Previous Minutes 09 /12/ 09
LAMBHILL & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Meeting held on Wednesday 9th December 2009 - 7 pm
St. Agnes’ Church Hall, 694 Balmore Rd, Lambhill
M I N U T E S
Members present (13): David CRUICKSHANK (Chairperson); Rebecca LAVERY (Treasurer); Anne HUTCHINSON (Minute Secretary); Lorraine BARRIE; Anne Marie CALLAGHAN; Michael NAKONECZNYJ; Anne HALLERAN; John Barclay DOUGLAS (Committee Representative); Stephanie SIMPSON (Secretary); Don POLSON, 18 Eynort St; Fr. David WOLSTENHOLM; Fr. Noel BARRY (Vice-Chairperson); Gerry O’DONNELL..
In attendance (7): Cllr. James MACKECHNIE; Frank McCAMBRIDGE, 37 Hillend Rd; Mary McCAMBRIDGE, Hillend Rd.. Sarah DOLAN, Hillend Rd. Brian KANE, Maryhill Fire Station; Chris SMITH, Maryhill Fire Station, David QUINN, Maryhill Fire Station.
(20 present)
Mulled wine and Christmas pies were served to all present.
1. APOLOGIES/INTRODUCTION/OPENING REMARKS
(a) APOLOGIES: Willie BAIN, MP; Mary MILLSON; Cllr Keiran WILD..
(b) INTRODUCTION: All present introduced themselves..
(c ) OPENING REMARKS: Chairperson welcomed everyone to the meeting.
A special welcome given to the 3 representatives from Maryhill Fire Station.
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 11th November 2009:
Amendment: Anne Halleran (Member of L&DCC) was recorded in error as “Committee representative”. Otherwise, minutes approved by JBD; seconded by SS.
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Footpath 642-664 Balmore Rd: (JMACK) Work has started to restore surface -
should be completed, weather permitting, within the next few days.
(b) Toddlers play area: Almost complete.
4. POLICE MATTERS: Police not in attendance. No apologies received. (See item 5 © )
5. TASK GROUP UPDATES:
(a) Allotments (FMcC): SS: Reply letter received from Gordon Dadds, London stating that this matter is being handled by Brodies, Solicitors, Edinburgh. Letter to be sent to Brodies asking them to put us directly in touch with Trustees. Who are the Trustees? As a Community Council we wish to establish this.
DC: Has been in touch with Farms and Allotments. Have been referred to Judy Wilkinson who is committed to the movement of allotments. She is prepared to help L&DCC.
JMACK: Request has been made by L&ES to the Legal Department, GCC.
Demolition of “huts”: Letter received from Brodies. GCC would have to accept liability. Local authority cannot undertake this responsibility. Too severe for Council to proceed. Have to be invited by Trustees on to land. Civil action?
(b) Planning permission (SS): Nil to report.
(c ) Police liaison (LB): AH reported concern that no police were present in spite of the fact that we had been assured that someone would attend each meeting. AH requested that LB contact police to ensure minutes and agenda of previous meeting had been received by them. AH confirmed minutes and agenda had been sent by post. JMACK reported attending 3 community council meetings recently, where there was no police representation. DM reported an incident in a shop in Lambhill (next to POST Office) where eggs had been thrown at the owner. Not reported to police. Incident recorded on cctv.
(d) Litter: (Member to be appointed): Reports that more litter bins were required around MUGA play area. Bins are being used, but often overflowing.
“Dog bins” always overflowing.
(e) Youth services liaison (SS): Delighted to report that YPF had been successful in winning £50,000 to be used for the good of the children in the area. Congratulations to YPF and their team. Ann Lawrance from YPF to be invited to next meeting to advise how funds are to be used.
(f) History & Heritage (DP + DC): New unit, Glentanar Place, Balmore Industrial Estate. Heritage corner. Photographs will be displayed.
(g) Community garden & Healthy walks (MN):
(i) Garden: Bad weather hampering activities. New potting shed starting next year. DW Community garden at St. Matthews being planned for next year.
(ii) Healthy walks: Progressing every Friday. Will stop over the festive season. Winter Walk arranged in Springburn Park on Thursday 17th December 1.30. Participants from several walking groups across the north of the city invited. Approx 50 expected.
- SECRETARY’S REPORT:
(i) Questionnaire received re refuse collection. It is proposed refuse collection workers will work 4 days on/4 days off, resulting in altered collection times, including Sunday collections. All responses were positive. Questionnaire will be completed and returned by specified date.
(ii) Recycling: Pointed out that there was no recycle area in Lambhill. Suggestion that we should consider requesting area for recycling. Discuss at next meeting.
(iii) DC circulated questionnaire from Canal Area Committee re agenda setting exercise. Feedback required. To be completed and returned. Discuss in full at next meeting.
- TREASURER’S REPORT: Cash in hand + bank balance = £557.11
8. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS:
(a) Maryhill Fire Station: Members of Maryhill Fire Station circulated leaflets offering free fire check to all householders. Contact telephone numbers on leaflets. All inspections are free. All present urged to take up the offer. DC reported to Fire Officers that there had been several fires in Lambhill over the last few years. Meeting informed that they could contact Station Commander if more detailed information required. Suggestion that we invite him to a future meeting.
(b) MMcC reported broken fence at foot of Hillend Rd around allotment area. Being used by children to enter allotments. Has reported Council but no repairs carried out.
(c ) Kingarth House area: Concern raised re this site. Should this item be included on “Task Group” list? L&DCC need to know future plans for this area.
(d) SD: Reported “dog fouling” at the top of Hillend Road. Responsibility of Community Safety Services.
(e) Banner: To advertise L&DCC meetings, has been ordered.
Permission to be sought from Fr. Barry re attaching banner to chapel railings.
(f) GHA: DP reported delay in renovation of houses in Eynort Street. RL pointed out that last Monday there was an “open day” at GHA Housing Office, Knapdale Street, and offering information to all Lambhill residents re present state of affairs. All residents received letter to this effect. It is understood this event was not well attended. DP advised to contact Craig Adair, Housing Officer,
9. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday13th January 2010.
The Chair brought the meeting to a close at 8.30 pm and wished everyone present a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year 2010.