NMCC
2009-2010 (1131-1139)
Thursday
23 September 2010
Members:
Mr
Mrs
Prof
Mr
Mr
Clerk to the
Community Council: Mrs Linda Rendall
In
attendance ex officio: Councillor
Abbreviations: AC = Aberdeenshire
Council; NMCC = Newmachar Community Council
Apologies
were recorded for:
In
attendance as visitors:
In
the absence of the Chairman, RB took the chair.
Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting on 26
August were accepted with the following amendments:
Minute
1121 (vi) Add: GG reported concerns had been raised to
him about the profile of individuals being allocated council houses,
particularly in the
Minute
1122,
third line, delete ‘regardless of the
opinion of residents’. Insert
‘Constructive engagement in the planning process seems more likely to be
productive than simple opposition’.
Minute
1126 (i), after
‘Swailend’ insert full stop, then
‘There is also….’
Matters arising not
on the Agenda
Wildlife
Friendly Space -
Mrs Thompson updated NMCC on progress made and advised that a constituted group
has now been formed called ‘Wildlife in Newmachar’. They have received donations from local
companies and NMCC advised Mrs Thompson to apply for additional funding from
the Area top up budget, and to ensure that she noted on the application form
that there is support from NMCC for the venture. She was urged to contact
1131 Police
Matters
PC Milne submitted a
report which was read by RB.
(i) There has been one reported
minor Breach of the Peace, one reported assault and no reported incidents of
vandalism.
(ii) A report of flytipping was
receiving regarding individuals depositing rubbish at Newmachar Quarry. Enquiries are continuing and it is
anticipated that a male will be reported for this offence.
(iii) Traffic police are continuing
their vigilance at
(iv) There is no new information to
report regarding the incident at Elrick House but it is hoped that an appeal
through the media by Mr Ingram’s family will generate further lines of enquiry.
1132 Visit
of Mr Alistair Mair (see Minute
1117/1092/1124)
The visit of Mr Mair will take place
on 2 November. Members of NMCC, together
with the councillors, are invited to meet with Mr Mair (and other ex pupils
from the 1940s) at 12 noon for a light lunch.
The party will then be shown round the school at 2 pm. RB and AB to finalise arrangements. It was agreed that NMCC would fund the lunch.
1133 Local
Development Plan
(i) The Garioch Area
Forum of Community Councils had made a series of submissions on the LDP and the
accompanying Supplementary Guidance.
These were noted by NMCC and generally approved.
(ii) MT had prepared a memorandum
outlining NMCC’s position in relation to the LDP in the light of its earlier
discussions and the views expressed at the public meeting in August. The Memorandum was approved and RB was asked
to prepare a formal detailed submission to AC in the light of the memorandum
before the closing date. It was agreed
that the submission should include an extra item on the undesirability of
allowing business units to spoil the amenity values of nearby houses in mixed
developments like Newmachar’s M1. AB, GG and MM agreed to review RB’s draft
submission.
(iii) NMCC also noted a submission
on the LDP received from RL. There was a
unanimous feeling that the views expressed by RL were not consistent with the
attitudes that NMCC had been developing.
NMCC believe RL would be best advised to make an individual submission
to AC.
1134 Aberdeenshire
Council Matters
(i) Work on the
Kinmundy Crossroads has now been completed.
(ii) Work has commenced on the
2011/12 budget in an attempt to identify areas where savings can be made.
(iii)
1135 Planning
Issues
(i) Crossroads Filling Station (5
flats). A new application has been
received with design changes. No concern
was expressed by NMCC.
(ii) The appeal by Chalmers was
passed (2 flats and a retail unit).
(iii) MM raised a query about
parking at the east end of
(iv) RB reported that concern has
been raised by some local residents about the possible extension of sand and
gravel quarrying at Little Goval.
1136 Tipping
Rubbish
This item was carried
forward to the next meeting.
1137 Routing
of Stagecoach 325/305
PY reported that at
the Garioch Area Bus Forum it was agreed that the 325 would revert to its
original route through Woodside and that the 305 would continue to be routed via
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. NMCC agreed
that this was a good compromise.
1138 Correspondence
A letter had been received from AC
regarding the closure of B977 between Place of Goval and Parkhill, from 27
September 2010 for one week.
1139 AOB
(i)
(ii) GG reported that
the Lotteries Grant has now reopened and ‘Investing in Communities’ is
available. There will be £400 million available
within
Date of Next Meeting
The Extraordinary
General Meeting (see Minute 1130 (d)) and regular meeting will be held on
Thursday 28 October 2010.