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Minutes of meeting held on 19th September 2013 at Sports Pavillion, King George V park,
Bonnyrigg at 19:30 hours.
Present:
Darius Namdaran (Chair), Elaine Fergason (Treasurer), Janet Clark, Ruth
Scott, Gilbert Scott, Cameron Scott, John Dowling, Jim Green (Vice Chair).
In attendance:
Isabel Hessler, Councillor Ian Baxter, Gail Keating, Craig Findlay (Midlothian
Advertiser)
Appologies:
Jo Lee (Secretary)
Welcome:
The chairman welcomed the new visitors and stated the community councils statutory
responsibility: To express to local authorities the views of the residents of the ward.
Those present were informed that the public meeting is recorded for reference by the
secretary.
Lasswade High School Invitation
Head Boy or Girl were expected to share experience of school. At the last minute they
were unable to attend this month. Darius relayed discussion with Head girl: Pupils are very
happy with the new school and are also happy with the new open plan toilet arrangement.
Police Report
Issue: Concerns raised that community policemen may not be attending Community
Councils in the future.
Proposal: Secure reassurance from community police inspector that a representative will
attend meetings from 7:30pm to 8:15 pm each month.
Decision: Agreed.
ACTION- Darius will email community inspector and ask for assurances.
Previous minutes
Amendments:
TAPTAG to be deleted in reference to Isabel Hessler because she is attending in her
personal capacity.
Insert: We agreed to ask Ian (community policeman) about Golf Course Road
Amended minutes proposed and seconded by - Cameron and Janet.
Matters Arising.
Golf Course Road
Issue: How do we support Golf Course Road Residents?
Proposal: Write to Police and ask for a formal response to parking on golf course road.
Write a letter to golf club supporting residents complaining about parking.
Decision: General Agreement.
Action: Write to Police and ask for a formal response to parking on golf course road.
Action: Write a letter to golf club supporting residents complaining about parking.
Issue: Community Asset Transfer Policy has been delayed because a seminar has not
been arranged for Midlothian Councillors.
Proposal: The community council write to the CEO asking this seminar to be arranged so
the policy can be passed promptly.
Decision: Consensus agreement
ACTION: Chair will write to CEO asking seminar to be arranged so the policy can be
passed promptly.
Other:
Suggestion made to rename centre after David Dunn. No proposal made. No decision
made.
Concern raised about the 25 year lease advertised in the Advertiser.
A letter from Bonnyrigg Rose was received by Darius Namdaran saying they supported the
demolition because they wished to develop facilities on the footprint.
Newsletter for the Consultation.
Issue: Bonnyrigg residents need to know when the consultation is happening.
Proposal: Bonnyrigg Centre Initiative Proposed that Community Council create and pay for
a newsletter that invites all the residents to the open day on 13th October.
Decision: Consensus agreement.
ACTION: Newsletter Group formed Elaine, Janet, Cameron and Darius.
ACTION: 240 authorised to print 10,000 leaflets.
Delivering Leaflets:
Issue: Delivering leaflets to each house in Bonnyrigg.
Proposal: Leaflets be professionally delivered through the doors at cost of 240.
Decision: Consensus agreement
ACTION: Darius will coordinate the company to deliver.
ACTION: Darius will ask Poltonhall Community Council chair (Keith Fuller) for their
permission to deliver it in their ward at BLCC cost.
Neighbourhood Plan:
Reflections on the first meeting: Good meeting of local residents with nearly 30 people.
Gelling together. It was pointed out that a great deal of provision has been put in place
already. Important that we find small doable things that make a big difference for
residents.
Next Neighbourhood plan meeting advertised Wednesday at St Lenords.
Greater neighbourhood plan engagement:
Issue: Who should be informed of the Neighbourhood plan process?
Proposal: Each person write a list of individuals and groups:
Decision: Agreed. BLCC identified a list of 30+ groups and individuals to be informed of
the NP.
ACTION: Darius will pass list on to facilitators of the Neighbourhood Plan in the next
meeting.
Report From Councillor Baxter
20 mph zone proposals are ongoing.