VENUE: Cockburnspath Primary School.

1. PRESENT: John Hay, Clifford Bertram, Tom Dean, Marnie McGregor, Jean Virtue, Kate Tulloch, Councillor David Raw (Berwickshire East SBC), Sergeant Simon White,  (Lothian and Borders Police Force). Mr Purves & Mrs Reagan members of the community.
1.1. Apologies: Angela Brading, Peter Hood, Matt Deeming and Fiona Deeming.

2. COUNCILLOR DAVID RAW.
2.1. John, on behalf of the community council, congratulated David on his election.
2.2. David thanked the council for the kindness showed.

3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF 11th APRIL 2007
3.1. Minutes discussed and accepted.
3.2. The minutes will no longer be “written up”, a printed copy will be signed and kept in a portfolio.

4. POLICE MATTERS.
4.1. Incidents in the last Month: A number of traffic incidents on the A1 have been recorded, a drugs detection in the village, a fence vandalised in the Square and a suspicious character hanging about The Cove, nothing found.
4.2. Motorised / mini bikes and quads: There have been a number of complaints about a quad bike in the old gardens to the rear of Hay Terrace It would appear that neither the developer or the landlord are interested.
4.3. Traffic; could the Road traffic department deploy someone to check the speed of heavy vehicles travelling between Dunbar and Kinnegar Quarry, as it passes through the 30MPH zone, by the garage. To be passed on.

5. MATTERS ARISING.
5.1. Equality Training for community councils: Tom to attend.
5.2. Cove (proposed) development, no further news.
5.3. Rabbits in the Churchyard / repair of fencing and gate. No further forward.
5.4. Power Cuts, Tom received a reply from Scottish Power, putting them down to plant failure as there are still a number of upgrades required.
5.5. Community Council Web Site; current 12 month contract will be up in September, Tom will investigate if a cheaper option is available.
5.6. Shed Roof disposal – Invoice Paid.
 
 

6. PLANNING MATTERS.
6.1. Demolition/Replacement of Whitefoord – Cove. Observations of the council, we would like the new build to be in character and kept in line with neighbouring properties.
 
7. CORRESPONDENCE.
7.1. SBC – Trading Standards matters.
7.2. SBC – Tower Farm – extract from weekly list. Erection of storage / office building.
7.3. SBC – BAC Approval – 2 dwelling houses West of 4 Hoprig Cottages, subject to provisions.
7.4. SBC – Planning – Designing out  Crime – Draft Supplementary Guidance (SPG).
7.5. SBC – Area Regeneration – Finger Posts.
7.6. SBC – Community Safety Forum Poster.
7.7. SBC – Development & Building Control Committee Meeting – 16th April.
7.8. Borders Digital Forum – Minutes.
7.9. Lothian & Borders Police – Karen Balfour Award. Nominations by May 18th.
7.10. Southern Upland Partnership; subscription / donation, £20 donation agreed.

8. REPORTS.
8.1. SBC – Planning Aid for Scotland – Training Day.

9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
9.1. Notice Board on Wall of Village Shop- refurbishment / removal.
9.2. Response by Village Hall Committee to Public Meeting held 22nd March; Due to a lack of response the hut option looks like a non starter.
9.3. Euan Robson; John suggested a letter of commiseration, and  thanking him for all his hard work for the community in the past.
9.4. Bankhead Churchyard; could a site visit be arranged to discuss repairs to the gate and fence, also the shed which appears to be being damaged by tree branches. Tom will email.
9.5. Street light between Hoprig Park and  Croftsacre; previously there had been no funds available, but according “SB Connect” additional funds have recently been made available for this type of work. David Raw will look into this for us.
9.6. Phase 2 Crystal Rig Community Fund; Draft copy of the minutes of agreement, was signed.

10. NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 13th  June 2007; in the school at 7pm.