VENUE: Cockburnspath Primary School.

1. PRESENT:
1.1. Clifford Bertram (Vice Chairman), David Munro (Secretary), Angela Brading (Treasurer), Marnie McGregor, Jane Hood, Jean Virtue, Matt Deeming, Fiona Deeming (Minutes Secretary). Councillor John Elliot (Duns and District North SBC), Pc Greenshields (L & B Police).
1.2. APOLOGIES: John Hay (Chairman), Paul Wheelhouse.

2. CONDOLENCES TO JOHN HAY:
Prior to the official start of the meeting, Clifford Bertram, stated that due to the recent bereavement of Irene Forsyth, John Hay was unable to chair the meeting, and requested that Clifford take the meeting. On behalf of all those present he offered condolences to John Hay and families. And that a condolence card would be sent of behalf of CCC.

3. POLICE REPORT:
3.1. PC Greenshields was aware of the minor accident at the Cove, and stated that there were still glitches at the Police Call Centre, at Bilston, extra staff had been employed, however it will take time to iron out the problems there. A lot of the calls were being prioritized, and this resulted in delays and attendance of the Police to calls of a low priority. There was an inintiative planned by the Police, highlighting the carrying of knives, which will result in more stop and searches. Also there was to be priority given to underage drinking and with the new legislation concerning fireworks in respect of under 18's. He paraised the work of the Neighbourhood Watch scheme in the village, personal attack alarms being distributed by Marnie McGregor and Pauline Evans.
3.2. PC Grenshields stated that this was his last meeting and he was retiring from the Police. Clifford congratulated him, and wished him the best for the future, and that he given excellent service to Cockburnspath and the Community.
3.3.After PC Greenshields left the meeting, Marnie McGregor suggested something should be done to mark his retirement, this was agreed.

4. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR 2003/2004:
In the absence of John, Clifford read an account of the councils activities over the past year (copy with the minutes secretary)

5. TREASURER'S REPORT:
Angela passed round a copy of the accounts, which were unanimously approved. The current account stands at £515 and the liaison fund stands at £406.1t was also agreed to a£20 honorarium to Neil Mitchell (auditor).

6. ELELCTION OF OFFICE BEARERS:
6.1.Chairman: John Hay; proposed by Marnie McGregor, seconded by Jean Virtue, agreed.
6.2. Vice Chair: Clifford Bertram proposed by Jean Virtue, seconded by Angela Brading, agreed.
6.3. Secretary: David Munro; proposed by Angela Brading, seconded by Matt Deeming, agreed
6.4. Treasurer: Angela Brading; proposed by Marnie McGregor, seconded by Jane Hood, agreed

7. AGM BUSINESS COMPLETE: Clifford closed the AGM, and opened the normal council meeting

8. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FOR 8th SEPTEMBER 2004.
8.1 Minutes discussed and adopted. With the exception of the following, as suggested by Paul in submission to the minutes sec': (3.6) Paul asked lain if the developers would consider supporting the local public house project, as that would help the community, but also ensure that the houses would sell more readily. Ian was unaware of the project and agreed it was an idea worth considering, and passed contact details for the developers to Angela Brading. (effectively 5.2a) John said that Darren Silcock was due to make a site visit to identify whether a 20mph speed limit or improved safety signage could be established at the Coastguard Cottages / access road to Cove. (amendment to 8.1) Condolences: On behalf of the residents of Cove and the wider community Paul voiced our condolences to Mrs Clark and her two sons on the sad loss of their father, Professor John Clark OBE,

9. BT PHONE BOX CLOSURES:
It would appear that BT have jumped the gun and will have to start the public consultation over these closures from scratch.

10. KEEP BERWICKSHIRE TIDY PRESENTATION:
A presentation of prizes will be taking place in Eyemouth on 18th October Clifford said he would attend but would see if Paul would accompany him.

11. LETTERS RECEIVED:
David read the following letters to the meeting;
(1) From Darren Silcock: About road faults / repairs.
(2) Fence in Callander Place: Land not gifted, housing assoc' to sort.
(3) Gala Committee: Request donation toward insurance premium for Firework display. Matt Deeming proposed a£50 donation Jean Virtue seconded, agreed.
(4) Fairbairn School Of Dance: Request for help with funding to help with uniform costs, agreed in principal, forms to be sent for filling in.
(5) Scrutiny panel: letter this can be passed over for next months meeting.

12. PEASE BAY ROAD:
As this road had been used as an unofficial diversion while the bridge was repaired, its condition has deteriorated to an almost dangerous level. Now that the bridge is open could we get some repair work done on it?

13. PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
Two similar app's, Orange / Vodafone, in a mast sharing initiative wish to heighten masts that already have approval, one already erected the other about to be. It was decided that, to object would be an invitation for application for two further masts, this being the lesser of the two options it was agreed not to lodge any objections.
 

14. FOOTBALL PITCH TO TOILET FOOTPATH: requires clearing / strimming, Matt will try to do this in the next week or so.

15. NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 10th NOVEMBER; in the school at 7pm.