Delting Community Council MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD IN OLNAFIRTH PRIMARY SCHOOL ON THURSDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2010 2010/01/01 PRESENT Mr A Cooper, Chairman Mr B Moreland Mr A Hall Mrs B Cheyne Mr D Manson Mr E Nicolson 2010/01/02 IN ATTENDANCE Mr J Dickson Mr D Thomson Mrs A Foyle, Clerk 2010/01/03 CIRCULAR The circular calling the meeting was held as read. 2010/01/04 APOLOGIES Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Mr K Hughson, Mr B Couper, Mrs S Bigland, Mrs K McGrath and Mr W Whitrow. 2010/01/05 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING The Minutes from the last meeting were approved on the motion of Mr D Manson and seconded by Mr B Moreland. 2010/01/06 PLANNING APPLICATIONS The following Weekly Lists were made available to Members at the Meeting: 27th November, 4th, 10th and 22nd December 2009. As Mr J Dickson and Mr D Thomson were in attendance to discuss their planning applications, the Chairman welcomed them both to the meeting and brought this agenda item forward. 2010/16/PCD Erect a 2.5kw micro wind turbine on a 6.5m mast, Hvidahus, Brae by James T Dickson. Mr Dickson explained that the main purpose of the wind turbine is to provide heat to the house. The turbine positioned at the front of the property means it will get the wind from the east and west, there will be no flicker effect and it’s the least obtrusive to the neighbours. He went on to say that the noise level is minimal and it’s to be situated 4m from the house and 17m from the road. Members don’t object to the application, but have slight concerns about the visual intrusion and safety aspect as the turbine is close to the road but will be guided by the planning process. 2010/2/PCO – To provide access road and main services installations (in detail-FFP) and 14 No House sites (in outline-PPP), Camp, Brae by Dennis Thomson Builders. Mr Thomson attended the meeting to discuss his planning application. Members don’t object to the housing development as the land is zoned for housing. They do have concerns about the noise and disruption during the construction phase and want to limit the rock-breaking to 5 ½ days per week. Keeping Saturday afternoon and the whole day on Sunday clear. 2010/4/PCD – Change of use from grazing land to community allotments, Fraser Peterson Centre, Firth, Mossbank, by Shetland Islands Council, Waste Services - No objections. Page 1 of 6 MINUTE: FEBRUARY 2010 2010/01/06 PLANNING APPLICATIONS 2009/037/VF – To modify an existing marine salmon farm by changing site size, location and orientation, West of Linga, Yell Sound by HAH Shetland Ltd – Letter received from NAFC Marine Centre informing us that this application was granted consent on 11 November 2009. Works Licences 2009/049/VF – To modify an existing marine fish farm by amending cages to four 100m- circumference cages, Site 2, Collafirth Voe by Hjatland Seafarms Ltd (retrospective) – No objections, however, Members have concerns about getting retrospective applications. A lot of businesses like this know the planning process. 2009/046/VS – To modify an existing marine mussel farm by siting an additional two longlines and by extending the mooring containment area, Pinchdyke, Olnafirth by Olnafirth Sea Farms Ltd – as there was a deadline of 11/01/10, the Clerk e-mailed this to Members and there were no objections. 2009/043/VS – To modify an existing marine mussel farm by changing permitted equipment and mooring containment area, Fowlawick, Olnafirth by Blueshell Mussels Ltd – as there was a deadline of 11/01/10, the Clerk e-mailed this to Members and there were no objections. 2010/01/07 MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTE 7.1 Access Road to Laxobiggin Cemetry – The Chairman is going to speak to Mr Bertie Johnson next week regarding the extension to the cemetery and the access road down to the cemetery. 7.2 Scottish Ambulance Service – The Chairman reported that a second ambulance will be coming to Shetland by the end of next month. 7.3 Local Development Plan: Pre Main Issues Report Consultation – the Clerk reported Members views to Ms Hannah Nelson of SIC Infrastructure Services Department. 7.4 Playpark Lights – Mossbank – The Clerk has spoken to Magnus Malcolmson of SIC and he explained that having lights in playparks are proven to cause more accidents. There is a cost and maintenance element and an unsociable element – not keen to encourage people to go to the playpark in the evenings. 7.5 Moorfield Estate, Brae High School – Fence in need of repair – the Clerk has spoken to Mr James Mackenzie of Shetland Amenity Trust and they have repaired the fence. They’re looking into the possibility of getting a dog litter bin. He’s spoken to Mr James Johnson of SIC regarding the lighting and there isn’t going to be anything done with this. 7.6 Barge moored off Pierhead restaurant, Voe – Mr W Anderson hasn’t been in contact with DCC regarding this yet. 7.7 SIC Corporate Plan: Action Plan for the Maintenance, Improvement and Use of the Road Network – the Clerk sent a letter to the SIC with Members comments following the last meeting. 7.8 Proposed Future Governance of Shetland Charitable Trust – The Clerk wrote to the Charitable Trust with Members Comments. The Chairman reported that around half of the Community Councils and some members of the public responded to this. The overwhelming view is that the SIC shouldn’t be a dominant factor of the Charitable Trust, but this has not been debated yet. Page 2 of 6 MINUTE: FEBRUARY 2010 2010/01/07 MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTE 7.9 Salmon Farm Cages Piping at Burravoe, Brae – Mr A Hall has spoken to Environmental Health and they can’t do anything unless there is a pollution concern. He’s also spoken to SEPA, they don’t think they can do anything, but they’re going to check the pipes. The Chairman gave him a contact number for Mr Colin Dickie who works at Northmavine Community Development Company to follow this up. 7.10 Wethersta Industrial Estate – following our request for the Enforcement Officer to come out to Wethersta to have a look at the industrial estate and a request also for the planning conditions attached to each site, Mr Norman Sineath from SIC Infrastructure Services has informed us the following- Site 1 is owned and operated by the SIC. Site 2 is being leased by Blueshell Marine Ltd and is being used to store fishing related equipment, SIC can’t find a record of planning permission for this. Site 2b is being leased to Neil Pearson, planning permission exists and is due to expire at the end of this month, he has met the SIC and is intending to re-apply for planning permission. Sites 3 and 4 are operated by Dennis Thomson. Site 5a is leased to John Hallam and is being used to store portacabins and other materials – there is no record of any planning permission for this. Site 5b is owned by Fraser Leask and is being used to store portacabins and other materials – there is no record of any planning permission for this. Site 6a is owned by Clive Mouat. Site 6b is leased to Kenny Scott and there is no planning permission for items presently stored on this site. Site 6c has recently been granted planning permission to Olnafirth Seafarm, althought there is nothing presently on this site. The Clerk made this list available to all Members. It was suggested to get a Member from the Brae area to help find out who is missing from this list and get it updated. The Chairman agreed to speak to Mr Norman Sineath and report back to Members. 2010/01/08 POLICE REPORT Constable Mark Bryant was unable to attend the meeting and sent through a list of the police incidents in the Delting and Northmavine area for December 2009 and January 2010. Police incidents for 01/12/2009 to 31/12/2009 – 44 incidents within this area this month. 5 road traffic crashes. 1 road traffic offence, not speeding. 0 speed checks were logged as being carried out this month, although checks were carried out with no offences. 26 miscellaneous incidents relating to advice, court papers, etc. 2 vandalisms. 1 Detected. 1 ongoing enquiry. 1 complaint of noisy neighbours. 1 child protection enquiry. 3 reports of drink drivers. 2 detected. 1 breach of the peace. Enquiries ongoing. 2 house breakings. Enquiries ongoing. 1 incident of found drugs. Page 3 of 6 MINUTE: FEBRUARY 2010 2010/01/08 POLICE REPORT Police incidents for 01/01/2010 to 27/01/2010 – 54 incidents within this area this month. 5 road traffic crashes. 10 road traffic offences, not speeding. 7 speed checks were logged as being carried out this month, with 9 drivers warned and 2 drivers reported for speeding. 16 miscellaneous incidents relating to advice, court papers, etc. 2 incidents relating to drugs dog scanning at Sullom Voe and Scatsa. 1 vandalism. Ongoing enquiries. 1 incident of theft of a motor vehicle, detected. 8 complaints of disturbances and noisy neighbours. 1 complaint of an abandon vehicle. 1 child protection enquiry. 1 report of drink driving. Not detected. 1 theft from a motor vehicle, enquiries ongoing. 2010/01/09 COMMUNITY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Ms Maureen Stewart was unable to attend the meeting as she has three Blueprint for Education meetings that she may have to attend.