Community Council - Minute from November meeting
Date: 16th November 2011
Time: 21:18
Posted By: scotsapper
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Present: Mesdames Rowan and Stevenson; Messrs Bell, Blaney, Meldrum, Ritchie and Sneddon with J.Robertson in the chair; Councillor M.Scott-Hayward.
Apologies: Apologies were intimated from Councillors MacGregor and Riches.
Condolences: The council expressed their sincere condolences to Councillor Riches and her family on the recent death of her husband David.
Minutes: Minute of Meeting of 3rd October, 2011 was held as read, approved and signed on the motion of Mr Blaney, seconded by Mr Ritchie.
Matters arising from the Minute
(a) Garden Hedges: Mr Blaney reported that the owner of the property in Park Place referred to at the last meeting had been happy to have the hedge cut back.
(b) High Street Parking: Councillor Scott-Hayward reported that the proposed parking restrictions ex adverso the shops on the south side of Elie High Street had been approved by Fife Council.
(c) Lamp Standards: Councillor Scott-Hayward confirmed that the lamp standards in the High Street were included in a programme of replacement but it was not possible to say when the work would be carried out.
(d) Elie Sports Club: It was noted that the Improvements Association had suggested that the first joint appointee should be nominated by the council and agreed that Mr Bell be so nominated.
Questions from the Public:
(a) Toll Green Trees: Mrs Carol Birrell of TGIF was present for discussion of this item. She explained that complaints had been received about the mess caused by rooks nesting in the trees at Toll Green and that the recommended solution was pollarding, which course was agreed by Fife Council who, however, had indicated that they would not finance the work. After discussion and having heard that a review of the Tree Preservation Order on the trees would be required, it was agreed to defer consideration till the next meeting.
(b) Hanging Baskets: Mr Bell reported that he had received complaints that the hanging baskets in the village had not been large enough to have a visual impact. The Chairman advised that this would be remedied next year.
Chairman’s Report:
(a) Communications: The Chairman stressed the importance of the council being represented on, or have, good communications with other voluntary organisations in the area and instanced the recently formed East Neuk Estate Group. The council concurred.
(b) Planning Applications: The Chairman advised that while the Fife Council Planning website was useful, the weekly list of applications issued weekly to the Secretary was the definitive list on which any representations by the council should be based.
Projects: Mr Blaney reported on the activities of the Environmental Group since the last meeting and indicated that it was intended, among other things, to provide hanging baskets on seventeen more lamp standards in Links Road. Councillor Scott-Hayward confirmed that permission in this regard was required from Transportation Services. It was noted that bulb planting would commence shortly and that two new planters would be provided. Further discussion took place on the correct category for the village in the Beautiful Fife competition and it was agreed to ensure that next year, it would be judged in the Coastal Villages category.
A suggestion that displays at various sites in the village be sponsored by a local firm was remitted to the Environmental Group for consideration and report.
Secretary’s Report and other correspondence:
(a) Toll Green Telephone Box: There was submitted a request from TGIF for the council’s view on four possible options with regard to the location of the Toll Green telephone box. It was agreed to point out to BT the possible safety risk to users created by the door opening out directly on to the road but otherwise the box should remain in situ on the grounds of cost.
(b) Admiralty Lane: It was noted that Admiralty Lane would be close from 1st to 7th November to allow investigation of a gas leak.
(c) East Neuk and Landward Forum: It was noted that at the last meeting of the East Neuk and Landward Area Joint Community Councils Forum the system of Police Liaison Meetings had not proved popular and that reversion to police attendance at community councils might be considered.
(d) Signs: It was noted that the name signs at the entrances to the community had been repaired, were being repainted and would be reinstalled before Christmas.
(e) Review of Parliamentary Constituencies: There was submitted and noted an invitation to comment on the proposed changes to Parliamentary Constituencies.
(f) Beautiful Fife: There was submitted invitation to be represented at the annual Beautiful Fife seminar to be held in Kinghorn on 21st November. It was agreed that the Chairman should attend.
(g) Community Council Training: There was submitted and noted invitation to a community council training day on 19th November in Cupar on Planning and Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan.
(h) Emergency Planning: There was noted publication of a Guide to Emergency Planning for Community Councils by the Scottish Government.
(i) Fife Forest and Woodland Strategy: It was noted that Fife Council is preparing a Fife Forest and Woodland Strategy and sought the views of community councils. It was agreed that the Chairman should attend a Consultation Forum to be held in Glenrothes on 16th November.
(j) Commission on Rural Education: It was remitted to the Secretary to respond to a Call for Evidence questionnaire issued by the Commission for Rural Education.
(k) Renewable Energy: It was noted that the latest round of the Climate Challenge Fund would run until 31 March, 2012.
(l) Pressurised Area Status: There was noted invitation by Fife Council Housing & Neighbourhood Services to comment on their proposal to suspend the Right to Buy (local authority houses) in areas where there is a shortage of social rented housing. It was remitted to the Secretary to respond.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer advised on the intromissions on the council’s bank account with regard to TGIF, on the income and expenditure of the floral fund and on the balance left. It was agreed that any surplus remaining at the end of the financial year should be allocated towards the cost of the East Links project.
Planning Matters:
(a) Elie House: It was noted that Fife Council Planning were of the view that the Section 75 agreement covering the houses to be built near Elie House precluded them being used as holiday homes.
(b) Applications: Applications for planning permission since the last meeting were noted.
AOCB:
(a) West House: It was agreed to write to the Chief Executive of Fife Council to ascertain the current position with regard to the area opposite West House, South Street.
(b) Repairs to Property in High Street: It was noted that no work had been done with regard repairs to the property in Elie High Street, of which the Coffee Shop comprises the ground floor.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.30 pm with a vote of thanks to the chair.
Time: 21:18
Posted By: scotsapper
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Community Council - Minute from November meeting
Minute of Meeting of the Elie and Royal Burgh of Earlsferry Community Council held in Elie Sailing Club at 7.00 pm on Monday, 7th November, 2011 Present: Mesdames Rowan and Stevenson; Messrs Bell, Blaney, Meldrum, Ritchie and Sneddon with J.Robertson in the chair; Councillor M.Scott-Hayward.
Apologies: Apologies were intimated from Councillors MacGregor and Riches.
Condolences: The council expressed their sincere condolences to Councillor Riches and her family on the recent death of her husband David.
Minutes: Minute of Meeting of 3rd October, 2011 was held as read, approved and signed on the motion of Mr Blaney, seconded by Mr Ritchie.
Matters arising from the Minute
(a) Garden Hedges: Mr Blaney reported that the owner of the property in Park Place referred to at the last meeting had been happy to have the hedge cut back.
(b) High Street Parking: Councillor Scott-Hayward reported that the proposed parking restrictions ex adverso the shops on the south side of Elie High Street had been approved by Fife Council.
(c) Lamp Standards: Councillor Scott-Hayward confirmed that the lamp standards in the High Street were included in a programme of replacement but it was not possible to say when the work would be carried out.
(d) Elie Sports Club: It was noted that the Improvements Association had suggested that the first joint appointee should be nominated by the council and agreed that Mr Bell be so nominated.
Questions from the Public:
(a) Toll Green Trees: Mrs Carol Birrell of TGIF was present for discussion of this item. She explained that complaints had been received about the mess caused by rooks nesting in the trees at Toll Green and that the recommended solution was pollarding, which course was agreed by Fife Council who, however, had indicated that they would not finance the work. After discussion and having heard that a review of the Tree Preservation Order on the trees would be required, it was agreed to defer consideration till the next meeting.
(b) Hanging Baskets: Mr Bell reported that he had received complaints that the hanging baskets in the village had not been large enough to have a visual impact. The Chairman advised that this would be remedied next year.
Chairman’s Report:
(a) Communications: The Chairman stressed the importance of the council being represented on, or have, good communications with other voluntary organisations in the area and instanced the recently formed East Neuk Estate Group. The council concurred.
(b) Planning Applications: The Chairman advised that while the Fife Council Planning website was useful, the weekly list of applications issued weekly to the Secretary was the definitive list on which any representations by the council should be based.
Projects: Mr Blaney reported on the activities of the Environmental Group since the last meeting and indicated that it was intended, among other things, to provide hanging baskets on seventeen more lamp standards in Links Road. Councillor Scott-Hayward confirmed that permission in this regard was required from Transportation Services. It was noted that bulb planting would commence shortly and that two new planters would be provided. Further discussion took place on the correct category for the village in the Beautiful Fife competition and it was agreed to ensure that next year, it would be judged in the Coastal Villages category.
A suggestion that displays at various sites in the village be sponsored by a local firm was remitted to the Environmental Group for consideration and report.
Secretary’s Report and other correspondence:
(a) Toll Green Telephone Box: There was submitted a request from TGIF for the council’s view on four possible options with regard to the location of the Toll Green telephone box. It was agreed to point out to BT the possible safety risk to users created by the door opening out directly on to the road but otherwise the box should remain in situ on the grounds of cost.
(b) Admiralty Lane: It was noted that Admiralty Lane would be close from 1st to 7th November to allow investigation of a gas leak.
(c) East Neuk and Landward Forum: It was noted that at the last meeting of the East Neuk and Landward Area Joint Community Councils Forum the system of Police Liaison Meetings had not proved popular and that reversion to police attendance at community councils might be considered.
(d) Signs: It was noted that the name signs at the entrances to the community had been repaired, were being repainted and would be reinstalled before Christmas.
(e) Review of Parliamentary Constituencies: There was submitted and noted an invitation to comment on the proposed changes to Parliamentary Constituencies.
(f) Beautiful Fife: There was submitted invitation to be represented at the annual Beautiful Fife seminar to be held in Kinghorn on 21st November. It was agreed that the Chairman should attend.
(g) Community Council Training: There was submitted and noted invitation to a community council training day on 19th November in Cupar on Planning and Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan.
(h) Emergency Planning: There was noted publication of a Guide to Emergency Planning for Community Councils by the Scottish Government.
(i) Fife Forest and Woodland Strategy: It was noted that Fife Council is preparing a Fife Forest and Woodland Strategy and sought the views of community councils. It was agreed that the Chairman should attend a Consultation Forum to be held in Glenrothes on 16th November.
(j) Commission on Rural Education: It was remitted to the Secretary to respond to a Call for Evidence questionnaire issued by the Commission for Rural Education.
(k) Renewable Energy: It was noted that the latest round of the Climate Challenge Fund would run until 31 March, 2012.
(l) Pressurised Area Status: There was noted invitation by Fife Council Housing & Neighbourhood Services to comment on their proposal to suspend the Right to Buy (local authority houses) in areas where there is a shortage of social rented housing. It was remitted to the Secretary to respond.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer advised on the intromissions on the council’s bank account with regard to TGIF, on the income and expenditure of the floral fund and on the balance left. It was agreed that any surplus remaining at the end of the financial year should be allocated towards the cost of the East Links project.
Planning Matters:
(a) Elie House: It was noted that Fife Council Planning were of the view that the Section 75 agreement covering the houses to be built near Elie House precluded them being used as holiday homes.
(b) Applications: Applications for planning permission since the last meeting were noted.
AOCB:
(a) West House: It was agreed to write to the Chief Executive of Fife Council to ascertain the current position with regard to the area opposite West House, South Street.
(b) Repairs to Property in High Street: It was noted that no work had been done with regard repairs to the property in Elie High Street, of which the Coffee Shop comprises the ground floor.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.30 pm with a vote of thanks to the chair.
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