{"id":10417,"date":"2024-05-15T15:12:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T14:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/?p=10417"},"modified":"2024-07-07T22:04:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-07T21:04:12","slug":"st-monans-and-abercrombie-cc-minutes-from-april-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/st-monans-and-abercrombie-cc-minutes-from-april-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"St.Monans and Abercrombie CC Minutes from April meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ST. MONANS AND ABERCROMBIE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Minute of the ordinary general meeting held in the Church Hall, Station Road on<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday 15 th April 2024 at 7.30 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Present: Marjory Ashworth (Chair), Eileen Montador (Secretary), David Robertson (Treasurer), Niamh Syme (Social Media), Mervyn Blank, Diane Martin (Minute Secretary)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apologies: Morven Syme (Vice President), Cllr Fiona Corps, Cllr Sean Dillon, Cllr Alycia Hayes
Members of the public: 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Welcome and apologies.
    Marjory Ashworth welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies were received and recorded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Declarations of interest
    There were no declarations of interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Reports from Community Groups
    Community Larder \u2013 report by Alison Child
    The larder is providing a valuable, busy service with over 50 people attending on Friday. The fact that it is
    \u2018open to all\u2019 ensures that people who really need this support feel they can visit. Over \u00a3100 was received on
    Friday.
    Gardening Group \u2013 report by Alison Child
    An application to Fife Council Lottery Fund for funds for the floral group has been approved. There has been
    lots of planting taking place (286 cells!) and two new boats have been donated by Fergus and Betty Young
    which will be named after the couple. One will replace \u2018Dillon\u2019 and the location of the other is yet to be
    agreed. It is hoped that \u2018Dillon\u2019 could be emptied during the weekend of the Beach Clean with the old boat
    going in the skip. A Facebook request for volunteers resulted in one additional helper. Rae Wallace
    continues to liaise with the school, with the delay being due to Disclosure paperwork.
    SMAKE (St Monans Auld Kirk Enterprise) \u2013 report by Marjory Ashworth
    The group has been finalising articles which have to go to Companies House to form a company limited by
    guarantee, which will enable them to open a bank account. Stage one funding has been received which is
    financing quotes for architects, consultants and business planning. This information will assist with the
    application for stage two funding which will be required to buy the building. Things are progressing behind
    the scenes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Previous minutes and matters arising
    \uf0b7 No feedback regarding the memorial garden
    \uf0b7 No feedback re the storm damage at the end of Rose Street
    \uf0b7 No report re litter at Johnston\u2019s Close
    \uf0b7 E Montador to attend a meeting the following evening re the Out of Hours service
    \uf0b7 Cllr Dillon has agreed with the proposed location of the new billboards and has passed this on to the
    Council.
    \uf0b7 Abercrombie noticeboard has been repaired by a resident.
    The February minutes were proposed by Eileen Montador and seconded by David Robertson.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    2
    Police matters and report
    There were no representatives from the police present and M Ashworth provided a brief report on their
    behalf: There were 21 calls made to the police in the previous month from St Monans, with 3 crimes
    recorded.
    There was 1 call to police from Abercrombie, with 0 crimes recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. Chairperson\u2019s report \u2013 report by Marjory Ashworth
      \uf0b7 M Ashworth extended a special thank you to the Sea Queen committee for the well organised and
      very successful International Food Festival. This group continues to seek additional committee
      members.
      \uf0b7 Yesterday, Sunday 14 th April, 4 members of the CC attended the local Camera Club and were very
      impressed by the extensive display of interesting items in such a small space. This venue is open
      every Wednesday between 11-1pm or by appointment. Thanks were extended to Gordon and Mike
      for their time. This group is also in need of additional funds.
      \uf0b7 The beach clean will take place on Sunday 12 th May, with the school pupils being involved in a village
      clean on Friday 10 th May. The skip will be available from Friday- Sunday and the event will shortly
      be posted on social media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Treasurer\u2019s report \u2013 report by David Robertson
      Need to possibly reapply for a change of signatories due the time elapsed. M Ashworth will talk to the bank
      this week.
      Floral Accounts
      Balance @ 15 th April 2024 – \u00a31691.02 \u2013 Unconfirmed
      Donations totalling \u00a3217.88 received from both the wellie boot garden & members of the public.
      Application for 2024\/2025 Floral funding from Fife Council has not been applied for as yet.
      We are missing the latest bank statement.
      Heritage Accounts
      Balance @ 15 th April 2024 December 2023 \u2013 \u00a3682.44 \u2013 Unconfirmed
      Business Stream latest invoice not received as yet.
      13\/02\/2024 – Thomson Tradeworks Ltd – Plaster & Concrete Repairs – INV1149 – \u00a3780.00 – UNPAID
      23\/02\/2024 – A Stephen Joiner – Wood & plasterboard repairs – \u00a31520.00 – UNPAID
      29\/02\/2024 – Andrew Allan Electrician – Electrical work – \u00a3188.61 – UNPAID
      Application for release of \u00a31900.00 pre-approved funding for above requested \u2013 CHASING UP
      Short fall of \u00a3588.61 for above works \u2013 Discussion required \u2013 Email sent to Colin Whyte
      We are missing the latest bank statement.
      Cash Flow Accounts
      Balance @ 08 th March 2024 – \u00a3968.83 \u2013 Confirmed
      Invoice received from Fife council for burns supper hall hire for the amount of \u00a3274.30 – Cheque issued.
      Community Council Annual Grant still awaiting approval \u2013 Should be approved this month \u2013 ONGOING.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Secretary\u2019s report
      \uf0b7 PC Dawn Doherty has emailed requesting the CC agreement to establish a speeding initiative in the
      area. This was agreed.
      \uf0b7 Efforts have been made by the CC and others to speak to Kingdom Housing contacts regarding the
      property at 24 Newark Street. Cllr Corps is also now involved with this. This will be followed up at
      the end of the month if no response.
      \uf0b7 Cllr Dillon will be emailed regarding the lack of a path between Manse Road and Queen Margaret
      Street. The lack of a path is causing access issues for villagers.
      \uf0b7 Cllr Hayes has just emailed her apologies and will forward her report directly.
      \uf0b7 The gas works resulting in the road closure at the Dossie have been extended until 24 th April.
      \uf0b7 Pathhead Nurseries have been advised of the number of hanging baskets required for this summer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      3
      \uf0b7 The NHS are looking for more volunteer board members.
      \uf0b7 An email has been received requesting that the CC establish some recognition for Charlie Cook, who
      is a famous footballer who came from the village. This item was discussed at some length, and it
      was suggested that perhaps an item could be added to the Heritage Collection. The secretary is
      investigating this matter and Billy Morris from the Heritage is very interested here.
      \uf0b7 A response was sent to Elie and Earlsferry CC re the CC support of the participation request
      concerning the proposals for Elmwood College. N Syme is attending a meeting on the 23 rd .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      1. Members\u2019 Reports
        Niamh Syme (Social Media)
        No report
        Morven Syme (Vice President)
        \uf0b7 Permission granted for new windows at 21 West End
        \uf0b7 A dormer is to be erected to the rear of 42 Braehead.
        \uf0b7 The wall at the middle bridge at the church is to be repaired by Fife Council
        Mervyn Blank
        \uf0b7 C17 road to Abercrombie \u2013 Cllr Hayes has not had a response from Fife Council due to Easter
        holidays.
        The CC will need to keep pursuing this to reach a suitable conclusion.
        \uf0b7 The step with the gap at the windmill was discussed. Mervyn will photograph this and send to the
        CC group to clarify the location.
        \uf0b7 Planning permission will be required for the erection of the new noticeboards.
        \uf0b7 The Sandy Kirn footpath and seat was discussed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Councillors\u2019 Reports
        Cllr Alycia Hayes
        \u00a0
        \uf0b7 C17 St Monans \u2013 Abercrombie Having reported the dreadful state of the road and footpath a couple
        of weeks ago, I chased today, only to receive an out of office until 22 nd \u00a0April. I have therefore sent
        on to 2nd in command asking for a progress report.
        \uf0b7 Claiming Tax-Free Childcare means up to \u00a32,000 a year, to help cover the cost of:
        breakfast clubs
        nurseries
        To find out more go to childcarechoices.gov.uk and more local help can be found at
        our.fife.scot\/gethelp\/childcare #GetHelpFife
        \uf0b7 Families across Fife who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6
        April 2024, HMRC has confirmed.
        Families with one child will now receive up to \u00a31,331 a year \u2013 an annual increase of \u00a383.20, and up
        to \u00a3881 a year per additional child \u2013 an annual increase of \u00a354.60. There’s no limit to how many
        children families can claim for.\u00a0
        Parents will receive \u00a3102.40 every 4 weeks (\u00a325.60 per week) for the first or only child and \u00a367.80
        every 4 weeks (\u00a316.95 per week) for each additional child.
        You don’t need to contact HMRC if you already have ongoing claims with them – the increased
        benefit payment will continue to be paid directly into your bank account.
        If you do need to update your personal details, such as a change of bank account or address, you
        can do this using the HMRC app or online atwww.gov.uk\/hmrc
        \uf0b7 Fife Council\u2019s Cabinet Committee agreed to launch a\u00a0new Property Flood Resilience (PFR) grant
        scheme,\u00a0which will open for applications on Wednesday 24th April 2024. The scheme provides
        \u00a3500,000 of support for private homes and businesses affected by flooding, with grants of up to
        \u00a35,000 available per property. The grants will support private property owners to improve the flood
        resilience of their properties.
        Property Flood Resilience is any measure that can be applied to a building to make people and
        properties less vulnerable to the physical impacts of flooding. It can:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         
        Help people and properties become more resilient to the impacts of flooding.
        Reduce the length of time needed for recovery if flooding were to happen again.
        This scheme offers private householders and businesses up to \u00a35,000 per property to fund
        measures that improve resilience.
        Link:
        New property flood resilience grant to protect communities against flooding | Fife Council<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        1. Public Questions
          \uf0b7 Condition of gutters at Dossie discussed \u2013 M Ashworth to report to Councillors.
          \uf0b7 Flooding at the garages at the bottom of Queen Margaret Street – M Ashworth to email Fife Council.
          \uf0b7 Inconsiderate parking in the village \u2013 M Ashworth to email Fife Council to request Traffic Warden
          assistance.
          \uf0b7 M Ashworth was approached by a family who would like to use the church for a wedding. The
          family were given the contact details of the Interim Moderator to discuss this further.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. AOCB
          \uf0b7 What happens to the Common Good Fund money which is not accessed. D Robertson responded
          here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Close\/date and time of next meeting
          The next meeting will be held on Monday 20 th May 2024 at 7.00\/7.30 pm. Marjory Ashworth thanked
          everyone for their attendance and brought the meeting to a close.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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