BALINTORE AND HILTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 5 JULY 2022
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1. WELCOME
Chair welcomed everyone including the members of the public attending.
2. PRESENT
Alastair Gill ( Chair) AG
Brian Gallagher (Treasurer)BG
May Ross (Secretary) MR
Jenny McCann JM
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Members of the public:
Alice Smith
Norma Balfour
Hugh Skinner
Audrey Hudson
3. APOLOGIES
Leighanne Hodgson. Members expressed their best wishes to Leighanne.
Cllr Rawlings
4. APPROVAL OF LAST MINUTES HELD ON 24 May 2022
Unanimously approved.
5. MATTERS ARISING
Cllr Rawlings was going to enquire about the flashing speed sign which was promised for outside the shop. AG to contact HC to see what progress had been made on this matter.
6.POLICE REPORT
No police report at the moment.
7. PLANNING
AG had circulated the latest planning applications in the area. JM commented that the document submitted to the HC certainly had the look of a planning application but reassurances had been given by HC that this was not the case.
8. TDDT REPORT
No update received at present.
9. DEFIBRILLATOR
A training night had been held and was very successful and informative. It is hoped to arrange another night.
Fundraising had been amazing and members thanked those who had contributed.
BG to ask the hall to store the spare pads while he goes on holiday.
10. RESIDENTS COMPLAINTS
Regarding cars and caravans being parked in Rannoch Place, it appears the HC is dealing with this issue.
11. COMMUNITY GROUP UPDATE
*Alice reported on the Hilton Trust PICTs in the Park event which was a great success and especially beneficial to the local children,
*JM asked about the signs at the Hilton Stone which are showing signs of disrepair. Hugh assured the meeting that the matter is in hand to sort the signs out.
* Norma reported that the Polytunnel Facebook Page sets out the events taking place at the PT. She urged members to join.
14. CEMETERY SIGN REQUEST
*Alice requested that something should be done about the cemetery sign. AG will contact Councillor Rhind and ask his advice.
* JM expressed concern regarding the amount of signage on the seafront that are so damaged they are illegible. A discussion took place on who is ultimately responsible for the upkeep of the signs and the stone. A sign audit will be carried out by the Council.
* A lengthy discussion took place on the plans to build a digester plant at Fearn. It is quite apparent there is widespread opposition to the proposal.
It was decided to arrange a public meeting with all interested groups and to make sure it is widely advertised. JM will contact Jamie Stone MP
There being no other business , meeting closed.
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