{"id":2038,"date":"2013-03-21T22:03:50","date_gmt":"2013-03-21T21:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/?p=2038"},"modified":"2024-07-07T22:04:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-07T21:04:43","slug":"community-council-minutes-18032013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/community-council-minutes-18032013\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Council Minutes 18\/03\/2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Minutes of ordinary meeting of St Monans and Abercrombie Community Council held on Monday 18<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: small;\">th<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> March 2013 in Mayview Hotel Function Suite.<!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Present<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">G.Brown<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\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><span style=\"color: #000000;\">R.Craib<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\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><span style=\"color: #000000;\">E.Hughes<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\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><span style=\"color: #000000;\">M.Ashworth<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">P.Copland<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">T.Hughes<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\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><span style=\"color: #000000;\">V.Salvage<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\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><span style=\"color: #000000;\">W.Buchan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cllr Macgregor<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cllr Riches<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Members of the public \u2013 6<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">1.Welcome and Apologies<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">In the absence of Chair and Vice Chair, G.Brown opened the meeting as Chair.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">There were aplogies from A.Anderson, V.Bland, Cllr Docherty, P,Shafren and E.Scott.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">2. Declaration of Interest<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">None<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><strong>Police Report. <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No police representative was in attendance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">3. Dog Fouling<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Andrew Jones, Environmental Enforcement Officer attended meeting. He acknowledged that there is a continuing problem with dog fouling in the village and encouraged members of the public to report any incidents of dog fouling that they witness. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Phone <strong>08451 550022 <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">and give details of type of dog, the location and time of incident and name of offender ( if known) You are encouraged to leave a contact detail in order that you can be updated on follow up action. However, he assured us that no-one reporting an incident would have their identity released.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Anyone caught letting their dog foul will be fined \u00a340 ( rising to \u00a360 if not paid within 28 days)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">It is the owner\u2019s responsibility to place \u201cpoo bags\u201d in a bin. Bags left lying ( even if planning to pick up later) would also attract the fine.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">A further bin will be asked for in the vicinity of the Salt Pans.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dog wardens are preparing an education awareness presentation for primary school children.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">4. Last Minutes and Matters Arising<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4.1 ( 6.2) Reminder was given about Defibrillator Demonstration on Monday 25<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: small;\">th<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> March, 2-4 and 6-8 in Church Hall.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">4.2 (9.2) Currently being investigated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">4.3 ( 10.3) M. Ashworth reported that the playpark in Newark Street is finished. She will ask when temporary fencing is to be removed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4.4 (10.4) This year\u2019s Beach Clean will be on Sunday 28<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: small;\">th<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> April. It will start at 11.30am prompt due to tide times. The primary school will carry out its clean up on Friday 26<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: small;\">th<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> April.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">4.5 (10.7) The situation has been resolved.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">4.6 ( 10.8) Hedge on path has been cut back. FC workers did not consider the narrowing of the path a problem, but, following other views by members of the public, V.Salvage will ask if the path, both to the east and west of the village, can be widened by earth\/gravel being cleared back to the wall.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Proposer<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\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\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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Seconder<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">P.Copland<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\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\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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">T.Hughes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">5 Secretary Report<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Information has been received about \u201c The Spirit of Community Awards\u201d with financial awards available to be applied for by <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">voluntary groups.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">With the timescale being tight for applying and the criteria being restricted to \u201cfinancial education, helping equip people for the workplace and protecting and improving the environment\u201d it was felt unsuitable for this year. However, it was suggested that thoughts should be given to possible projects for the future should the awards be offered in future years.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">6. Treasurer Report<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Donation for a further sponsored bench has been received. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">E and T Hughes donated from last year\u2019s Whisky Tasting Event \u00a3150 to defibrillator appeal and \u00a3150 to floral display fund. Thanks were offered to them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">7 Planning<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Work has started on the East Pier Smokehouse. Building Warrant has been granted for this.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The CC, as a statutory consultee, have also received notification from the Licensing Board <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">of an application by the East Pier Smokehouse for a Premises License. Licensed hours applied for both on sales and off sales are 11.00 \u2013 21.00 daily<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Further detailed information is available for inspection at the <\/span><strong>Licensing Board Office, Fife Council, Fife House, 3<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><sup><span style=\"font-size: small;\">rd<\/span><\/sup> Floor, North Street, Glenrothes. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The application is due to be considered on Monday 15<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: small;\">th<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> April 2013.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Any objections or representations can be sent to the Clerk to the Licensing Board at the above address or emailed to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Liquor.admin@fife.gov.uk\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri;\">Liquor.admin@fife.gov.uk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">by Tuesday April 2<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: small;\">nd<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 2013. An objection form is available from the Clerk or via Fife Direct.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cllr Macgregor reported that planning meetings in NE Fife will be held at 2pm every four weeks starting from Wednesday 10<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: small;\">th<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> April.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Planning officers for NE Fife will be Alistair Hamilton (lead officer) Chris Smith and Elspeth Cooke.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">8. Public Questions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">None<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">9. AOCB<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">9.1 Complaints have been received about the cutting down of elder trees on the Burnside Brae. On investigation, V Salvage was told by FC representative that they had received requests to cut them down to restore view of church. However, FC have appreciated the upset caused and are offering to replant lower trees or bushes as soon as possible. Residents in the area are asked to make suggestions of types of trees\/bushes to V.Salvage who will liaise with FC.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">9.2 The problem of flooding in the East Braes was discussed. There is a query about possible connection with a sewage pipe installed some 30 years ago. Scottish Water is to be asked for map\/information on pipe and a subsequent meeting on subject. T.Hughes, Cllrs Macgregor and Riches to pursue.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">9.3 The CC has received a response from Dily Livingston of FC re the proposed New Housing and Allotment Site.The information received along with list of suggested alternative allotment sites will be displayed with minutes, on notice board and on website for members of the public to read and the subject will be discussed at next CC meeting before response is due back by April 22nd<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2013.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">T.Hughes made the point that, should the allocated allotment area in the housing development area not be used for allotments, he would unhappy about the suggestion that this 0.9 hectare area be used for further housing. Several others present agreed with him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">9.4 Abercrombie now has new streetlights. M. Ashworth felt that the kind of light produced was not ideal. Cllr Riches said that residents would be asked to make comments on them once they have been there for a while.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">9.5 A report of problems with dirtbikes going through Abercrombie and Balcaskie Estate. Anyone experiencing problems from them should report to police with identification of the offenders or details of bike.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">10 Close and Date of Next Meeting<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">G.Brown<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">thanked everyone and closed the meeting.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The next ordinary meeting will be on Monday 15<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: small;\">th<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> April at 7.30pm in Mayview Hotel Function Suite. All members of the public welcome.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minutes of ordinary meeting of St Monans and Abercrombie Community Council held on Monday 18th March 2013 in Mayview Hotel Function Suite.<\/p>\n <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/community-council-minutes-18032013\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[10],"class_list":["post-2038","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-community-council"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"George","author_link":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/author\/george-brown\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Minutes of ordinary meeting of St Monans and Abercrombie Community Council held on Monday 18th March 2013 in Mayview Hotel Function Suite.","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3rNeI-wS","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2038"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10577,"href":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038\/revisions\/10577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}