Meeting Minutes - Tuesday 2nd August 2005

Present:
Clive Young (Site Manager - WRG), Richard Witney (Roslin), Catherine Longville-Taylor (Roslin), Rob Maxtone-Graham (Auchendinny), Bryden Ritchie (Roslin Heritage Society), John Sharp (Roslin), Malcolm Tait (Roslin), Lynn Macfadyen (Bilston), Paul Valentine (Roslin), David Campbell (SEPA), Mike Smith (SEPA), Ian McDonald (Carl Bro Technical Director - Waste Section)

Apologies:
Frances Goodfellow (Roslin)

Action
1 Introductions
Paul Valentine (Roslin) is a new member of the liaison Group.

2 Site Tour

The group inspected the site and Clive Young explained what was going on. Phase 3 is close to capping stage and will then be connected up to the gas extraction system. The site looked in a good condition.
One member of the group stated that the level of cover on the top of the flank of phase 3 looked inadequate. SEPA confirmed this and stated that the level of cover should be increased.
The slope of phase 3 facing Penicuik Road will be capped and restored with grass over the next few months.

3 Environmental Issues
Odours
The group has not been aware of odours in the area over the last few months except for faint smells.

4 Complaints
WRG stated there had been 2 fly complaints neither substantiated by SEPA, and 2 bird complaints regarding the use of the falconer to deter birds from the site, since the last meeting. Both were followed up. With regard to flies, WRG has produced a graph of the fly count at the site and it shows a very low level of flies compared to last year. WRG has only had to spray once this year (wc 18/7/05). See graph.
SEPA stated that a few years ago there was a fly outbreak in September so WRG should stay vigilant.

5 Open day feedback
WRG had about 25 visitors to the site during the open day and had some good feedback. The group agreed that this was a good event to arrange.

6 Planning application update
Planning application submitted 1/8/05. There is a 2 month statutory consultation period and it is likely to take 4-6 months. Application & supporting documents will be in Roslin library.

7 Communication with Community
The minutes are now on the new Community Council website www.roslinandbilston.co.uk. Issues can be raised via the website. A poster is in the Roslin library window with contact details for the site and SEPA and a file is available inside.


8 AOB - None

9 Date of next meeting - Tuesday 4th October 6.30pm (Oatslie Site Office)