Yetholm and District Community Council Meeting
Minutes of the Meeting held in Yetholm Youth Hall
Tuesday 28th April 2015 at 7:00PM
Present: Susan Stewart (Chair), Natasha Gray (Secretary), Angela Walker, Mike Marsh, Ann
Marsh, Stephen Broomfield, David Redpath, Russell Taylor, Shane Black, Paul Robson, Charles
Brooker, Sue Rose, Cllr Nicol, Cllr Mountford
Members of the Public: None
Action
Apologies for Absence: None
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted and signed by the Chair.
Matters Arising/Outstanding
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3.1 Business Units: SB needs to speak to James Wauchope before this can be
progressed. Ongoing.
3.2 Potholes: NG sent email, no reply received currently, PR advised that work
appears to have been completed. No Further Action.
3.3 Tennis Club Money: DR not managed to speak to Robin yet. Ongoing.
3.4 Uploading of Minutes to website: RT has had no contact with Graeme, it is felt he
has perhaps lost enthusiasm for maintaining the website. RT and CB will liaise
regarding taking on this role.
3.5 Malcolm McGregor: Plans for a board in the school will be taken forward in the
new school year. No Further Action.
3.6 Previous AGM Minutes: Minutes not found. No Further Action
3.7 Bottle Bank: Signage is being progressed. A recycling bin has also been ordered
for the site. SS advised that another cheque for £81 has been received from the
clothing bank.
3.8 Sand Bag Box: RT advised that this has not yet been delivered, the sand bags
themselves are in the process of being replaced.
3.9 Village Sign: AN advised that a visit has been carried out to assess the current
signs. A sub-group will be convened by AW in order to come up with an idea to
take to SBC. NG will contact Alistair Finnie to inform of this. Ongoing.
3.10 Dalmation Dog; This has been reported. No Further Action.
3.11 Parking on Village Green: SS Followed up, resident advised that the situation is
not as bad now as in the past and she is aware of who to report to if this
worsens. The area around the Manse has also been cleaned up.
Members of the Public – Issues and/or Concerns
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No members of the public present.
Police Report - Community Beat Officer (PC Suzanne Howgego)
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PC Howgego was not present at the meeting but provided a written report which
will be circulated by NG to all members following the meeting; no major
incidents were reported in April. SBlack advised that he is liaising with Police re.
parked cars in the village. RT noted that a party occurred in Deanfield Bank
resulting high noise levels and gnomes being stolen; this was not reported to
police.
Festival Committee Report
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SS referred back to the AGM. The Installation will take place on 1st May which
will also include a presentation to the retired post lady.
Portfolio Presentations- a ‘reshuffle’ will take place at the next meeting in order
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to assign roles to new members.
7.1 Business, Housing and Planning - Shane Black
Plans were received for building on 2 plots at The Venchen, further to those
submitted in 2010. No comments were made and these have to be returned to
SBC. Shane also advised that a stable building is being erected in a field in
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Town Yetholm which neighbours have raised concerns about; this does not
violate any planning regulations. SS will feed this back to residents.
Finance - Angela Walker
No income has been received this month and expenditure has been £10 to
Scottish Power and £10 for the annual subscription to ‘The Bridge’. Councillors
are to give Angela any idea for monies which can be budgeted for throughout the
year. SS suggested that some money be allocated to repair the notice board in
Town Yetholm.
Yetholm Resilience Group - Russell Taylor (Vice Chair)
Nothing to report.
Education - Stephen Broomfield
SB met with Linda McCall who thanked the community council for the £100
cheque donated. Next year the school hope to have 3 classes with 52-3 pupils.
There is a vacancy within the school for an Admin Assistant as the current admin
is on a secondment. Pupils from YPS recently won a plate in the curling
competition and the eco committee won £250 and an ipad.
Grants - David Redpath
Nothing to Report.
Utilities - Paul Robson
Paul raised issues relating to a car parking area in Town Yetholm which is now
signposted a private parking only. PR also advised that he has been in contact
with staff in the village shop relating to maintenance of the cobbled
area/pavement outside the shop and who is responsible for this; NG will send a
letter to the shop.
Health and Social Services - Mike Marsh
MM will check costs of de-fib equipment and posters and review trained lists.
Tourism - Ann Marsh
AM has received requests for Aprons and Postcards which she is getting a quote
for. She will also liaise with local businesses regarding alternative outlets to sell
in.
Chair, Public Events and Website Liaison - Susan Stewart
Nothing to report.
Scottish Borders Councillors Update
SM advised that the SBC scrutiny committee has been reformed for any issues
to be brought forward to. The Kelpies are coming to Kelso. SM also advised that
new guidance has been approved to go out for consultation regarding
replacement windows.
Additional Correspondence
Museum and galleries guide.
Spring clean guide for community led litter-picking project, SB will suggest this to
school.
AOB
Dog Fouling: AM has made posters to put up aiming to discourage dog fouling.
Info Board: the info board for the Penine Way is being replaced and ideas are
needed for the old board.
Village Sign: SB advised that the pole for the village sign near the playing field is
rusting. This will be noted by the sub-group mentioned previously.
Post Office: RT advised he has received complaints that the sorting of letters is
no longer happening at Yetholm Post Office.
Postcards: DR advised that the postcards of Yetholm views have run out, AM will
look into sourcing more of these.
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NG
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AM
The meeting closed at 8.20pm
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 26th May 2015 in Yetholm Youth Hall at 7:00pm