Members Present:
Andrew, R Davidson (Chair), N Marr, I Massie, R Massie, B McPetrie, D Reville, C Taylor and J Thomson.

Apologies: D Leslie, D Beattie, Inspector Pratt and AC Councillors Gifford, Hendry, Johnston and J Loveday.

Police Report

All quite quiet at moment, Speed Watch Campaign was successful. Reported vandalism across Aberdeenshire is at 3 year low. Formartine at 1% - less than .1% recorded was to do with Youths. In Ellon – less then 5%.

Minutes of Previous Meeting on 19th January 2010
Minutes proposed for approval by C Taylorand seconded by N Marr.

Flooding issues at Nether Kirkton – pot holes at Balgove up towards Barthol Chapel and towards St Katherines. Keillyford – road surface to be repaired

AC Johnston emailed Chair to say he has been chasing to have this work done.

R Massie – reported –that they wish to use Planning Gain Monies to replace cooker and units in Community Kitchen at Barthol Chapel School. Chair getting in touch with Area Manager to ensure no delays.

Matters Arising (from Minutes)

Conservation Area Review – Removing the areas that AC have allowed non traditional development on and concentrating on the core older parts of the village was suggested as an amendment to the CA;- members to seek public views on this and report back to a future meeting.- S Norman (AC) is requesting a meeting to review situation. Chair asked CC Members to get in touch who would like to attend – he is also asking Tarves Heritage – John Thomson arranging date for the Meeting.

Proposed Pharmacy at 8 Duthie Road – Pharmacy application has been refused – however has been appealed – still waiting to hear if Hearing will take place. A Meeting with the 3 CC and Haddo Group Practice to organise a Survey with the 3 Parishes on existing services – J Thomson to attend.

Walls around Square – C Taylor spoke to Contractor interested in the repair work and they are submitting price to CC- should be in for next CC meeting.P Johnston to seek visibility improvements on flashing 20mph sign opposite School Lane.

Tree Road – Pot Holes -nothing done, also Tolquhon Ave, Mackie Av.

Craigdam –30mph sign now visible, some repairs been done to drainage.

B999 – Pot-holes – Nethermill to Wedderlairs also on Raxton to Sonach road. Flooding – at Auchnieve – just past Smiddy. Pot hole between Craigdam and Auquhorthies. AC Councillors to check on contractors repairs on B9170. – getting back on to Contractors to rectify Chair chasing regarding drainage at Auquhorthies.

CC Forum Presentation on new Planning Acts etc – written info to be sent out to CCs. - some info received – awaiting more

Maureen Corley – Development Control Manager – has been trying to clarify New Planning Regs – Planning must inform you of decision but doesn’t give you decision notice:- AC website shows Charter which states opposite – and will send decision notice.

CDG Meeting – C Taylor attended meeting – programme for the School Holidays was produced – including net ball, arts and crafts etc – all ½ day sessions-Information will be put up on Notice Board. Also five ladies have got together to try and raise money to purchase the equipment for the play Area at the Sports Park in Meldrum – they are hoping to raise between £80,000- £100,000 – trying for donations from Tesco, Lottery, Aberdeenshire Council etc.

B Mc Petrie attended Meeting for modernising the Planning System and is attending the meeting in Kemnay on Community Safety.

Paul Johnston reported by e-mail;-