Sept 2008

 

Gargunnock Community Council

Minutes of the Meeting held on September 9th 2008

Present: Douglas Coupethwaite, Geoff Peart, Edmond Mansion, Maitland Clark, Constable Kathy Kirsop, Marian McConish, Councillor Colin O’Brien

 Apologies

John Craigen, Duncan Leask, Barbara Drummond, Paul Gilhooley, Margaret McKechnie

Minutes and Matters Arising

Adoption was proposed by Maitland Clark and seconded by Edmond Mansion.  Councillor O’Brien indicated that the Community Council should have a full rota of councillor surgeries up to July 2009. The Secretary could not recall receiving this but undertook to check.

Community Police Officer

Constable Kathy Kirsop updated the meeting on police matters affecting the village since the last meeting and it was noted that there had been little activity. A number of road traffic offences [eg. use of mobile phones] had been reported in the vicinity of Gargunnock. KK indicated that she had not yet been able to carry out traffic speed tests in the village. There were no reported incidents relating to Milmuir Farm.

Action: Position to be kept under review.

Road Safety in Gargunnock

Revised proposals had been received from Stirling Council in relation to the positioning of 20mph electronic warning signs as part of the Safer Routes to Schools Initiative.  While these had met some of the previous concerns, there was still a feeling that the sign proposed for Main Street would look out of place in the Conservation Area. However, it was agreed not to offer any formal objections but to seek clarification of the next stages in the implementation procedure.

Action: To indicate that the Community Council did not wish to object to the proposals [although individual residents may still do so] and to ascertain whether consent would still be required from the Planning Authority in relation to the proposed sign in the Conservation Area.

 

  •  Community Centre Update
  • The Chairman indicated that there had been further meetings with Stirling Council and agreement had now been reached for the transfer of the asset to the community subject to Lottery and matching finance being raised. Community Councillors expressed their support for the efforts of the Community Trust and Centre Management Committee in progressing matters to date and indicated that the Community Council would assist in whatever way it could in the next stages of the process. In particular, the need for the council to obtain the consent of Scottish Ministers to the disposal as quickly as possible was highlighted, and for the full assistance of council officials in this and other related matters. Councillor O’Brien undertook to progress this with the relevant council officials and report back.

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    Action: [1] The Community Council to work with the Community Trust and Centre Management Committee on fundraising and other matters necessary to progress the improvement project. [2] Councillor O’Brien to pursue Ministerial consent for transfer and other related matters with relevant council officials and report back to the Community Council on progress

    Association of Scottish Community Councils – Constitution

    The Community Council had been asked to agree the revised constitution of the Association of Scottish Community Councils. The Secretary indicated that this did not raise any issues of concern and accordingly it was approved by the meeting

    Action: Secretary to complete the ASCC ballot paper confirming GCC approval for the revised constitution

    Stirling Council Draft Housing Allocations Policy

    A revised policy and questionnaire was received from Stirling Council relating to changes to the council housing allocations policy. It was agreed that consultation with existing tenants should be undertaken before replying and the Chairman undertook to progress this.

    Action: Chairman to consult with council house tenants and organise questionnaire completion by end of the month.

    Scottish Rights of Way Membership

    The Community Council had been informed that fees had increased in July 2008 to £20 per annum and a decision was required as to whether to continue membership.

    Action: It was agreed that membership should be continued and the Treasurer was authorised to amend the standing order accordingly.

    Future Programme

    Given the small number of Community Councillors present it was decided to carry this matter over to the next meeting. The Chairman indicated that he would email councillors with suggested topics for consideration. The Secretary stated that Brian Wilson, Trading Standards Officer, had asked to attend the next meeting to discuss Doorstep Crime Reduction. Maitland Clark suggested that the possibility of gas supplies to the village might be pursued in a future meeting.

    Action: Continued to the next meeting

    Secretary’s Report

    The following items of correspondence had been received since the last meeting

    1. Minutes of meeting of South West Area Forum - Noted
    2. Letter from Stirling Council re Town Centres and Local High Streets - Noted
    3. Letter from Stirling Council re Joint Meeting of Rural Area Forums - Noted
    4. Letter from Stirling Council re Community Council Vacancy Elections - Noted
    5. Letter from Stirling Council re Community Council Enquiry Service – This indicated that a dedicated line was being set up for Community Councils to raise queries/issues with the Council with a commitment that these would be responded to within 15 days. The contact details are: Tel: 01786 442759/ email:communitycouncilenquiries@stirling.gov.uk
    6. Action: [1] MC to raise the issue of non removal of grass cuttings [2] EM to raise concerns re slurry coating of pavements in the village
    7. Consultation from Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service – questionnaires placed in the village shop
    8. Stirling Community Health Partnership Open Meeting.  An invitation to a public meeting on September 24th at 7.00pm in the Royal Infirmary Stirling regarding primary health care facilities for Stirling City – agreed to post this on the Notice Board
    9. Stirling Rural Housing Association Annual Report - Noted

    Treasurer’s Report

    The Treasurer reported that the Community Council account currently stood at £771.53

    Other Business

    There was no other business

    Date of Next Meeting

    Tuesday October 14th at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre

    GP 10.09.08