Minute of the meeting held on Monday 16 October 2006 at Maryculter Community Hall.

    

    PRESENT

Maryculter

Cookney / Netherley

Banchory-Devenick    

Aberdeenshire

Councillors

Bill Fraser

Avril Tulloch

Kevin Park

 

 Rob Winmill

(Vice Chairman)

Bob McKinney 

Robert Keeler (Secretary)

Philip Smart

 

Keith Johnston

Michael Sullivan

(Stonehaven North & Fetteresso)

 

                                                                                                                                                      

9 Members of the Public        

 

APOLOGIES – Mike Birch(Chairman),Rob Winmill(Vice Chairman) Duncan Petrie, Sandy Wallace(Lower Deeside).

 

MINUTES of the meeting of 18 September were approved

 

Sylvia Pike was willing to join the Community Council and it was agreed to co-opt her.

 

1.             MATTERS ARISING

New Lairhillock School – Avril reported on the Consultative Group’s visit to Rothienorman Primary school on 4 October. Maitland Wilson and Mike Ramsay introduced the group to Mrs Gregor - Head Teacher, who was very enthusiastic and helpful throughout the evening. The main hall doubles as the dining area with a very impressive kitchen adjoining. Mike Sullivan asked if local produce was used but Mike Ramsay did not know. Each of 5 Classrooms has an integral cloakroom plus sinks and computer points, TV and dimmer switches for convenience. Mrs Gregor said how much they all enjoyed working in a spacious light filled environment. The school had its own janitor but our school would have 16 hours weekly from janitorial services.

The computer suite had 15 screens and work area means that up to 30 children can be accommodated in one room, therefore only one teacher needed for supervision. The Nursery wing was very well equipped both indoors and out, with own access and play areas. Masses of storage space throughout the building. Mrs Gregory had no information on Community use of the facilities. School activities finished by 6pm. Mr Wilson said our school should be ready for occupation by February. It is hoped staff would be able to visit soon.

 

Web site – Will be fully up to date in two days.

 

Roads – Roads department had replied with photos of Banchory-Devenick crossroads showing foliage which did not appear to encroach on the road, Robert will pass to Duncan. Mark Skilling had arranged for traffic sensors to be installed with a view to a possible speed restriction being introduced. Sally commented that the School warning signs did not operate for the younger pupils leaving at 2.30pm. Robert to raise matter with roads dept.

 

Western Peripheral Route – latest map of WPR displayed, Sally mentioned that some junctions would have traffic lights.

It was agreed to invite Mr Buchan to our January meeting.

South Deeside View – Electronic copy to be sent to Kevin for display on Website and forwarding to those who had requested it by email. Hazel asked for contributions for next issue.

 

2.         PLANNING

Westside Maryculter – Application for change of design. Hazel had asked at Planning department for a sight of new plans but was told they were not finalised, but building was well underway. This was discussed and concern expressed that Planning inconsistencies were once again apparent and that planning enforcement was non existent in Aberdeenshire. The Maryculter Organic Farm building was a further case in point as the shop was supposed to be finished before the house was commenced. Kevin will contact David Doogan at Viewmount for clarification.

 

15 Affordable Houses Westside Maryculter:  Karl Nelson Councillor – Newtonhill gave a brief history of the Housing Association of which he is a director. He said that it appeared that this development had been shelved for the moment.

 

Banchory-Devenick New Cemetery and Car Park – Progress is being made.

 

3.         FINANCE

Our grant of £475 should be received shortly. A request for funds from Driving for the disabled was discussed and a grant of £125 was approved. A request from the Maryculter Senior Citizens Christmas party was received and a grant of £120 was approved.

200 Club –

Prizes              October                                             

            £5   277 J Hoyle  £10  242  R Mckinnie  £15 £50  M Ritchie

 

4.            CORRESPONDENCE

 

Community Council Forum – 24 September, Mike attended and will report next meeting..

 

5.                  AOCB

Meikle Carewe Windfarm – We had asked for information from RES but apart from giving co-ordinates of turbines, they were not prepared to give any further information until application was submitted. Philip commented that he had found RES personnel on his land.

Philip commented that he had received no suggestions regarding SUSTRANS access plans. Suggestions to him please.

Portlethen Development Group – Bob asked if we had been approached by this group which has been set up to try to improve facilities in the NKRCC area. He volunteered to join the group as our representative – agreed.

Redundant School Buildings – Sally asked what would happen to old schools when new School opened. Does the council own the buildings? Robert would check.

Community Council Members – One still required for Maryculter

 

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

20 November 2006 at 7:30pm

11 December 2006 at 7:30pm

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