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Introduction by Chair

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Police Report

Police report was received and distributed by email.

In addition the following points were identified:

• There is concern about the changes at the Kingswells Roundabout. ACC have advised that they will implement changes when the weather permits white lining. Ian to request details of the proposed changes.
• The school football pitches have been damaged. Police are aware. Colleen should raise with the parent council.
• CCTV may need to be adjusted at the middle car park.
• Bottles have been left at the lane near Derbeth Place
• Reg does not think a licence is required for the Carol Singing event, but will check and advise if required.

Ian

Colleen

Ian

Reg

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Points from Member of the Public

Concern was raised about the changes to the road layout at the Kingswells roundabout. There is an increase in the number of ‘near misses’ and the flow of traffic through the village. The markings on the roundabout were unclear.

There was general agreement with the comments made, but it was pointed out that the AWPR should resolve many of the current problems at the roundabout and consequently there would be limited funding for other changes.

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Attendees and Apologies

As Above

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Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the previous meetings were approved with the following corrections:

1. “Crossing near Kingswood Drive / Broad dykes has been damaged” should read “The lighting pole at the crossing near Kingswood Drive / Broad dykes has been damaged”

2. “Damage to park benches will be done when the weather becomes better.” should read “Damage to park benches will be repaired when the weather becomes better.”

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Matters Arising (not covered below)

N/A

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Councillors

N/A

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Elaine Sinclair & David Steel ACC

The health check will be rescheduled for January 26 @ 7:45pm

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Treasurers Report

Kingswells Signs

Funding £2,500 will be donated to Kingswells Community Project to progress the signs project.

Kingswells Newsletter

Funding £3,000 will be donated to the Kingswells Community Project to provide a newsletter for Kingswells during 2009.

KCC members should submit any outstanding expenses before the end of December.

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AOCB

Final details of the Carol singing were discussed.

ALL

Details of the newsletter are to be main item at next meeting.

Barrie is to submit the response to recycling point.

Barrie

White Myres – the only valid objection would be the misuse of greenbelt. Tom is to check date, and prepare a response.

Tom

East Middlefield development will go to planning committee on 11^th December.

Benn Reid Garden Centre will be in direct competition with the new Dobbies. The location will be problematic for access as entrance will be available in one direction only. This is another example of inappropriate use of green space network. This is a worrying issue as this was supposed to be ‘special’ and ‘protected’ greenbelt.

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Date of Next meeting:

Next meeting will be on 12^th January, 2009 in coffee shop of Kingswells Community Centre