Present: Paul Manning (Chairman), James Matthew (Vice Chairman), David Grant, James Grant, Peter Johnston, George Beverly, George McIntoshColin Mumford, Neil Muiry, Kate Hunter (Secretary)
Apologies: No Apologies
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Approved by: Colin Mumford
Seconded by: George McIntosh
Matters Arising:
Overhanging bushes at Hillhead Clatt, Burncruinich Gartly and Duff Schools reported to council - awaiting attention
Flashing Lights at Lumsden School: Sgt Binning has reported this to the council
Police Report: There was no police attendance
The only notable incident was the tragically fatal road accident on the A97 on 12th December at the Kennethmont junction
Finance Report:
Business Account: £5862.52
Legacy Account: £4942.29
Investment Account: £7600.69
Correspondence:
Review of Traffic Warden Service Provision: Police Scotland will withdraw the role of traffic warden across the divisions from Monday 3rd February 2014
Marr Community Planning Group-Community Ward Forums- Summary Notes and Contact Details (noted)
Draft Scottish Government Good Practices (noted)
Scottish Rural Parliament: Further information can be sourced on www.ruralgateway.org.uk/en/node/5428
Control of Entry Arrangements and Dispensing GP Practices Consultation www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/12/2198
Aberdeenshire Sports Award Evening Friday 28th March 2014(noted)
Vattenfall Invoicing Requirements for Suppliers (noted)
Lizzy Shepherd –Various (noted)
Aberdeenshire Council – Review of Passenger Transport Services 9Noted) response sent re Rhynie – Insch service
Paul Beale – Turbine Recycling (noted)
Planning Applications: No Comment
Individual Area Reports:
Clatt:
Nothing to report
Gartly:
Nothing to report
Kennethmont:
Broken grid between Kennethmont School and Earlsfield Cottages
Letter to BT re upgrading of the local telephone exchanges
Rhynie:
Dog Fouling on Manse Road and Moss Road
Crumbling road surface at the junction of Sims Road West and Richmond Avenue
Flashing 20mph sign on Essie Road only working intermittently
Blocked drains between West Lodge and Cottown junction and between Barflat road end and St Mary’s
AOCB:
Hill of Corskie Wind Turbines – Planning refused
Vattenfall Community Funding: Next Committee meeting 6th February to discuss various issues
It is hoped to meet with representatives of the local clubs to explain how the Fund will be administered (Probably early March)
