Meeting no: 285

Minutes of the Community Council meeting held on 3 October 2006 at 8pm in Roslin Community Hall.

PRESENT
D. Hogg Chairperson
D. Dignan
F. Renton
M. Ewart Secretary

PUBLIC
H. Hunter, K. Lang, M. Henderson. M. Maslin. D. Stokes, L. Stuart, I. Brown. Cllr. K. McIntosh, D. Kenny, Cllr. R. Imrie, P.C. D. Shirley

1 APOLOGIES
Apologies have been received from S. Kay and S. Hamilton and J. Collins.

2 PREVIOUS MINUTES
The minutes from the August meeting were proposed by D. Hogg and seconded by D. Dignan.

3 POLICE REPORT
3.1 There have been 10 reported crimes during September. 5 of these crimes have been solved.
3.2 Roslin Miners Club and the volunteer youth workers successfully held the first young persons disco in the village. The evening was a split into 2 age groups with primary children attending earlier in the evening and high school pupils attending until 10.30pm. The evening was well managed and enjoyed by all.
3.3 After complaints received in relation to the new beer garden at the Bilston inn it has now been established that the beer garden is legal and in order.

4 TREASURER'S REPORT
The balance on 25 September 2006 was £755.95.

5 ENVIRONMENT REPORT
Nothing to report.

6 TRANSPORT REPORT
6.1 D. Kenny, the Road Safety Officer for Midlothian Council showed the committee plans for the installation of traffic islands on Main Street, Roslin. Several issues and concerns were raised. The plans were approved as part of an ongoing traffic measures in Main Street.

7 CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 David Williamson, Head of Planning, Midlothian Council - Local Transport Strategy for Midlothian Council.
7.2 Midlothian Council - Minutes of Meetings
7.3 Association of Scottish Community Councils - AGM
7.4 Melville Housing - AGM
7.5 On Track - Newsletter

8. PLANNING
8.1 Erection of 4 lighting columns at Roslin Primary School. No opposition.
8.2 Stewart and Nerina Dewar, formation of driveway at 45 Penicuik Road, Roslin. No opposition.

9 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 D. Hogg was nominated to stay on the committee by M. Ewart and seconded by D. Dignan.
M. Ewart was nominated to stay on the committee by D. Hogg and seconded by D. Dignan.
S. Kay was nominated to stay on the committee by M. Ewart and seconded by D. Dignan.
D. Dignan was nominated to stay on the committee by M. Ewart and seconded by D. Hogg.
J. Collins was nominated to stay on the committee by F. Renton and seconded by D. Hogg.
F. Renton was nominated to stay on the committee by M. Ewart and seconded by D. Dignan.
S. Hamilton was nominated to stay on the committee by M. Ewart and seconded by D. Dignan.
H. Hunter was nominated to the committee by M. Ewart and seconded by D. Hogg depending on item 11 of the meeting.
R. Amos was nominated to the committee by M. Ewart and seconded by D. Hogg depending on item 11 of the meeting.
L. Stewart was nominated to the committee by D. Dignan and seconded by D. Hogg depending on item 11 of the meeting.

10 NOMINATION OF OFFICE BEARERS
The following people were nominated into the following roles by the committee.
D. Hogg - Chairperson
M. Ewart - Vice-chairperson
H. Hunter - Secretary
S. Kay - Treasurer
F. Renton - Transport/Federation

11 AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION
The proposal to extend the number of committee members detailed in the Community Council's Constitution to 6 members from Bilston and 6 members from Roslin was passed by a vote to 6 out of 6.

12 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
F. Renton to arrange for a wreath to be made for Remembrance Sunday.

13 NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 7 November at 8pm in Bilston Pavilion.

The meeting closed at 9.35pm

ROSLIN AND BILSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Meeting no: 384
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AGENDA

1 APOLOGIES

2 PREVIOUS MINUTES

3 THANKS FROM CHAIRPERSON

4 YEARLY ACCOUNTS

5 NOMINATIONS TO COMMITTEE

6 NOMINATION OF OFFICE BEARERS

7 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

8 NEXT MEETING