CARDROSS COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE GEILSTONHALL ON MONDAY 19 January 2015 AT 8.00 P.M. WELCOME The Chair welcomed the committee, the Councillors,Constable Andy Crawford, 3 Representatives from SGN (Gas Services). Scott Dougal (Senior Manager), Alan MacDonald (Operational Planner), Gerry Docherty (Site Manager) and 9 members of the public.He reminded all present that the meeting is recorded for the purpose of taking minutes. PRESENT Tony Davey (Convener),Patrick Trust (Vice Convener), Duncan Stirling (Secretary),Gail Steven (Treasurer), Bobbie Beggs, Jo Cameron,Mike Crowe, Eric Duncan, ,Lorna Lee, Barrie, Morton, Bob Murray, Councillor David Kinniburgh, Councillor Ellen Morton, Councillor Richard Trail, Constable Andy Crawford, Scott Dougal, Alan MacDonald , Gerry Docherty and 9members of the public. APOLOGIES Jim Hollywood, Andrea Steele McLean andMichael Wilson. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None. POLICE REPORT Constable Andy Crawford said thatRural Watch is now up and running. Andy handed out a leaflet that explained how to get involved. He encouraged all present to “sign up”. It is free to join. He thenpresented a report coveringthe time from 1 December until now.There were 56 incidents in the Cardrossarea. Many of these were of a minor nature. They consisted of abandoned vehicles, an ambulance requesting assistance, a road traffic collision, a member of the public dialled 999 in error, speed checks, missing persons etc. There were 7 crimes, notably, two thefts. Between 3 and 4 December, a battery was stolen from the temporary traffic lights on Main Road. A box of construction equipment was also stolen. A car was vandalised on Hillside Road, on Xmas Day. There were 2 breach of the peace cases in private dwelling houses and 2 wild life and countryside act crimes. Mike asked about car parking on the footway. Constable Crawford said that he has passed the matter on to the local “beat” officer, who will be pursuing the matter. There were no questions. Tony thanked Constable Crawford, who then left the meeting. FORTHCOMING ROADWORKS Scott Dougalfrom SGNopened with a brief verbal presentation. He hopes to give a “Powerpoint” presentation in the near future. Scottsaid that the works involved the refurbishment of approximately 1.3 km of pipework in the A814. Using a technique called “Live Mains Insertion” which is effectively”trenchless”, should minimalis e disruption. Scott said that he is aware of the high level of disruption suffered by residents, when the high pressure main was installed two years ago. SGN will provide “in house” traffic management in anattempt to reduce any 2 problems caused by temporary traffic lights. SGN are committed to a 24/7, 365 days a yearservice. There will be an office on site and Gerry Docherty (Site Manager) is on call. Details of the Works and updates on the progress will be provided using flyers, social media and Community Council Meetings. The Works should takebetween 24 and 28 weeks to complete. Gail asked why the proposed Works were not carried out the last time SGN were working in the A814 road. Scottsaid that the previous Works involved a high pressure pipeline. It is different and separate from the Works that will be carried out on the low pressure distribution pipeline. Patrickasked if there would be a conflict between the Works that are being carried out at the moment and the future Works. Scottsaid that there is a system in place that should prevent such a conflict. It is hoped that work will begin in April when the demand is lower than in the winter months. Bob asked if there would be signs at Dumbarton and Helensburgh warning of Works in Cardross. Scottsaid that SGN’straffic management system allowed for signs in these locations.Scott , Alan and Gerrythen left the meeting. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD BY CARDROSS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON 17NOVEMBER 2014 Acceptance was proposed by Mike Crowe and seconded by Bobby Beggs. MATTERS ARISING Bye-election: Tony welcomed the newly elected community council members. They are Robert Beggs, Lorna Lee and Barrie Morton. Saw Mill: Councillor Kinniburgh said that the matter of the new surfaced area near the park, is still being investigated. Christmas Tony said that the Xmas tree in the church hall had raised £1000.00 for Robin House and Tree: the East of Glasgow Mission. Beach Clean: Tonysaid that the Beach Clean was very successful. The next beach clean will be in March. Barrs Road / Tony said that the drainage in the area of the damaged kerbs will have to be attended to Barrs Terrace: before the kerbs are repaired. It is hoped repairs will be carried out soon. Leaves on Tonysaid that the village warden is back on duty. He is on restricted duties and we will have Footways to wait and see if this affects the removal of leaves lying on roads and footways. And Roads: Roads: Tony said thatremoval of timber by The Woodlands Trust, has started. Footpath Tony said that quite a lot of repair work was carried out before Christmas. Repairs: Planted Area Tonysaid that when planting starts in Spring, we will see if our concerns have been dealt at Newsagents: with. Re-cycling Tony said that the Amenities Manager looked at the area on Tuesday. As yet, there has Bins Near not been any comment from him. Newsagents: Culvert at Ericasked if there were any further details on the Planning Application.Councillor Kinniburgh Saw Mill: said that the Council is awaiting further information on the application. CORRESPONDENCE Duncan said there was no correspondence. 3 PLANNING Eric said there were 2 applications. The Manse on Main Road – Internal alterations, installation of new windows, replacement roof covering, stone repairs and repairs to rendering. Ardmore Mid-Lodge – Discharge of planning obligation to allow dwelling house to be sold separately from granny flat. HEALTH Patrick said that he has been asked to attend a meeting with the Lomond Patients Group to relate information from Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board on the work being done at theVale of Leven Hospital. It appears that what goes on at the Vale, has reduced the work at Paisley and reduced the number of patient crossings of the Erskine Bridge. Patrick said the community should decide on the need for a “Heart Start” machine in Cardross. There would be a need for training and for agreement on a suitable location for such a machine. Cardross has a good response time from the Ambulance Service. Tony said that we will come back with an answer at next month’s meeting. AOCB Broadband: Tony said that the 80% of the village has access to faster broadband. BT will bring a road show to the village, sometime this month. Local Plan: Tonysaid that the Local Authority has now received the Plan and comments from the Reporter. The Authority will meet on 22 January to consider these comments. Formal adoption of the Plan should be around April or May 2015. Newsletter: It was agreed by members that a newsletter should be prepared and made available from the Library, the Post Office and the Pharmacy. Tony asked that any items for inclusion in the newsletter be made available to him by 24 February. Cala Entrance: Mike said that there is a concrete pillar with electrical wires hanging out of it. Councillor Mortonsaid that she will get the street lighting squad to investigate. Carman Road: Lorna asked if there was any way of preventing heavy lorries using the narrow road over Carman. Tony said that the matter is raised often. However, since the road is “adopted” and is a public road, it is not possible to limit vehicles using it. The road is used by heavy vehicles supplying adjacent habitations. Waste Bin Bobbie asked if a “dog poo” bin could be sited at the top of Barrs Road. CouncillorTrailagreed atBarrs Road: to pursue the matter. Lighting in Jo asked who was responsible for maintaining the street lighting in Peel Street.Councillor Peel Street: Mortonsaid that she will check, but as a “private” road, it is likely to be the responsibility of the house owners adjacent to the road. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Parking in A member of the public asked if anything can be done to limit parking on Bainfield Road. Bainfield Rd.: are not being parked on driveways provided. Tony said that cars can be parked on an adopted road, provided they do so legally. Burns Patrick said that there is a Burns Supper in the Geilston Hall on 6 February. Tickets are Supper: available from himself and Barrie. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Monday 16February 2015 at 8.00pm in the Geilston Hall. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chair. CARDROSS COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE GEILSTON HALL ON MONDAY 16 February 2015 AT 8.00 P.M. WELCOME The Chair welcomed the committee, the Councillors, Laura Merchant (Helensburgh Advertiser), one Representative from SGN (Gas Services) - Gerry Docherty (Site Manager) and 8 members of the public. He reminded all present that the meeting is recorded for the purpose of taking minutes. PRESENT Tony Davey (Convener), Patrick Trust (Vice Convener), Duncan Stirling (Secretary), Gail Steven (Treasurer), Bobbie Beggs, Jo Cameron, Eric Duncan, Jim Hollywood, Lorna Lee, Andrea Steele McLean, Bob Murray, Councillor David Kinniburgh, Councillor Richard Trail, Laura Merchant, Gerry Docherty, and 8 members of the public. APOLOGIES Mike Crowe, Barrie Morton, Councillor Ellen Morton and Michael Wilson. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None. POLICE REPORT Tony said that he had received a report from Inspector Miller. There is not a lot going on in the village. There have been two domestic disputes which have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.