1. Present:
1.1. Present: John Hay (Chairman), Clifford Bertram (Vice Chairman), David Munro (Secretary), Paul Wheelhouse, Marnie McGregor, Jean Virtue, Jane Hood, Councillor John Elliot (Duns and District North SBC), Sue McGregor (member of the community).
1.2. Apologies: Matt and Fiona Deeming.

2. Adoption of Minutes for 14th July 2004.
2.1. Minutes were discussed and adopted.

 3. Crystal Rig Wind Farm.
 3.1. John Hay opened the meeting with an invitation to the opening of the wind farm at Crystal Rig on 22nd August 2004. All CCCmembers were invited and there would be transport (shuttleservice) available at Woodhall for the journey to the site. The official opening is on 24th August 2004.
3.2.Traffic monitoring.
30mph signs were reinstated in the village, which may help toreduce the speed of traffic on the old A1 road, and at the junction atCockburnspath Garage. The speed limit may be increased in thefuture to take in the Tollview development. New footway signswere erected in Hoprig Road for 170yds. There was still a problemof vegetation encroachment in Crofts Acre and Braeside.
3.3. Local Plan
Still a problem in obtaining details from the Scottish BordersCouncil cd for volume 2. There is an error in the disc. CouncillorElliot will e-mail D. Munro with the required information. Review of the Local Plan has been extended to 3rd October 2004.
3.4. Pease Bay Road.
 D. Munro thanked on behalf of CCC for letter published in theBerwickshire News, which was supported by a letter from Tom  Dykes. However there has been no visible improvement insignage, or any comment from SBC.
3.5. Planning Matters.
 J.Hay enquired if there had been a planning application for 2 Ladyhall Road, whereby a fence had been erected around the site,where the foundations had been removed. Councillor J. Elliot to look into it.J.Hay stated that the only development for Cockburnspath in relation to the local plan, was the Dunglas Park development. Thedevelopers, Caledonian Housing had submitted plans for adevelopment between the old A1 Road and Croft Acres. This was for 22 houses, 3 to 4 bedrooms size.
Concerns were: -
· Capacity of water treatment facility needs to be resolved.
· Even though the developers claimed to have a solution, Scottish Water has no money, and the Tollview development still needed resolving too.
· The developers should resolve one site before undertaking another.
· The infrastructure of the village could not sustain this new development.
· The School would need extra classrooms, and facilities.
· Play Group and nursery facilities would need to reviewed.
· Access to the site on the old Al, 30mph signs would need to be extended.
· Is there road access at the rear of plots 21 & 22?
· Development may be contrary to the Local Plan.
· There would be dust pollution from the quarry.
· The type of housing being proposed would only benefit commuters to and from Edinburgh.
· There is no low cost housing planned, which the village badly needs.
· Hoprig Park was only allowed to be developed with bungalows; do the conditions set then still apply?

In conclusion, J.Hay stated that there was a requirement for the plan to be discussed at a separate meeting with objections recorded from the whole community.

4. Any Other Business.
4.1. Diane Drysdale had submitted an application for a grant from the Crystal Rig Fund, in respect of the play park, toddlers park, and skate park. Following discussion it was agreed to approve a grant Of £2,500. Councillor J.Elliot and Paul Wheelhouse stated that there were other grant sources, which may be available elsewhere, and others may match grant too.
4.2. It was agreed that all applications in respect of the Community fund be raised before the full CCC for discussion and approval.
4.3. Planning applications. There was only one application for discussion, which was a large bungalow, overlooking Dunglas Mill. Concern was expressed about fencing off nearby archaeological site, to prevent storage and vehicular traffic.
4.4. Sunk manhole. There was a sunken manhole (surround) which was near the broken one on the pavement on the old Al, opposite Mr. Malcolm's house. Passing lorries were causing vibration to this d/house. No one has claimed responsibility for these manholes. As for the damage, this was akin to the epidemic pothole disease we also have in Crofts acre, Hoprig Road, and foot of Crofts Road.
4.5. BT telephone boxes, there was concern that rural telephone boxes were being removed throughout the borders. Many areas still have very poor mobile telephone coverage, and the removal of these landlines, could cause failure in contacting emergency services. D.Munro to contact BT re this.
4.6. Power cuts. Recent thunderstorms have caused disruption to the electricity supply in the village, even though lines, pylons etc have been improved, and they do attract lightning.
4.7. Grass cutting in the village, the standard of cutting of the grass in numerous areas of the village is well below standard. There is also damage to stones and kerbing too. Pathway from the Football Park to the public toilets was overgrown.
4.8. Pensions at the P.O. There was a problem with a computer link to the P.O. and some pensioners were unable to receive their pensions. Mrs Copeland aware of problems.
4.9. Paul Wheelhouse, concerned that vehicles were travelling too fast round the bend at Coastguard Cottages, could a 20mph sign be placed there. This would require examination by SBC. Also he experienced difficulty in reporting accident damage to his vehicle. Eyemouth police suggested he phone Glasgow!
4.10. Jane Hood stated that in the past it was proposed that the Pease Bay Road should be made a private road, however this was met with disapproval as the road was of great historical significance, and was the only section of the Edinburgh to London Stage route. Maybe maintenance should be passed to Historic Scotland as well as the SBC. With the increased volume of traffic there was a risk of pedestrian injury (forms part of the Southern Upland Way).
4.11. Sue McGregor concerned that the graveyard gates were open which allowed young juveniles to play there late at night. As with other nocturnal activities, if anyone was concerned they should at the first instance contact the Police. Sue McGregor was also concerned that there was an increase in low flying activities in the area. She had contacted the RAF regarding this, however it is well known that the Borders is a Low level flying exercise area.

5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
WEDNESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2004, at 7pm, at the School.
D. Munro, CCC Secretary. 25.8.04.