DUNURE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Will meet in Kennedy Hall, Dunure, on Tuesday, 21st April, 2015 at 7.30pm.

DUNURE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Will meet in Kennedy Hall, Dunure, on Tuesday, 21st April, 2015 at 7.30pm. AGENDA 1. Apologies 2. Adoption of Minutes 3. Police Report 4. Councillor’s Report 5. Link Officer’s Report 6. Matters Arising 7. Financial Report 8. Open Forum 9. Correspondence 10. Any Other Business 11. Date of next meeting : Tuesday, 19th May 2015 DUNURE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN KENNEDY HALL, DUNURE, On: Tuesday, 17th March 2015 at 7.30pm. SEDERUNT: Mr Alex Gibson (Vice Chair), Elaine McQuade (Acting Secretary), Angus Craig, Steven Izatt (Co-optee) PRESENT: Sandra Goldie (Councillor), Mrs Colette McGarva, (Link Officer) Police Officers: Graeme Gordon MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Alastair McLeod and Moira Kennedy. APOLOGIES: Phil Findlay (Chair), Roy Storie (Treasurer) and Andy Guthrie. Adoption of Minutes: Tue, 17th February, 2015 Proposed: Steve Izatt Seconded: Alex Gibson Police Report : No real crime reported. The only things that did happen were a) Silent 999 call and b) Nuisance quad bikes at Balig Farm. Councillor’s Report: • Councillor Goldie reported that she had still heard nothing back from Ayrshire Roads Alliance regarding the state of our roads and members of the Committee reiterated although we were pleased with the road resurfacing that had been done at the end of Station Road, (road above harbour) there were still many problems on the roads in the local vicinity and indeed on A719 that still need to be addressed. We just wanted to know how work is prioritised with the Roads Department, who checks quality of materials for each job to ensure job is carried out correctly/who inspects work once the job has been done etc. • Action : Councillor Goldie had said that she would contact Chief Executive Officer, Eileen Howat to try to get some answers for us, as Dunure Community Councillors feel that they are asking the same old questions month after month and getting no real answers to the road problems. Link Officer’s Report: • Regarding Funding £3,230.00 –( £1,000.00 of which is for play area) deposited in Dunure Community Council Bank Account for 3 x notice boards and apparatus for small play area in Kennedy Drive. Steve Izatt’s wife – Parent Council Committee, had emailed photo of play area site to SAC to confirm that this land belongs to them. Although the sum of money would be very much appreciated on investigating things further it was found out that with all the safety legislation safety rubber flooring would be required under the play apparatus and the cost of that alone would probably be £10,000. Colette McGarva, Link Officer then handed us paperwork relating to possible funding that we could apply for through SAC – Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has teamed up with Asda to launch a new fund aimed at supporting social enterprises to make the step change they need to increase their impact. Asda Community Capital will donate the funds arising from the bag change to support innovative social enterprises and community projects across Scotland. In what is a UK-first, the partnership with SIS will see half of the proceeds distributed through loans, helping third sector organisations who would otherwise find it difficult to get access to funding. Colette McGarva mentioned that there was a new children’s play area in Belleisle Park, which would certainly be a good one to remodel ours on. • Notice Boards – We asked Collette where we could source our new Notice Boards – she mentioned : David Ogilvy – Action: Elaine McQuade (Sec) will source to get some ideas of style and cost and will report back at next meeting. • Colette McGarva (Link Officer) confirmed that she had been in touch with Legal Department of SAC with regard to our role as a Community Council to clarify what our responsibilities and constraints were for us to actually make all the people on the Dunure Electoral Register and in the wider community aware of The Knoweside Wind Farm and their intentions and the meaning of the ACE Plan ( Ascertain, Coordinate and Express) . Colette confirmed we were doing all the right positive steps to engage with Community in preparing our newsletter and we did not need to include the broader spectrum eg. Tourists/non residential citizens/ visitors to area etc. • Dunure Electoral Register – Steve Izatt confirmed that he was now in possession of this after lots of communication backwards and forwards and after signing the legalities involved they allowed him to have it. Action: Steve Izatt - will now email this information onto Elaine McQuade (Sec) for safe keeping and in readiness to send out flyers/newsletters when the time comes. • Knoweside Windfarm Flyer - now ready to be sent – just waiting of word from SAC Planning Department. Matters Arising: • Dot Ward had been handed card and gift (Potted Orchid) as a token of Dunure Community Council’s appreciation as agreed and she was delighted with the gift and conveyed her thanks to us all. • Jean McGinn (former Secretary) is still to receive her Garden Centre Gift Vouchers as Roy Storie (Treasurer) thought that it would be a nice idea for all members to sign a card bearing in mind her many years of duty within Dunure Community Council and if Jean was in agreement to have a presentation at our next meeting in April. If she would prefer no fuss, Roy and Elaine will hand the Gift Vouchers into Jean at her home. • Hall & Park’s Meeting – Alex Gibson (Vice Chair) and Elaine McQuade (Sec) attended meeting which took place on Tuesday, 10th March 2015, where Alex gave a very detailed talk and updated them on Knowside Wind Farm also NCCB. Alex also mentioned that we were intending to deliver flyers to everyone on the Voter’s Electoral list within the Dunure Community Ward. Janey McCreath (Chair) of Hall & Parks suggested that we should add a front page to our current flyer to attract attention; not only to try to make them aware of what is happening within their community, but attempt to make them realise that their views count and that their support within the local community would be very much appreciated. • Proposed Railway Walk/Cycle Path. Mr Bill McKinlay has been in touch with regard to giving a talk on proposed Walk/Cycle Path. He is now hoping to attend our April Meeting. Action: Elaine McQuade will keep in touch. • Website – (www.dunure.net) - Steve Izatt has now set this up. Everyone thought this was very well set up. Steve hoping to keep this up-dated on a regular basis with relevant information relating to Dunure. • Elaine McQuade (Sec) informed meeting about the issue of being inundated with various emails not necessary relating to us. She will endeavour to filter emails and send out only ones that are relevant to us. Also now that website up and running, Elaine will be sending Steve Izatt adopted Minutes of Meetings to be put on the website for general public to read. • Future Flyers/Notices etc.: Moira McLeod kindly volunteered that if any notices, flyers were required in the future that she would be happy to help design them. • Forthcoming Community Council Elections: - Steve Izatt confirmed that he had received his necessary form currently being a Co-optee and completed same to enable him to become full Community Council member. Elaine McQuade (Sec) confirmed that she had given the Community Council Election notices to Andy Guthrie. In turn, Andy will place same into the two current notice boards that we have available (Harbour & Kennedy Drive). Elaine has placed one in the local Food Store. There are spaces for three new members, including that of Steve Izatt becoming a full member. The necessary forms to can be obtained from all existing Councillors. • Funding: Steve Izatt had been in touch with Ailsa Horizons just to put out feelers regarding possible funding for new village hall. • Brown Signs: It was also suggested that it would be a good idea to have brown signs on the main road (A719) at each end of village to encourage general public/tourists into our village indicating the historical interests eg. 13th Century Castle. • Community Council Meetings: It would be a good idea to invite members of Hall & Parks Committee, Dunure Harbour Committee, Parent’s Council Committee / School and local Church to our monthly meetings with a view to all pulling together and raising necessary funds for our village requirements. Financial Report: Balance at: 4th March 2015 on Administration Account: £ 3,679.16 Balance on New Community Centre Account: (Unchanged) £ 3,145.42 Correspondence: A) Morven Robertson – Re: Sustainable Fisheries Trust (SIFT) – Re: Campaign to make people aware of the fishing industry to revive Firth of Clyde. Action: Elaine McQuade (Sec) To contact Morven for brochures/information to try to encourage villagers to our meeting for possible presentation. B) CCCF – Carrick Community Council’s Forum – Re: March 2015 Meeting / Minutes from February 2015 Meeting/Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Presentation. C) Scottish Fire & Rescue – Invitation to Engagement Event – For Chairs – Wed – 25th March 2015. D) Marie Welsh – Re: SACC Conference – 20th March 2015. E) ASACC – Association of South Ayrshire Community Councils – Thursday, 19th March 2015. (Copy given to Roy Storie (Treasurer). F) VASA (Voluntary Action South Ayrshire) – Invitation to Tender Folk Festival – Girvan. G) Sam Sheddon – Holyrood Re: Community Empowerment – Wed, 10th June 2015. H) NHS – South Ayrshire Council – Re: Health & Social Care Partnership - Local Planning – Conference – Fri, 20th March 2015. I) Sarah Heardman – Radio Scotland – Re: The Big Debate with Gordon Brewer – Troon – Fri, 20th March 2015. J) Georganna Simpson – Planning Resource – Online Planning Seminar – Special Offer to Council Members. K) Clarke Heron – Invitation from Ayrshire College & Willo Wind Energy Limited. On: 03/03/15 (emailed out prior to this to all Community Council Members), Planning Applications Withdrawn Permitted Development Dunure Radio Station, Ayr Road, Dunure. Prior notification for the installation of telecommunications cabinet Other Development Prior notification for the erection of agricultural building Humeston Farm A719 Croy Brae Dunure - B7023 At Pennyglen East Of Culzean Maybole South Ayrshire KA19 8JP Grid Reference: E-226413 N-611709 Mr John Gilmour MG Architectural Services Michael Goldie Craighead Farm Mauchline Ayrshire KA5 6EX Change of use from Class 1 Retail to form dwelling house & erection of extn. Voda Phone Ltd – Prior Notification for the installation of telecommunication equpuipment. Arran View, Dunure Prior notification for erection of agricultural building. 3 Harbour View Dunure. BT Open Reach (Permitted) Humeston Farm A719 Croy Brae, Dunure Mr Chris McTeir 01292 616650 chris.mcteir@south-ayrshire.gov.uk 15/00028/PNF Other Development Prior notification for the installation of telecommunications cabinet Arran View Dunure South Ayrshire BT Openreach Catsurveys Group Stacey Whiteley The Stable Codham Hall Brentwood CM13 3JT Mr David Hearton 01292 616352 david.hearton@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Any Other Business: • North Carrick Community Benefit Meeting which took place on 11th March 2015 was attended by Alex Gibson (Vice Chair) and Steve Izatt. It was also made clear from NCCB that they were still looking for Directors from each of the Communities involved (12 x Members from each Community, 3 of which to be Directors). Phil Findlay (Chair – DCC) is no longer listed by Companies House as a Director of NCCB. At this point Alex Gibson, Steve Izatt, Alastair McLeod and Angus Craig were proposed and seconded by members as members for NCCB. Angus Craig, Steven Izatt and Alex Gibson are considering becoming Directors of NCCB to represent the DCC on the board of this company. It was announced that next NCCB Meeting for Directors was being held at: Carrick Centre, Maybole on Wednesday, 25th March, 2015 at 7.00 pm. During an informal discussion on the evening on the 11th March 2015, Mr Izatt and Mr Gibson were given some speculation as to Bank Renewables involvement in the proposed Wind Farm on Knoweside Hill. Action: Alastair McLeod (Member of Public) said that he would contact Callum Whiteford, Development Relations Co-ordinator at Bank Renewables to see if there was any truth in the matter. Meeting closed at 9.05 pm. Date of next meeting: Tuesday, 21st April 2015.

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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD IN KENNEDY HALL, DUNURE, ON TUESDAY 16 APRIL 2013 AT 7.30PM.

The meeting was opened by the South Ayrshire Council representative, Linda Warwick, who circulated a Sederunt.

Present: Philip Findlay, Elaine McQuade, Roy Storie, Dorothy Ward.

Councillors: Sandra Goldie, William Grant

Council Representative Linda Warwick.

Organisation of Office Bearers.

The following posts were filled:

CHAIR:  Philip Findlay - nominated by R Storie, seconded by D Ward.

SECRETARY: Jean McGinn - nominated by P Findlay, seconded by R Storie

TREASURER: Roy Storie - nominated by D Ward, seconded by E McQuade

No names were put forward for contact with planning and licensing.

Those posts being filled Linda Warwick indicated that two further members could be co-opted to complete the committee.  She then handed the meeting over to the Chair and the committee expressed their thanks.

Sederunt at the meeting, in addition to the above were Police Constables Bob Drummond and Gareth Thomson.

Members of the Community Janey McCreath, Helen Morton and Anne Riddicks.

Apologies for absence: Andrew Guthrie, Jean McGinn.

Sympathy was expressed for the McGinn family.

Police Report:

Minor incidents:   1,  Noise in property in Carrick Place

                       2.  Missing Cattle from Lagg.

                       3.  Sheep on road.

No serious crime had been reported but the police were keeping a watchful eye out in case there were any thefts of livestock, machinery and fuel oil.

There was a request that the police patrol car could back up the repeated village

requests to have the bushe

s protruding out over the lower section of Station Road pruned back by the council.

Councillors’ Report:

Owing to the recess over Easter there was nothing to report.  Irene Howat would be acting CEO.

Matters arising:

Ÿ  Dorothy Ward asked whether MSPS might be invited to visit a meeting in the village to discuss issues related to referendum.  Councillor Grant advised waiting until the white paper had been published.

Ÿ  Janey McCreath made a representation on behalf of Kennedy Hall & Park Committee concerning the parlous state of the village hall for which there were no funds to repair fabric.  It was noted a section of the hall ceiling had collapsed.  She expressed fears that the hall would have to be shut.  An attempt to supplement income by allowing an ice-cream van into the park had been met with local business opposition.  It was pointed out that previous competition hsd been provided in the village shop which was now closed.  Councillor Grant said that the committee should hand their lease back to the council so that they would be responsible for the maintenance of the fabric.  This was being attempted in the case of Maybole Town Hall.. Councillor Goldie doubted whether the council would be willing to accept this in the case of the village.  DCC expressed concern and sympathy regarding lack of funding and threat of hall closure but could provide no financial help.  The councillors would raise the matter with D Shannon, with whom Janey had been dealing, to get clarification.  The matter was referred back to KHP for further discussion.

Ÿ  Representation was made on behalf of Angela Sturgeon, 17 Ayr Ropad, by her daughters, Helen Morton and Anne Riddicks concerning the large scale dumping of litter by temporary residents in the property adjoining lane.  Huge amounts of rubbish had been thrown in the adjoining field and rats were becoming a problem.  Councillor Goldie said that S A C would letter the owner with a request to remove and if this was not done the Council would attend to this and send owners a bill.

Ÿ  A second issue concerning the level of kerb on main road in front of property would be reported.  It is flush with the road and surface water is draining into adjacent gardens.

Ÿ  Thanks were expressed to s A C for clearing up the large amounts of litter in the lay-by between Perryston and Genoch, but again expressed their concern regarding potholes at top of Lagg Brae and between the Brown Carrick Drive and Earls Way roundabouts on A719.  Councillor Grant reiterated that the roads budger had been cut by a million pounds, and that the size of our budget much less than that of East Ayrshire.  The Committee pointed out that when the authority was endeavouring to promote tourism, cutting the budget waqs counter productive.

Ÿ  Dorothy Ward again raised the  matter of new village notice boards and the chairman repeated his willingness to erect them when they were provided.

Ÿ  She also expressed concern about the loss of the village shop.  It was hoped Andrew Guthrie’s approach to Ailsa Horizons might prove fruitful, but that would be provisional on the shop owner’s willingness to make the property available.

Ÿ  With regard to the bin being blown downhill in the park this was not council responsibility.  Dorothy agreed to contact tel. number on the bin to contact the firm responsible.

Ÿ  The Chairman welcomed Elaine McQuade to the Committee

Financial ~Report:

          There were no changes from the previous month.

                   Admin Account ~£616.92

                   New Hall Account £845.42

Mr Storie agreed to look through the correspondence.

Meeting closed at 9.15pm.  Date of next meeting Tuesday 21 May (AGM0

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DUNURE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 20 November 2012
IN KENNEDY HALL, DUNURE, AT 7.30PM



SEDERUNT: Mr Philip Findlay(Chair); Mr Roy Storie (Treasurer)Mrs Jean McGinn, (Secretary);
      Mr A Guthrie;  Mrs Dorothy Ward.

IN ATTENDANCE: Councillor Sandra Goldie, Councillor William Grant;
       Link Officer Mrs Thea Petticrew;  Sgt Alan McDowall
     
 APOLOGIES:  Mr Adam Montgomerie.


ADOPTION OF MINUTES:  Proposed Mr A Guthrie, Seconded Mrs Dorothy Ward.


3.  POLICE REPORT:  Only one incident had been reported during the previous month which was a disturbance.  At the moment there will be no change in the structure of our local constabulary but this may be altered in due course.
 

4. COUNCILLORS’ REPORT:  Councillor Goldie confirms that the main priorities of the Council at the moment is the school estate and both she and Councillor Grant advises that there are improvements urgently needed to many of the schools.  Although Councillor Grant confirms that Fisherton Primary is in relatively good state of repair.
      Councillor Grant commented on the Government’s proposed welfare reform which might   cause problems for tenants and other who are reliant on benefits.



5. LINK OFFICER’S REPORT:  Mrs Petticrew advised us that this will be the last meeting as our Link Officer owing to pressure of work.  We thanked her for all her help over the past few years, and appreciate that she will still be willing to still help us with any queries we may have or advice needed.


6.   MATTERS ARISING:
• Carrick Place road repairs have still not been carried out.
• Handrail at shop – agreed that a fund raising event be carried out in New Year.


7. FINANCIAL REPORT: at 20 November 2012
Balance at 2 November £616.92
             Community Centre Account at 15 June £845.42


8.  OPEN FORUM:  No member of the public was present.







9 CORRESPONDENCE:
    Carrick Tourism Website information (Carrick.Ayrshire.com)
List of current office bearers of all Community Councils
Community council Elections 2013 – information
Scottish Water – Your view count
NHS Healthwise newsletter
Scottish Natural Heritage Magazine
Broadband Feasibility Study  (A Guthrie will look at this)
Email from A Spurling (re funding available for feasibility studies (Roy will look at this)


PLANNING:  No planning applications


10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
• A donation of £50 was given to Youth Club for fireworks.
• Asked about proposed upgrade of public toilets.
• Mr Findlay is concerned that he is unable to park on double yellow lines in Ayr even on a Sunday in order that he carries out work.




The meeting closed at 9.00pm  and the next meeting will be held on
Tuesday 15 January 2013  at 7.30pm.

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DUNURE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 21 AUGUST, 2012 IN KENNEDY HALL, DUNURE, AT 7.30PM

SEDERUNT: Mr Phil Findlay(Chair); Mrs Jean McGinn, (Secretary); Mr Andrew Guthrie; Mr Adam Montgomerie; Mrs Dorothy Ward. Mr Alexander Gibson (Co-opted) IN ATTENDANCE: Mrs Thea Petticrew; Councillor William Grant; P C David Stewart, P C Philip Porter; Ms Julia Whitaker, Mr David Bett. APOLOGIES: Mr Roy Storie. ADOPTION OF MINUTES for meeting of 19 June: Proposed by Mrs D Ward, Seconded Mr P Findlay. Ms Julia Whitaker and Mr David Bett attended our meeting to make us aware of “Carrick Characters”. This is a project to link all the communities in Carrick and to raise awareness of the area and encourage tourism. Each community has been asked to suggest an “icon” which is peculiar to their area and which will help visitors to recognise the different and varied aspects of Carrick. These icons could be industrial, history, etc. There will be a Web Site for “Carrick” with all the information available on the 17 villages/communities in the area. Mr Findlay suggests better signage is needed to encourage visitors to a specific area. There was a positive reception to this and we will think about the main “icon” for our area. Wind Farm and Leader funding will be available for this project. We thanked Ms Whitaker and Mr Bett ,for their time and input here. POLICE REPORT: for the period 21 July 2012 to 21 August 2012. One case of vandalism to the park keeper's hut in the Kennedy Park. One theft of gates from Fisherton Farm. Other incidents of note: Youths playing loud music from motor vehicles, also a neighbour dispute. They were asked about the reported body found near Fisherton Burn on the shore some time ago but were unaware of this. COUNCILLOR'S REPORT. Councillor William Grant attended our meeting and will attend mall future meetings when he can. He does not have a surgery as such but can be contacted at any time on the telephone or through County Buildings. He is aware of the roads repairs about to be carried out, but the area of Carrick Place which is supposed to have been repaired has not been completed as yet. Councillor Grant asks if we are aware of the “2014 Scotland Year of Homecoming”. This year will feature Robert the Bruce and the 700th Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn. 5. LINK OFFICER'S REPORT: Mrs Petticrew asked Mr Gibson at what stage is he at in respect of the trees he wishes to be trimmed. Mr Gibson has ascertained that the owners are the Harbour committee but as this is a conservation area he will need special permission. Mrs Patticrew will email a copy of the form required to be completed. Advised Mrs Petticrew of the overhanging bushes on Station Road making it impossible to walk on the pavement and unsafe to walk on the road especially from the Croft to the harbour adjacent to the Waste Water Treatment Works. Mrs Petticrew will pass this on to the appropriate department. Mrs Petticrew also advises South Ayrshire Council will renew the gate at the entrance to Kennedy Park which had been damaged. Mrs Petticrew asks if we are all aware of the changes in the bin collections. Concern was raised that more fly tipping may take place if the brown bin collection is further reduced. Mr Findlay asked Mrs Petticrew how many fixed penalty notices had been issued in this respect. She will advise us on this. MATTERS ARISING: Tree Pruning - see Link Officer's report. Art Exhibition - Four of our members attended the preview and selected a winner of our prize of a Drawrite Voucher. FINANCIAL REPORT: The Auditor has now returned the balance sheet with all adjustments made. At this date we have a balance outstanding of £180.42. 8. OPEN FORUM: No member of the public was present. CORRESPONDENCE: Parker's Wholesale Bulb Catalogue NHS Healthwise Newspaper Ayrshire Joint Planning Unit - Galloway & S/Ayrshire Biosphere. Adult Protection Committee Newsletter. Doors Open Day information - Leaflets to be distributed. Rural Communities Grant information. Email re “Action Earth Grant” of up to £500. Email re “Taste Ayrshire Food Festival” 1 - 9 September. South Ayrshire Council - Rural Panel Thursday 6 Sept Pinwherry Changes to Bin Collections information South Ayrshire Community Planning - S/Ayrshire Economic Development Strategy 2013 - 2023. Questionnaire. PLANNING: PERMITTED: The Observatory - alterations & extension. APPLICATIONS: Co-op - extension of opening hours 7.00 - 23oohrs. Co-op - Installation of ATM Co-op Erection of signage Hot food take away - Mac Mic development. ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Mr Storie has left a letter re road repairs which has been passed to Mrs Petticrew. Hedge on Station Road - See Link Officer's Report Handrail at Shop - Find out who owns this piece of land before we look for grant. Mr Findlay will get an estimate for this. Shrubs overhanging pavement adjacent to shop - Mrs Ward will see to this. There being no other business, the meeting closed at 9.20pm and the next meeting will be held on Tuesday 18 September 2012.