Minutes of Meeting of 19 August 2014

Kalewater Community Council

Minute of Meeting on Tuesday 19 August 2014

In the Village Hall, Hownam

Present: Community Councillors; Eric McNulty (Chair), Michael Scott (Secretary), George Aitchison, Andrew McEwan, Matilda Hall, Dot Halliday, Richard Pedersen, Cathy Mabon, SBC Cllrs Simon Mountford, Alec Nicol.

Public: 1

ACTION

1

Apologies

None.

2

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the previous meeting of 15 August having been circulated were then passed as a true record of events.

Proposed: Cllr McEwan; Seconded: Cllr Pedersen.

3

a

Matters Arising from 15 August Actions

Carried forward.

b

Completed.

c

Cllr Hall to provide more information at next meeting.

d

Treasurer noted that an application to the SBC Community Grant Scheme for the defibrillator fund had been submitted. Query why the community council was being asked to provide proof of an equality policy by SBC. SBC Cllr Mountford to contact SBC officer Linda Cornwall.

SBC Cllr Mountford

e

Carried forward.

f

Completed.

g

Completed.

h

Cllr Hall noted that she had proposers and seconders for two of three potential co-optees and details would appear on the next agenda.

Barbara Bell (Cllr Hall, Cllr Halliday)

Mr Edgar (Cllr Hall, Cllr McNulty)

Secretary

4

Request to fund activity by local group

Cllr Hall to provide more information at next meeting.

Cllr Hall

5

Correspondence

No items.

6

Items for Circulation Folder

The Secretary summarised some of the items going into the new circulation folder as listed on the agenda.

·  SBCCN Annual Seminar, 1 October 2014
Cllrs. McNulty and Pedersen to attend.

·  SBCCN meeting minutes, 10 July 2014
It was noted that community council constitutions would need to be amended to take account of changes in the SBC Community Council Scheme. Areas covered include equal opportunities, voting for 16 year-olds and over.

·  Police Scotland Kelso area monthly report, July 2014

·  Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership 2014-2017: Community Engagement Framework, Preparations & Guide to Consultation, deadline 29 August 2014

·  Scottish Borders draft EU LEADER & EMFF development strategy 2014 - 2020

·  Safer Borders Newsletter, July 2014

·  Unsolicited Supplier Information: World War 1 Centenary Commemoration memorabilia

Cllrs McNulty & Pedersen

Secretary

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a

AOB

Cllr Halliday asked if the Trysting tree could be pruned. It was noted that the tree was on the Institute’s ground and pre-dated the community council. Cllrs Hall and Halliday to obtain quotes from tree surgeons.

A 50:50 split of costs could be discussed with the institute.

Cllrs Hall & Halliday

Chair

b

Cllr Mabon passed on concerns of local members of the community re. potholes at the top end of Morebattle and a blocked drain by the butchers. SBC Cllr Mountford suggested a meeting with SBC officer Ronnie Pattenden and Chair.

SBC Cllr Mountford

c

SBC Cllr Nicol gave an update on the Morebattle development site. Chair noted that the site had deteriorated over the summer.

Agreed to write to owner to request that pernicious weeds are controlled and trees maintained on a monthly basis.

Secretary

d

SBC Cllr Nicol noted that a potential traffic order for Mainsfield Avenue could go ahead when enough other TOs are gathered.

e

Chair noted that the Village Hall had been completed and that new sound and lighting systems had been installed.

9

Items for Next Meeting Agenda

Nominations for co-opting members. Defibrillator.

10

Next Meeting

7pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 at the Village Institute, Morebattle.

The Chair thanked Hownam residents for their warm welcome and delicious cakes and refreshments. Meeting concluded at 7.50pm.

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