{"id":1481,"date":"2012-03-24T11:29:04","date_gmt":"2012-03-24T10:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/?p=1481"},"modified":"2024-07-07T22:04:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-07T21:04:45","slug":"community-council-minutes-19312","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/community-council-minutes-19312\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Council Minutes 19\/3\/12"},"content":{"rendered":"

Minutes of ordinary meeting of St Monans and Abercrombie Community Council held on Monday 19<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup> March 2012 at 7.30pm in Mayview Hotel Function Suite.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Present<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

P.Copland\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>T.Hughes<\/span>\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 <\/span>E.Hughes<\/span>\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 <\/span>V.Salvage<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

W.Buchan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>E.Scott<\/span>\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 <\/span>Cllr Macgregor<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Cllr Riches<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mrs Shafran<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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There were 11 members of the public present.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Welcome and Apologies<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A.Anderson opened the meeting. There were apologies from M.Ashworth and Cllr Scott Hayward.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Declaration of Interests<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

None<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Defibrillators<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Two locations have been approved in principal: the fire station and the town hall.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

CC members welcomed Gillian Duncan who explained a bit more about the project. It is likely that the machines will be made of plastic, may need access to a power source and be out of direct fulltime sunlight. They will probably be fitted with a high pitched alarm which would dissuade potential vandals and alert attention in the event of being used in an emergency.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

As mentioned previously, training will be offered to residents in their use.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

St Monans has nearly raised the full amount for 2 defibrillators but entry donations for a Community Choir on 6<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup> April will also go to the fund, and anyone else can donate via a CC member.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Primary School Pupil Report<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Three P6 pupils, Leah Stevens, Niamh Syme and Lily Forsyth, presented a full report on what the school had been covering over the past term. It included learning about Rights and Responsibilities,looking after their environment ( litter, dog fouling and a forthcoming beach clean) and their adopted child in Kenya. Next term they have a health week, including a \u201cReady Steady Healthy Cook\u201d with chef, Christopher Trotter. Olympic theme potted sports and a celebration for the school being 25years old along with the Queen\u2019s Diamond Jubilee on 25<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup> May.The Eco Group has been working hard and will soon be involved with planting. World Book Day a success and \u00a3600 raised from Book Fair. P7s have worked at \u201c Broomglee\u201d with other cluster schools to raise funds for P7 camp and the Police- run Cinema Nights have been a success.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A.Anderson thanked the pupils for well-presented and informative report.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Sponsored Benches<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Most bench orders are now progressing well. There were some problems with one to be sited in the cemetery, but this is now hopefully resolved.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

There are now new benches in the following locations: 2 in Braehead which have replaced old benches, 1 new one in Mid Shore and 1 in the garden at the entrance to the bowling club as part of a \u201cContemplative Garden\u201d. 3 more benches are awaiting finalisation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Last Minutes and Matters Arising<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

6.1 (4) Gordon Hughes (Transportation) is examining options to improve visibility at entrance to caravan site. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

St Monans soon to get electronic speed signs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cllr Macgregor reported that NE Fife is ( if accepted) to get A Speedwatch kit and Speed Guns which volunteers can train to use and villages can borrow.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6.2 (7.1) Following a visit from Countryside Rangers, it seems that ground on the path between Braehead and the Church will be resurfaced.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6.3 ( 7.6) The cherry picker has been deemed unfit for use so will be stripped for parts and scrapped.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The east slipway has now been cleared of rubbish.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6.4(7.2) The footpath has been raised 6 ins and grass seed sown. Grass will also be sown on upper slopes which will hopefully help prevent water lying. This will be monitored over the coming months.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6.5 (7.8 ) There is possible resurfacing of east slipway for parking in next financial year.More investigations needed before any work can be done at west slip.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6.6 ( 12.2) Cllr Macgregor has reported on more than one occasion but repair not yet carried out.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Proposer \u2013 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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Seconder \u2013 V.Bland<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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7.Chairperson\u2019s Report<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The CC has received a donation from Peter and Myra Marr ( PO) of \u00a3500 from sale of calendars to go towards the floral display in the village. Members of the CC expressed their grateful thanks to the Marrs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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8. Secretary\u2019s Report<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

An application for Common Good funds for Sea Queen Day of \u00a31000 was unanimously agreed by members of CC not on the Sea Queen Committee.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Local plan sites for housing and allotment expansion to the west of the manse have been received. This was agreed previously by the CC.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

List of possible Community Payback projects received and retained.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lisa Coles ( research student) has looked at the running of St Monans CC and has suggested a few points.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n