NMCC 2007-2008 (866-872)
Thursday, 22nd November 2007
Members:
Mr Mike Taylor ( Chair 2007-8 &Sec) [MT] Mr Alexander Buchan [AB]
Mrs Fiona Duncan (Treasurer) [FD] Mr Martin Morley, JP [MM]
Prof Roy Bridges (Minute Sec.) [RB] Mrs Pamela Young [PY]
Mr Gordon Murray [GM] Mr Robert Loughridge [RL]
Ms Lin Lockhart (co-opted) [LL]
In attendance ex officio: Councillors Dr Martin Ford [CllrMF]; Nan Culllinane [CllrNC] and Fergus Hood [CllrFH]
Abbreviations: AC = Aberdeenshire Council; NMCC = Newmachar Community Council
Apologies were recorded for: Mr Loughridge and Inspector Pratt
In attendance as visitor(s):
Minutes
The Minutes of the meeting of 1st November 2007 were accepted as a correct record subject to (i) an amendment to show Councillor Cullinane as having been absent and having presented apologies (ii) an insertion in lines 9-10 of Minute 861 to read: ...along the GNSR/A90 corridor even the A947 corridor plus...
866. Police Matters (See Minute 856)
Inspector Pratt had submitted a report which noted that the perpetrator of the vandalism mentioned in Minute 856 had been apprehended. Two subsequent thefts of a lawnmower and scooter plus a break-in were the extent of further problems. Nevertheless, the Police presence would become more frequent. GM remarked that there had been some further vandalism since the Inspector’s report.
867. Aberdeenshire Council Matters (See Minute 863)
(i) Mr Rendall was reported as stating that the footpath wanted on Hillbrae was included in a list of works for 2008.
(ii) CllrMF reported on the serious nature of the crack in the Parkhill to Fintray Road which had occurred at Cothal. A water main was threatened and the road could be closed for a long period.
(iii) AC’s Community Planning Committee would be making small grants for appropriate community projects. GM was asked to note this for the Hall project. There is now a Community planning section on the AC website.
(iv) It was noted that AC charges for hiring facilities needed harmonising as a result of different practices in the three former District Councils. There would continue to be concessions in appropriate cases.
(v) It was intimated that the extent of the Newmachar Polling District would remain the same as before.
868. Community Hall Project (SeeMinute 850)
GM reported that the Fashion Show had been a great success. The organisers of the campaign were now moving towards the position where they would be seeking grants from appropriate funding bodies.
869. Youth Project (See Minute 857)
The Drop-in Centre was not as yet in regular use, it was reported. MT promised to publicise the facility in Dyce Academy while it was hoped to have leaflets in the shop. RB said it was now too late to have a notice in the imminent issue of the Newsletter.
870. The AWPR (See Minute 858)
It was agreed that NMCC should send in a letter to Transport Scotland formally objecting to the particular listing orders which seemed to apply to the arrangements for the Parkhill area that the Council had already criticised in general terms. NMCC would then have the right to be involved in the hearings. RB had furnished a note of the orders and MT would write immediately in the light of this. It was noted that the owner of Goval Farm was objecting on his own account and did not wish his case to be included with the NMCC submissions.
871. Christmas Lights (See Minute 864)
CllrFH reported that AC had not made a project grant for the lights although they might do so later. NMCC decided to purchase four or five new lights nevertheless from its own resources, especially as CllrFH had secured a 15% discount from the suppliers. The lights would be erected on 29th November. Warm thanks were extended to CllrFH for his continuing efforts to arrange for the village’s annual Christmas decorations.
872. Donation
Mr John Duguid’s donation of £18.95 was noted.
There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 2035.
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 24th January 2008.