Minutes of Meeting
Blairingone School, 1st November 2011, 7.30pm
1. Attending: A Lavery, S Anderson, M Anness, K Borthwick, A Cheape, R Cooper, Cllr. M Barnacle.
21 Members of the public
Apologies: S Morrison, T Wigman-Duffy, W. Robertson
In Sandy’s absence Alastair chaired the meeting.
2. Declarations of interest: There were no declarations of interest.
3. Community Policing - The police officer warned the meeting that theft of farm equipment had been reported, and that extra vigilance was needed. Farm gates, horse equipment, machinery had been stolen recently. Access roads to farms should be locked if at all possible. There was also a problem in the area with the theft of drain covers.
The Police have launched a “Keep safe in Autumn” campaign.
4. Minutes of the last meeting – The minutes were signed off without amendments.
5. Matters Arising:
War Memorial, Blairingone -Trudy has emailed the War Memorial Commission but has had no reply so far. Removal of the memorial will require a planning application. John McCrone is the council member to contact.
Action: Trudy to follow up. Planning application (who?)
Dunning Glen - A grant has been obtained to fund a “clean-up” and this will take place 15th November.
Seamab -Trudy has raised the matter of children from SEAMAB climbing on neighbours’ roofs with the Police Community Officer.
Pollution of the River Devon - PKC would like to take the up the CC’s offer of talking about an early warning system, and have suggested a meeting. Kevin and Trudy will attend. Clackmannanshire Council issued a warning of pollution (which is down- stream from PKC) and Crook of Devon received no warnings at all. Scottish Water won’t comment because of the investigation into the incident.
Action: Trudy and Kevin to organise a meeting and report back.
6. Ken Thomson Homes - Ken Thomson Homes gave a presentation showing the proposed development of 31 homes in Rumbling Bridge. This is on the Braehead Farm site. The development is to be sustainable, containing eco- friendly houses built to gold standard, with heat pumps and photovoltaic panels. There are 6 affordable homes planned aimed at the restricted mobility market. There is a public consultation meeting on 17th November 12 – 8 pm in Moubray Hall, Powmill. Everyone is welcome. More details on the Fossoway website. Ken Thomson will organise a leaflet drop in Rumbling Bridge to publicise the event. Mike Barnacle stated that the development was contrary to the local plan and the emerging plan. Rumbling Bridge was not one of the options in the PKC plan. The local plan is still the guiding influence until 2014.
Ken Thomson was thanked for his presentation.
7. Community Council Business – From next month onwards there will be a new CC. Marion and Ramsay are stepping down and were thanked for their contribution. Sandy, Alastair, Kevin, Trudy and Rod Paterson have been nominated and thus elected unopposed. The CC may co-opt some members who have been unable to get their nominations in on time. A meeting should be held within 28 days from 3rd November to announce the results of the election and appoint a chairperson.
Action: Extra-ordinary general meeting to be called. (Mike)
8. PKC Business, Councillor’s Report – Mike Barnacle announced that a meeting of the Kinross network of CCs would take place on 18th January at the Campus. This will create a forum for CCs with common interests in the area.
Some councillors have had a planning meeting with David Littlejohn to discuss procedure. He took on board the concerns of the councillors. The emerging plan and the work on the local strategy groups formed part of the discussion. There will be a further meeting on 7th December to discuss what’s in the local plan.
9. Planning Applications -
11/01604/FLL. Easter Muirhead Bothy, Blairingone, Dollar. FK14 7ND. Extension to dwellinghouse.
Recommendation. No Community Council Comment
11/01810/FLL. Land West Of Station Road Crook Of Devon. Erection of dwellinghouse and detached garage. Recommendation. No Community Council Comment.
Approvals.
11/01625/PN. Wester Aldie Farm Rumbling Bridge Kinross KY13 0QQ. Erection of agricultural building.
Withdrawn
11/01281/IPL. Dwellinghouse 40m west of Devonlade, Main Street, Crook of Devon.
10/01576/FLL. Land West Of Station Road Crook Of Devon. Erection of dwellinghouse and detached garage.
10. General Correspondence –All outgoing and incoming correspondence was available for viewing.
11. A.O.C.B – Issues of flooded roads because of blocked ditches was raised. Also hedges overhanging roads. There was also a question raised regarding having adequate road-salt supplies for the winter.
There will be “T in the Park” meeting 16th November, Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross.
The CC wasn’t informed about the removal of the 20mph limit at Fossoway School. This will be revisited.
There will be a Campus Partnership meeting if anyone is interested.
Extra-ordinary General meeting (agenda will follow) 6 December 7.00 in Fossoway Primary.
Agenda Next meeting:
• Welcome and apologies
• Declarations of Interest
• Community Policing
• Minutes previous meeting
• Matters arising
• Community Council Business
• Councillors’ reports
• Planning Applications
• Correspondence
• AOCB
Next Meeting
Tuesday 6th December 2011 7.30pm
Fossoway Primary School
All Welcome!
