1.Attending: T Duffy-Wigman, S Anderson, K Borthwick, R Cooper, S Morrison. Cllrs. Willie Robertson, Katherine Baird.
16 Members of the public
Apologies: M Anness, A Lavery, A Cheape, M. Barnacle

2. Declarations of interest: There were no declarations of interest.

3.Community Policing- No-one present to report. Chairman has asked Sgt Williams who will try and speak to the people who are parking in the village. (Note after the meeting: apologies were received by email from Sgt Williams. There is nothing to report for our area.)

4.Minutes of the last meeting –The minutes were signed off.

5.Presentation by Malcolm Smith (Wilson Homes): Carnbo Pitcairnie

Proposal is for two semi-detached properties to complete “courtyard”. Extend existing road opposite and add three detached properties – all similar style as existing. Roads, services, etc., already in place. Use garden of existing house. Flood study done and submitted with application for SEPA and PKC Planners to review – A considered proposal taking these concerns into consideration.

The CC feels that there is excessive development here and new property has caused flooding to another house. CC would like commitments from developer to ensure prevention of further flooding and also allow continued access to residents during development. M Smith says that the development will take consideration of what SEPA approves, and also that the constructor will take notice of planning constraints. Chair expects there to be a very strong condition in the planning permission to ensure the developer behaves appropriately.

Cllr Robertson reminds us all of the You Tube Video showing the previous problems, and the continued unhappiness of the surrounding property owners. Issues: Wall, Flooding, Waste pile in adjacent field. M. Smith asked for Cllr Robertson’s correspondence to be forwarded to him so that the issues can be addressed.

Secretary explains that it’s not a question of whether there is or isn’t actually a technical problem (the wall may well be built to standards) but whether people feel that they are being listened to or not. M. Smith hopes that the new development will receive a fair hearing, not based on history – Chair replies that this would be helped if existing development was completed and tidied up. S Wilson (Developer) says that work will re-commence on Monday, but this has been a difficult time for the construction industry, and that future developments will be carried out in a reasonable manner (M. Smith adds “in accordance with planning requirements.) R. Cooper asked if there has been any feedback to the flooding proposals yet? M. Smith said that SEPA are still considering them as part of the application. R. Cooper suggests that flooding problem may be due to water running down the new access road with nowhere to go. M. Smith said that a full survey has been done with estimates of calculated storm levels and the proposed plan will prevent any problems.

6.Matters Arising:

Blairingone Energy Plant - The Blairingone Biomass Plant Community Action Group (BAG) has been formed. The CC gives the group their support. There have been several meetings. Chair says that it’s important that we keep a dialogue open with the developer so that if the proposal were to go ahead, we could make sure that we can make the best of it. Groups can now make agreements with developers under “Good Neighbour Scheme” which are enforceable in an ongoing way. It is important that there is a permanent group to make the agreement with, so that discussions and benefits can continue.

The CC have written to PKC requesting extra time for consultation, but no response as yet. This may be resolved once the application goes in. Cllr Robertson has consulted with the senior planner (Mr Bean) and he’s well aware of the previous history. Cllr Robertson suggests that the Action Group should be “hard-nosed” and hold out for some significant benefits in return for this development.

The BAG are now pulling together with the CC, and the two members of the CC seconded to the BAG will form a very useful bridge. The BAG can engage the press and MSPs, etc. BAG requests that the CC keeps them informed of any meetings with the developer. Chair replies that there will be two members of the CC on the BAG so they’ll know. The Chair confirms that the developer will not get any chance to divide the opposition.

Member of the public points out that these schemes are being accepted in spite of enormous numbers of objections, so this could be a hard fight and even if PKC reject it, it may still go through, so make sure you have a plan B.

War Memorial, Blairingone - Cllr. Barnacle sent apologies for this meeting, so no update.

Dunning Glen Problems - The current weather conditions make it difficult to do anything at the moment. We have now got a risk assessment. Ian Taylor from Beinn Skips met with K Borthwick today, and a quotation for the tidy-up will be forthcoming, so CC can source funding for the work. In South Lanarkshire, land owner is informed of fly-tip material and they are charged by Council if they don’t remove it. All agree this is massively unfair. Many thanks to Rod Paterson who did a risk assessment on the cleaning-up exercise.

Tracks - George Lawrie
Update from Tracks
A small path round Kelty Mill is been developed. £27k project to add brown “tourist” signs to get people into the area. Tracks are always interested in proposals from communities for paths – they’re good at getting funding. PKC Core Path plan is with Reporter, unlikely to be agreed before October 2011. What about the Rumbling Bridge Gorge Bridge – could they help replace it? George estimates £50k to fix, but doesn’t think it is possible at this time. Cllr Robertson thought replacement was unlikely at this time.

7.Community Council Business

Lochleven High School Campus Users – R. Cooper is attending meetings but has nothing to report.

CPKCC. K. Borthwick and Sandy Morrison went to a poorly attended meeting of the convention. FDCC proposed that it be wound up – the last AGM had no officer’s reports or audited accounts. There will be a special meeting to decide about the future of the CPKCC.

Scottish Water – S. Morrison – CC raised issue of flooding from Dam at meeting. SW said they need to keep the dam full to avoid water shortages – they don’t seem to plan ahead for snow melt or other weather conditions. CC has not had a reply to letter of 14th February.

Clacks Council – Sandy Morrison attended a planning meeting of Clackmannan-shire Council re: Glenquey Quarry. Report to the Clacks Planning Committee was very critical of PKC who had not consulted with any of the CCs etc., and the development was contrary to plan.

8.PKC Business, Councillor’s Reports
Cllr. Robertson reported on A977and Clacks border to A823 road speed limits being lowered to 40mph. Work on the repair to the Dunning Glen Bridge has started and then stopped again while soil samples are taken.
Cllr. Baird – Information about brown bins, you can get more than one. If you’re on a route, then ask for a brown bin if you don’t have one. There are no plans for kerbside collection of glass.

9.Planning Applications
North Clayske Farm – No CC comment.
Pitcairnie, Carnbo – CC has objected.
Middleton Fossoway – No CC comment.
Middleton Stables – CC has objected
Rantrie Knowe Drum – CC not objecting, but requesting look at flooding risk.
The Old Station, Rumbling Bridge – No CC comment.

10.General Correspondence – All outgoing and incoming correspondence was available for viewing.

11.A.O.C.B
Glendevon Possible Hydro Scheme – Very initial stage, consult with CC prior to funding application. Possible benefit to community of £20k/year, doubling to £40k after capital costs paid off. Chair gave cautious approval at this stage. The developer is happy to come and explain at a future meeting.
Snow Clearing – Trudy says comments on this year’s activities must be received by 28th April.
Royal Mail – Is service from Kinross office going to deteriorate further due to new shift patterns, etc. Cllr Robertson points out that it’s a private company.

Next Meeting - Tuesday 3rd May 2011 7:30pm
Fossoway Primary School
All Welcome!