{"id":1030,"date":"2010-08-23T21:34:22","date_gmt":"2010-08-23T20:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/?p=1030"},"modified":"2024-07-07T22:04:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-07T21:04:47","slug":"community-council-minutes-16810","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/community-council-minutes-16810\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Council Minutes 16\/8\/10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Minutes of ordinary meeting of St Monans and Abercrombie Community Council on Monday 16th<\/sup> August 2010 at 7.30pm in Mayview Hotel Function Suite.<\/p>\n

Present<\/h1>\n

R.Craib\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A.Anderson\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 G.Brown\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 V.Bland<\/p>\n

E.Scott\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 V.Salvage\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 E.Hughes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 T.Hughes<\/p>\n

M.Ashworth\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 W.Buchan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cllr Macgregor\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cllr Scott Hayward<\/p>\n

There were 12 members of the public present.<\/p>\n

1) <\/strong>Welcome and Apologies<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.Anderson opened the meeting.<\/p>\n

There was an apology from Cllr Riches.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 St Ayles Skiff<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alec Jordan , producer of the St Ayles Skiff informed us about the project which is gaining much support from coastal towns and villages around Scotland. A basic boat kit costs \u00a31275 with additional costs bringing the average project cost up to around \u00a33000 for a finshed boat. \u00a3500 should be available from locality budget to help but the rest would need to be raised by other means . Shed space would also be required to build and store the boat. Cllr Scott Hayward suggested the project might be suitable as a James Braid Award challenge but the award money could not fund the project as such. Boats are manned by 4 rowers plus cox and geared towards those 16 and over. Insurance is required – available through the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association and to be around \u00a3300 per annum.<\/p>\n

Whilst further thoughts are given to viability of scheme, G.Brown to apply for provisional locality grant and A.Anderson to contact\u00a0 Mr Meldrum over possible use of shed in Virgin Square.<\/p>\n

A.Anderson thanked Mr Jordan for taking the time to speak to us.<\/p>\n

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3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Last Minutes and Matters Arising<\/strong><\/p>\n

3.1(2.3) After second meeting with Cllr Vettraino, R.Craib contacted H.Byers expressing our appreciation for improvements but detailing continuing areas of concern. Further to this, R.Craib to contact H.Byers and Cllr Vettraino again re the fortnight in July when there\u00a0 appeared to be virtually no cleaning when Derek was on holiday. As this occurred prior to Beautiful Fife judging, concerned residents, despite being told by Cllr Vettraino not to do our own cleaning, felt obliged to do so. Also to be mentioned is the problem of empty bins being left lying in George Terrace and possible solutions with a site visit to be requested and some issues of rubbish near the football pavilion and grass cutting beside the bowling club.<\/p>\n

3.2 ( 2.7) Outcome of rejected planning application for 34 West End has now been well publicised. Reports that the area is now under offer.<\/p>\n

3.3 ( 3) The boatshed structure is now down and the doors have been removed from water at the side of the slip, although all materials have not been removed from the site.<\/p>\n

3.4 (5.4) Common Good Map has been looked at for accuracy. Caravan Site now owns a strip of land bought from P.Peddie. M.Ashworth to investigate when it was bought. Map deemed accurate.<\/p>\n

3.5( 7.1) R.Craib emailed Liz Murphy on issues raised. She will email her again with concerns about area around shed and why equipment is not stored inside the shed. Also concerns about attitude of a staff member to a member of the public and reports of speeding works vehicle en route to the cemetery.<\/p>\n

3.6 ( 7.2 ) Cllr Macgregor still to make contact re possible Adopt a Garden Scheme.<\/p>\n

3.7( 7.3) Cllr Macgregor to investigate further Queen Margaret St Garage surface problems.<\/p>\n

3.8( 7.6) Home Shopper Service scheme to stop in September. Various private schemes to be offered. CC can circulate adverts but cannot endorse any scheme.<\/p>\n

3.9( 7.7) Bus shelter now fixed after report to Transportation\u00a0 being made by R.Craib<\/p>\n

3.91 No development over flooding issue below Miller Terr. Cllr Scott Hayward to follow up firstly with Scottish Water and then if necessary with FC.<\/p>\n

If no success we will put in formal complaints to the relevant bodies.<\/p>\n

The minutes were accepted with one amendment:<\/p>\n

2.51 It was only a discussed suggestion about possible plastic pipes being put in, not an actual suggestion by FC to do so.\u00a0 – It was noted at the August meeting that no response has been received from either Fife Council or Scottish Water in this matter. Cllr Scott-Hayward to contact both parties to chase progress. Process of escalation agreed should no progress be made by the next meeting.<\/p>\n

Proposer\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seconder<\/p>\n

G.Brown\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A.Anderson<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chairperson’s Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.Anderson commented on efforts of those responsible for making village look so lovely with this year’s floral display and again thanked Win Brown and team for work done towards Beautiful Fife Competition.<\/p>\n

He reported that CC judging of plant containers had now been completed with the winners to be announced at the Community Arts Festival Ceilidh, which he reminded people was between 17th<\/sup> and 19th<\/sup> September and hoped everyone would support.<\/p>\n

He also thanked everyone involved in campaign over 34 West End planning application and congratulated all those who campaigned for doing so in such a dignified manner. It proves that residents’ views are heard and can influence local decisions.<\/p>\n

5) <\/strong>Secretary’s Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emails<\/p>\n