Tarves Community Council
Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday 10th November 2009
In Tarves School at 7.00pm.

Apologies: D Beattie, D Leslie, B McPetrie, N Marr, R Massie, D. Reville, Inspector Pratt and AC Councillors J Gifford, J Loveday and A Hendry.

Police Report

Inspector Pratt had previously reported a check on speeding would be extended Formartine wide and CC had asked if he could check at Braiklay Crossroads with regard to how drivers are misusing the signs at Junction. Inspector Pratt had said he would ask Community Police Officer Clarke to check on this. – Chair to enquire on progress.

Minutes of Previous Meeting on 6th October 2009
Minutes proposed for approval by Massie and seconded by C Taylor.

Dog – fouling in Braiklay Park children’s Play Area – signage not yet erected.

Councillor A Hendry chasing up – Chair asked Councillor Johnston attending meeting to check Legislation and come back to him. There is a sign already in Park ‘No Dogs Allowed’ which is situated where nobody sees it.

Paul has arranged a meeting with Jim Stevenson – Landscape Services this week regarding the following – Drainage at the Park – complaints of use of track up to skate park by cars – CC suggested having a padlock fitted. He was also going to show him the ‘No Dogs Sign’ in regards to Legislation and the disrepair of the flower beds at Mackie Avenue etc –

Paul has been informed that Landscape Services are going through a Service Review – shortage of experienced staff – because of retirals – Take time to train up – there is money in the kitty to re-cinder the paths in the Kirk Yard and cut edges. Chair to invite Mr Stephenson after New Year to a CC Meeting to go over various points.

The Crossroads – to see if anything can be done to increase visibility because of all the near misses. P Johnston also said that Neil Ironside is pulling together all aspects for the Community Planning to report to CC

Walls around Square – C Taylor spoke to Contractors interested in the repair work and they are submitting price to CC

Tree Road – Pot Holes -nothing done. Kirk brae – pavement breaking up – Nothing done. P Johnston reported work to be done by end of year- he is also going to ask about the ‘Cottage’ side to be repaired as well

Braiklay Ave Park – Sign needed to encourage dog owners to be responsible. The current practice of signage on lampposts is ineffective.

Tillycairn, Methlick side stillrequire grass cutting. J Gifford had agreed to contact appropriate department to see what can be done. No progress.

Craigdam – N Marr has had complaints from Residents concerning the road through Ladyleys badly degrading, the road leading to the farm has bad pot holes, erosion of verges and kerbs required and drains needing seen to.

AC P Johnston said there should be money in next year’s financial budget for this.

Neil to contact Roads.

Light – at Doctors Surgery to be checked as it seems to be on a different Time switch

Mackie Avenue – to check that there will be a Street Light at New Houses at Walk Through

Flooding issues at Nether Kirkton – pot holes at Balgove up towards Barthol Chapel and Keillyford – road surface needs repaired

Planning Matters Applications -

North Flobbets Cottage – new field access - acceptable, Lismore House – extension/spa - acceptable, Northseat of Auchedly – conversion – acceptable as long as traditional materials used, 5 Murray Ave – garage - acceptable

Decision Notices – All Approved – With Conditions - Mackie Avenue – affordable Housing - 24 Marquis Cottage and 64 Pringle Ave.

Area Committee visited Barthol Chapel New House and Agricultural Shed today- still awaiting update on decision.

Osprey Homes – It was noted that a building warrant application had been lodged (15 Houses) – CC to enquire re Affordable housing with Keith Newton. Chair still to hear.

Chair had sent Councillor Loveday a link to the correct information regarding consultation time periods highlighting the fact that it was the Weekly List date that is the important date for CCs. A response was received suggesting that his original comments still stand and that there was a strategy being developed to try to finalise interpretation of new regulations. CC will proceed as normal as it would appear that officials and some Area Chairs have misinterpreted the new Regulations and then tried to pass this on to CCs, suggesting that it is the validation date that the consultation period commences.

Letter received from Chief Executive of AC regarding Redmoss-slightly confusing Breakdown concerning windows – they did admit not checking properly. Chair has had a reply to his letter – still not correct – Chair to write again

Amenities Group – CC members only covered to use machinery.

Possibility of separate Group insurance for path maintenance and other local works being looked into by Amenities member. Chair has asked Keith Newton to clarify.

The CC would like to take this opportunity to thank The Tarves People’s Party for the magnificent Fireworks Display and all the work that went into it. Most importantly arranging for THE RAIN TO STAY OFF !!!

Members Co – option members present agreed to motion to co-opt Rob Massie

Robert P. Davidson