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KILMADOCK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
MINUTE OF MEETING HELD ON 11 JANUARY 2021 AT 7.00PM
BY WAY OF VIDEO CONFERENCE
Participants : Alison McAlpine (Chair), Michelle Ashford, Tony Farrant, David Harding, Sue
Harvey, Ben MacCorquodale, Jim McGroarty and Dougie Morrison
In attendance : Councillor Jeremy McDonald; David Clark (Minute Secretary).
Apologies for absence : Wiesek Chodyniecki, Ken Russell; Councillors Martin Earl and
Evelyn Tweed; Michelle Flynn (Stirling Council) and Police Representatives
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Minute
The minute of the meeting of 14 December 2020 was approved – proposed by
Ben MacCorquodale, seconded by Michelle Ashford -
Matters arising
2b - Promotion funding – it was agreed to continue this matter and to give it a
place on the agenda of the next meeting (Action – Alison McAlpine)7 – Christmas activities – Michelle Ashford and Ben MacCorquodale confirmed
that expressions of thanks had been sent to the appropriate individuals -
Police Report
12/12/20- 08/01/21 Compiled by Constable Lorna Deans
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Police Scotland has received a large number of calls in the Trossachs and
Teith area regarding breaches of the coronavirus regulations. There is now an
online reporting form that can be found on the Police Scotland website. -
On 17/12/20 a vehicle parked on Main Street, Doune was damaged by
another vehicle. -
In the early hours of 24/12/20 a vehicle came off the road at Buchany. The
road was closed for a period of time to allow the vehicle to be recovered. -
Overnight between 12th and 13th December 2020 a quad bike was stolen from
a property on B8032. Enquiries are still ongoing in relation to this.The Police also indicated that there had been an increase in the number of
reports of fraud or attempted fraud and offered appropriate advice
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Chairperson’s Report
The Chairperson, Alison McAlpine express her thanks to those who had helped to
dismantle the Christmas trees and lights. She also reported that she had been
informed that Stirling Council intended to reinstate the Community Support groups
in the light of the continuing pandemic; and that, with others, she had taken a
guided tour of the refurbished toilet facilities in Moray Park. -
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer, Jim McGroarty, reported little movement since the last meeting.
The Kilmadock Community Council Bank Account balance at 11 January 2021 is£10,411.14 which includes funds earmarked or allocated for Community Support,
running costs of the toilets, the new defibrillator cabinet and repairs to Christmas lights. It was agreed that further improvements should proceed to the Commonty
path from funds available for this purpose. -
Secretary’s Report
The Secretary, Michelle Ashford, had no matters to report.
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Community Covid Support
Alison McAlpine intimated that volunteers were now invited for the Community
Support group and that anyone interested should contact her.Ben MacCorquodale reported that in Deanston the soup and rolls provision would
continue at least until the end of January, with the possibility of extension. -
Kilmadock IT Fund (KIT)
Alison McAlpine reported that the new website was now up and running and had
been well received. There had been no action so far in respect of outdated
material on the Doune.co website. -
Planning
There were no matters to report.
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Councillor’s Report
Councillor Jeremy McDonald reported that information on a number of matters,
includingSpaces for People initiatives, would shortly be available. -
Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund
Parking -Tony Farrant reported that there had been no further developments on
parking or green shed proposals. Councillor Jeremy McDonald indicated that
issues were arising from an increase in casual parking by walkers at the Chain
Lodge, causing nuisance to both proprietor and tenant of the house there.Toilets – Tony Farrant reported that a meeting would be held shortly with Stirling
Council to finalise the refurbishment. The Community Counciil expressed itself
content with the draft agreement he had circulated which would not be signed until
all matters were satisfactorily resolved. It was noted that the football club had yet
to carry out agreed work to their part of the premises. -
Kilmadock Development Trust
There were no matters to report.
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Community Action for Deanston
The success of the Santa Parade at Christmas was noted with appreciation.
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Roads
There were no matters to report
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Doune Ponds
Tony Farrant reported that a summary of the fungi report would appear in the next
issue of The Bridge and that the full report would be paced on the website. A further survey would take place after five years. The Fairy Trail had proved to be a
great success. There were doubts about the viability of an Easter Egg hunt in
2021 given the continuing restrictions. -
Christmas Trees and lights
Dougie Morrison reported that repairs to switches would be priced and that all the
lights would be carefully examined before being stored. The Council favoured a
proposal that new lights be priced, with the option of gradually replacing the old
lights when they failed rather than incur repair costs. Dougie Morrison would
investigate options and report.. (Action – Dougie Morrison) -
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Lighting at Health Centre path – Dougie Morrison agreed to contact Gary
Mathers, electrician, to explore the technicalities and options for solar lighting
(Action – Dougie Morrison) -
Community Wifi. – David Harding reported on his investigations with
Aberfoyle Community Council with a view to establishing a community wifi
hotspot, possibly using the old phone box and involving Broadway Partners.
He agreed to investigate further and report. (Action – David Harding) -
Schedule of meetings – with the likelihood of continuing to meet by video
conference for the foreseeable future, it was agreed that the 2021 AGM would
take place at the June meeting.Other Business
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Next Meeting
It was agreed that the next meeting would take place on Monday 8 February 2021
at 7.00pm, again by video conference.
The meeting closed at 7.59pm.