Meeting
27/02/06
PRESENT
R.Robinson, R.Lee, A.Irvine, T.Davidson, D.McCarry L.Hiddleston, J.McCarry, M.McNeill.

In Attendance
Clackmannanshire Councillor-Eddie Carrick, Alan Senior, Community Warden, Andrew Downie Community Warden, Tracie Duff, Youth Project Worker, Kevin Brown, Sam Podmore.

Welcome and Apologies
Chair R.Robinson welcomed everyone to the meeting apologies from J. Mcdonald and Kelly McKenzie (Housing).

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
Apologies were put forward for the non-appearance of last months minutes a set was produced by the CCC Eddie Carrick who had received them by E-Mail from the chair, Lynn then went and Photocopied them and the minutes were handed out and read they were then Proposed by A.Irvine and seconded by L. Hiddleston.

MATTERS ARISING
The meeting was informed that Tullibody now had two housing officers Kelly McKenzie based at Tillicoultry and Mary Hunter at Alloa it was brought up that parts of Tullibody housing was Ochilveiw Association so an invite would be sent to them to send a representative to our meetings.

PC Caroline Hogg Scotland Police
Was not in attendance.

Community Wardens Report
The wardens informed the Community Council that they had spent 32 hours foot patrol and 10 hours mobile patrol in Tullibody there were 6 uplifts with 2 further proceeding The caravan at Newmills was removed as well as one abandoned car there has been no apparent graffiti and vandalism which is encouraging. There was one incident when youths going up to the golf course were stopped and they voluntary gave the Wardens their carryout.

Margaret Johnson Clacks Housing Dept
The Community Council was informed that Margaret Johnson no longer deals with Tullibody so her replacement Kelly McKenzie was asked to the meeting but sent her apologies for not being able to attend this meeting as she was on holiday.

Tracie Duff (youth project worker)
Tracie attended with Kevin brown who came to try and help with Music bands for the revived Tullibody gala. Tracie informed the Community Council of her recent activities within the village for youth involvement she was at present running a workshop for music D.J.`s and her up and coming plans for under 18`s disco. Tracie asked about the gala and Lynn explained the planned time scale was between 10.30am and 8.30pm with a planned march from St.Serfs church to Alloa road on to main st down delphpond road along manor cres. To the public park. Lynn talked to Kevin about what sort of bands he could arrange and what bands Lynn would like, there was a lot of things Kevin brought up that was needing more discussion like equipment safety and the band playing time to save the meetings time Lynn would contact Kevin about this. Tracie and Kevin along with the wardens left the meeting at this point.

Clackmannanshire Councillor Eddie Carrick`s report
Eddie informed us that there was a planning committee meeting on Thursday and he could not comment on the proposed development at the outskirts of Tullibody in too much detail until the committee’s decision is made public but they had not envisaged a 4 storey block of flats but the initial plan s was for high quality housing and any concerns of the residents would be voiced and plans deferred until consultancy. The proposed Telemast at the top club seems to be too close to two primary schools and a nursery to be given the green light but and if objections to it’s erection it would probably be rejected. CCTV is up and running at the Tron Since Councillor Carrick had given his report and has a heavy schedule he asked to be excused from the rest of the meeting this was agreed and the Chair thanked him for his report and attendance.

SECRETARYS CORRESPONDENCE
The chairman read out secretary’s correspondence
Letter from George Reid
Town and country planning (mast)
Scottish Exec.

TREASURERS REPORT
The present balance stands at £2485.67 the grant for the Internet link has been applied for 4weeks ago but no reply from Clackmannanshire council and since the books are away for our audit we cannot confirm if it has been paid into our account
The Treasurer would like it put in the minutes that she will not be personally liable for money or bills paid out that has not first been passed by committee
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A.O.C.B.

The Chairman read out a letter received from the Ex- Secretary Linda McLean explaining her recent shortcomings in her duties and stating that if she were giving another chance she would be more diligent in the future. The chairman put it to the meeting for discussion and a decision after discussing the matter it was agreed that the decision made at the last meeting would stand and that she was more than welcome to continue as a Community Councillor and that the post of secretary would be filled from the existing Community Councillors.
Mr Sam Podmore was introduced to the Community Council and expressed his wish to become a community councillor; he was proposed by Robert Robinson and seconded by Lynn Hiddleston.
It was at this point that Tilly Davidson regretfully handed in her resignation because of other commitments.
J.McCarry said that he had come across a shop that may be able to get our printer inks from as little as £1 upwards depending on the make of printers since this was cheap we thought as long as he can get receipts he should buy them and the Council would reimburse him
The chairman stated that the now vacant secretaries position would have to be filled, he then asked for nominations for the secretary’s post. As there were no nominations put forward the chairman then asked for a volunteer for the position, Lynn Hiddleston stated that as she was fully occupied organising the gala day and had other commitments she would have taken up the position but would not be able to take up the position until August of this year however if someone was willing to carry out these duties until then and if no one else came forward for the position she would offer herself for nomination. The chairman said he could do these duties until August and Lynn could then be nominated and seconded she then accepted this proposal, as did the rest of the meeting.
Lynn would apply to Ladbrokes for a donation, 500, letters to be sent to Community groups for donations and if they want stalls at the Gala, Local Radio will give free advertising on the run up to Gala day, we will try to organise door to door collection with authorised people.

The chairman and Lynn gave a report of a meeting they had with the chairman of the Tillicoultry gala committee, this meeting was set up to gain information on several point connected to organising a gala day the chairman of the Tillicoultry gala gave us some good information which we had not covered yet and he was impressed by the amount of work that Lynn had done so far stating that we had nearly covered everything.

As there was no other business the chairman thanked everyone for their attendance and closed the meeting

DATE OF NEXT MEETING
24th April 06