May 2014 Community Council Minutes

Draft Minutes Meeting Fossoway and District Community Council
Tuesday May 6th 2014, Fossoway Primary School
Attending: CClrs: Sandy Morrison, Kevin Borthwick, Rod Paterson, Alastair Lavery, Trudy Duffy – Wigman. Cllrs: Mike Barnacle, Willie Robertson, Joe Giacopazzi and 11 members of the public.

Apologies: Dave Cuthbert, Angus Cheape, Graham Pye and PC Stapleton

Community policing: Report received. Main issue in this area: the public have to watch out for bogus callers (who have been active in the Powmill area). They will use various methods to distract you (ask for use of the bathroom, a glass of water) to gain entry to your property, and rob you. Do not let cold callers in, arrange for a friend to be with you and contact the police if concerned.

Minutes last meeting: Signed off without amendments.

Matters arising:
Unpaid work team: Any ideas for projects please communicate to Kevin

Hydro Scheme: One of the landowners received a letter with what he felt was a threat for compulsory purchase of his land if he failed to cooperate. However, councillors had never heard of this measure being used by a private company. Hugh Wallace to update CC at next meeting.

Blairingone War Memorial: No progress. It would be fitting if it is finished before the commemoration of the first World War.

Crook of Devon Church Car Park: No progress. There was a comment on inconsiderate parking of some church goers; possibly hampering the access of emergency services. The CC will take these matters up with the church.

Travellers’ site: Enforcement orders have been issued in respect of some conditions. Foul water conditions are prioritised; the measures should be implemented in 6 to 9 months. Other conditions will also be enforced but are not prioritised. There is still concern about the generator noise. MB commented that, in general, by accepting retrospective applications, it is more difficult to enforce waste and foul water conditions; which is more significant in the Loch Leven catchment area. However, PKC has to consider retrospective applications whoever they are from.

Glenquey Quarry: The CC still get regular updates from Malcolm Best; but the quarry is not on the agenda of the next DMC. Also, Tayside Geodiversity has conducted a survey and they will bring out a report in favour of a geological designation.

Glen Devon pollution incident: Councillor Barnacle is in conversation with PKC to make sure lessons are learned from the incident so that the initial response mechanism will be fit for purpose.

Community Workshop on Blairingone: PKC has put a lot of effort into this process; unfortunately the turnout of Blairingone residents was disappointing. Several issues were identified, such as a village hall, paths, a shop, and woodland development. A hall could only be realised in conjunction with some development of housing; PKC will meet with landowners to see whether there is scope for some development. There would also have to be a significant contribution from local residents in respect of funding and project management. Are the people prepared to give this commitment? Mr Stewart may have some information regarding development at the next meeting. PKC are keen to have a follow on meeting to discuss the outcomes from the workshop, probably in Blairingone. A suitable dare and venue in Blairingone will be agreed in the near future. The ownership of site E22 was thought to be James Manclark , but this would have to be confirmed.

Bus Investment Fund: There is now agreement with the taxi operators and licences are organised. The launch may be as early as this month. A wonderful opportunity to improve transport for non-drivers.

Waulkmill Play Park/ Road at Village Hall: There is now a budget for adopting the road. The council will fund up to 40% to bring the road to an adoptable standard.

Lambhill Chipping plant: Following a meeting with PKC, John Anderson, Alan Kinloch and Gordon Banks it has become clear that the justification for allowing the plant to operate in the current way is based on an incorrect interpretation. The council is now reviewing its position.

Crook Moss Acquisition: Valuation received, and discussed with the landowner. In some cases the land has been gifted, but the price range could be from £500 to £650 per acre, and it would depend on what value the community put on the land. The landowner has now taken the farm off the market, but has agreed that if he decided to sell the Moss, he would give the community first option on it.

Spam emails: Kevin is trying to reduce spam emails and the length of PKC emails and disclaimers. Has had some success as the Ryder Cup logo is now removed. We are still hoping that PKC can put in some filters.

Ryder Cup traffic planning: Last meeting we had an update. A resident of Carnbo has voiced concerns about 6 buses every 5 minutes on the A91- it will be difficult to cut in and join the traffic. There was also a question whether the speed limit imposed in Carnbo can be reduced to 30mph. There are conflicting opinions about this; in the absence of street lighting. The CC and the Cllrs will take this up again. Also, the verges may need a second cut (are usually only cut for T-in-the-Park); WR will check this.

New Business
Dunning Glen: Once again there are reports of irresponsible camping on the site, and large amounts of rubbish have been left all around the area. The CC will to try and resurrect multi-agency meetings and look for more a permanent solution.

Road Maintenance: Rod will update next meeting.

Local Landscape Designation review: There will be a replacement for the ‘Area of Great Landscape Value’ designation. It will be called LLA (Local Landscape Area). During a working meeting several areas in Perth and Kinross were put forward for this new designation; in our area they were The Ochils, Lomond Hills and Loch Leven. This was an evidence gathering exercise; the consultants will present the findings back to the group and then propose the way forward.

Councillors’ reports
Mike Barnacle:
Community Speed Watch: seems like the end of the road; no support from the police for this initiative.
Footpath at St Serf’s: will be maintained.

Willie Robertson:
Tree policy: When a tree is overhanging or obstructing between private properties, it is the owner’s responsibility to cut it down and to remove the branches. The council will only step in when it is overhanging on the public road or in any sense dangerous. Previously the council had carried out the work and billed the owner, if they had failed to do the work.

Loch Leven Heritage Trail: The trail will officially be opened on the 30th of May.

Planning matters:
14/00742/FLL. Extension to dwellinghouse. Braehead Farmhouse Rumbling Bridge Kinross KY13 0PU. Recommendation. No Community Council comment.
14/00705/FLL. Removal of condition 3 (occupancy) of permission 11/01839/FLL (Erection of an indoor horse arena building for equestrian business and erection of a dwellinghouse and garage). Recommendation. Refuse as provides no assurance that the conditions of 11/01839/FLL will be fulfilled.
14/00689/FLL. Renewal of permission (11/00068/FLL) Erection of a dwellinghouse (Plot 2). Land 40 Metres South West Of Muirfield Fossoway. Recommendation. No Community Council comment.
14/00688/FLL. Alterations, extension and formation of timber deck and ramp. Dumyat, Lendrick Muir Rumbling Bridge Kinross KY13 0QA. Recommendation. No Community Council comment.
14/00681/IPL. Erection of dwellinghouse (in principle). Old Station Yard The Old Station Rumbling Bridge. Recommendation. No Community Council comment.
14/00636/FLL. Extension to dwellinghouse, erection of garage and re-positioning of fence . 29 West Crook Way Crook Of Devon Kinross KY13 0PH. Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

Correspondence:
All correspondence was available for viewing.

AOCB:
New Roundabout in Kinross: A member of the public asked if was a council policy for contractors who go over time? Also, the way the site is left (with cones etc) can be hazardous. Councillors reported there was an unforeseen problem with a utility cable. The public were also asked to report hazards at the time and not wait for a meeting.
Lay-by Aldie Road: This site has been used by Scottish Water as a parking/ storage for contractors’ vehicles and equipment as well as materials and waste. It has not been properly cleared and tidied when the work was finished. Councillor Giacopazzi will take this mater up.

Draft Agenda for Next CC Meeting
• Welcome and Apologies
• Declarations of Interest
• Community Policing
• Minutes of last meeting
• Matters arising: Unpaid Work Team, Rumbling Bridge Hydro Scheme, Blairingone War Memorial, Crook of Devon Church Car Park, Travellers’ Site Crook Moss, Glenquey Quarry, Glen Devon pollution incident, Community Workshops, Bus Investment Fund, Walkmill Play Park, Lambhill Chipping Plant, Crook Moss Acquisition, Spam emails, Ryder Cup Traffic Planning, Dunning Glen, Winter Road Maintenance, Local Landscape Designation Review,
• Community Councillors - Meetings Attended
• PKC Councillors’ Reports
• Planning
• Correspondence
• AOCB

Next Meeting: Tuesday 3th June, 7:30 pm
Moubray Hall Powmill
All welcome