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<title>Kintore &#x26; District Community Council minutes</title><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/index.html</link><description>Minutes of meetings of Kintore &#x26; District Community Council</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2008 Kintore &#x26; District Community Council</dc:rights><dc:date>2010-08-23T08:56:06+01:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:30:44 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title>Minutes of meeting July 20&#x2c; 2010</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Minutes</category><dc:date>2010-08-23T08:56:06+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/9a69fe0d6e1ce9ba21ba8f9d3a1bd4aa-118.html#unique-entry-id-118</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/9a69fe0d6e1ce9ba21ba8f9d3a1bd4aa-118.html#unique-entry-id-118</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cruickshank of the problems he is encountering regarding the use of the Community house at Cairnie Brae and because of the &pound;75,000.00 the Council are saying that it would cost for conversion and if it was to be withdrawn as a facility then the Police would lose out on a facility to co ordinate with the community.


...Cruickshank told the Meeting that he spoke with some youths after attending last month&rsquo;s Meeting to gauge their thoughts on the Hub as a facility for them and he reported that they told him that it was &ldquo;not attractive&rdquo; to them.


...Alan Rae of Frank Knight tried to contact Kenny (but he was on holiday) regarding Hamish McDonald&rsquo;s proposed plans but it was too late to submit our support but KDCC will do this during the period of consultation.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting June 15&#x2c; 2010</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Minutes</category><dc:date>2010-06-15T10:47:46+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/6333fad1a3f12fb2c85123e78a3a6525-116.html#unique-entry-id-116</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/6333fad1a3f12fb2c85123e78a3a6525-116.html#unique-entry-id-116</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sgt Cruickshank also stated that  Police were keen to liase with residents to set up Neighbourhood Watch scheme and also that a PSP programme is in place for Kintore and is to be developed further.


...Lorna Gillespie came along to join the Meeting at 7.30ish and informed the Meeting that the Church is giving up the Chronicle and to discuss the possibility of KDCC supporting and providing news and information to a new Newsletter to be known as Kintore Konnect (proposed name). 

...Ann also suggested that Mabel Coutts be given a token or gift for her work with the hanging baskets and the members agreed.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting April 20&#x2c; 2010</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Minutes</category><dc:date>2010-04-20T10:43:08+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/47ff6e3dd8a582e191229ddca5432182-115.html#unique-entry-id-115</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/47ff6e3dd8a582e191229ddca5432182-115.html#unique-entry-id-115</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Councillor Ford said the level of public sector money required  for the new school is substantial and he thinks it will be difficult to obtain


...Graham told of complaints received as to there being no bus stop on Halforest Avenue yet but that the bus shelter had gone up at Sunnyside Road


...Mr Hunneyball KDCC  for allowing him to sit in on the Meeting and invited everyone to come along to the next Form Meeting on 29th June which is also the AGM.The Forum are looking for a new Chairman as he is to stand down.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting May 18&#x2c; 2010</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Minutes</category><dc:date>2010-05-18T10:31:02+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/f34a5e0bb3e7c0275392d8ead142d2d8-113.html#unique-entry-id-113</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/f34a5e0bb3e7c0275392d8ead142d2d8-113.html#unique-entry-id-113</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Joan suggested &pound;500.00 be paid from KDCC funds towards the Annual OAP&rsquo;s Outing which is to take place on 30th June2010 to Balmoral Castle

...A Meeting is to take place between Social Work, KDCC, Councillors, Police to discuss a way forward to tackle youth disorder in the Brae Crescent, Carnie Brae Area.

...When plans are ready a meeting will be arranged with local residents to reassure them regarding lighting, noise, security and the management of the caf&eacute;.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Monthly meeting March 16&#x2c; 2010</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Minutes</category><dc:date>2010-04-08T15:53:10+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/5df3958db62dbb05c3a174261c092ff7-112.html#unique-entry-id-112</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/5df3958db62dbb05c3a174261c092ff7-112.html#unique-entry-id-112</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Additionally, Kenny asked whether it was feasible to create a slip road to the A96 from the Gaughhill roundabout, at the south end of Hallforest Avenue, as that would take substantial traffic from that area south onto the A96 without having to negotiate the junction near the Torryburn Hotel, or the one at Broomhill. 

...The next meeting will take place on Thursday 18 March, where Vicky Thomson, the LEADER manager from the Council, will be present to advise on what is required to get the funding, in addition to her meeting the main players and get a feeling for the The Bothie project. 


...Having attended the last Hall Committee meeting on 1 March,  Kenny was able to advise that the Hall Committee had decided that each organisation which uses the Hall would have to nominate 2 persons to attend these meetings and either become Committee members or support those who are.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Monthly meeting February 16&#x2c; 2010</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Minutes</category><dc:date>2010-02-19T16:44:15+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/4a452a82465ab0e7125b4a76126b1415-111.html#unique-entry-id-111</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/4a452a82465ab0e7125b4a76126b1415-111.html#unique-entry-id-111</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[He also told the Meeting that Aberdeenshire Council are to debate the Main Issues Report at the end of March, so community comments were needed before then regarding land zoned for housing and that if Kintore is to expand, an additional school would be needed. 

...Kenny stated that it was most unusual for a land owner to seek the Community Council&rsquo;s views as to what is needed in an area and he asked Community Councillors for their views.  

...Flooding on Kintore to Hatton of Fintray road: Kenny reported meeting with Ian Rendall Garioch Roads Manager on 22/1/10, when this and other matters contained in the Minutes of the last meeting had been discussed.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting January 19&#x2c; 2010</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Monthly meeting</category><dc:date>2010-01-19T10:28:00+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/e4cfe012079fc14cf0967c39148036e7-110.html#unique-entry-id-110</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/e4cfe012079fc14cf0967c39148036e7-110.html#unique-entry-id-110</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[PRESENT: Kenny Thomson (Chairman), Graham McDonald (Vice Chairman), Joan Thomson (Treasurer), Members Ava Rennie ,Drew Cullinane, Sheila Gray, Ann Marston and Councillors Cullinane, Ford and Hood, Constable Darren Cochrane, and community members Georgina Payne, Lesley Monaghan and Linda Paterson.

...Hamish McDonald who came to do a presentation on their application for 9 houses to be built on the site of Cottown Caravan Park which has been vacant for the past two years. 

...Nothing to report, other than the &lsquo;Planning Training&rsquo; session for Community Councillors, arranged for 12 January had to be cancelled due to the weather, but a rearranged date has been set for 26th January.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting October 20&#x2c; 2009</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Monthly meeting</category><dc:date>2009-10-20T09:02:25+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/7cabfa6dcb292a96af898d39103d9623-109.html#unique-entry-id-109</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/7cabfa6dcb292a96af898d39103d9623-109.html#unique-entry-id-109</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[On Sunday 25th |October 2009 a team of local police officers will be playing a team of local youths to coincide with new signage being unveiled at the Howieslap pitch.


...In addition from the same Kintore resident a request that the &ldquo;white van&rdquo; which is usually parked permanently at the bus stop between Castle Walk and Nicol Road be advised to park his van in such a position that passengers waiting at the bus stop can see the bus coming and likewise the bus drivers are able to see them.  

...11	Complaints about drivers being heavy on the brakes and accelerator, buses moving off before passengers were seated, drivers not sticking to speed limits and drivers failing to stop at the raised kerbs.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting November 17&#x2c; 2009</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Monthly meeting</category><dc:date>2009-11-17T14:30:29+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/98cb12dacf8ee8f771590d7aa3c10489-108.html#unique-entry-id-108</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/98cb12dacf8ee8f771590d7aa3c10489-108.html#unique-entry-id-108</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Graham asked Constable Cochrane about Neighbourhood Watch Schemes for Kintore and was advised of how these schemes worked i.e. they are run by the communities, with Police support, but there has been mixed success in the past. 

...Mrs McDonald stated that the &pound;290 cost would be met by C & M McDonald and Kenny will meet with them to finalise some issues, prior to the Plans being submitted for Planning Permission.


The proposed Town Park will be an important development for Kintore residents and Graham raised it again, but Councillors reported that the Planning Application had not yet appeared on the Agenda of a Planning Committee Meeting.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of AGM</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>AGM</category><dc:date>2009-09-22T14:29:40+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/c9cc470ef6630a3b73d6a48ebb1f120f-107.html#unique-entry-id-107</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/c9cc470ef6630a3b73d6a48ebb1f120f-107.html#unique-entry-id-107</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[PRESENT: Kenny Thomson (Chairman), Graham McDonald (Vice Chairman), Joan Thomson (Treasurer), Sheila Gray, Ann Marston, Ken White, Councillors Cullinane and Hood, Mr Will Clark, Inverurie Advertiser, residents Linda Patterson and Lesley Monaghan. 

...The Chairman reported that information regarding KDCC seeking volunteers had been publicised in the Inverurie Advertiser, Kintore Library, in the Local Hub on the www.kintore.org.uk website. 

...The Chairman thanked him, on behalf on KDCC for his work over 3 years and personally for the assistance he had given the Chairman in his first year in post.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting September 22&#x2c; 2009</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Monthly meeting</category><dc:date>2009-09-22T14:28:57+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/c7586e041fccfb626dc6fbcbfec68068-106.html#unique-entry-id-106</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/c7586e041fccfb626dc6fbcbfec68068-106.html#unique-entry-id-106</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Report contained requests to inform members of the public about thefts of items from the building trade and to be vigilant re persons who &lsquo;cold call&rsquo; at doors, as a male had been charged with trading without a licence. 

...A date of Tuesday 6 October has been set for this meeting, which will take place at the Hub and KDCC members were encouraged to attend.


...The Chairman advised the Meeting of a quantity of furniture (16 chairs and tables) which were donated by an oil company and are currently stored in Graham&rsquo;s garage, but are ultimately intended for use in the Youth Caf&eacute; when it is built. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting August 17&#x2c; 2009</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Monthly meeting</category><dc:date>2009-08-17T14:27:51+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/aa260da4b27b23807061dfc619fc8d9f-105.html#unique-entry-id-105</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/aa260da4b27b23807061dfc619fc8d9f-105.html#unique-entry-id-105</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Hub sales are up and now looking in a position to employ another member of staff. 

...It is of note that 4 of these offences are due to travelling in excess of 100mph with the top speed recorded at 124mph.


...Isabel Stirling The question was raised by Isobel Stirling if there is going to be the same amount of houses being built. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting June 15&#x2c; 2009</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Monthly meeting</category><dc:date>2009-06-15T14:27:01+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/d9ac2cba4ce395e317d4e68c8843a2e7-104.html#unique-entry-id-104</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/d9ac2cba4ce395e317d4e68c8843a2e7-104.html#unique-entry-id-104</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Town Park: The original plan for a Town Park has been greatly reduced by the developers (from 4.5 to 3.6 hectares). 

...The Main Issues Report Response Form for the local development Plan 2009 has to be returned by 10am on Monday 6th July and everyone is urged to send your comments to Aberdeenshire Council. 

...Graham kindly said that a percentage of the Local Hub takings (from the opening on 13 June) shall go towards the cost, if KDCC members assisted on the day. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting May 18&#x2c; 2009</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Monthly meeting</category><dc:date>2009-05-18T14:26:05+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/0d900f3f1f6d42c7a2fc0f89ba6fce0d-103.html#unique-entry-id-103</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/0d900f3f1f6d42c7a2fc0f89ba6fce0d-103.html#unique-entry-id-103</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cllr Ford reported the Halt may be provided sooner than expected, as an official announcement re Kintore had been made at the very recent re-opening of the Laurencekirk Station.


A Council arranged meeting will be held on the 4th June at Kintore Primary School in the Assembly Hall at 7.00pm when everyone has been urged to attend. 

...Toilets Kenny reported having received a letter from a member of the public re Public Toilets, in which reference was made to a Comfort Partnership scheme formed through the Council. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting April 20&#x2c; 2009</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Monthly meeting</category><dc:date>2009-04-20T14:24:58+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/3c95b6936236c29660fc3c8324c2ccb4-102.html#unique-entry-id-102</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/3c95b6936236c29660fc3c8324c2ccb4-102.html#unique-entry-id-102</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Graham McDonald conducted this meeting in the absence of Kenny Thomson and Ann Marston took the minutes in absence of Christine Stamper and Joan Thomson.


...Graham asked for the cheque for &pound;500 agreed at a previous meeting, but as Kenny's signature was required, it will have to be handed over at a later date. 

...It was agreed that the money raised from the Summer Festival stall, will go towards the cost of the bus for the Senior Citizen Outing. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting March 16&#x2c; 2009</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Monthly meeting</category><dc:date>2009-03-16T14:24:08+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/1f0299f6ecb72521903becd3f6f1c81b-101.html#unique-entry-id-101</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/1f0299f6ecb72521903becd3f6f1c81b-101.html#unique-entry-id-101</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Subsequent to the February meeting, some feedback on Graham&rsquo;s Report had been received from KDCC members and the Meeting with Developers and Landowners had taken place on 25 February as planned. 

...The outcome of a submission to Companies House for Company status for Action Kintore is also awaited and if successful, charitable status can also then been formalised, as earlier &lsquo;approval in principle&rsquo; had been received from the Office of the Scottish Charities Regulator (OSCR).


...Discussion included alternatives such as using some the money saved (if the proposal wasn&rsquo;t implemented) on a free bus service between Kintore and Inverurie Railway Station, to coincide with train arrival/departure times at Inverurie and the need to ascertain what, if any, Planning Gain money had been set aside for the Rail Halt and the true cost of the project (believed to be a minimum of &pound;6.5 million). ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting February 16&#x2c; 2009</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Monthly meeting</category><dc:date>2009-02-16T14:23:15+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/45e5f0b35911bc75060ae98c5cc699e9-100.html#unique-entry-id-100</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/45e5f0b35911bc75060ae98c5cc699e9-100.html#unique-entry-id-100</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[GMcD &ndash; Has worked on and produced a very comprehensive report and a copy will be sent out to Developers, with a meeting arranged for Wednesday 25th February.


...An additional &pound;870 in planning fees has still to be deducted from the &pound;3,346.75, again on behalf of Action Kintore, plus a &pound;25 payment for website fees.


...Graham asked for some help from the Police and PC Darren Cochrane said he would be happy to help at the Hub, by dropping in for coffee and interfacing with people and giving them a chance to talk to him.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Minutes of meeting January 19&#x2c; 2009</title><dc:creator>info@kintorecommunitycouncil.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Monthly meeting</category><dc:date>2009-01-19T14:21:47+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/966a930225b7b0a3bb9516fe63bdf6c1-99.html#unique-entry-id-99</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kintore.org.uk/communitycouncil/MInutes/files/966a930225b7b0a3bb9516fe63bdf6c1-99.html#unique-entry-id-99</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chairman had made contact and Norman Lawie had agreed to attend the Meeting, while arrangements were to be made for Knight Frank to attend at a later date, and also give a presentation to KDCC members.


...Having heard the presentation, concerns were expressed by Community Councillors and KOSI members relative to (a) the encroachment of building on the slopes of Tuach Hill, the protection of this area being regarded as vitally important by the 200 members of the public who attended a Public Meeting held on 1 July last year (b) the possibility of this new development exacerbating the flooding problems in the lower Kingsfield Road area (c) the impact that such a massive development would have on traffic at the east side of the town and the A96 Trunk Road and (d) the need for Kintore to be afforded time to recover from the devastation created by the last housing boom, which left the town with an insufficiency of community facilities to meet the needs and aspirations of an vastly increased population, comprising both indigenous and newcomers.


...A letter had been received from a resident from Townhead Terrace pointing out this is the 50th Anniversary of the granting of Kintore&rsquo;s Coat of Arms and also Scotland&rsquo;s Year of Homecoming and suggested something to mark this special year. ]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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