Arnprior Community Council
Minutes of the Ordinary General Meeting held at 8:05pm on
Tuesday 4th June 2024 at Arnprior Nursery
Present: Iain Breakenridge (Chair), Morag Sheppard (Secretary), Sheena Adam
(Treasurer), Margaret Pitkeathly, Duncan McEwen, Wendy Weir.
In Attendance: Councillor Rosemary Fraser (SNP)
Apologies: None
Residents: 1 resident was in attendance.
- Welcome and Apologies
The Chair welcomed the attendees to the meeting.
1.1 Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
1.2 Approval of Agenda
The Agenda of the meeting was approved having been proposed by Margaret
Pitkeathly (MP) and seconded by Sheena Adam (SA).
- Approval of OGM Minutes and Matters Arising
The unconfirmed minutes of the OGM held on 16th April 2024 were approved having
been proposed by Wendy Weir (WW) and seconded by Duncan McEwen (DM).
- Matters Arising
3.1 The Chair (IB) noted that he and Morag Sheppard (MS) had attended the
Buchlyvie Community Council meeting on 25th April, at which the results of
the public brainstorming session to generate ideas for the future of the
community (Imagining the Future) were presented. There are some areas
where it might be beneficial for the communities to work together, including
road safety (speeding problems) and lack of a complete path between the
communities.
3.2 Thanks were given to Sheena (SA) for arranging to have the seeder (found
recently during building work) refurbished so that it can be installed/secured
in a suitable place in the village.
3.3 MP noted that a special key is needed to replace the bulb in the Defibrillator
housing. WW will find out whether she can locate a suitable tool.
- Cardross Bridge
IB and MS met Gary Neill (Divisional Manager – Roads) (GN) on 8th May. SC are
about to send out tender documents, looking to get responses by end June, including
proposed timescales. After that SC plan to communicate regularly with the CC and to
hold a local event for residents. Funding of the work will be part of the capital budget
for Infrastructure. GN noted that the weight limit after work completion is proposed to
increase to 18T. GN also noted that they would be looking for ‘Public Good’ ideas to
be considered for funding. WW suggested a temporary bridge; RF noted that this
should form part of mitigations in any case.
SA noted an issue with a culvert under the A811 at Hill of Arnmore farm collapsing.
This had been reported and subsequently inspected but no action taken as a result.
SA remains concerned about detriment to field crops, and also highlighted potential
risk to vehicles (in particular to missile vehicles). WW supplied RF with a pindrop
location of the culvert. [Action: RF]
- Roads
WW, IB and MS met with the Team Manager and another representative from the
Roads department in Arnprior on 21st May. The TM noted that the latest speed
census showed a vast drop in numbers. CC members responded that this sample
may not be representative for various reasons including timing (end
January/February in winter conditions) and the presence of the Road Safety van. CC
will consider asking for police speed van data so that the relevant days could be
excluded from analysis.
The TM advised that she has applied for funding to implement a 20 mph zone in
Arnprior and a few other villages not included in previous work. No other traffic
calming measures would be appropriate owing to the width of the road.
In the CC’s view the most effective solution would be average speed cameras. The
CC will consider funding its own census after the 20 mph limit is in.
The CC noted the problems caused by vans/cars parked by builders working on the 2
properties being refurbished. The TM noted that SC has not yet made it illegal to park
on pavements, and is now in recess because of the forthcoming election. She noted
that nonetheless, CC should report if there is hindrance being caused by vans
blocking the pavement.
- Charitable Trust
IB reported that the sub-committee had its first meeting today. IB is an ex officio
member and will keep the CC updated.
- Your Stirling You Decide
The successful opening event for the new Canopy was attended by various Arnprior
residents. IB, WW and MS attended from the CC. The Canopy will benefit both the
residents and the Nursery.
8.
‘Big Conversation’ Stirling Council Budget 2024/5: Public Services including
Public Transport etc.
IB reminded the meeting of the approach made by Kilmadock CC to all Stirling CCs
re the relationship between CCs and SC, and in particular the timescales for getting
information. IB will distribute proposal when received from Kilmadock CC.
[Action: IB]
- Arnprior Community Storage Project
Noted as ongoing.
- Police Report
The report received by WW was noted.
- Councillor’s Report
RF noted that although the Council is in recess, RF is still available to contact. She
reminded the meeting of the need for ID when voting in person in the forthcoming
General Election. SC can supply suitable documentation for anyone who doesn’t
have ID; or postal voting is available.
RF advised that all 3 Recycling Centres now have the same appointment booking
process for 10 minute slots. The process is straightforward. Feedback is that
Polmaise is working a lot better.
There is now no single use plastic in schools.
- Finance Report
IB gave the finance report. The balance of No. 1 account is £4,972.80 (payment for
the container has been made). The balance of No. 2 account is £4,613.20.
- AOCB
13.1 Trees along A811
WW noted that 3 trees beside the path previously marked 2 years ago to be
reduced or felled had not been attended to, and should now be regarded as
high priority. The Estate has advised WW that it has documentation to show
that the trees are SC’s responsibility. An enquiry will be made via SB.
[Action: MS]
13.2 Members discussed where a tea set being donated by a resident might
best be used; and that MP is making Diamond Art items with proceeds to
go to CHAS (MP has Facebook page).
The meeting ended at 21:15.
- Date of Next OGM
The next OGM will take place at 19:30 on Tuesday 20th August 2024. It is intended to
take place at Arnprior Nursery.