COBRA MEETING MONDAY 23rd JANUARY 2012
Present
Joan Moore
Ann Gaunt
Jennifer Gordon
Richard Beith
Alan Moore
Vice-Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Apologies - Neil Gaunt; Hilary Charles
Absent – Cllrs Murray Lyle and Tom Gray
ACTION
1.
Welcome – As Vice-Chairman, Joan welcomed all those attending.
Apologies – noted above.
2.
3.
Minute of Meeting on 21st December 2011 were approved by circulation.
Matters Arising:
Infrastructure Committee feedback – Jennifer had circulated
the relevant text of the Minute. It was agreed that COBRA had
had good coverage at the meeting but no further progress would
be made until Transport Scotland was consulted again.

Contact with MEPs – Ann/Neil to enlist the advice and
assistance of George Lyon as to whether COBRA should forge a
link with a similar rural campaign in Europe with the aim of
dovetailing strategies.

P&K Funding – Alan had investigated this but COBRA is not
eligible

Contact with Blackford Primary School – Joan had visited the
School and spoken to the Head Teacher, Margaret McMillan, who
was interested and would plan a rail and road project. She
would organise some publicity for this. A COBRA Committee
JOAN
member to be asked to speak at the school. Joan to progress
this.

Contact with Newburgh Station Action Group – Richard had
ANN/NEIL
invited representatives to attend the AGM. It was agreed that
COBRA would send them a copy of our response to the 2012
Consultation.
4.
Rail 2014 submission for 20th February.
COBRA not being credited in “Interested parties” – Jennifer had raised this and was
assured this would be rectified in future publications.
Those present ran through the Questions – this draft document to be attached to the
Minute for further discussion.
5.
JENNIFER
2012 AGM
Speakers – Les Montgomery, H Spring – agreed
Steve Montgomery, First ScotRail – No, prior diary commitments
Elaine Murray MSP – No, but contacting colleague – No from colleague
Frazer Henderson from Transport Scotland – No
Jennifer had contacted Colin Howden, Director of Transform Scotland on 17th
January but had no response to date. Jennifer to pursue.
JENNIFER
John McCormick of SAPT also to be contacted.
JENNIFER
It was suggested that Ann and Alan should do a 10 year update on COBRA and
the future. Pat Graham to be invited to speak too.
ANN/ALAN
Bruce Fummey still to confirm if he can be MC again.
Richard to undertake publicity for the AGM – Jennifer to send him list of
media contacts.
6.
Chair’s Report – not covered
7.
Treasurer’s Report – not covered
8.
Secretary’s Report – not covered
9.
AOCB – There was none. Joan closed the meeting by thanking all for
attending and also Richard and Margaret for their hospitality.
JENNIFER
DATE OF NEXT MEETING – SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY at the earlier time of 1900.
To be held at Arcadia Cottage
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