Minutes for meeting - Wednesday 13 May 2009 at 7pm in the School
Venue: Cockburnspath Primary School
Present:
John Hay (Chairman), Clifford Bertram (Vice Chairman),Tom Dean (Secretary),
Angela Brading (Treasurer), Marnie McGregor, Jean Virtue, Kate Tulloch,
Peter Hood, David Arnott Councillor David Raw, 2 members of the public
and as observers 3 members of Community Windpower Ltd (Aikengall
Windfarm). Also a member of Torness CNC police was attending.
Apologies: Matt Deeming and Councillors M.Cook and J. Fullarton also L&B Police
Previous minutes:
Minutes discussed and accepted.
Police:
CNC attended to answer any queries arising, there were none and they
left.
The police did not attend due to other commitments but had given answers;
over the phone; to questions raised last month
1 - Any result on the investigations into the recent break- ins
at the Post Office and nearby house; nothing to declare to date.
2 - A1 shutdown email which was sent to the `point of contact
officer` for consideration. This was considered but as this type of event
occurs infrequently (in this area) it would not be adopted.
3 - With the Gala coming up Clifford Bertram asked if the police could
be present whilst the road walk round the village took place – they would
attend if there was no other priority; Clifford will contact them
nearer the date..
4 – Kinnegar Quarry – Lorries from Cockensie Power Station carrying
ash for land reclamation are causing some problems when passing thro` the
village – Some lorries have adopted the suggested route changes (but not
all) and so far no police supervision on their speed through the village
has occurred.
Correspondence:
SG – Latest Topics
SBC - Museum service appeal for photographs of Berwickshire – any items
for submission to this exhibition would be
welcome.
Community
Councils Insurance Cover – This is general cover for next 12 months. There
was an error on the
certificate
which was notified to SBC, this will be corrected.
Scottish
Government's Town Centre Regeneration Fund – only nominated towns would
benefit, these of course
did not
include Cockburnspath.
Code of
Conduct for Community Councillors – now in place.
Floral
Gateway Competition 2009 – village not entering this year.
Awards
for Bridging Cultures – no nominations for this award.
SBCCN – April Newsletter – latest update.
BCCF – AGM (21st May)– The secretary may attend along with the vice
chairman
Halcrow Group - SBC GREEN SPACE – Consultation – no comments on this
to date.
Councillors - M.Cook - New way of contacting SB Council – a new number
to be introduced and publicised soon.
New Community Safety Unit – details given in email and also circulated
to other members.
Water quality – notification of an incident which has now been resolved.
Planning Matters – these changes are still not finalised but the result
is hoped to be a speeding
up of the process.
Drone Hill Windfarm – Traffic Management problems – see comments
below in AOB.
D. Raw – Lorries in Cockburnspath – see comments under police item 4
Cockburnspath/Grantshouse Toilets – Upgrade to Copath confirmed and notification
of closure
at Grantshouse toilets due to in appropriate activities in the area.
Coldingham Moor(Drone Hill) Windfarm Construction proposals – see below
under AOB
The Old Coastguard Lookout Cove Road – A privacy screen is to be erected.
Station Yard House Enforcement – A meeting was held at the site with the
officer who will
contact the occupiers to resolve the issues.
Cove Toilets – Not likely to be provided but a sign could be placed to
inform of the nearest
facilities.
ASCC – SBC Community Council Funding Review – no volunteers for this.
Call For Evidence – to late now to submit comments
ASCC Appoints National Development Officer – Information only
CaFE – April Update
RAF – Flying Exercises – 11-22 May – Notice posted in community board.
Community Justice Authority – Information only
Community Windpower Ltd – email from this company requesting to attend
our current meeting to present proposals on an enlargement of the current
Aikengall Wind Farm. Secretary suggested they come to the June meeting
because the Drone Hill discussion due in AOB and they agreed to this. They
attended this meeting as observers.
Torness LLC – The secretary attended this meeting and all information
is to hand for any member.
SUP – Newsletter - latest information.
Jim Clark Rally – Information received which will be placed on the
notice board.
Planning Matters:
Application for Anemometry Mast – application has been passed.
Any Other Business:
Chairman
1 – Toll View -Cllr Raw was asked about the likely hood of the 30mph
limit being extended to before the entrance to Toll
View. He answered that it came under
SBC Technical Services which was undergoing changes just now and that it
was included in Cllr Fullartons` Portfolio
so approaches should be made through him.
2 – Cove Footpath – Had any improvement been made yet? David Arnott
and Peter Hood said there was some but
more work was needed.
Cllr Raw
1 – As all Scottish Council finances will be reduced yet again next
year so all budgets will be under increased pressure.
2 – Technical Services Dept. is awaiting the appointment of a new leader
and is being run by an interim Director.
Jean Virtue
1 – School Head Teacher Hugh McAleese – retires in June after 26 years
at the school, do the Council think a presentation should be made to mark
this event. All agreed with this and Jean and Angela would look into
it. Also Cllr Raw added that at SBC HQ an exceptional report on the School
will be presented with an acknowledgement to Hugh for his achievements.
2 – Southern Upland Way; Lack of end/start of route facilities. - it
would appear that some walkers are still not aware that hotel/cafe facilities
do not now exist at Copath. Jean would willingly provide refreshment if
pre-warned of a parties arrival and thinks that any tourist information
should updated. Cllr Raw would raise the issue with the SBC Tourism unit.
3 – Callender Place Fence repairs – no action yet, Cllr Raw will progress.
Secretary
1 - Community Windpower Ltd – The Church Hall heating funding application
has been amended and re-submitted as a much larger renovation is now required.
Coldingham Common (Drone Hill) Windfarm – Traffic Management Proposals(TMP)
Cllr Raw presented a set of maps which covered the access routes
( including A1107) to the site of the wind farm.
2 members of the local community presented their concerns about the
use of the A1107 during the construction period.
In addition letters were presented from another member of the
public and Cllr Cook ( both not attending) which were summaries of further
concerns aired at a public meeting recently held at Coldingham.
After extended discussion Cllr Raw offered to organise a public meeting
for all affected parties.
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 10th June 2009, in the Primary School