Crathes, Drumoak and Durris Community Council (CDDCC)

Minutes of Meeting

4th January 2005 at the Irvine Arms from 7:30pm

1)      Sederunt

a)      Community Councillors: David Morrish (Chairman) John Hopkins, Jean Downie, Jill Gow, Molly Atkinson, Donald Keith, and Tony Butcher.

b)      Ward Councillors: Councillor Jenny Watson.

c)      Members of the Public: Dr Adam Watson

d)      Louise Reid  of  the Banchory District Initiative

e)      Apologies: Hanni Willan, Julie Mackay, David Hurst.

2)  Rural Community Transport Initiative Louise Reid of Aberdeen University introduced her work in assessing transport needs for Banchory and the surrounding area, as part of the Scottish Executive’s Rural Community Transport initiative. The concept is to define the demand for community transport and to provide some trial bus services from Mid-Deeside Ltd.  to this end a number of one of discussion groups throughout Deeside will be established, and Louise would welcome attendance from interested Crathes Drumoak and Durris groups and organisations.  It was agreed that members would investigate and identify likely people for such discussion and in addition compile the questionnaire to be e-mailed from Louise.. Jean Downie will liaise.

3)        Previous month's minutes: Agreed (proposed Donald Keith, seconded David Morrish).

4)        Confirmation of CC Membership, roles, vacancies

There remains a vacancy for Crathes, and it is agreed that in view of potential movements away from the area any willing recruits should be co-opted – irrespective of parish strengths.

The organisation proposed and agreed at the AGM was confirmed and the following office bearers were agreed

Chairman              David Morrish

Vice Chairman      Hanni Willan

Secretary              Jill Gow

Treasurer              John Hopkins

Press Officer        Donald Keith

Planning Sub Committee    Molly Aitkenson Tony Butcher Jean Downie

Project Sub Committee      Donald Keith. Molly Aitkenson, Sarah Hopkins (co-opted)

5)   Agenda Item 9  Major developments  Crathes /Drumoak/ Durris  Agreed to hold over to next meeting in view of time

6)      Minute Taker Rotation: Volunteers are: Didier Terroir for February and Julia McKay for March.

7)  Review actions  MOM

 

Community Council Forum:  Next meeting Feb. David Morrish will attend

 

Mineral Extraction in Drumoak: Sandy Wallace is compiling a dossier of concerns within his Ward and this will include the mineral extraction in Drumoak. Carry over to next meeting                                                                                                                         (Action: Sandy Wallace)

   Kirkton Bridge: Donald Keith still trying to follow up with Andrew Lewis who has been away . Will also contact John Quoin                                                                      (Action Donald Keith)

8)        Drumoak School                                                                                                                     8.1Hanni Willan reported no progress by AC re the press statement or the date of public meeting with Hamish Vernal. Agreed CDDCC to provide every assistance to School Board in preparation for the meeting.                                                                                            (Action Hanni Willan)

8.2 It was agreed to encourage a joint meeting of the three school boards to exchange views and co-ordinate their actions.                                                                                  (Action Hanni Willan)

9)        DYP03 

a.      The youth shelter is now built. Grateful thanks to Eric Clark & Duncan Wight. Now endeavouring to get grant monies from Aberdeenshire South.    (Action Donald Keith)

b.      The Multi sport pitch needs to be progressed soonest. Planning Permission and Contract  commitment needed by end of  March                         (Action Donald Keith)  

10) Meeting with Christine Gore  David Morrish  David Hirst and Donald Keith met with Christine Gore and Willie Munro to explore how relationships between A/C and CCs might be improved and the efficiency of the planning service enhanced. Meeting was a cordial affair of generalities and no specific issues were brought forward.

11) Draft Code of Conduct   Agreed drafting was inconsistent and should respond. It is considered a more effective method of achieving the same result is by standing order attached to Constitution.                                                                                                                    (Action John Hopkins) 

12) CDDCC Priorities 2005   Agreed a brainstorming exercise result of which will be compiled and circulated                                                                                                        (Action David Morrish)

13) Correspondence The administration grant for 2005 has been notified as £514

14) Planning applications Nothing to report

15) AOB 

       15.1 Jean Downie reported a number of pedestrians have voiced concern re the increased exposure to danger from vehicles on Park Bridge Road as a result of the new fences and safety barriers.   To be addressed by the Park Quarry Liaison Committee   

       15.2  The resurfaced Park Bridge has a very rough surface and the vital drainage holes appear to be partially blocked. Are A/C roads department satisfied with the result. Suggest Cllr Wallace to enquire.                                                                                                                                        (Action Sandy Wallace)

Distribution

 

CDDCC Councillors (by email)

Councillor Jenny Watson (by post)

Councillor Sandy Wallace (by email)

Mr W Munro, Area Manager, Kincardine & Mearns (by email)

Mr L Allen, Area Manager, Marr (by email)

Crathes Hall Notice board (by post) *

Banchory Public Library (by post) *

Durris Hall Notice board (delivered by Sarah Hopkins) *

Drumoak PO (delivered by Don Keith) *

Park Shop (delivered by Don Keith) *

Rev Jim Scott, Durris Manse, Durris, Banchory AB31 6BU (by email)

Community Police Officer (Drumoak) - PC Allan Tennant c/o Banchory Police Office (by post)

Community Police Officer (Durris) - PC Kevin Skivington c/o Banchory Police Office (by post)

Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator – new appointee not known

Website www.durris.net (also for past minutes)

 

* printed on coloured paper