Minute of the meeting held on Monday 20 September 2004 at Maryculter Community Hall.

  

    PRESENT

Maryculter

Netherley

Banchory-Devenick    

Aberdeenshire

Councillors

Jill Greenlees                   Rob Winmill – Vice Chairman            Mike Birch                   Sandy Wallace

               Robert Keeler - Secretary                 Duncan Petrie     (Lower Deeside)

                                                                                                                              Michael Sullivan

4 Members of the Public                                                                                  (Stonehaven North & Fetteresso)

                           

APOLOGIES – Kate Kleppang, Bob McKinney, Avril Tulloch, Kevin Park, Philip Smart

 Raymond Cowan and Bill Fraser

 

MINUTES of the meeting of August 16th were approved, except amended 200 club £5 winner no: 205 W Ivers.

 

1.                  MATTERS ARISING

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Western Peripheral Route – Discussion regarding Marywell  and Charleston junctions. Marywell would appear more logical to tie in with major residential and commercial development. Mike Sullivan asked for opinions on lack of junction on South Deeside road, majority view was that it would not be a problem. Sandy felt that if it was to be built, some pedestrian and cycle access over the new Dee bridge would be a good idea. He has opposed the idea from the outset and will be tabling questions regarding costs and Aberdeenshire Council’s share at the next Council meeting.

Mike Birch suggested that the Community Councils position on the WPR should be clarified, and it was greed that it be an Agenda point next meeting

Roads – Banchory-Devenick Crossroads – Electronic warning sign should arrive soon. Acknowledgement received re letter regarding verges.

New School – Nothing to report at present. Reporter’s decision due at end of September.

 

2.                  PLANNING

Blairs College – 281 houses etc – Nothing further to report.

ALP -  Public Inquiry – Rob and Philip will attend, first appearance tomorrow 21st September.

Rob confirmed that NKRCC still intended to object to policies (INF.7 (Windfarms), EMP3 ( Employment Development in the Countryside) and HOU4 (Conversion of Steadings). The intention (as stated often over previous 2 years) is to seek changes which will tighten the safeguards in INF 7 & EMP3 and to relax the restrictions in HOU 4. He sought a final confirmation that all present concurred with this course of action. Duly given.

Community Woodland – Duncan and Rob had met Rupert Lumsden regarding his intention to

create a Community Woodland Scheme at Tollo Hill Woods. Paths to be upgraded (wheelchair access),

car park provided, and area at the monument cleared to provide viewpoint and seating area. Possible

 problems with access to (or safeguarding of) old quarries – one with very deep water. Area is still

frequented by undesirables; some vandalism. The estate hopes that encouraging more visitors may

help reduce this problem.

Haugh of Ardoe - Aspire to Golf were requesting a further three holes , which Sandy felt was fine but if they wanted an extra hole to make the course 9 holes then a new application would have to be made.

Easter Ardoe – Discussion on proposed holiday chalets (2) and new access at Easter Ardoe Farm.

Agreed in principle we could support (increase in tourist facilities and farm diversification).

As there were objections however agreed only to write a qualified letter of support.  Mike to find

out neighbours views.

3.                  FINANCE

200 Club Draw

September Draw £5 no 168  S Groat -  £10 no.216 E Garrett - £20 no.41 – I Mossisou

Application for funds for training equipment  by Maryculter School Football team  School - £150 granted. Letter from Aberdeenshire Council re Grant, which will not be paid until minutes of last AGM are received. Robert is waiting for Chairmans Report .

 

4.            CORRESPONDENCE

Police report –

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About 1.10am on Thursday 15th July, a house in the area of Banchory-Devenick's crossroads was broken into, although nothing was stolen.
Between 1.15am and 2.10am on Thursday 15th July, a house at Burnhead Cottages was broken into and items including cash, bank cards and a mobile telephone were stolen.

Between 1pm on Saturday 17th and 1.30pm on Sunday 18th July, the new Golf Centre under development on the South Deeside Road was broken into and items including greenkeeping equipment and a powerwasher were stolen. 

 

5.         AOCB

 

 

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

            18 October 2004 at 7:30pm

            15 November 2004 at 7:30pm

 

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