Minutes of Meeting held on Wednesday 18 January 2017 at 7pm,
The Brucefield Room, Clackmannan Town Hall
Those present: Kathryn Clark (KC} Treasurer; Brenda Roy (BR); Alistair Adams (AA); Doreen Gallacher (DG); Garry McPhee (GM); Jacqueline Harvey (JH) Carol Smith (CS)
In attendance: Lesley Shaw (LS), Community Development Officer
Katherine Martin, Local Councillor
Irene Hamilton, Local Councillor
Police:- PC Ryles
Member of Public:- John Fairlie, Carol fairlie
1 Welcome & apologies
CS opened the meeting by thanking everyone for coming along, she then shared the sad news that Barbara Kenny had passed away that day.
Carol then thanked all for attending the Community Matters event which had taken place earlier the same evening.
2 Apologies
Apologies received Ian Green.
3 Conflict of Interest.
No conflict of interest
4 Minutes of previous meeting – agreed by BR and seconded by JH
5 Matters arising
Councillor Martin asked if we could contact the Council with dates of our meetings so that all 3 local councillors can be invited CS will do this.
Wall at the health centre – Ian Green will advise us once he hears back from the health centre re this.
All other topics will be discussed under the agenda.
6 Community Police Report
The monthly Police report was circulated to CC members for review prior to the meeting. PC Ryles expanded on the report and discussed recent recorded crimes for the Clackmannan area; PC Ryles confirmed the was a relatively quiet festive period in the area which was good news all round. LS raised the issue of CCTV what is working and this was discussed, LS also advised CDT were looking into purchasing new CCTV for in and around the town hall which was welcomed by everyone present.
7 Elected Members Report
Both elected members present had circulated reports.
Both advised of the Citizen and Young Citizen of the year award, Nominations can be made by any individual and the forms can be found on Clackmannanshire Council’s website.
Councillor Hamilton reminded us about safe fire checks and road safety. Councillor Martin included winter weather maintenance, budget consultation and changes to scheme for establishing community councils more information about all issues can be found on the council website or by speaking to staff in CAP’s.
8 Sub Groups
CS thanked everyone for their reports on the various sub groups. The group also agreed how important it was to circulate and read all reports available before the meetings, this allows things to be progressed in the meetings.
Fund raising – will be on the February meeting agenda.
Senior Citizens Chrstmas Party – CS again thanked everyone for the hard work that went into making this a huge success for all who attended. Planning will start at February’s meeting for this year. JH to write to local businesses thanking them for donations received to help with this.
Gardening – DG provided an update. Concerns re being able to support the floral baskets this year due to cost, agreed to look at fund raising to support this as all present agreed it was extremely important in this the bicentenary yer of the church and in welcoming people to our village. LS advised of funding from co-op CS to investigate if CC can apply if not LS will look at application and this could be a joint project with CDT. Also discussed local collection tins and looking into sponsorship of baskets by businesses, families etc. KM to get some new costings and to be further discussed at next meeting.
Heritage Trail – CC members and CDT continue to work together on this, BR provided an update.
9 Closer working with CDT
CS advised she had been contacted by Monica Wilson re working together on projects which all agreed would be useful given we are a small team. CS to contact Monica asking for members of CDT to our next meeting to discuss further.
10 Volunteers
All present agreed we needed to welcome all volunteers to the CC and this will continue.
11 Election of co-opted members
CS to raise this with Lesley Baillie following todays events – update is we need an interim election which will take place as soon as possible but June earliest date due to local elections in May.
12 Correspondence
Letter received from local resident thanking for the gift
Letter received from Keith Brown re his surgeries
CS advised she would circulate all correspondence as received where relevant to Clackmannan, Kennet or Forrestmill
13 Office Bearer roles
CS asked KC if she would continue as treasurer and KC agreed. KC shared the current position with the meeting.
Secretary – CS asked if anyone was interested in the role and GM advised he would take it on but he will be away for a couple of meetings so it was agreed AA and JH would do notes of these meetings when GM not in attendance.
14 Any other business
Meeting Monday 23 January 6.30 re Mercat Fayre JH to attend
Bus stop in Alloa Road now moved although CC have been advised van still parking out from pavement hope this will improve now per advise given my Mrs Tasker at last meeting.
Garage area in Mar Terrace still ongoign issue – CS to contact Gordon McNeil at Clackmannan Council re this and copy to all elected members,
Noticeboard for Forestmill – Ian Green taking this forward.
Email received re graffiti in Alexander Park – CS to take to council.
Traffic proposals for Lochies Road/Port Street – enquire re meeting – pop up sessions.
Trial to go ahead of one way Main Street and North Street.
GM to attend licensing meeting 23.1.17
CS to attend Town Centre regeneration meeting 26.1.17
GM – to be WINDOW representative
Dog dirt issue in High Street CS to contact Council
Bus timetable CS to contact David Brown to ask when next meeting of this is.
Mr Fairlie raised the issue of planning amendment for Riccarton development CS agreed to raise with the relevant officer – this has been done and confirmed no change to planning permission already passed other than in the number of houses in the area on plan. Access will be via Riccarton and this area will be traffic calmed.
15 Date of Next Meeting
It was agreed 3rd Wednesday in Month best for everyone
There being no other business the Chairperson thanked everyone for attending. The meeting was closed at 9.20 pm
The date of the next meeting is Wednesday 5th Febraury 2017 at 7pm in Clackmannan Town Hall’s Brucefield Room.
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