Minutes of meeting held at
The Rannes Hall
Kennethmont
Monday 18th August 2014
Present: Paul Manning (Chairman) James Matthew (Vice Chairman) George McIntosh George Beverly Peter Johnston Colin Mumford Alistair Rennie David Grant Kate Hunter (Secretary)
In Attendance: Councillor A Ross
Apologies: Lynne Staples - Scott Neil Muiry Councillor J Latham
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Approved by George McIntosh
Seconded by James Matthew
Police Report:
Seven crimes had been reported in the area including minor vandalism
100 drivers had been educated and 40 fixed penalty notices issued in the Huntly area
Operation Collinsville can be repeated after a four month gap
Vandalism and graffiti to the bridge and picnic tables in the Mosswoods Rhynie were reported and is being investigated
Matters Arising:
Network Rail have not yet carried out repairs at Gartly
Reply from Sandy Grant that they are aware of the fence repairs required at Clatt Play Park
Councillor Ross informed the Council that a hard standing area will be made at the Weets road and that finance is being sought to erect a bus shelter
Finance Report:
Business Account: £6715.55
Legacy Account: £4830.14
Investment Account: £7607.81
Correspondence:
Reply from Mairi Stewart regarding Parishes and their use on the Public Access Register stating that all local authorities now work with Wards and Community Councils and not by parishes
Marr Area Ward Forums (noted)
Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2016 - Main Issues Report Proposed Local Development Plan will be published in January 2015
Letter from Hilary Ridge asking the Community Council to contact Greenspan to find out what their future intentions are for Cairnmore Wind Farm Extension. After discussion Councillor Ross advised that we might not get a direct answer, they may have decided not to proceed at the present time but at some time in the future they may decide to reapply.
Letter from Emma Plumpton regarding the Tap O Noth Community Council meeting 7th July 2014 raising the issue of TONCC remaining neutral on wind turbine planning applications. This was discussed at length and Colin Mumford has agreed to set out a check- list of the material factors to be considered by members when discussing planning applications. He will bring this to the next meeting for further discussion
Letter from Mairi Stewart (Planning Manager) noting the concerns raised by TONCC regarding the saturation of the landscape in the Gartly area due to the increased number of wind turbine applications
Changes to the Public Access Register (noted)
Planning Applications: No Comment
Individual Area Reports
Clatt;
Roadside boulders at the summit of Suie Hill causing a danger to motorist especially in the winter - Councillor Ross to contact Ralph Singleton
Roadside reflectors between Hillhead and Mains of Druminnor have been damaged by the grass cutting machines Councillor Ross will contact Iain Welsh
Gartly
Road sinking At Westseat Gartly
Rhynie
Bogie Bridge, Auchindoir: Query why there is only one reflector at each side of the bridge
AOCB
Commemorating WW1: The secretary will contact primary schools in the area to ask the Head teachers their thoughts on TONCC presenting the school children with a either a coin or mug to commemorate WW1.
WW1 Commemorative Trip - Further information will be required regarding minimum age and the cost of the trip
Trophies have been ordered for the winners of this years garden competition
Next Meeting
Monday 29th September
Rhynie Community Centre
7.30pm
