Tap o Noth Community Council
Minutes of Meeting held in
Rannes Hall Kennethmont
Monday
23rd April 2012
Present: Paul Manning (Chairman), Kate Hunter (Secretary), James Matthew (Vice Chairman), David Grant, James Grant, Peter Johnston, Alistair Rennie, George Beverly, Martin Dow, and Neil Muiry
Apologies: Elma Shearer
In Attendance: Sergeant Neil Binning, Councillor Joanna Strathdee and Councillor Alistair Ross
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Approved by: Alistair Rennie
Seconded by: Neil Muiry
Matters Arising:
Clatt: Bushes Between Hillhead and Boghead obscuring motorists view. Job raised but still waiting attention
Gartly: 20mph sign at Park Lane has been lowered to the recommended height of 2.3m from footpath surface to the underside of the sign
20mph Speed limit: Reply from Ralph Singleton This would be a lengthy process involving a speed count and assessment against any criteria there may be, an Area Committee report and approval, followed by statutory and public consultation
Funding is likely to obtained to create a footpath between Bogie Bridge and new bus stop on the A97 southbound side
Overgrown hedge between Dunscroft and Burncrunich Job raised. Roads inspector will approach the farmer to carry out the work
Kennethmont: Cracks and potholes Ralph Singleton has arranged for patching work to be carried out
Rhynie: Community Hall heating system has been repaired
Police Report
No Crimes or incidents of note
A local male has been charged on 17th April with the theft of lead from Huntly Castle This person is suspected of involvement in the lead thefts in Noth last year although there is insufficient evidence to report him for these crimes
Grampian Police would appreciate notification of any community events being organised to mark the presence of the Olympic Torch in the area
Young Driver Road show will be held in the Market Muir Huntly on 7th June between 6.30pm and 9.30pm for further information please contact roadsafety@grampian.pnn.police.uk
Financial Report:
Term Deposit: to be reinvested
Community Council Funding for 2012/2013 is £469.02
Noth Parish Church: Electricity for Floodlighting £47.78
Shortfall Noth News £40.24
Payments approved by committee
Correspondence:
· E mail from Neil Innes Ride The North Cycle ride Saturday 22nd September (Noted) Awaiting further information
· Application from Amanda Reid, Koi, Rhynie to the Traffic Commissioner for 6 Vehicles to be operated from 28 Main Street Rhynie. No objections noted
· Marr Local Policing Update (Noted)
· Aberdeenshire Council Notice of Review concerning Application APP/2011/0545 Cairnmore Wind farm Extension. Forwarded 28/03 (Noted)
· Review of Maternity Services, Forwarded 28/03 (Noted)
· Scottish Government Consultation exercise on Planning Reform. Link at
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/planning/reform
Forwarded 02/04 (Noted)
· Publication of Development Plan Scheme 2012/2013 (Noted)
· Burcotewind Renewables (Noted)
· Aberdeenshire Local Outdoor Access Forum (Noted)
· Pc Inspire Post (Noted)
· Letter from David Rodger Re Scottish Communities Foundation meeting to explore the services they have in terms of community fund management
Meeting to be held in the Rannes Hall Kennethmont 17th May 2012 7pm
David, Jim and Peter will represent Tap O Noth Community Council.
· Aberdeenshire Community Planning Partnership
Our Representative on Community Planning Board is Ms Ruth Sim
4 Blacksmiths Cottages Glenmuick Ballater AB35 5ST
And on the Community Planning Executive is Mr Tom Morrow telephone
Number 01224 783974 or mobile 07775791434
Planning Applications No Comments
Individual Area Reports:
Clatt: Roof of Cottage at Old Mill Clatt in a dangerous condition Alistair to talk to the
Owner
Gartly: Trees on the Mytice road in need of trimming
Secretary to approach the council re ownership of Gartly Church
Kennethmont: Potholes at Leith Hall and Duff Schools
Flooding on the carriageway between Insch and Bridgefoot
Rhynie: Overhanging hedges at Bogieside. George to talk to the Owner
Flooding at 5 The Square, the telephone box and opposite West Lodge
Potholes between West Lodge and Cushnie road end.
Public Question Time: The question was raised about the voting system in the Tap O Noth Community Council Elections. Voters need only vote for one nominee if they wish e.g.: if there are three candidates standing for two places a voter can chose to vote for either one or two candidates. Information obtained from Aberdeenshire Council
AOCB: Community Council Elections: Closing date for nominees 4th May 2012.
Gartly 3 vacancies, Rhynie 2 Vacancies
Next Meeting
AGM
Rhynie Community Hall
Monday 5th June 2012
At 7.30pm
