2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF 10th NOVEMBER 2004.
2.1. Minutes discussed and accepted.

3. MATTERS ARISING.
3.1. Village Christmas Tree: John expressed the council's thanks to Callum Brown, Alan Patterson, David Braden and John Evans for putting the tree up, and to Ronnie Dale for the gift of the said tree. (Already it has been noticed that 3 bulbs are missing). Is there any chance of Planting a live tree permanently (needs some investigation).
3.2. Overgrown garden: It was reported that work was on going, "watch this space".
3.3. Toll View Footpath: Matt reported that the meeting with the engineer went well and is expecting a drawing showing construction and route soon.

4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS.
4.1. School House: Application to change roof from Scottish slate to Spanish slate (John to enquire as to the difference, if any).
4.2. New Garage: As of yet the Community Council has received no plans for the proposed new garage (John will also enquire into this), as the council wish to show it's support for this.

5. LETTERS:
5.1. Community fund; John has received a letter from Donald Spiers confirming the increase in the community fund by 10% to £4375 when the latest 5 turbines are up and running.

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
6.1. Strimmer: Matt reported the strimmer has been collected for checking, it is envisaged that it will fail and won't be back.
6.2. Verge between dipping pens and Braeside: It was reported that the verge is overgrown with brambles and weeds. A tractor with a grass/hedge cutter was seen in the area recently, the situation will be monitored.
6.3. Strong smell: Recently a strong smell in the Crofts Acre and Callander Place area has been noticed the source is unknown.
6.4.Viridor: Jane was at the latest meeting, which discussed recycling in E. Lothian, and they will soon be utilising the methane to generate power for the site. John thanked Jane for going to these meetings.
6.5. Wheelie bins: the SBC intends to phase wheelie bins in from April '05.
6.6. Bench seats: The council offers it thanks to who ever it was who tidied up around the bench seats on the Coldingham Rd lay byes.
6.7. Chapel Hill: The private road up to the farm is often running with water it is not sure if it is a field drain or sewage. If it gets bad it can run onto the main road, and freeze in the cold weather.
6.8. Village hall car park and entrance: Was flooded this week, a yellow lorry/bowser was seen in the vicinity on Tuesday evening it did not appear to be an SBC one and did it flush its tank or use a standpipe?
 

7. NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 12th JANUARY 2005; in the school at 7pm.