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Introduction by Chair
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Police Report
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The police report was distributed by email.
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There was a house breaking attempt to obtain car keys.
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There have been no reported issues regarding horse mess over the last month.
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The recent changes to Community Policing should result in more foot patrols. The police will park up and walk about. They are interested in where the youth get their drink, and where it is consumed.
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The police are working with schools to educate about the dangers of fire raising.
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There is some concern about the lack of continuity when different officers attend the meetings. Any actions from one meeting need to be answered at the following meeting.
Ian is to enquire if Trevor has a response to the queries raised at the last meeting.
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Police
Ian
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There have been a number of issues with posting advertising signs around Kingswells. The police can only act if the land owner reports the matter.
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Info
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The police are aware of the deadlines for the newsletter.
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Copies of the minutes will be emailed to the police.
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Ian
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There is a perception that some incidents that are reported to the police are not appearing in the police report. KCC is to monitor this in the future.
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KCC
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Points from Member of the Public
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A presentation was given by Keppie Design regarding the proposed development at Home Farm. There have not been any significant changes since the presentation at the meetings arranged for the Main Issues Consultation. Keppie Design will prepare a separate minute for the presentation.
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Keppie Design
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Attendees and Apologies
As Above
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5
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Matters Arising (not covered below)
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N/A
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Wendy Stuart / Peter Stephen
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The sewage issue that was raised by a resident is being addressed. The issue is thought to be related to a septic tank.
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The digging up of verges opposite the shops was to install cables for a communications mast. The mast was refused planning permission several months ago. It is assumed that the installation of the cables was instructed and not cancelled when permission was turned down.
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Approval of Minutes
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Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
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Planning
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N/A
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9
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Accounts
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There has been no expenditure during last month.
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Colleen was authorised to buy £20 M&S vouchers for the auditor and to provide refreshments for the Residents’ Association meeting.
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Colleen
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AOCB
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There were complaints from residents about vehicles on pavements when emptying bins. Stan to write to ACC.
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Stan
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Damaged 30 mph signs have been reported to ACC. The sign at the P&R has still to be reported to the Roads Dept.
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Barrie is to send an email with guidance on the appropriate use of emails.
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Barrie
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Sam reported on some issues raised at the School PTA:
- There have been complaints about the new yellow lines causing difficulties in parking around the school. The result is increased use of the teachers’ car park. The school will promote walking to school;.
- The changes to the playground have been hampered by a problem with the contract. An additional contract will be required to complete the work.
Sam will send more details from his notes by email.
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Sam
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AGM
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Barrie sent her Chair’s Report by email.
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The audited Accounts for 2009 were approved.
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There were no points raised under AOCB
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Date of Next meeting:
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Next meeting will be on 14th June 2010 in coffee shop of Kingswells Community Centre.
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