{"id":3941,"date":"2018-01-14T16:23:43","date_gmt":"2018-01-14T16:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/?p=3941"},"modified":"2024-07-07T22:04:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-07T21:04:36","slug":"community-council-minutes-18-12-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stmonans.org.uk\/blog\/community-council-minutes-18-12-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Council Minutes 18\/12\/17"},"content":{"rendered":"

Minutes<\/strong> of the Ordinary Meeting of the Burgh of St Monans and Abercrombie Community Council<\/strong> held on Monday, 18 December 2017, at 7.30 pm.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Present:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
P Copland (Chairman)<\/td>\nV Salvage (Vice-Chairman)<\/td>\nP Peddie (Treasurer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M Ashworth<\/td>\nW Buchan<\/td>\nV Bland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E Hughes<\/td>\nB Allan<\/td>\nB Morris<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cllr L Holt<\/td>\nCllr J Docherty<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Members of the public:\u00a0 30<\/p>\n

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1<\/strong><\/td>\nWelcome and Apologies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apologies: \u00a0E Porteous, Cllr W Porteous, PC G Tetlow<\/td>\n

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2<\/strong><\/td>\nDeclarations of Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n

None.<\/td>\n

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3<\/strong><\/td>\n3.1\u00a0 Traffic at Rose Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

No update. \u00a0Cllr Docherty reported that Scottish Fuels would consider sponsoring planters opposite Mini Market if Chairman could contact marketing@certasenergy.co.uk<\/td>\n

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P Copland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.2 (3.3)\u00a0 Hedge Needing Cut<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hedge cut.\u00a0 Member of the public reported litter problem in area and bus unable to park at bus stop as car always parked there.<\/td>\n

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3.3 (3.4)\u00a0 Railings<\/strong><\/p>\n

No information.<\/td>\n

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3.4 (3.5)\u00a0 Bins at Back of Miller Terrace<\/strong><\/p>\n

This was reported and area to be inspected.\u00a0 Letters to be sent out to house owners.<\/td>\n

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3.5 (3.6)\u00a0 Off-road Motorcycles and Quad Bikes<\/strong><\/p>\n

No feedback from Coast and Countryside Trust.\u00a0 PC Tetlow had informed P Copland that two quad bikes had been stolen.<\/td>\n

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3.6 (3.7) Water at Cemetery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Highlighted; awaiting cost.<\/td>\n

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3.7 (3.8)\u00a0 Road at Back of Miller Terrace<\/strong><\/p>\n

No progress.<\/td>\n

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3.8 (3.10) Steps Down from Braehead<\/strong><\/p>\n

W Porteous waiting for Council to get back to him.<\/td>\n

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Cllr W Porteous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.9 (3.11)\u00a0 Litter Picking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Message left by B Buchan \u2013 has not been contacted.<\/td>\n

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W Buchan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.10 (3.12) Overgrown Banking at Burn<\/strong><\/p>\n

B Allan unable to determine if fence panel in Inverie Burn.<\/td>\n

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B Allan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.11 (3.13) Costing for New Brown Signs<\/strong><\/p>\n

P Copland reported cost to renew one brown sign is over \u00a31,000.<\/td>\n

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3.12 (3.14)\u00a0 Property at Bottom of Dawsie<\/strong><\/p>\n

No information<\/td>\n

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3.13 (3.16) Benches<\/strong><\/p>\n

One waiting to be delivered.<\/td>\n

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3.14 (3.22)\u00a0 Hole in West Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nothing done.<\/td>\n

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3.15 (3.24)\u00a0 Dog Fouling<\/strong><\/p>\n

No improvement.<\/td>\n

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3.16 (8.1) Potholes<\/strong><\/p>\n

One pothole at crossroads fixed.<\/td>\n

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3.17 (9.3) Signs for Dawsie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have to approach Fife Council.<\/td>\n

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3.18 (9.6) Burns Supper<\/strong><\/p>\n

V Salvage confirmed that Barnetts will do the catering at \u00a311.50 per head and they will also provide the bar.\u00a0 P Peddie said that the programme was organised, apart from the speaker to do the Immortal Memory.<\/td>\n

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3.19 (9.8)\u00a0 Donation to Waid Academy Parent Council<\/strong><\/p>\n

M Ashworth reported there was a thank-you letter for donation in the Waid Academy newsletter.<\/td>\n

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3.20 Tourist Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cllr Docherty said he had attended a meeting in January.\u00a0 He spoke to one of their representatives as he was disappointed that the East Neuk had not been mentioned in their literature.\u00a0 He is hoping that this will be rectified.<\/td>\n

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Previous Minutes Approved:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Proposer: V Salvage\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Seconder: B Buchan<\/td>\n

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4<\/strong><\/td>\nHARBOUR PLAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 Richard gave a brief resum\u00e9 of his work experience: past Curator\/Administrator of the Scottish Fisheries Museum; worked in Shetland as Head of Operations on \u00a315 million project and currently employed as Project Manager for the East Neuk Foodbank.<\/p>\n

With an ageing fishing fleet there is a higher demand for repairs, but fewer yards to do the work.\u00a0 Previously there was a lack of skilled labour in the area, but now this is not the case.\u00a0 Dr Leonardo Bortolami is the manager of the boat building facility at the Scottish Fisheries Museum.\u00a0 At the moment the Fruitful, a historic fishing yawl is being restored there and four trainees are involved with the work.\u00a0 The Reaper is currently having a refit costing \u00a30.5 million at Rosyth.\u00a0 In the 1980s she was on the slip at St Monans and requires annual maintenance.\u00a0 The slip is a \u201chauling out slipway\u201d and is the only one in the Firth of Forth.\u00a0 This type of slipway prevents further damage to boats being removed from the water.\u00a0 The nearest competitor is based in Gloucester which is a long way away.\u00a0 Boat yards that are in operation are booked up for 2018 and are taking bookings for the following year.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 The owner of two boats said that he would be in favour of the plan.\u00a0 Another member of the public said it was a good idea and the heritage of St Monans would not be destroyed.\u00a0 Mr G Bell stated that he had been informed by Fife Council that it would cost \u00a3250,000 for outstanding repairs to the slip.\u00a0 A member of the public said that traffic in the area had quadrupled and service vehicles could cause problems.\u00a0 Another person asked if the slipway would be covered.\u00a0 Richard replied that would be necessary but the project would provide work opportunities for local workmen, create apprenticeships and local interest in the area.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

Online survey:- <\/p>\n

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Online survey for boat owners only:- <\/p>\n

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Discussion paper available \u2013 email :-\u00a0project@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Peter Copland said that if there was enough interest the Community Council could call another meeting in 2 months.<\/td>\n

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5<\/strong><\/td>\nChairperson\u2019s Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

No update this month.<\/td>\n

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6<\/strong><\/td>\nSecretary\u2019s Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

No update this month.<\/td>\n

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7<\/strong><\/td>\nTreasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nothing to report.\u00a0 Peter Copland handed over mail from Bank.<\/td>\n

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8<\/strong><\/td>\nPlanning<\/strong><\/p>\n

8.1\u00a0 Property in Gourlay Crescent\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A member of the public reported that a year ago a planning application was submitted by the owner.\u00a0 Then the house was sold to Fife Council and it now has a fully pitched roof and overpowers the garden next door.\u00a0 Apparently Fife Council can change plans without consultation.\u00a0 Cllr Holt said she understood that Fife Council were subject to the same planning rules as the public.\u00a0 Action CC to send her details.<\/td>\n

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CC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

8.2\u00a0 No Visit by Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

A member of the public asked Planning to visit them.\u00a0 Letter was acknowledged but no visit.<\/td>\n

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9<\/strong><\/td>\nPublic Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n

9.1\u00a0 Main Paths in Church Yard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paths are very muddy; request for more stone chips.<\/td>\n

Cllr J Docherty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n9.2\u00a0 Wall at foot of the Dawsie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another 4 ft of sea wall has been removed.\u00a0 P Copland will check planning and send email to transportation.<\/td>\n

P Copland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.3\u00a0 Allotments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Query if they will go ahead as Muir has withdrawn plans.\u00a0 No information available at present.<\/td>\n

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9.4\u00a0 Speeding in Abercrombie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Request for speed control.\u00a0 This needs to be monitored.\u00a0 Cllr Holt to check position on list.<\/td>\n

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Cllr L Holt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9.5\u00a0 Grit Bins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Query why bins removed at Forth Street and Abercrombie.<\/td>\n

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10<\/strong><\/td>\nAOCB<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.1\u00a0 Quad Bike Theft<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 This was mainly due to the fact that CCTV had been installed in Gourlay Crescent.<\/td>\n

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10.2\u00a0 Telephone Mast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plan passed and cable laid.<\/td>\n

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10.3\u00a0 Electrical Charge Units<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cllr Docherty reported that Fife Council is to increase number of units.<\/td>\n

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10.4\u00a0 Hidden Chamber<\/strong><\/p>\n

B Morris said that he had been given permission by Fife Council to open up a hidden chamber which could date back to the 11th<\/sup> Century.\u00a0 It is approximately 7 ft x 15 ft and is situated behind the turning point at the end of Braehead.<\/td>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nClose and Date of Next Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The next meeting will be held at 7.30 pm on Monday, 15 January 2018 in the Church Hall, Station Road.<\/td>\n

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