Barr Community Council Meeting

 

Thursday 11th November 2010

Village Hall 7.00pm

 

Present  Mr J Wilson(JW) Chairperson, Mr W Dunlop(WD) Treasurer,

Mr J Craig(JC) Secretary, Mr J Leil(JL), Mr A Smith(AS),

Councillor A Oattes(AO), Ms J Whittaker(JW2) from Ailsa Horizons,

Yvonne Wilson(YW) and Gavin McKellar(GM) Strathclyde Police.

 

 

 

1 Apologies. Mrs J Rumbold, Mr J Gracie and Mr S Smith.

 

2 Register of Interest. None.

 

3 Barr Village Survey. The final act relating to the village survey to be carried

out by Ailsa Horizons(AH) will be to produce an information leaflet

summarising  the survey findings for distribution. Included in this leaflet will

be the news of the formation of the Barr Community Development Company

(BCDC). Barr Community Council (BCC) will make sure that the leaflet is

delivered to every household. JW2 advised that for the sake of credibility with

possible future funding bodies a good percentage of local people should be

encouraged to become members of the new development company.

It was agreed that, when set up, the development company should actively

pursue the possibility of acquiring a revenue producing wind turbine for the

benefit of Barr. JW agreed that this could be sited on his land at Nether Barr  

Farm for only a nominal rent.

JW2 also drew attention to the limited public transport facilities for the village

highlighted by the survey. This could be an area where BCC could be active

in preventing any reduction in service or even lobby for an improvement. This

could be done by assessing the actual need and pressing for that level of service

to be provided.

The meeting recognised the work that had gone into the village survey and

thanked AH for undertaking this on our behalf.

 

4 Police Report. There have been no local incidents of note during the last month.

GM said that probably due to the rising market for scrap metal opportunistic

thefts of items that can be sold for scrap are on the increase. His advice is to

take the registration number of any suspicious vehicle and pass this onto him at

Girvan. He can then check if the owners appear to have a legitimate reason for

being where they were. Fox lamping can also be used as a cover for illegal

activity and he is asking landowners and farmers to try to identify who is lamping

on their land and again to report anything suspicious.

 

5 Minutes of last meeting. These were accepted as accurate.

Proposed JL, seconded AS.

 

 

6 Matters arising.

6.1 JC reminded all members of the evidence of identity requirement. All present

confirmed that they had attended to this.

6.2 JC confirmed that he had signed off the village survey report and on behalf of

BCC authorised its distribution.

6.3 An e-mail was sent to Michael Carr suggesting a meeting. He has asked us to

propose a date and he will come if available. Since there is no December

meeting it was agreed to invite him in January.                     JC

6.4 An e-mail was sent to Kenny Dalrymple asking for another site meeting

regarding the Pinmore Road junction.

6.5 A letter was sent to Coriolis Energy alerting them to the existence of Carrick

Futures(CF) and suggesting that they contact CF direct.

6.6 An e-mail was sent to Stratton MacDonald saying that we do not want the

recycling station at present. He has responded to say that we should let him

know if we change our minds.

6.7 An e-mail was sent to Kenny Dalrymple asking when the stretch of the

Newton Stewart road from the village to the Milton Bridge junction will be

repaired.

6.8 The BCC vacancy has been advertised for the last three weeks. No response

as yet.

 

7 Treasurer’s Report. WD reported that with all bills paid to date account

balances total £13958.88.

 

8 Secretary’s Report

8.1 We have received notice of the latest South Ayrshire Council(SAC)

consultation exercise. The Big Budget Challenge. Various venues throughout

South Ayrshire. The Girvan meeting is at 7pm in Girvan Academy on

23rd November 2010.

8.2 We have been invited to take out personal liability insurance by a firm called

Bluefin. After discussion it was decided not to respond.

8.3 We have been informed of an army exercise which will take place locally

between 11th and 27th November2010. The appropriate notices have posted

throughout the village.

8.4 Central Scotland Green Network(CSGN) design brief and the Carrick Tourism

Strategy Group(CTSG). AO gave a brief summary of the composition and aims

and objectives of these. Basically the CSGN design brief is a Forestry

Commission initiative aimed at linking established walks, paths and rights of

way with the increasing number of wind farm access roads for walkers and

cyclists. The CTSG on the other hand is a more informal group working with

SAC and in conjunction with the aims for tourism development of the Carrick

Community Councils Forum(CCCF) is made up of organisations and individuals

interested in promoting all aspects of tourism and recreational opportunities in

Carrick. Essentially an advisory body reporting to the CCCF.

 

9 Planning Matters. There were three notifications relating to Barr.

9.1 Alteration and extension to dwelling house at Strawberry Fields.

9.2 Internal alterations to Alton Albany House (listed building).

9.3 Application to convert garage on Changue Road to a dwelling house. Permitted.

 

 

10 Funding Applications. Barr Community Association(BCA) £500 for

Christmas Lights for the village. Granted.

 

11 Open Forum. There were no members of the public present.

 

12 AOB

12.1 JL gave a resume of the CCCF meeting that he had attended on 9th November

2010. Of particular interest were applications to CCCF for access to the CF

wider Communities fund. These were- Dailly Scout Group £1048 for hall repairs,

Maybole Community Council £12000 to £17000 to improve the appearance of

commercial premises on Maybole Main Street, Club Diamonds £5000

contribution to instructors wages and expenses, CCCF £1500 to pay administration

costs. JL is also seeking volunteers to help run the village website. Anyone

interested should contact JL.

JL also said that he had heard that Dailly Community Council was holding a

public meeting to inform people of the work of the Community Council. Should

we do the same? After some discussion we decided against this.

12.2 AS gave an update with position of the Barrometer since publication lapsed with

particular reference to the ownership of the photocopier. BCA was asked to take

over the copier but are neither willing or able to unless the barometer officially

ceases to exist. This is not the case. Village organisations still have access to it

and it is still in regular use. It is hoped that a new editor will come forward and

that publication can be resumed.

12.3 JC referred to the up coming Christmas Fayre being organised by BCA and asked

if the BCC wanted to take a stall. We declined.

12.4 Date of next meeting. The need for a meeting in December was discussed and it

was decided not to have one. JC to inform hall keeper police and members not present. JC

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.15pm

The date of next meeting is 13th January 2011.