Minutes For The 22nd Of Feb 2006
ATTENDED BY, Albert MacBeath, Marjory MacBeath, Graham Grier, Gordon Hendry, Tommy McKay George Ferguson & Joyce Ferguson
CORRISPONDANCE, This was read and dealt with.
MOTORWAY NEWS, A report was read out and we are awaiting further details from the Scottish Executive.
MEMORIAL GARDEN, A Spring clean up will be arranged. TBCF
XMAS LIGHTS, A representative from NLC visited Marjory to ask the location of the Xmas lights. An electrical plug was fitted to a street light adjacent to our Memorial Gardens Christmas Tree. Then ? That was as far as our quest for Xmas lights got this year. We shall talk to Councillor Murray to ask for further assiastance.
NLC GRANT, Councillor Murray is supporting our grant for further funding for work on the Memorial Garden and Grassy Knoll. We shall use this money to help pay for the Memorial Wall. We are also expecting a bill in from NLC for £800 or so for work carried out on the Pagoda and park benches.
DUNBLANE HYDRO, Joyce has spoken to the Manager of the Hydro and all is in hand for this years visit.
TREASURERS REPORT, This was read out by George and accepted by all.
GRASSY KNOWL, Kirsty Gray from NLC, contacted Albert to arrange for further design plans and to arrange a site meeting on the Garden location. Albert is dealing with the correspondence and Tommy McKay is dealing with site visits.
Tommy attended a site visit with NLC design team and a provisional design was sent to our group. It was decided at the meeting to accept the design which is based on our Councils design and ideas, although several modification were to be made to the design. The design was to be re drawn and sent back to Miss Gray for further design work.
The Memorial Wall brickwork may need to be supplied and built ourselves.
9. AOB, Swing Park signs, Parking on pavements, Easter event. Next meeting date 22nd of March.
TONIGHTS AGENDA 22nd OF March 2006
1. CORRISPONDANCE
2. MOTORWAY NEWS
3. MEMORIAL GARDEN / GRASSY KNOWL
4. PEDESTRIAN BARRIER
5. SWING PARK SIGNS
6. NLC GRANT
7. DUNBLANE HYDRO
8. TREASURERS REPORT
9. NLC / BILLS
10. AOB & DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Minutes For The 22nd Of March 2006
ATTENDED BY, Albert MacBeath, Marjory MacBeath, Graham Grier, Gordon Hendry, Tommy McKay, Laird Ferguson & Lady Joyce Ferguson
CORRESPONDENCE READ OUT AND DEALT WITH.
MOTORWAY NEWS, we are all still patiently waiting to hear the findings of the LPI’s Reports findings and more importantly the Road Ministers decision on the A80 / M80. Various reports into the failing of the Scottish Executives transport policies have been reported in the national press, and hopefully this will help strengthen our case for an M80 Bypass.
MEMORIAL GARDEN / GRASSY KNOWL, we have sent of all the reports, designs and ideas to Kirsty at NLC, and we are waiting for a formal date for work to start on the garden, hopefully this Spring / Summer.
PEDESTRIAN BARRIER, several residents have asked the Community Council to look at the possibility of NLC erecting a pedestrian barrier at the corner of the pavement on CastleView. A letter has been sent of to the relevant department with our Councils safety concerns for this junction, and we are awaiting a reply.
SWING PARK / NO DOG SIGNS, a letter has been received from NLC advising our Council that new NO DOGS signs will be erected in the Swingpark. Hopefully this will lead to a cleaner environment for kids who use the park.
NLC GRANT, thank you to Councillor G Murray for supporting our grant application to NLC. This new grant will be used to help improve our new project " The Grassy Knoll " New shrubs, fencing and Street Furniture will be purchased with this money.
DUNBLANE HYDRO, it was agreed that any family member or friend who wants to come along to this event can do so in the future. This event is self funding at no cost to the Community Council.
TREASURERS REPORT, This was read out and agreed on.
NLC / BILLS, Our Community Council received and paid a bill from NLC in the region of £800 for work carried out installing benches in the Grassy Knoll area. We also received and paid our annual lease for the same area.
AOB, Best wishes were given to George & Joyce who celebrate their Silver Wedding anniversary. A letter was sent to our group from Mrs Shanks asking for details of the past Train Disaster Memorial. A letter has been sent back and a letter to Councillor Buchanan has also been sent to ask for assistance.
TONIGHTS AGENDA 26th OF April 2006
1. CORRESPONDENCE
2. MOTORWAY NEWS
3. MEMORIAL GARDEN / GRASSY KNOWL
4. PEDESTRIAN BARRIER
5. SWING PARK SIGNS
6. MRS SHANKS / COUNCILOR BUCHANAN
7. DUNBLANE HYDRO
8. TREASURERS REPORT
9. MR WALKER / CONDOLANCES
10. AOB & DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Minutes For The 26th Of April 2006
ATTENDED BY, Albert MacBeath, Marjory MacBeath, Graham Grier, , Tommy McKay, George Ferguson & Joyce Ferguson
CORRESPONDENCE READ OUT AND DEALT WITH.
MOTORWAY NEWS, we are still waiting for an announcement to be made on the LPI which was held with regards to the Draft Orders for the A80 upgrade.
MEMORIAL GARDEN / GRASSY KNOWL, we have sent of all the reports, designs and ideas to Kirsty at NLC. Albert has to email or phone Miss Gray ( NLC ) to see if there is any progress on our project.
PEDESTRIAN BARRIER, a meeting was held with Tommy McKay and a representative from NLC, at the location of the proposed barrier at Castleview. Tommy suggested a longer row of Ballard’s as well as a pedestrian barrier. This work was to be carried out before our next meeting in May.
SWING PARK / NO DOG SIGNS, No Dog signs have been placed in the Swing Park as requested by our Community Council. A letter of thank you will be sent to NLC.
MRS SHANKS / COUNCILLOR BUCHANAN, Tommy was asked to pass on a letter to our group from Councillor Buchanan which included a video of the Train Disaster Memorial as well as several picture and a thank you card. Billy has also written to Mrs Shanks with similar information.
DUNBLANE HYDRO, it was agreed that Joyce should book the Hydro for December ( 23rd ? ) Tommy and Graham will contact Joyce to confirm this date.
TREASURERS REPORT, This was read out and agreed on.
MR WALKER / CONDOLENCES, our group passed on our deepest sympathy to Mrs Walker, Tommy & Sandra with regards to the recent loss of Mr Walker. A card was also sent on behalf of our group to the Family.
AOB, It was agreed that our group writes to NLC to ask for safety surfaces for all concrete areas in the Children’s swing park. No Dogs Allowed signs have to be included in our Grassy Knoll project.
TONIGHTS AGENDA 31st OF May 2006
1. CORRESPONDENCE
2. MOTORWAY NEWS
3. MEMORIAL GARDEN / GRASSY KNOWL
4. PEDESTRIAN BARRIER
5. HOTEL BREWING LICEINCE
6. SWING PARK / SAFETY SURFACE
7. DUNBLANE HYDRO
8. TREASURERS REPORT
9. AOB & DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Minutes For The 31st of May 2006
ATTENDED BY, Albert MacBeath, Marjory MacBeath, Tommy McKay, George Ferguson & Joyce Ferguson
CORRESPONDENCE READ OUT AND DEALT WITH.
MOTORWAY NEWS, we are still waiting for an announcement to be made on the LPI which was held with regards to the Draft Orders for the A80 upgrade. It was noted that the A80 / Slip signs at Castlecary had been removed and that some work to remove trees on the A80 had been carried out in the past few weeks. Further Survey work on the A80 was also reported.
MEMORIAL GARDEN / GRASSY KNOWL, Kirsty from NLC, has informed our group that the tenders for this project have now all been submitted and that work should start in July 2006 with an August / September finish. Our group will be contacted at a later date to arrange a final meeting with NLC and the contractors. Our group will carry out some painting work during the month of June on the benches, bins, notice board and possibly the Arch. Albert has to send out a flyer nearer the time.
PEDESTRIAN BARRIER, the barrier and ballards have now been installed at the corner of Castleview and a letter of thank you has to be sent to Mr Porch and NLC.
HOTEL BREWING LICIENCE, Councillor Murray attended a sight meeting with regards to this application. Our group have no objections to this application and it should be granted.
SWING PARK / SAFETY SURFACE, an email had been sent of to NLC to ask for safety surfaces to be installed in the Swing Park. This will be followed up by a written letter to NLC also.
DUNBLANE HYDRO, the original date for this event has been changed to the end of November so all our members can attend. Joyce will give an update at the next meeting.
TREASURERS REPORT, This was read out and agreed on.
AOB, Memorial for Mr Walker & Allan Davenport in new Garden project.
TONIGHTS AGENDA 28th of June 2006
1. CORRESPONDENCE
2. MOTORWAY NEWS
3. MEMORIAL GARDEN
4. GRASSY KNOWL
5. SWING PARK
6. DUNBLANE HYDRO
7. TREASURERS REPORT
8. GEORGE / JOYCE BB / MEMORIAL
9. AOB & DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Minutes For The 28th Of June 2006
ATTENDED BY, Albert MacBeath, Marjory MacBeath, Tommy McKay, Gordon Hendry, George Ferguson & Joyce Ferguson
CORRESPONDENCE READ OUT AND DEALT WITH.
MOTORWAY NEWS, news of the Reporters decision is expected very soon. It was noted that the Transport Minister made a comment in a national newspaper regarding the upgrading of the A80 going ahead. The removal of A80 signs at Castlecary and the removal of shrubs along the A80 verge also look like a bad sign.
MEMORIAL GARDEN, Thank you to Tommy, George & Joyce for painting the benches, bins and arches in the Memorial Garden. This has made the garden look very nice and compliments the summer blooms of the garden. The Mint plans in the garden have been cut back and will be sprayed with weed killer later in the season. NLC have to be contacted regarding the Phoenix Peace Garden rose beds.
GRASSY KNOWL, Kirsty from NLC, has informed our group that further planting advice was needed for one of the Companies who is submitting a tender for the work. All tenders will be in soon and work is expected to start early July with a 5 week work schedule if all goes well.
SWING PARK / SAFETY SURFACE, our group have been contacted by NLC who are going to have a site inspection at the Swing Park and decide what action to take on this matter. TBCF.
DUNBLANE HYDRO, the original date for this event has been changed to the end of November so all our members can attend. Thank you to Joyce for organising this event.
TREASURERS REPORT, This was read out and agreed on.
GEORGE / JOYCE BB / MEMORIAL, Thank you to Joyce and George who attended the Memorial which was held in Bonnybridge to unveil a memorial to past residents of Bonnybridge.
AOB, Sadly or CC Chairman Graham Grier has had to resign from the Council due to work and other voluntary work commitments. Our committee wish Graham well in the future and thank him for his loyal work for his Village. Joyce Ferguson was appointed to new Chairperson and we all wish her well in the future.
AOB, Mrs Quin came along to our meeting to ask for assistance regarding a problem with NLC and proposed work on her and Allan’s home. Our group were only to happy to give help and advice.
AOB, Mrs came along to our meeting to ask for assistance with regards to receiving a letter from a Land Agent who has offered free assistance with legal work if the A80 is upgraded. Our group suggested that both Mrs and all residents should take up this offer of free help and advice.
TONIGHTS AGENDA 26th of July 2006
1. CORRESPONDENCE
2. MOTORWAY NEWS
3. MEMORIAL GARDEN
4. GRASSY KNOWL
5. SWING PARK
6. DUNBLANE HYDRO
7. ALAN & MARGARET
8. NEWSLETTER
9. TREASURERS REPORT
10. AOB
SPECIAL M80 MEETING
30TH OF AUGUST
MEETING AGENDA
Tonight’s meeting will be opened by Albert MacBeath, then continued and Chaired by Joyce Ferguson. The meeting will be conducted in our usual informal manner, where good conduct and courtesy is shown by all.
Our meeting’s agenda is only a guide to how we would like the meeting to progress, but if any guest wants to change the format of the agenda on the night ! then this will be possible.
All our guests will be made welcome to our meeting, and tea, coffee and home backing will be served. Although our meeting will be informal in nature, our Chairperson Joyce Ferguson will have to final word or decision on any matter.
Welcome to the meeting and apologies.
Meeting Opening Statement, read by Albert MacBeath or Joyce Ferguson.
Statement / reply to opening statement by our MSP, Cathie Craigie.
Statement / reply to opening statement by our Councillor Gordon Murray.
Statement / reply to opening statement by Mr Vance Scottish Executive.
Statement / reply to opening statement by Mr Cairnduff, Jacobs Babtie.
Statement / reply to opening statement by Graham McKay, NLC
General Questions from the floor to any meeting guest.
Closing Statement.
Minutes For The 25th Of October 2006
ATTENDED BY, Albert MacBeath, Marjory MacBeath, Tommy McKay, George Ferguson & Joyce Ferguson.
CORRISPONDANCE, This was read out and dealt with.
REACTION TO LAST MEETING, It was felt that the Scottish Executive’s Mr Vance took a very negative stand at the meeting. All promises made by the Scottish Executives Mr Ringrose are now void. It was decided by our committee to wait and see how our MSP Cathie Craigie got on with her questions to the Road and First Minister.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, Our Councillor Gordon Murray is still making enquiries into where our Christmas lights have went to. Gordon said that he hopes to have this resolved soon.
DUNBLANE HYDRO, Thank you to Joyce and George for arranging this night out. All monies for this event have now been paid and we look forward to another good night out. This event has been fully funded by our members with no cost to our groups funds.
M80, The draft orders have now been published again. Albert & Marjory went through to Edinburgh’s Court Of Session to enquire about lodging an appeal. The costs involved in this were deemed to be to high, so an appeal will be made to the Local Government Ombudsman instead.
CASTLECARY ROAD, We have had no word back yet from North Lanarkshire Council with regards to road calming measures or any other of our proposals. It was decided to wait until the New Year and then pursue this further.
POPPY WREATH, The wreath had been ordered and delivered to our group from the Lady Haig fund. A larger donation to this group was made by us this year. Total cost was £30 for wreath and donation.
TREASURERS REPORT. George gave a report which was accepted by all.
MEMORIAL GARDEN, Invitations have been printed by Albert & Marjory for the event on the 11th of November and these have been sent to Councillor Murray, MSP C Craigy, NLC, FDC, special guests and all residents of Castlecary. George & Joyce will buy the snacks, drinks and gifts. Tommy and Mark have made some finishing touches to the garden, and will also arrange for the tents to be set up.
Young Holly will open the main garden with Gordon Murray unavailing the Memorial Wall. Speeches will be made by our group and several of the invited guests.
An programme of speakers and agenda for the day will be made to help the day go more smoothly. Several volunteers have came forward to help at this event. These include, Jim & Liz O’Connor, Ritchie Family, McKay family, MacBeath Family, Russell Family, Graham Grier, Ferguson Family. Any other main helpers who have been missed will be mentioned in our next minutes.
Thank you to everybody who helped with the garden and it is hoped that this day will go as well as all our events in the past. A special thank you for all the hard work and dedication of all our committee members.
TONIGHTS AGENDA, 29TH of NOVEMBER 2006
1.CORRISPONDANCE
2. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
3. M80
4. DUNBLANE HYDRO
5.POPPY WREATH
6. MEMORIAL GARDEN OPENING
7. CHRITMAS CARDS / GIFTS
8. TREASURERS REPORT
9. AOB
10. NEXT MEETING DATE
Minutes For The 29th Of November 2006
ATTENDED BY, Albert MacBeath, Marjory MacBeath, Tommy McKay, George Ferguson & Joyce Ferguson
CORRISPONDANCE, This was read out and dealt with.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, Councillor Murray called to say that our Villages lights will be installed this year, and all going well should be on this list for each year in the future. Tommy will phone the Council to confirm this.
M80, our group are still arguing our case for proper noise and sound mitigation measurers. Mr Vance from the Scottish Executive is proving to be a real pain in the ******* ****, and his department is going back on several promises which they made to our group. Hopefully we will get an opportunity to fight for a fairer deal for our community in the near future.
DUNBLANE HYDRO, Thank you to George & Joyce for arranging another very nice evening at the Hydro. A great night of fun was had by all our guests and we look forward to this even again next year.
POPPY WREATH, The wreath was laid beside the memorial stone by Tommy. A larger donation was made to the Lady Haig fund this year by our group, and it is hoped that we will be able to do the same again next year.
MEMORIAL GARDEN OPENING, thank you again to all who helped organise this very nice and long awaited event. Our group are very proud of our new garden, and we shall continue to improve on this important feature within our Village. Albert will ask Kirsty Gray again, if we can have a copy of the pictures which were taken by the NLC agency photographer.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS / CARDS, because of the large project expenditure of our group this year, it was decided to give all residents a Christmas card, instead of the usual Christmas gift. Next year it was suggested that we design and possibly print calendars for all residents instead of a gift.
TREASURERS REPORT, This was given by George and accepted by all.
AOB, Gazebo and barbecue storage units were to be looked at and priced for our next meeting. A screen of trees between the new Memorial Garden and the adjacent property will be planted next Spring.
NEXT MEETING, There will be no meetings during December 2006 or January 2007. The next meeting will be on the 27th of Feb 2007.
TONIGHTS AGENDA, 27th of FEB 2007
1. CORRISPONDANCE
2. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
3. M80
4. DUNBLANE HYDRO
5. MEMORIAL GARDEN
6. TREASURERS REPORT
7. AOB
8. NEXT MEETING DATE