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Crathes, Drumoak & Durris Community Council (CDDCC)

Minutes of Meeting

 

07 June 2005 at Irvine Arms, Drumoak from 19.30 hours

(with Update Reports as at 04 July 2005)

 

 

Sederunt

 

Community Councillors – David Morrish (Chairman), John Hopkins, Jill Gow, Doug Allstaff, Jean Downie, Tony Butcher

Ward councillors – Jenny Watson

Members of the public – none

Apologies – Don Keith, Hanni Willan, Molly Atkinson

 

It was noted that Julia Mackay had indicated her intention to resign from CDDCC, because of pressure of academic work.  It was further noted that Didier Terroir had relocated to London and had indicated his intention to resign from CDDCC.

 

It was reported that Don Keith had been admitted to hospital with a heart condition.  A ‘get well soon’ card was sent from the CDDCC, wishing him a speedy recovery.  (July Update:  Don Keith had a heart triple-bypass operation early July)

 

1. Minutes of 03 May 2005 meeting

 

The minutes were approved.

  • Proposed – David Morrish
  • Seconded – Jenny Watson

 

2. Appointment of Minute Secretaries

 

  • July – Meeting cancelled (unless notified by David Morrish – one week’s notice required).
  • August – Tony Butcher

 

3. Drumoak School

 

A public meeting on 14 June 2005 will discuss: A site for the proposed ‘New Drumoak School’.  This will be hosted by the School Board.  John Hopkins will attend as an observer.  (Action: Hanni Willan & John Hopkins)   (July Update:  John Hopkins made the presentation to the Public Meeting, acting in place of Don Keith, and wrote/copied a note of the meeting to attendees, Aberdeenshire Council and www.durris.net)

 

4. Drumoak Youth Project (DYP)

 

The excavation and laying of the hard ball court has commenced, via Bert McIntosh.  Aberdeenshire Council to be informed.  Willie Munro to be informed via William Downie.  (Action: Jean Downie)

(July Update:  Construction of basic ballcourt completed; invoice for £12,886.30 received from McIntosh.  Grant cheque procured from Aberdeenshire Council and paid into CDDCC/DYP account.  Cheque for £12,886.30 sent to McIntosh.  Royal Bank of Scotland queried cheque upon receipt because they had “mislaid” the bank mandate.  Cheque nevertheless passed.  Action:  John Hopkins to write to RBoS, sending further photocopy of mandate)

 

5. Park Quarry Liaison Committee

 

Feedback from Don Keith ‘on hold’ pending his recovery.  (Action: Don Keith)

 

6. Major Developments

 

6.1 Drumoak Housing

 

John Hopkins is waiting a response from the formal request, for a copy of the section 75 Agreement, concluded with Stewart Milne  (Action: John Hopkins)  (July Update:  Section 75 Agreement received after some chasing, confirming information already known but establishing a precedent for section 75 Agreements being in the public domain)

 

6.2 Drumoak Public Hall

 

The question of ownership/responsibility of Drumoak Public Hall is nearing completion. It is highly likely that it is owned by Aberdeenshire Council. Final discussions are in progress.  John Hopkins has been requested to encourage more use/activity via Newsletter and internet.  (Action: John Hopkins - done)

 

6.3 Proposed Crathes Development

 

Development brief still on ‘track’, but slow.  A summary of the outcome of the public meeting will be prepared and circulated to attendees and others with concerns.  It is also intended to start recruiting working groups to cover:-

 

  • Roads and access
  • Environment
  • Planning (probably to be undertaken by CDDCC)
  • Other infrastructure (e g shop)

 

(Action: David Morrish)

 

7. Planning applications

 

7.1 New applications

 

There was nothing controversial in any of the areas.

 

7.2 House at Hardgate

 

Actioned by Molly Atkinson.  Item closed.

 

8. Deeside Way

 

8.1 Bicycle Ride

 

The bicycle ride from Duthie Park to Crathes went OK. A second ride will be organised for a future date.  (Action: David Morrish)

 

8.2 Route to Crathes

 

Councillor Jenny Watson informed the meeting that Aberdeen Council had renamed the Deeside Way to the ‘Deeside Line’.

 

A 7 strand barbed wire fence has been erected on a path leading to the Deeside Way.  This item to be investigated by David Morrish.  (Action: David Morrish)

 

9. Correspondence

 

9.1 Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society (RDRPS)

 

Planning approval for the dismantling and relocation of the Oldmeldrum Railway Station to the Milton has been received.  No further action.

 

10. Bank Mandate

 

No further action required – item closed.  (July Update:  Action:  John Hopkins to write to RBoS, sending photocopy of mandate)

 

11. Any Other Competent Business

 

Nothing to report.

 

12. Next Meeting

 

Tuesday 02 August 2005, Irvine Arms (19.30 hours)

 

 

AB/JFH

June 2005

MOM 05 06 07.doc

 

 

Distribution

 

CDDCC Councillors (by e-mail)

Councillor Jenny Watson (by post)

Councillor Sandy Wallace (by e-mail)

Mr W Munro, Area Manager, Kincardine & Mearns (by e-mail)

Mr L Allen, Area Manager, Marr (by e-mail)

Crathes Hall Notice Board (by post)

Banchory Public Library (by post)

Durris Hall Notice Board (delivered by Sarah Hopkins)

Drumoak PO (delivered by John Hopkins)

Park Shop (delivered by John Hopkins)

Rev. Jim Scott, Durris Manse, Durris (by e-mail)

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 previous minutes)