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BURNBRAE RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday 14th November in Milngavie Bowling Club
ATTENDANCE
Flora Frame, Jim and Margaret Robertson, Victor Budas, Adele Smith, Iain Wardrop.
NOT IN ATTENDANCE
Ian Smith, Martin Malloy.
1 APOLOGIES
Ian McGregor, John Haddow, Mark Keddie, Marion Wilson, Rosemary Manson,
Colin Taylor.
2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING.
Proposer - Ian Wardrop
Seconder - Victor Budas
3 MATTERS ARISING
Correction: Item 12: A.O.C.B.
Line 2 - delete 'Jo Swinson'. insert 'Julia Southcott expected'
4 CORRESPONDENCE
(i) Affiliation to Milngavie and Bearsden Forum
Flora wrote to Amanda Stewart detailing reasons why Burnbrae Residents Association would not affiliate to the forum: -
1 It would be difficult to avoid a political element given that the Chair of the Forum had declared an interest in standing for office at the next election in May 2007.
2 The tenor of articles and letters from the Forum to the Local newspaper were of concern to committee and residents.
3 Commitments to Burnbrae Residents take priority.
Shirley Otley replied via E- mail expressing disappointment at BRA's decision and expressing a view that all parties would require to join forces in opposing development plans for the area known as the 'Kilmardinny Strip' and advised that the forum would welcome the Association as affiliated members at any time in the future..
Flora formally replied advising that the Association was watching developments carefully and was keen to see development of Bus Garage site, although having some concerns over the proposed housing density the Association is in favour of the improved egress from Mosshead Road.
(ii) Bogus
Callers Conference
East Dunbartonshire Council and Strathclyde Police have organised a ‘Bogus Callers Conference’ at
Tom Johnson House on Tuesday 5th December. Victor and Flora will
represent Burnbrae Residents Association.
(iii) Glasgow
Airport
The Glasgow Airport master plan roadshow
is being held at Glasgow Airport on Tuesday 28th November. Victor
Budas would try to attend and feedback information to committee.
5 TREASURER’S REPORT
£4996 in bank [ £1000 held for PALS ] Ian McGregor’s and Iain Wardrop’s subscriptions received but not included.
Insurance of £407.50 has been paid as has £142.50 for meetings expenses.
Theatre tickets for Senior Citizens outing have been paid.
Arrangements will be made to have gardening equipment serviced before Spring/Summer.
6 SUBSCRIPTIONS
Most subscriptions had been received and four members had still to bank monies collected.
Homes visited: 375 Houses - Subscriptions collected: 286
47 no access cards left and 18 paid, 29 refused, 13 relocating and/or vacant
7 NEWSLETTER
There were several mistakes to be corrected in the newsletter before delivery i.e. Date of Pantomime is Monday 4th December not Monday 5th as stated and pantomime is Aladdin not Beauty and the Beast.
8 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Meeting was held on Tuesday 3rd October to discuss Strathclyde body to liaise between police and neighbourhood watch organisations. Victor will be kept posted
9 COMMUNITY COUNCIL LINKS
At meeting on 1st November John Briggs, chairman, retired and Keith Small immediately assumed chairmanship, this is possibly unconstitutional as elections may have to be held at the AGM or a specially called EGM..
A sum of £300 to be allocated to Bearsden Academy for trophy and medals for community based activities. A letter was received from Mike Doig head master of Bearsden Academy to advise that an Eco-committee will be set up in the school. He will be pleased to attend a future meeting of the Association, with a couple of 5th year pupils, to explain projects.
Police reported 47 crimes in area – 36% detection
A man was arrested with a large number of ecstasy tablets
8 people will be brought to trial on 14th December over the Ski Club riots
£9000 is held in Bearsden North Community Council bank account
Next meeting is on Wednesday1st February, Victor and Maureen Budas attending
Plans for new Academy were discussed and concerns raised about minimal facilities both inside and out for sports etc. Keith has called a meeting in the Academy – Victor will attend and feedback views.
10 PALS
PALS now have charity number and bank account.
Bearsden East and North Community Councils have each donated £1000 to group and a further £10,000 may be received from East Dunbartonshire Council
A website has been set up and a landscape architect has drawn up plans.
Fundraising activities include a March ball in the Burgh Halls and a possible ceilidh.
Mosshead Primary is keen to be involved.
A newsletter will be produced outlining all future plans.
11 A.O.C.B
The suggested road calming measures for Mosshead Road were discussed and caused a great deal of disquiet amongst committee members. An article on proposals was included in the newsletter in order to advise residents.
The changeover to fortnightly refuse collections continues to be discussed at Community Council
12 DATE ,TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 20th February in Milngavie Bowling Club at 8 pm