2020 Agendas and Minutes - Bowling and Milton Community Council
Bowling and Milton Community Council
Annual General Meeting
Minutes: ‘Zoom Meeting’ 15th December 2020 at 7.15pm
Present
Councillors: None
CC Councillors: Shona Brown, Kirstin Savage, Jim Thomson and Tine McMillan, Sam McMillan
Police: None
WDC Officers: Suzanne Mason, Communities Empowerment Officer and Agnes Pollock Communities Project Worker
Visitors: None
Note: No current Chairperson in office.
Acting Chairperson for this meeting: Jim Thomson welcomed everyone to the meeting.
WDC Officers present to support BMCC in Zoom Meeting.
Apologies
Councillors: Ian Mclaren, Brian Walker,
CC Councillors: Ian McBride
WDC Officer: Brian Simpson (Agnes Pollock present in Brian’s place)
Police Report
- None
- Recognition given of police presence at most meetings since last AGM
Minutes/Matters Arising previous Minutes
- None
Approval of Minutes
- Proposed: Jim Thomson Seconded: Kirsten Savage
Chairpersons Report
None as no permanent Chairperson in post
Secretary’s Report
- Most correspondence now sent by email to CC’s therefore improving distribution.
- New portable Wi-Fi unit in use is successful.
- Provision of defibrillator delayed due to Covid 19 lockdown.
- CC Forum Training Pack for new and existing CC’s Completed but not yet circulated due to Covid 19 lockdown.
Treasurer’s Report
- Audit information not provided.
- Balance in bank today is £853.17
Planning Report
- Proposed housing beyond upper basin in Bowling has involved Jackie Baillie, MSP due to an inconsistent report by Scottish Canals.
- At a ‘Zoom’ meeting organised by Scottish Canals an artist impression of the high line of the old railway line at Bowling Basin leading to the cycle path showed detail of a viewpoint that will be provided. As a result, there will be a loss of privacy for some residents which is of concern. Seems there is little that can circumvent this outcome as going ahead as planned. Disappointing turnout of Bowing residents attending.
- Old Esso Terminal site’s work has slowed down due to Covid19 lockdown.
- Sheephill Quarry – Objection raised by Planning Officer on behalf of BMCC. Excambion Agreement consent granted in 1949 still applies. On 11th November 2020 WDC Planning Officer attended WDC Planning Committee Meeting. No response at the meeting from William Thompson & Son, Quarry Owners as no representative from the company was present. Planning decision delayed until December and then until January 2021. Concerns from the residents of Milton, particularly of Miltonhill, will be raised concerning the changes to the Excambion details as well as the objection to any destruction of the historic fort on site that is proposed. In regard to this matter officers from Historic Environment Scotland will also be present at the meeting.
Treasurer’s Report
- Audit information not provided
- Balance in bank today is £853.17
Election of Office Bearers
- Chairperson/Vice-Chairman: No-one elected. To allow the meetings to continue the Chairperson will be appointed on a rotational basis.
Re-election of Office Bearers:
- Secretary Shona Brown: Proposed by Tine McMillan
Seconded by Jim Thomson
- Treasurer Tine McMillan: Proposed by Kirsten Savage
Seconded by Jim Thomson
- Planning Officer Jim Thomson: Proposed by Sam McMillan
Seconded by Shona Brown
Date of Next Annual General Meeting
The Bowling and Milton Community Council AGM will take place on
Tuesday 21st September 2021 at 7.15pm. Venue to be arranged.
Bowling and Milton Community Council
Annual General Meeting
Minutes: ‘Zoom Meeting’ 15th December 2020 at 7.15pm
Present
Councillors: None
CC Councillors: Shona Brown, Kirstin Savage, Jim Thomson and Tine McMillan, Sam McMillan
Police: None
WDC Officers: Suzanne Mason, Communities Empowerment Officer and Agnes Pollock Communities Project Worker
Visitors: None
Note: No current Chairperson in office.
Acting Chairperson for this meeting: Jim Thomson welcomed everyone to the meeting.
WDC Officers present to support BMCC in Zoom Meeting.
Apologies
Councillors: Ian Mclaren, Brian Walker,
CC Councillors: Ian McBride
WDC Officer: Brian Simpson (Agnes Pollock present in Brian’s place)
Police Report
None. Recognition given of police presence at most meetings since last AGM
Minutes/Matters Arising previous Minutes
None
Approval of Minutes
Proposed: Jim Thomson Seconded: Kirsten Savage
Chairpersons Report
None as no permanent Chairperson in post
Secretary’s Report
- Most correspondence now sent by email to CC’s therefore improving distribution.
- New portable Wi-Fi unit in use is successful.
- Provision of defibrillator delayed due to Covid 19 lockdown.
- CC Forum Training Pack for new and existing CC’s Completed but not yet circulated due to Covid 19 lockdown.
Treasurer’s Report
- Audit information not provided.
- Balance in bank today is £853.17
Planning Report
- Proposed housing beyond upper basin in Bowling has involved Jackie Baillie, MSP due to an inconsistent report by Scottish Canals.
- At a ‘Zoom’ meeting organised by Scottish Canals an artist impression of the high line of the old railway line at Bowling Basin leading to the cycle path showed detail of a viewpoint that will be provided. As a result, there will be a loss of privacy for some residents which is of concern. Seems there is little that can circumvent this outcome as going ahead as planned. Disappointing turnout of Bowing residents attending.
- Old Esso Terminal site’s work has slowed down due to Covid 19 lockdown.
- Sheephill Quarry – Objection raised by Planning Officer on behalf of BMCC.
Excambion Agreement consent granted in 1949 still applies. On 11th November 2020 WDC Planning Officer attended WDC Planning Committee Meeting. No response at the meeting from William Thompson & Son, Quarry Owners as no representative from the company was present. Planning decision delayed until December and then until January 2021. Concerns from the residents of Milton, particularly of Miltonhill, will be raised concerning the changes to the Excambion details as well as the objection to any destruction of the historic fort on site that is proposed. In regard to this matter officers from Historic Environment Scotland will also be present at the meeting.
Treasurer’s Report
- Audit information not provided
- Balance in bank today is £853.17
Election of Office Bearers
Chairperson/Vice-Chairman: No-one elected. To allow the meetings to continue the Chairperson will be appointed on a rotational basis.
Re-election of Office Bearers
Secretary Shona Brown: Proposed by Tine McMillan. Seconded by Jim Thomson
Treasurer Tine McMillan: Proposed by Kirsten Savage. Seconded by Jim Thomson
Planning Officer Jim Thomson: Proposed by Sam McMillan. Seconded by Shona Brown
Date of Next Annual General Meeting
The Bowling and Milton Community Council AGM will take place on Tuesday 21st September 2021 at 7.15pm. Venue to be arranged.
Bowling & Milton Community Council
16th March 2021 at 7pm by ‘Zoom’ Invitation
Agenda
Standing Items:
1. Welcome and Introductions and Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
2. Police Report
3. Previous Minutes
4. Chairpersons Report
5. Councillors Report
6. Secretary’s Report
7. Treasurer’s Report
8. Planning Report
9. Bowling and Milton Matters
10. Guests
11. AOCB
12. Date and Time of Next Meeting: Provisionally 20th April 2021 by Zoom Invitation Meeting.
Contacts
secretary@bowlingmiltoncc.org.uk chairperson@bowlingmiltoncc.org.uk
treasurer@bowlingmiltoncc.org.uk planning@bowlingmiltoncc.org.uk
Bowling and Milton Community Council Meeting
Minutes: ‘Zoom Meeting’ 15th December 2020 at 7.15pm.
This ordinary meeting followed on from the AGM.
Present
Councillors: None
CC Councillors: Shona Brown, Kirstin Savage, Jim Thomson and Tine McMillan, Sam McMillan
Police: None
WDC Officers: Suzanne Mason, Community Empowerment Officer and Agnes Pollock, Community Project Worker
Visitors: None
No current Chairperson in office. Acting Chairperson for this meeting: Jim Thomson welcomed everyone to the meeting.
WDC Officers present to support BMCC in Zoom Meeting.
Apologies
Councillors: Ian Mclaren, Brian Walker,
CC Councillors: Ian McBride
WDC Officer: Brian Simpson (Agnes Pollock present in Brian’s place)
Police Report
None available. Noted that the Police support during the first Covid 19 lockdown was recognised in dealing with lots of younger people passing through Bowling at the time. Thank expressed from BMCC for all work they carried out in response to requests.
Minutes/Matters Arising previous Minutes
None
Approval of Minutes
Proposed: Jim Thomson Seconded: Kirsten Savage
Councillors Report
None
Visitors Report
None
Planning Report
- Old Esso Terminal site’s work has slowed down due to Covid 19 lockdown.
- Sheephill Quarry. Objection raised by Planning Officer on behalf of BMCC. Excambion Agreement consent granted in 1949 still applies. On 11th November 2020 Planning Officer attended Planning Committee Meeting. No response at the meeting from William Thompson & Son as no representative from the company was present. Planning decision delayed until December and then until January 2021. Concerns from the residents of Milton, particularly of Miltonhill, will be raised concerning the changes to the Excambion details as well as the objection to the destruction of the historic fort on site. Officers from Historic Environment Scotland will also be present at the meeting.
- Bowling Basin Developments for the future may include a walkway to Bowling station. Current works costing £6.5 million, included in these costs are £1 million for refurbishment of Customs House and £1 million for refurbishment of the Arches which are now currently lying empty and not being used. It is frustrating in these works that the current toilet facilities for visitors is located in a Portakabin. It is important that the social and environmental character of the village is stressed and maintained throughout these works and development.
Action:
- Old Esso Terminal site: Planning Officer will be in touch with Stuart Robertson Feb/March when he will once again stress the importance of the castle due to the Charles Rennie Mackintosh connection.
- Sheephill Quarry: Planning Officer will be invited to Planning Meeting scheduled for January 2021.
Treasurer’s Report
- Audit information not provided.
- Balance in bank today is £853.17
- EE Wi-Fi cost £15 monthly; wreaths for Memorials paid; paint for Milton Park fencing paid.
- No CC Grant has been applied for
Action:
- Books to be audited
- The Community Empowerment Officer will clarify the situation regarding the CC Grant
Secretary’s Report
- Scottish Water/Caledonia Water continues with extensive work in the King George V Field Milton throughout all of Covid 19 lockdown, work originally due to finish in March 2020. This resulted in large areas of the park being out of bounds. Recognition given to the tolerance of Milton residents for their patience and understanding. Park improvements due to take place as agreed with WDC officers were postpones as a result.
- Provision of defibrillator delayed due to Covid 19 lockdown.
- Situation of Milton schoolchildren shelter on A82 still not resolved.
Action:
- Monitoring of all work in King George V Field, Milton
- To pursue installation of defibrillator following Covid 19 lockdown
- To pursue shelter on A82 for schoolchildren
Guests
None present.
Bowling / Milton Matters
Action:
- Secretary raised issue regarding Leisure trust bills that had not been paid on time escalating to Sheriffs Officer and requested that the community Empowerment Officer take the matter forward given the personal nature of this action. Secretary stated that in these circumstances should the matter not be passed back to the Communities Team to liaise with the Community Council affected. The community empowerment office agreed to take this matter forward and notify BMCC of the outcome. In the interim suggested the Treasurer be the named person on the bills.
- CC advised of the Bay Inn, Bowling being closed since Covid 19 lockdown. Hopes to be open in March 2021 at the earliest.
- CC suggested we encourage residents of the villages of Old Kilpatrick, Bowling and Milton to continue to support local businesses and support any vulnerable older people in our areas over the next few months.
- Secretary advised that emails were being returned from WDC Councillors as unsent and that WDC Church street Office remained closed. Community Project Officer advised Bridge Street Office was open and she would investigate the issue with the email problem and advise of the outcome.
AOCB
The Acting Chairperson thanked everyone for their attendance.
Date of Next Meeting
Proposed ‘Zoom’ meeting on Tuesday 19th January 2021 at 7pm.