Lambhill Community Council

 LAMBHILL & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Meeting on Wednesday 11^th November 2009  - 7 pm

St. Agnes’ Church Hall, 694 Balmore Rd, Lambhill

M I N U T E S

Members present (7): David CRUICKSHANK (Chairperson); Rebecca LAVERY (Treasurer);  Anne HUTCHINSON (Minute Secretary); Michael NAKONECZNYJ; Anne HALLERAN; (Committee Representative);  Stephanie SIMPSON (Secretary); Don POLSON, 18 Eynort St; 

In attendance (12): Cllr. James MACKECHNIE;  PC David HUTCHISON (Community Police); Frank McCAMBRIDGE, 37 Hillend Rd;  Ann LAWRANCE (YPF);  Michael McKECHNIE (YPE);   Ian McKEE, 57 Hillend Rd., Frances McKEE, 57 Hillend Rd;  Alex DREW (Land & Environmental Services, GCC);  Liz McPHAIL, 102 Knapdale St;  Betty MUIRHEAD, 120 Ashgill Rd;  Maureen GALLAGHER, 30 Hillend Rd;  John Barclay DOUGLAS, 70 Hillend Rd.

(19 present)

1. APOLOGIES/INTRODUCTION/OPENING REMARKS

(a)  Apologies:   Received from: Gerry O’DONNELL (Member); Rev. Noel BARRY (Vice Chairperson); Rev. David WOSTENHOLM (Member);   Lorraine BARRIE (Member); Stephen EGAN (LES);  Anne Marie CALLAGHAN (Member).

(b)    Introduction:  The Chair welcomed all to the meeting.

(c )  Opening remarks:  The Chair reported welcomed Alex Drew of Land and Environmental Services (LES).  He is representing Stephen Egan who is unable to attend. 

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 14^th October 2009: Approved: JBD; seconded   RL.

1. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:  Proposal to increase membership of L&DCC from 12 members to 15.  Chair proposed John Barclay Douglas as Committee Representative (seconded by EMcP); Chair also proposed David Wostenholm (seconded by Anne Halleran).   There is one vacancy remaining.

1. POLICE MATTERS:    13 crimes -   7 detected 6 undetected.      Detected:   2 drinkers;   1 littering; 1 under fireworks regulations;  1 road traffic offence;  1 assault; 1 associated with breach of the peace.   Undetected:   5 vandalisms; 1 under dangerous drugs Act.

      EMcP reported

a)         Dangerous dogs:  One dog in the area has killed another dog.   Dog was not on a lead.

b)            Man walking dog in children’s play area.

©         Children setting fire to cardboard boxes and bread crates in the football arena.  Boxes and crates were obtained from outside local shops.

Postcards:   AH: Distribution of postcards with information re contact telephone numbers to residents in Lambhill -   Not all residents have received these.

PC DH will raise all these points at police office.

1. TASK GROUP UPDATES:

(a)  Allotments (FMcC):  Had meeting with Patricia Ferguson MSP.  She has given name of solicitors in London who act on behalf of trustees:-  Gordon Dadds and Company, 80 Brook St., Mayfair.  A letter has been composed –  copy distributed to all present.   This letter requests that L&DCC be put in touch with the Trustees directly.   L&DCC wish the area restored to allotments for use of local community.   Petition still up-and-running.     JMacK: Has been corresponding with Brodies & Company, Solicitors, Edinburgh.  They have given permission for GCC to go ahead with any required clearance on condition that GCC will be liable for any claims or damages caused.   Further legal advice being sought.   Cost is another issue.  Area between fences at entrance to allotments, badly requires clearing.  JMacK has contacted Land and Environmental Services – matter is in the hands of the Associate Director.  Being investigated. Very difficult to get movement on this issue

(b) Planning permission (SS):  No correspondence received.  GCC has now amended records to record Stephanie Simpson as Secretary of Lambhill & District Community Council.   All future correspondence will be sent directly to SS.

(c) Police liaison (LB):  LB not present to speak to this item.

(d) Litter:    (to be appointed)     See Item 6.0

(e) Youth services liaison (SS):   See item 7.

(f)  History & Heritage (DP + DC):   Personal photographs requested for inclusion in publication.  Visual library.   DVDs being prepared by Troy..

(g) Community garden & Healthy walks (MN):    Garden:   Spring bulbs and fruit bushes being planted. School children from St. Joan of Arc being involved. Children very keen.            Healthy walks:  Well attended.  Approx 18 attend each week.  Leaves  Lambhill canal bridge 11am every Friday followed by lunch at The Bank Roll, Balmore Industrial Estate. Easy walk, approx. 1 hour.   As weather now deteriorating, walkers have been advised to wear appropriate footwear.

MN:  Public access to Forth & Clyde canal for canoes and pontoon:   Access was due to take place this year.  10/15K to be allocated to project.   £100,000 for pontoon  - not to proceed.   DC has contacted British Waterways.  “Access to go ahead but not going to be in a position to do pontoon.” Access to canal will be at Balmore Industrial Estate.  Meeting feels cost of pontoon excessive.  Can more economical pontoon be installed?   How do we keep up communication with British Waterways, Scotland?   Are high costs due to Health & Safety regulations?    Liaison Officer for GCC:  Fiona Murphy.   

1. LAND  & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Alex DREW:

(a)  Footpath 642-664 Balmore Rd:  Council has traced owners of property but has been unable to make contact with them.  As pavement has been left in an unsafe condition, this will be restored within the next few days by Council.

(b) Toddlers play area:   In progress. Surfacing will take place on 12^th November.  Proposed to be completed in 4 weeks time.   Footpaths will be restored.

(c) Litter in “MUGA” (Multi-Use Games Area):    2 litter bins have been installed and emptied 5 times/week.  A further 2 litter bins will be installed in Toddlers play area.  It is hoped this is sufficient – more can be installed if necessary.   Reported that one litter bin has been damaged. This will be repaired ASAP.

RL:  Floodlights in arena:  Residents complaining that lights do not go out until 11 pm.     AD:  This was due to the “clock change” last month.  They will be altered to go out an hour earlier.  

JMacK:   Pleased to see these matters are being attended to.  

A vote of thanks to LES for their quick response to matters raised.

1. “YOUNG POSSIL FUTURE “:  Michael McKECHNIE/Ann LAWRANCE”

MMcK circulated a 2page document re activities in progress.         

AL:  “Flier” circulated re STV programme being transmitted on Tuesday24^th November 6 pm. Chance to win £50,000 for YPF. Telephone voting.  Everyone present encouraged to telephone vote.   10 votes per person permitted. Winning this would mean a great deal to help children in the district.

1. SECRETARY’S REPORT:    

a)      Draft letter to Gordon Dads & Co., Solicitors, re allotment area was circulated by secretary. (see item 5a  of this minute).

b)            Election taking place on Thursday 14^th November – Glasgow North East (seat vacated by Michael Martin, former Speaker of the Houses of Parliament).   Papers re candidates were tabled.

c)    Letter of invitation to meeting: 9.30 on 5^th December.   JBD to attend as L&DCC representative.

d)     Banner for L&DCC meetings.   Draft tabled.  Comments welcomed.  Cost approx £80.   Permission to be sought from Fr. Barry re displaying of notice on St. Agnes Church railings before meetings.   

1. TREASURER’S REPORT:  Cash in hand + bank balance = £557.11

10.ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS:

JMacK reported he had been re-assured by a senior police officer that efforts were being made to ensure that Community Police Officers were available for Community Council meetings.  Constable DH confirmed that Community Police will attend monthly meetings although, due to police annual review of shift patterns, liaison officers may attend.

1. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 9^th December 2009.  

Mulled wine and Christmas pies will be served.

The Chair brought the meeting to a close at 8.20 pm and thanked all for their attendance.

AH/DC/11.11.09