - Mr. and Mrs. Nash, Well Park Caravan Park, New Hedges (refusal of consent was noted).

Application for tree works TPO 116 - No 3 Nyth Gwennol, Saundersfoot (after consideration, it was agreed that council had no objection to this being approved).

Appeals

Citizens Advice Bureau - a donation of £10 was proposed by Clr. Mrs Leyshon, seconded by Clr. Nash .

Village matters

Dog fouling: It was reported that the problem had not deteriorated in recent weeks and monitoring would continue.

Litter within the village: Again this problem appeared to be under control.

Parcel of land near Trevayne Lane: The clerk advised that the area needed attention. Council agreed that the clerk contact Mr. A. Brace to carry out the required works.

County Councillor Mr. Jon Preston

Due to the fact that County Clr. Preston was away on holiday, he had sent a written report to the clerk. It included updates on the following matters:

Civic amenities site, Brooklands: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority's development management committee had compiled a report for the consideration of the PCNPA committee members. The report stated that the planning application involved a wide range of material planning considerations and that due to its proposed siting and level of public concern received, it would be essential that members undertake a site visit prior to the June meeting when the application would be determined. This would ensure that members were fully aware of the siting of the proposed scheme and its potential impacts prior to making a decision on the application. Clr. Preston had forwarded a written request to PCNPA asking that a minimum of three individuals be able to speak at the June meeting in opposition to this plan. Due to the significance of this planning application, he fully expected his request to be accommodated.

Tenby MIU: Following the meeting Clr. Preston attended with Tenby Town Council and Welsh Assembly members Rebecca Evans and Joyce Watson, a letter from Hywel Dda Heath Board chairman had been forwarded to him in which the chairman, Mr. Chris Martin, had maintained his stance in that he believed the Minor Injuries Unit at Tenby had relatively low levels of activity, the services were uneconomical to run and that the health board did not make the best use of its resources in the running of this service. He also stated that the health board remained convinced that the decision to negotiate with local GPs to provide minor injuries services with additional arrangements during the summer remained the right decision.

Mr. Martin did, however, reiterate the health board's commitment to provide health service from the Tenby Cottage Hospital. A hospital seemed to be the obvious place for a health board to provide health service from, but Clr. Preston appreciated Mr. Martin making that point clear for all.

Clr. Preston had received no notification with regard to a service level agreement being reached as yet. This would be key in establishing the cornerstone of the services expected to be received going forward.

Park House Court: Clr. Preston had again written to the planning decisions branch at the Welsh Assembly asking for a definitive forecast on the determination of the planning application 10/0696/PA at Park House Court. The application had now been passed back to the planning inspectorate who had arranged for a re-opening of the hearing which was scheduled to take place on July 10. Once the hearing was closed, the planning inspector would prepare a report for consideration by the Welsh Ministers.

Waterwynch: Clr. Preston had contacted PCNPA and Pembrokeshire County Council with regard to the proposal to erect a sign making it very clear to all that there was un- restricted pedestrian access to Waterwynch beach.

Environmental issues: Clr. Preston said there had been some unwelcome guests in the village and he recently received a report regarding a possible vermin problem. This was attended to very swiftly by a PCC pest control officer and he had received no further reports of their presence.

Playing Field and Village Hall

Clr. Mrs. Leyshon advised that the VHMC had agreed for the clerk to store a filing cabinet in the storeroom at the Village Hall.

Mrs. Leyshon also reported that the VHMC were concerned about the drainage in certain parts of the playing filed. After a discussion, it was agreed that council should try and assist if possible. Clr. Thomas agreed to investigate and advise the clerk of a contact at Pembrokeshire County Council who may be able to help.

Ironman Wales 2013: Clr. Morris had acted as the council's representative with matters concerning the Ironman event. Due to Clr. Morris's impending departure, Clr. Thomas agreed to become the new liaison officer to represent council.

Any other business

Clr. Mrs. Leyshon reported that the new litter bin near the roundabout needed attention - the clerk would attend.

Concern was also expressed over the amount of litter that was generated from black bags being put out the evening before the refuse collection. If bags were covered, this would prevent such a problem occurring.

Next meeting

The next meeting will be held on June 11 at 6.30 pm.