Minute of Freuchie Community Council 12th December
FREUCHIE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Minute of the Meeting held on 12thDecember 2018
at Lumsden Memorial Hall, commencing at 7.30pm
1. Present:C Waugh, B Stevenson, F Towns, R Taylor, C Tully, I Tweedie, J Thomson,
Irene McCartney
Apologies: M Ross, R Lindsay, Cllr A Heer, Cllr D MacDiarmid, K Grieve
2. Police Report:
R Taylor informed the Community Council that since the last meeting in November there have been 26 phone calls to the Police, of these calls:
3 related to road traffic matters
4 reported crimes
1 concern for the person
18 of miscellaneous nature (concern was raised by the Community Council that the no. of miscellaneous calls has doubled in the last month)
3. Minute of the previous meeting:
The minute of the last meeting was approved.
4. Matters arising:
(a) Community Benefit Grant – A suggestion has been put forward by the Chair and Secretary of the Community Council to the Trustees of Lumsden Hall to apply for funds to help with decoration costs and shelving of the meeting rooms. An offer to help complete the relevant forms has been offered. Estimates of the cost need to be determined. Applications need to be submitted by March 2019.
(b) Christmas Tree – R Taylor advised the members that the Christmas tree was erected without any problems and gave thanks to the volunteers who helped. It was suggested that a taller tree would be preferable for next year. I Tweedie will keep the Parent Teacher Group updated in relation to an organised event for lighting the tree for Christmas 2019.
(c) Telephone Kiosk – It has been suggested that the Community Council use social media and the school newsletter to obtain comments on possible uses for the kiosk, eg advertising community events, leaflets, etc. A definite plan of use is required before an application for funds can be submitted to the Community Benefit Grant.
(d) Dog Fouling– this is becoming an issue in the community, especially around the school area. It has been identified on the Community Council Web Page as a key issue by those commenting on the page. A suggestion of identifying the fouling with spraying the dog poo with illuminist paint which would highlight the volume and hopefully shock owners who do not pick up. R Taylor will organise this with I Tweedie.
5. Fife Council matters – nothing to report at tonight’s meeting.
6. Treasurer’s Report/Financial Matters:
R Taylor provided an update from M Ross - Current balance of the Community Council account is £7,019.45. Unfortunately, the new signatories paperwork for the Community Council bank account has been delayed, until this has been completed cheques cannot be signed.
7. Planning:
(a) New Applications–
(i) Licence application has been submitted for the new shop within the BP Garage - no objections,
(b) Applications determined by Fife Council– none
(c) Applications in process of determination by Fife Council– none
8. Incoming Correspondence:
(i) Disabilities Fife’s Network Meeting – the last meeting was held on 29/11/18. An update was given on Adult Protection.
(ii) Unconventional Oil & Gas Consultation – information was provided to the Community Council, however, it is not affecting our area, therefore, the option of signing up was not taken.
(iii) Scottish Communities Voice in Call for Legal Ban on Fracking -if there is any information re fracking it will be reported to the meeting.
9. Sub-Committees:
(a) Freuchie in Flower– nothing to report during the winter season. Thanks were given on the efforts of the work carried out around the memorial prior to Remembrance Day.
(b) Freuchie Sports Court– B Stevenson has spoken to Michael Bisset, Head Teacher re any areas he felt needed to be upgraded. He is happy with the current condition of the court, nothing requiring work done in the Sports Court at this time.
10. Freuchie Flood Action Group matters:
J Thomson informed the meeting that the Falkland Action Group met last week. There have been delays on projects for this area, this has been due to work being completing in other areas first. Minutes of this meeting will be forwarded to the Community Council in due course.
11. Any Other Competent Business:
(a) Community Council Web Page – R Taylor has noticed an increase in the number of visits to the web page since the minutes of the meetings has been uploaded, over 2000 hits. Members of the Community Council were encouraged by the interest of those in the community.
(b) Poppy Wreaths – no one attending the meeting was aware of the protocol on when the poppy wreaths should be removed. I Tweedie offered to approach a Forces Organisation to enquire if there was any guidance.
(c) Defibrillator - James Fretwell has submitted an enquiry to the Community Council in relation to the defibrillator, should it be moved from outside the church to the telephone kiosk. Members felt there was no benefit in moving the defibrillator across the road and that parking was less of a hazard outside of the church rather than on the bend beside the kiosk.
(d) Community Board– it was felt that adding a cork board would be easier to add notices to the community board. R Taylor will arrange this.
12. Presentation– a formal presentation by C Waugh was given to Irene McCartney, and flowers were presented by F. Towns thanking Irene for her commitment as a member of the Community Council over the years.
Date of Next Meeting:Wednesday, 9th January 2019 at 7.30pm in Lumsden Memorial Hall
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