Adopted minutes of meeting held on 17 February 2021

KILLEARN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 17 FEBRUARY 2021

Members present Heidi Bryce, Caroline Carrick, Andrew Donaldson,

Elizabeth Jones, Hilary McGregor, Jim Ptolomey (Chair),
Fiona Rennie

Apologies Susie Henderson, Euan Shaw, Police Scotland

In attendance Doug Ashworth, Cllr Alistair Berrill, Cllr Rob Davies,

Graeme Fraser KCFC,

Jamie Grant Communications Officer to Alyn Smith,
Alyn Smith MP

32 members of the public,

Christine Bauwens (Minute Secretary)

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Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the KCC meeting on 17 February 2021 was held
via Zoom.

It was with deep sadness that Jim informed the meeting of the recent, sudden death of
Cllr Graham Lambie. Cllr Lambie served this Ward since 2007 and will be remembered
as a very kind, genuine and hard working person who cared deeply about his
constituents. KCC wish to extend sincere condolences to his family, friends and
colleagues at this time. If any local resident wishes to pass on a message to his family,
please email KCC who will forward it to SC.

CC1018 – MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 20 JANUARY 2020

The minutes were accepted as a true record of the meeting.

CC1019 – MATTERS ARISING

• CC1016 – Any Other Business – Bins

   

  Jim informed the meeting that SC issued a media release on 16 February giving
  details of the new household waste and recycling policy.
  https://stirling.gov.uk/news/2021/february-2021/councillors-approve-new-
  household-waste-and-recycling-policy/

  CC1020 – POLICE MATTERS

   

  As Police Scotland was unable to attend the meeting, due to it being held via Zoom,
  Fiona presented the following Police Report:

   

• Reports of youths kicking doors in the Birch Road area and throwing snowballs at
  houses near Killearn Primary School. Police attended but the youths had gone.

   

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• Report of persons within a house breaching COVID Regulations. However, upon
  investigation it was confirmed no breach had been committed.

• One road traffic accident on A81 near Dumgoyne. No-one was injured.

   

• Police presence at Glengoyne Distillery moving away vehicles parked on the main
  road that had come from outwith the area.

• “Pop up Police Officer” used in Killearn and had the desired effect of slowing
  vehicles down. Personal speed checks will be carried out in the future.

• Oakwood Garden Centre broken into overnight on 13-14 February. Any member
  of the public with any information to assist enquiries, should please contact the
  police.

• Reports of suspicious person and suspicious vehicle in the Killearn area. The
  vehicle was traced and all found to be in order but no trace of the person. Local
  residents are assured that all such reports are taken seriously by the police and
  will be investigated.

  The full police report is available on KCC website www.killearncc.org.uk

   

  CC1021 – PLANNING

   

  Planning Schedule

   

• Valid Planning Applications Received

   

  20/00024/FUL Demolition of Existing Dorran House and Erection of 2 no
  Bungalows at Kincaple, Jenny Gunn’s Loan, Boquhan, Balfron G63 0RW
  KCC commented re access to site.

  20/00880/FUL Alteration to Garage to Form Additional Living Accommodation for
  Existing Dwellinghouse at Blairbeg Lodge, Drumtian Road, Killearn G63 9QA

  No comment.

   

  21/00099/FUL Two storey side extension and formation of dormer on rear
  elevation of dwelling house at 2 Elm Road, Killearn, G63 9RY

  No comment.

   

  Decisions of Appointed Officers

   

  20/00797/FUL Conversion of Internal Garage to Family Room at
  Croy Buchanan Steading, Killearn G63 9QU

  Approve with Reasons.

   

  20/00907/FUL Formation of 2 Dormers on Rear Elevation of Dwelling House at
  18 Branziert Road, Killearn G63 9RG

  Approve.

   

  20/00694/FUL 2 proposed dwellings - 1 replacement house (Plot 1) and 1 house
  in adjacent site (Plot 2) at Red Cottage Blane Smithy Road, Killearn G63 9QQ
  Approve with Conditions.

   

   

  Other Planning Matters

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• Rural Stirling Housing Association – Lampson Road site
  No further information is available.

• Former Killearn Hospital Site

   

  The working group is continuing to look at an active travel path between the site
  and the village and investigate possible funding from Sustrans.

• Development of Former Killearn Hotel

   

  It is hoped to begin demolition work as soon as the demolition warrant is received
  by the developer.

  CC1022 – ROADS AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE REPORT

  It was agreed to contact SC with the following requests for road repairs:
  Beech Drive – between Abbeyfield and Maple Crescent

  Beech Drive – at first chicane near Alder Crescent
  Lampson Road – near Napier Road

  Birch Road – lower end

   

  It was also noted during the recent wintry weather, hazardous ice was forming near the
  chicane on Station Road. Flooding in Graham Road, near Main Street has also been
  causing problems.

   

  A local resident raised the issue of the footpath down Station Road. No work has been
  carried out since before Christmas, leaving the footpath in a seriously hazardous
  condition. KCC has reported this several times already to SC and is still awaiting a
  response and an update on plans. It was agreed KCC write again to SC requesting
  urgent action be taken to remedy this unsatisfactory situation.

   

  With regard to the resurfacing work on Branziert Road, which was due to be undertaken
  in the Spring, it was agreed KCC find out why this is not in the current programme of
  works. (Action JP/FR)

   

  CC1023 – Q&A WITH ALYN SMITH MP

   

  Jim introduced Alyn Smith MP (SNP) for Stirling to the meeting and invited him to take
  questions from the floor. Topics included education issues during lockdown, Active Travel
  Initiative, COVID financial support for the childcare sector, rural broadband services, co-
  operation between Scottish Parliament and the UK government, and the four home
  nations’ response to the COVID pandemic.

   

  Alyn agreed to provide feedback on questions and links, where applicable, to further
  information and support.

   

  CC1024 – KCFC UPDATE

   

  Due to the current lockdown restrictions, there was nothing to report from KCFC.

   

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  CC1025 – COUNCILLOR’S REPORT

   

  Cllrs Berrill and Davies were both in attendance and reported on the following issues:

   

• Shock and sadness at the recent death of Cllr Graham Lambie. As a permanent
  memorial to Cllr Lambie, it was suggested possibly naming a road after him at the
  CALA development at the former Killearn Hospital site.

• Return of some children to school on 22 February following latest COVID
  lockdown.

• Urgent need for parking facilities near Glengoyne Distillery for tourists coming to
  enjoy the local countryside.

• 7000 Chrome books distributed to children by SC to facilitate home learning.

• B818 closed 1-5 March.

• Strathblane – Old Mugdock Road closed 1-4 March.

• Three up and coming SC meetings to discuss budget settings, suspension of
  some of the committees in the run up to the election and the decision made
  regarding bins.

CC1026 – BROADBAND

Doug informed the meeting that a leaflet describing the proposal for a fast wireless-based
service had been delivered to 90 premises in Branziert Road, Branziert Road North and
Drumbeg Loan. As a result, eight persons expressed an interest of which only three were
committed enough to warrant a survey being carried out. It was agreed Doug discuss the
situation further with Euan to see if this will be feasible and also request assistance from
Alyn Smith MP regarding the situation.

CC1027 – TREASURER’S REPORT

Elizabeth gave the following report:

A further £100 has been received from local Killearn businesses as a contribution to the
cost of the Christmas lights. The invoice for £2307.46 for the lights, installation and taking
down of same has now been received.

Expenditure £80.00 Administrative costs
Current Bank Balance £3629.09

From the £500 grant for Sharing Happiness Project, a further £32.98 has been spent on
COVID information cards, leaving a balance of £250.

CC1028 – QUESTION TIME

There were no questions from members of the public.

CC1029 – CORRESPONDENCE

Fiona reported on items of correspondence relating to the provision of rock salt to de-ice
private paths of vulnerable and elderly members of the community and the request to SC
for a new waste bin at Lampson Road near the entrance to the Cowfield. The request has
been rejected and KCC has asked this be reconsidered.

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CC1030 – ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health & Social Care Partnership Consultation will take
place 1 February – 15 March 2021. Residents are strongly encouraged to participate in
this online survey. There is also a paper copy available to email to anyone requesting
same. Three online workshops have been arranged with the final one taking place on
Thursday 18 February at 2.00 pm. On 3 March, a meeting with carer and server users will
take place to discuss future plans for respite care.

It was noted that KCC has written a letter in support of a grant application by the Old Mill,
KIllearn for additional protective equipment to be purchased in preparation for the annual
Beer Festival, proposed for June pending COVID restrictions.

Given the recent spate of local break ins, the idea was raised for a Neighbourhood Watch
Scheme. This will be discussed at the next meeting.

CC1031 – DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

The next KCC meeting is scheduled for 17 March 2021. This will be held again via Zoom
and details will be confirmed nearer the time.

The meeting ended at 9.38 pm.