Apologies:  E Porteous, Cllr W Porteous, PC G Tetlow

None.

No update.  Cllr Docherty reported that Scottish Fuels would consider sponsoring planters opposite Mini Market if Chairman could contact marketing@certasenergy.co.uk

P Copland

Hedge cut.  Member of the public reported litter problem in area and bus unable to park at bus stop as car always parked there.

No information.

This was reported and area to be inspected.  Letters to be sent out to house owners.

No feedback from Coast and Countryside Trust.  PC Tetlow had informed P Copland that two quad bikes had been stolen.

Highlighted; awaiting cost.

No progress.

W Porteous waiting for Council to get back to him.

Cllr W Porteous

Message left by B Buchan – has not been contacted.

W Buchan

B Allan unable to determine if fence panel in Inverie Burn.

B Allan

P Copland reported cost to renew one brown sign is over £1,000.

No information

One waiting to be delivered.

Nothing done.

No improvement.

One pothole at crossroads fixed.

Have to approach Fife Council.

V Salvage confirmed that Barnetts will do the catering at £11.50 per head and they will also provide the bar.  P Peddie said that the programme was organised, apart from the speaker to do the Immortal Memory.

M Ashworth reported there was a thank-you letter for donation in the Waid Academy newsletter.

Cllr Docherty said he had attended a meeting in January.  He spoke to one of their representatives as he was disappointed that the East Neuk had not been mentioned in their literature.  He is hoping that this will be rectified.

Proposer: V Salvage                       Seconder: B Buchan

It was at this point in the proceedings that Peter Copland introduced Richard Wemyss, who has drawn up an alternative plan which is centred around the deep slipway at the West Pier in St Monans.  Richard gave a brief resumé of his work experience: past Curator/Administrator of the Scottish Fisheries Museum; worked in Shetland as Head of Operations on £15 million project and currently employed as Project Manager for the East Neuk Foodbank.

With an ageing fishing fleet there is a higher demand for repairs, but fewer yards to do the work.  Previously there was a lack of skilled labour in the area, but now this is not the case.  Dr Leonardo Bortolami is the manager of the boat building facility at the Scottish Fisheries Museum.  At the moment the Fruitful, a historic fishing yawl is being restored there and four trainees are involved with the work.  The Reaper is currently having a refit costing £0.5 million at Rosyth.  In the 1980s she was on the slip at St Monans and requires annual maintenance.  The slip is a “hauling out slipway” and is the only one in the Firth of Forth.  This type of slipway prevents further damage to boats being removed from the water.  The nearest competitor is based in Gloucester which is a long way away.  Boat yards that are in operation are booked up for 2018 and are taking bookings for the following year.

Richard stated that an Economic Development plan would have to be done and the project could be managed by a community group or the Fisheries Museum etc.

A member of the public asked if money was available to do a survey and Richard replied that he knew of three sources that could be approached.  The owner of two boats said that he would be in favour of the plan.  Another member of the public said it was a good idea and the heritage of St Monans would not be destroyed.  Mr G Bell stated that he had been informed by Fife Council that it would cost £250,000 for outstanding repairs to the slip.  A member of the public said that traffic in the area had quadrupled and service vehicles could cause problems.  Another person asked if the slipway would be covered.  Richard replied that would be necessary but the project would provide work opportunities for local workmen, create apprenticeships and local interest in the area.  A copy of the development Plan will be available for viewing in the Library and local shops. Follow the links below for a brief questionnaire.

Online survey:-

Online survey for boat owners only:-

Discussion paper available – email :- project@gmail.com

Peter Copland said that if there was enough interest the Community Council could call another meeting in 2 months.

No update this month.

No update this month.

Nothing to report.  Peter Copland handed over mail from Bank.

8.1  Property in Gourlay Crescent 

A member of the public reported that a year ago a planning application was submitted by the owner.  Then the house was sold to Fife Council and it now has a fully pitched roof and overpowers the garden next door.  Apparently Fife Council can change plans without consultation.  Cllr Holt said she understood that Fife Council were subject to the same planning rules as the public.  Action CC to send her details.

CC

A member of the public asked Planning to visit them.  Letter was acknowledged but no visit.

9.1  Main Paths in Church Yard

Paths are very muddy; request for more stone chips.

Another 4 ft of sea wall has been removed.  P Copland will check planning and send email to transportation.

Query if they will go ahead as Muir has withdrawn plans.  No information available at present.

Request for speed control.  This needs to be monitored.  Cllr Holt to check position on list.

Cllr L Holt

Query why bins removed at Forth Street and Abercrombie.

10.1  Quad Bike Theft

P Copland reported that P C Tetlow had informed him that a person had been arrested in Gourlay Crescent for the theft of two quad bikes.  This was mainly due to the fact that CCTV had been installed in Gourlay Crescent.

Plan passed and cable laid.

Cllr Docherty reported that Fife Council is to increase number of units.

B Morris said that he had been given permission by Fife Council to open up a hidden chamber which could date back to the 11^th Century.  It is approximately 7 ft x 15 ft and is situated behind the turning point at the end of Braehead.

The next meeting will be held at 7.30 pm on Monday, 15 January 2018 in the Church Hall, Station Road.