Saline Environmental Group
Minute of Meeting of 27.04.10 at Saline Community Centre

1. Present
John Lyon (chair) Donald Murdoch, David Chisholm. Jan Owen, Jean Barbour, Catherine Cousan, Liz Pullen, John Gordon, Danielle McCaulay

2. Apologies
Adrienne Lyon, Ann Black

3. Updates
Members were advised of progress on the Standalane path, Oakley path and Forestry Commission. Problems with a farmer on the Standalane path are a concern that will hopefully be resolved when the site is acquired by the Forestry Commission. Problems for Kinnedar Park residents in accessing services were noted, which emphasizes the need for the proposed path. It was felt that it is essential that Mr. D Templeton is contacted re various issues.

4. Commitments
• Matters referred to in Ashley Birrel’s (Fife Environment Trust) letter to Peter Hart need to be addressed to permit an application for funding in December
• Glen boards need to be progressed. Ben Geyer to be contacted re possible design work
• The sale by the Harts was noted. Acquisition by the group or community council is not considered appropriate but the Forestry Commission has been asked to consider this

5. Funding
• John Lyon reported on his attendance at a SRDP seminar. It was felt that there are various options available to the group
• The cost of short-term works to the Standalane path is estimated at £500 plus fees. It is likely that the community council will contribute and it was agreed that the group would meet the balance
• It was agreed that Andy Easton should be appointed to provide professional services on path works

6. Treasurer’s Report
The Account Books have been audited and certified as being in order. The current balance is £5911 plus £1,000 promised by the Colton Trust towards the Glen boards

7. AOCB
• It was noted that the treasurer had been meeting expenses from her own pocket for some time. It was agreed that future expenses must be met by the group and that the treasurer be awarded £100 to cover outstanding expenses.
• It was agreed that the group should join BTCV

8. Date of Next Meeting
Tuesday 25th May 2010 at 7pm in Saline Community Centre