Freuchie Community Council Meeting
Minute of the Meeting held on 13th February 2019
at Lumsden Memorial Hall, commencing at 7.30pm
1. Present: C Waugh, F Towns, R Taylor, R Lindsay, I Tweedie
In Attendance: Cllr D MacDiarmid, Cllr D Lothian, J Thomson, K Grieve, G Clark (for item 7c only), D Bell (for item 11a only)
Apologies: C Tully, B Stevenson, M Ross, PC Parker.
2. Police Report:
R Taylor informed the Community Council that since the last meeting in December there have been 15 phone calls to the Police relating to Freuchie, of these calls:
1 related to road traffic matters
1 reported crime
1 highlighted a concern for a person
12 were of miscellaneous nature
Police are encouraging local residents to report antisocial behaviour. R Taylor at this point mentioned a message he had received about two boys throwing stones at windows at 11.45pm on a Sunday evening.
R Taylor also raised the matter of concern that had been raised on the community council webpage about the use of the car park late at night and the remains of drug paraphernalia being left close to the school. He said he would convey these matters to the police.
3. Minute of the previous meeting:
The draft minute of the previous meeting was agreed and approved.
4. Matters Arising:
a. Walkabout: Cllr MacDiarmid apologised to those who had gathered to do the walkabout due to his having been caught up in Council meetings. He suggested three dates when this could go ahead: 1st, 8th and 29th March. It was agreed that R Taylor would contact members to arrange one of those dates.
b. Grit Bins: Cllr MacDiarmid informed the members that the grit bin near The Albert Tavern would not be replaced because it was on a road that was already gritted by the Council.
c. Overgrown Trees: No further update. Cllr. MacDiarmid offered to pursue this with the Fife Council. It was agreed that the neighbour should be consulted on this matter.
d. Dog Poo: R Taylor informed the members that he had walked the concerning area a number of times and it had looked as if members of Freuchie Hounds had taken action to clear up the offending mess or the offenders had been prompted by a concern to begin lifting it themselves. He said that during his many walks around he had only once come across any mess. Cllr. Mac Diarmid handed over two new posters and promised more in the near future. These would be put up in the areas of concern.
5. Fife Council Matters:
R Taylor reported that he and F Towns had attended a meeting in Cupar re North East Fife Community Plan. This had happened because we had been asked by a member of the public why Freuchie had not been in attendance at a meeting in Auchtermuchty. He said we had not been told about it so we had attended this meeting instead. He informed the meeting of the purpose of the Cupar meeting. A discussion by members took place around what we had considered the important things that had arisen that might be relevant to Freuchie. The production of a newsletter was one suggestion. This would be looked at further by R Taylor and K Grieve. Further discussion was held about the production of a “Welcome” leaflet for people moving into the village. The production of such would have to be carried out after research into all items for inclusion. This was to be pursued.
Cllr MacDiarmid reported that repairs to the lights in Lomond Road would take place during the school’s half-term holiday in order to minimise disruption.
6 Treasurer’s Report/Financial Matters:
R Taylor in the absence of M Ross gave an update of the balance as being £6880.45
He also reported that the battery in the defibrillator in Freuchie had to be replaced at a cost of £84.00. It was agreed that this is paid promptly. A further two cheques were countersigned by the Chair to make such payment easier should they happen between this and the next meeting.
7 Planning: The meeting returned to the matter of Planning Applications.
(a) New Applications: R Taylor outlined one new application that had been submitted. This was for a single storey extension to the rear of a dwelling house and a dormer extension to the front of the same house, namely Torville, Green Tree Brae, Freuchie, KY15 7ED. The members saw no reason to object to this application.
(b) Applications determined by Fife Council: None
(c) Applications in process of determination: Mr Clark gave the members of the Community Council a full account of the present situation with his planning application. He described how he was hoping to progress once the application had gone through the due process at Fife Council. The Community Council thanked him and wished him well.
8. Incoming Correspondence:
Litter and Drugs in the car park: as reported above under the police report.
Fitness machines in the village: Cllr. MacDiarmid told us that if such were to be installed they would have to be financed locally as the council do not and would not pay for such.
Adult Protection: Information has been sent out to CC members by email
9. Sub Committees:
(a) Freuchie in Flower – F Towns gave a report from Freuchie in Flower. She informed members that the Monday afternoon workgroups had now restarted. A visit was being made to Pentland Plants. A thorough clean of the polytunnel had taken place after last year’s infestation.
(b) Freuchie Sports Court – no update
10.Freuchie Flood Action Group:
A discussion about the bridge at Green Trees Brae took place and it was agreed that this should be checked during the proposed walkabout.
11. Any Other Competent Business:
(a) Future Plans around the Christmas Tree: At this point in the meeting, the members were joined by and introduced to Mr Dougie Bell. He gave a very informative and full account of the progress being made in having Christmas Lights on a number of lampposts along the main thoroughfare from The Albert Tavern to the lamppost past the Spar. Mr Bell has met with a supplier of Christmas lights and hopes to receive a quote this week. He will be looking for sponsorship for the lights from local businesses.
Cllr. MacDiarmid gave a breakdown of the costs involved from his knowledge of other villages. It was agreed that we proceed and make contact with Fife Council about having the lampposts set up to take the lights. Mr Bell suggested that the three posts near the school should have lights designed by pupils. Further ideas were put forward and agreed and Mr Bell was thanked for his help in the matter. The Christmas Sub Committee, chaired by I Tweedie, would proceed.
(b) Cllr. MacDiarmid had received a letter from a resident re the state of the road in Shiels Avenue, Freuchie. R Taylor agreed to copy this and circulate to all members ASAP. Cllr Lothian informed the meeting that Fife Council now have an “unadopted roads budget” from which they can possibly do minimal repairs. Alternatively, they may supply the residents with materials to do the repairs themselves.
Date of Next Meeting – Wednesday, 13th March 2019 at 7.30pm in Lumsden Memorial Hall
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