Crombie Community Council
Crombie Community Centre
9th June 2010 19:30hrs

Present: Sheila Roxburgh (SR) – Treasurer, Caroline Welch (CW) – (Social Sub-Committee), Lorraine Petrie (LP)

Apologies:

Public Attendance:

Anne Robinson (AR)
Lindsey Fox (LF)
Andy Arkle (AA)
Anne Barclay (AB)
Jim Ewing (JE)
Neal Schifferius (NS)
Katherine Pearson (KP)
Neil Harrison (NH)
Tracy Jones (TJ)
Peter Shields (PS)

1. Welcome.

CW explained that there was currently only three members on the CCC and asked those present to consider joining the council under the “Casual vacancy” scheme. CCC can have eight elected members. CW explained that a lot of hard work had been done by CCC and it needed more members to carry this forward.

2. Minutes of the meeting 21st April 2010- The report from AR, which had been omitted from these minutes, has now been obtained and AR gave an outline of this report at the meeting.
Minutes of the meeting 31st May 2010-agreed by LP and seconded by SR.

3. Casual Vacancies-
Tracy Jones
Katherine Pearson

Office bearer positions filled-
Chairperson - Caroline Welch proposed KP seconded LP
Vice Chairperson - Lorraine Petrie proposed CW seconded SR
Secretary - Anne Barclay proposed CW seconded SR

4. Correspondance

CW outlined that from now on AB will give any correspondence relevant to CCC to the members and all other correspondence will be displayed at each meeting for the public to access.

5. Treasurers report

SR outlined that CCC are in the process of changing the bank details over from the previous Chairman and Secretary. She is waiting on the next bank statement and will apply for the Gala and Council grants shortly.

6. Social Committee
Gala- preparation is underway. Next Gala meeting 16th June 2010 19:00hrs
The Bygone Years- People are gathering relevant material and information.
There is an afternoon tea planned- 15th June 2010 mainly for elderly residents to share their memories of Crombie.
Next meeting Mon 21st June 19:00hrs.

7. Regeneration

CW explained that this would refer to Central Road and that any discussion on an expansion would be dealt with separately. CW would like monthly updates from the planning officer. NH asked about the progress of the regeneration in relation to phases 1, 2 and 3. CW stated there has been no written confirmation of these phases as yet.
CW asked for nominations for a person to liaise with the Planning Department and update the CCC. NH was co-opted on to take on this role.
TJ suggested a “Plant Sale” using the plants discarded by the previous residents of Central Road; these could be sold on a stall at the Gala. This was agreed.

Action CW will look in to having a meeting with the Fife Councillors and ask for an action plan from them on the regeneration

8. West Fife Plan

Discussion over the submission to Fife Council of the statement in support of the expansion. This indicated “that a large percentage of villagers were in favour of the expansion”. There appeared not to be any evidence supporting this statement at this time although this has been requested from the previous Secretary. In view of the CCC and the public’s opinion over the decision making process a letter will be sent to Fife Council highlighting the issues over this submission, AA offered to assist with this letter.
Planning meeting on West Fife plan 29th June. TJ interested in attending this meeting.
Discussed better ways of communicating with villagers. A newsletter seemed popular. CW wishes to have accurate information on current issues prior to issuing a newsletter.
Action CW will find out if this is a public meeting so that other CCC members could also attend. AB will send the letter to Fife Council.

9. Ongoing community issues-

BT phone box- CCC wishes the phone box to remain.
Action AB to send a letter to BT.

Equipment: SR has applied for equipment grants. CW proposed buying a Portable PA system at a cost of around £85.00. AB agreed and seconded by LP.
Dictaphone; KP will lend one to CCC to use prior to any decision being made to purchase one.

Transport Buses 71/76- Not clear where we are with this.
Action CW will find out more information on this.

Orchard Grove- access to 6 Ordinance Grove-Planning pending 16th June 2010.

Central Road-tidy up-
AR commented that children are playing in the gardens.TJ suggested asking the school to reinforce to the children the dangers of this in view of the summer holidays looming.
Action CW will write to Brian Hay, Chief Executive, Fife Housing, stating that people are unhappy with the situation and outlining our concerns.

10. Other business-

Trading Post building: Doors open.
Action CW will find out who owns the property regarding making the area secure.

Speeding in village- NH commented on the dangerous driving through Central Road.
Action AR attends the Community Police meetings, and will raise this issue.

11. Date of next meeting- 7th July 2010 19:30 hrs.

12. Closure of meeting.