Minutes of meeting held at
Clatt Hall
Monday 9th December 2013
Present: Paul Manning Chairman, James Matthew Vice Chairman, Peter Johnston, Colin Mumford, Neil Muiry, George McIntosh, James Grant, Alistair Rennie, Duncan Connon & Kate Hunter Secretary
In Attendance: Councillor Joanna Strathdee, Councillor John Latham & Sergeant Neil Binning
Apologies: Councillor Moira Ingleby, David Grant & George Beverly
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Approved by George McIntosh
Seconded by James Matthew
Matters Arising:
· Potholes at Candy Corner - Still to be filled
· Water on the road at Jeldah - Roads inspector has taken photos
· Drains at Cottown and West Lodge - Drains have now been cleared
· Water on the footpath at 12A Main Street Rhynie This will be fixed by the roads department
Police Report:
· No incidents of note.
· As you are probably aware PS Binning retires after 30 years service at the end of this month. His replacement has been announced and is existing Sergeant, PS Andy Sawers who was previously a Constable at Huntly and for the last 2 years a supervisor at Inverurie. Andy has a background in crime reduction and I'm sure will be an asset to the area.
· Speed analysis was carried out in Rhynie for a week between 1 - 8 November. It was not possible to upload the data received from the equipment at the south end of the village so the data is purely from the equipment on Main Street opposite Richmond Avenue (although it recorded vehicles travelling in both directions).
· The average speed of all vehicles through the village between these dates was 36mph, which is obviously slightly in excess of the speed limit, but I suspect maybe not as high as some people perceive. I anticipate once the flashing speed limit signs are operational this figure will reduce. In the meantime attention will be given by local officers.
Sanquhar Wind Farm:
Paul Beale and Alex Orr from TCI Renewables gave a presentation on their proposed four wind turbines (Proposal information attached)
Finance Report: Nothing to report
Correspondence:
· Nic Boyes - Letter re Rhynie Man This information has been passed on to Debbi Beeson at Rhynie Woman
· Donald Boyd – Minutes of Cairnbarrow Wind Farm Community Benefit (noted)
· Roll out of New Recycling Service - Tap O Noth area will have their new bins delivered during May 2014
· Andrew Vivers – Hill of Corskie Wind Turbine Objection (noted)
· Lizzy Shepherd – Various
· Licensing Board’s Policy Review Consultation- statements are available online at http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/licensing/BoardsPolicyStatements
· Allan Bell – Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places further information can be accessed at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/elections
· Aberdeenshire Focus Groups Questionnaire Final Document (noted)
· Community Resilience - Scottish Borders - video clip can be found at http://youtu.be/gWYtuhLsZbg
· SAC Consulting – Renewables Energy for Communities (noted)
· Knockespoch Estate long Term Forest Plan (noted) This plan will cover a 20 year period
Planning Applications: No comment
Individual Area Reports:
Clatt:
Broom between Hillhead and Boghead
Gartly:
Whin bushes protruding on to the carriageway between Tillythrowie and Burncruinich
Kennethmont:
Broom at Duffschool junction
AOCB:
· Peter gave an update on the Clashindarroch Community Fund and gave each member a copy of the memorandum of understanding between Foundation Scotland and the community councils of Huntly Strathbogie, Tap O Noth and Cabrach Community Enterprise Limited. The memorandum will be signed at the next Community Fund meeting if all parties agree to the terms.
· Peter requested a list of all organisations in the Tap O Noth area
· Colin suggested community purchasing of fuel could be a way forward but the committee decided against the idea
· Broadband Service - Colin to follow up the possibility of faster broadband in the area
Next Meeting
Tin Hut
Gartly
Monday 20th January 2014
7.30pm
